Pocket Planets
$2.49About Pocket Planets
Pocket Planets is the most comprehensive 3D Solar System Simulator in the Google Play Store.
With accurate scale representation of the Sun, Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Dwarfs and detailed information to the celestial objects.
Use it as educational software for your kids, or regardless if you are a beginner or advanced astronomer, this App brings you closer to the planets than any telescope.
Working great on smartphones and tablets.
Discover...
★ the Sun, the bright shining star in the center of our Solar System
★ Mercury, the fastest planet orbiting around our Sun
★ Venus, its greenhouse effect produces a surface temperature that would melt lead
★ Earth, the blue oasis and only place filled with life
★ Mars, inspiration for many SciFi films and books
★ Jupiter, the giant, guardian and protector in our neighborhood
★ Saturn, with rings of unique beauty and elegance
★ Uranus, which rolls over its orbit like a bowling ball
★ Neptune, the outermost recognized planet
★ Pluto, one of a new category of dwarf planets
But these are not all objects of this simulator, because so far you do not know Orcus, Varuna, Ceres, Pallas, Haumea and all the other asteroids and dwarf planets. Not to mention Sedna whose orbit is still speculative to science.
Nearly 200 objects are included, but not as static images, rather as living objects in a living universe. Enjoy the Solar System in realtime, in the future or past.
Bring the cosmos to life with an innovative timeslider. Let time take its course, how fast depends on the scale factor of the timeslider. A wipe with your finger and the simulator comes to life.
For a more exiting viewing experience various camera modes are available. Attach the camera to a planet or place it at a fixed location in space and let the celestial bodies pass by, in portrait or landscape mode, whatever you prefer.
And that's still not all. A built in encyclopedia gives you useful information about each object of the simulation, extracted from Wikipedia.
Don't miss this unique viewing experience, there is no easier way to explore the wonderful world beyond our planet.
And if you ever feel "Lost in Space", don't worry, because it's just a simulation.
Features:
★ Super smooth UI
★ Nearly 200 simulation objects
★ Simulation of real celestial body distances and dimensions
★ Adjustable simulator time with an innovative timeslider
★ Flexible camera system for a unique viewing experience
★ Portrait and landscape mode
★ Many HD textures, some of original recordings (NASA Voyager, Cassini spacecraft)
★ Many preference options
★ Ephemeris data based on NASA Horizons system
★ Orbit calculations with modified Kepler algorithms
★ Encyclopedia function, the most important information from Wikipedia
Please try Pocket Planets Lite before buying this full version to ensure device compatibility.
If you have any problems please don't hesitate to contact me via email because this is the only way I can help you, thank you.
With accurate scale representation of the Sun, Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Dwarfs and detailed information to the celestial objects.
Use it as educational software for your kids, or regardless if you are a beginner or advanced astronomer, this App brings you closer to the planets than any telescope.
Working great on smartphones and tablets.
Discover...
★ the Sun, the bright shining star in the center of our Solar System
★ Mercury, the fastest planet orbiting around our Sun
★ Venus, its greenhouse effect produces a surface temperature that would melt lead
★ Earth, the blue oasis and only place filled with life
★ Mars, inspiration for many SciFi films and books
★ Jupiter, the giant, guardian and protector in our neighborhood
★ Saturn, with rings of unique beauty and elegance
★ Uranus, which rolls over its orbit like a bowling ball
★ Neptune, the outermost recognized planet
★ Pluto, one of a new category of dwarf planets
But these are not all objects of this simulator, because so far you do not know Orcus, Varuna, Ceres, Pallas, Haumea and all the other asteroids and dwarf planets. Not to mention Sedna whose orbit is still speculative to science.
Nearly 200 objects are included, but not as static images, rather as living objects in a living universe. Enjoy the Solar System in realtime, in the future or past.
Bring the cosmos to life with an innovative timeslider. Let time take its course, how fast depends on the scale factor of the timeslider. A wipe with your finger and the simulator comes to life.
For a more exiting viewing experience various camera modes are available. Attach the camera to a planet or place it at a fixed location in space and let the celestial bodies pass by, in portrait or landscape mode, whatever you prefer.
And that's still not all. A built in encyclopedia gives you useful information about each object of the simulation, extracted from Wikipedia.
Don't miss this unique viewing experience, there is no easier way to explore the wonderful world beyond our planet.
And if you ever feel "Lost in Space", don't worry, because it's just a simulation.
