Star Walk and Solar Walk

These apps are ideal for your astronomy enthusiasts.  The graphics are stunning. Star Walk takes you through constellations, stars, and planets.  Tap location, and you can see exactly what the sky looks like from your point of view.  Tap sky live, and see images of the current sky including rising and setting times and elevations. Settings can be personalized to view only what can be seen with the naked eye. Solar Walk provides the user with a 3D universe.  A movie compares the planets' sizes.  Watch the satellites orbit the Earth. This app explores the entire Milky Way Galaxy.  Fly to any planet and find information about it. These are ideal apps for the budding astronomer in your classroom.

• Pros:  wealth of information, beautiful graphics
• Cons:  none
• Price: Star Walk $4.99, Solar Walk $2.99