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is the educational version of Voyager III. It an exciting introduction to the fascinating world of astronomy.
While Voyager III appeals to users with a background in astronomy, SkyGazer is designed for the novice. It is intended for the casual stargazer and the classroom teacher, and is available for both Macintosh and Windows computers.
It is the ideal companion for anyone first exploring the wonders of the night sky and a celestial adventure for all ages.
Learn the names of the bright stars and watch the changing positions of the planets. Experience the seasonal cycle of the constellations and learn the mythology of these star groups.
Find the prominent nebulae and galaxies that you can observe through a small telescope from your own backyard. Enjoy the spectacle of a meteor shower seen against the background of the Milky Way.
Map the changing cycle of day and night on the Earth's surface.
Study how the changing seasons result from the tilt of Earth's axis.
Explore the seasonal change in the length of the day at different locations on Earth.
View ancient solar eclipses from any location on Earth and preview eclipses that will occur in the coming years.
Follow the phases of the Moon and determine the conditions which produce lunar and solar eclipses.
Investigate the nature and motion of comets and asteroids.
Watch the looping path of Mars and see how the Earth and Mars repeat this pattern every few years.
See how the axis of the Earth precesses over thousands of years, creating many new "North Stars".
Journey to the edge of the solar system to observe the clockwork motion of the planets.