Discover the galaxy in a stunning three dimensional map based on NASA's artistic impression of the Milky Way galactic structure. Photos are taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes like Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray, Herschel Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope.

From the outskirts of the galaxy, in the Norma-Outer spiral arm to the galactic center's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, discover a galaxy full of amazing facts. Notable structures included: the Pillars of Creation, Helix Nebula, the Engraved Hourglass Nebula, the Pleiades, the Orion Arm (where the solar system and the Earth are located) with its Orion belt.

Check out neighboring dwarf galaxies such as Sagittarius and the Canis Major Overdensity, stellar streams as well as internal galactic components such as a variety of nebulae, star clusters or supernovae.

Features

★ Immersive spacecraft simulation allowing users to fly to different planets and moons and explore the depths of gas giants

★ Land on terrestrial planets and take command of a character, exploring the unique surfaces of these distant worlds

★ Over 350 galactic objects rendered in 3D such as: nebulae, supernova remnants, supermassive black holes, satellite galaxies and clusters of stars

★ Global accessibility with support for over 100 languages

Explore space and get a little closer to our wonderful universe with this awesome astronomy app!

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