Features:
★ Super smooth UI
★ Nearly 200 simulation objects
★ Simulation of real celestial body distances and dimensions
★ Adjustable simulator time with an innovative timeslider
★ Flexible camera system for a unique viewing experience
★ Portrait and landscape mode
★ Many HD textures, some of original recordings (NASA Voyager, Cassini spacecraft)
★ Many preference options
★ Ephemeris data based on NASA Horizons system
★ Orbit calculations with modified Kepler algorithms
★ Encyclopedia function, the most important information from Wikipedia
Please try Pocket Planets Lite before buying this full version to ensure device compatibility.
If you have any problems please don't hesitate to contact me via email because this is the only way I can help you, thank you.
All Application Badges
Paid
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
★ Turkish translation
★ Turkish translation
More downloads Pocket Planets reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Pocket Planets was updated to version 1.0.5
Price update Price changed from $3.39 to $2.49.
More downloads Pocket Planets reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
What are users saying about Pocket Planets
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I discovered that app a while ago. I loved it and payed for the full version. Everytime I got a new device, I installed it straight away. But recently I bought a Samsung tablet, there is no control no access to options. In short IT HAD BECOME USELESS. Please fix it.
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I think you should re-texture Pluto and Charon, now that we now what they really looks like! Anyways this an a amazing app! p.s you should add more dwarf planets like Quaour ect... But anyways amazing app!
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Not for someone with only a basic knowledge....not enough guidance! Great for potential nerds!
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Works great on my Galaxy S6. Access the menu by pressing and holding the back softkey. Nice graphics and good info. I love it :D
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Controls don't work on Samsung Tab S3
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Never would have believed that when i grew up i would have the whole solar system in! My pocket!! Truly a wonderful and amazing app
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I love this...but There's no way to get to the options anymore so please fix that.
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I love space and I can explore the milky way with this amazing app
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Fantastic
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Could be better if vertical rotation had not this artificial restriction which it currently does. I suppose it allows taking algorithmical shortcuts, but in space, there is supposedly freedom of rotation along all spatial axes, and blurring of top/bottom concepts. Interface is smooth, frame rates high, images are nice but could be of higher resolution. Space backdrop is decoration only - shows LMC and SMC above northern earth hemisphere.
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This is the best solar system app! I didnt know about the groups of specific moons.
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I love this app so much it has a coveted place on my droid homescreen, first screen, next to gmail and google chrome
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Beautiful fluid graphics which are pleasing to the eye. Smooth and accurate operation. Loads of great information on objects. Love it.
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Never would have believed that when i grew up i would have the whole solar system in! My pocket!! Truly a wonderful and amazing app
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I love this app so much, hope more updates info. and need to full resolution view when full zoom in any planet and view street mode like Google map . Thanks for this app.
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Lovely view of Earth when i open the app, but can't do anything else.
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Great app with some of the best animation and detail. I hope the developer considers an update especially for Pluto
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Awesome
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Simply AWESOME!
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This app is awesome
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need to update
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Best app! If you dont mind i only have one suggestion, IT WOULD BE THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE IF YOU WOULD ADD IN A SORT OF "SWIM MODE" TO THE CAMERA OPTIONS similar to the lazzy camera mode were the view just drifts away but having the option to SWIM OUR WAY FROM PLANET TO PLANET, TAKING A SPACE WALK SO TO SAY WITH CONTROL OVER THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF WERE EVER IT IS YOU WANT TO EXPLORE. WITHOUT HAVING TO QUICKLY RUSH OUR WAY, BUT HAVING THAT SWIM BY ACTION WOULD BE BREATH TAKING! HOPE YOU CONCIDER IT
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Could be better if vertical rotation had not this artificial restriction which it currently does. I suppose it allows taking algorithmical shortcuts, but in space, there is supposedly freedom of rotation along all spatial axes, and blurring of top/bottom concepts. Interface is smooth, frame rates high, images are nice but could be of higher resolution. Space backdrop is decoration only - shows LMC and SMC above northern earth hemisphere.
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I think you should re-texture Pluto and Charon, now that we now what they really looks like! Anyways this an a amazing app! p.s you should add more dwarf planets like Quaour ect... But anyways amazing app!
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I have seen quite a few various types of astronomy and planetarium apps and none of them come anywhere close to the visually breathtaking and absolutely realistic representation of our solar system as presented in this app! The close up views of the planets are mesmerizing! This app deserves 10 stars and many awards! My compliments to Bruno and all who may have been involved in its creation!
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I discovered that app a while ago. I loved it and payed for the full version. Everytime I got a new device, I installed it straight away. But recently I bought a Samsung tablet, there is no control no access to options. In short IT HAD BECOME USELESS. Please fix it.
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I have used a great many Astronomy apps on various devices and some were quite fantastic, but this one takes the prize for its class! Incredibly powerful in the scope of the objects presented and in the range of features and conformability, it does it all with the most beautiful graphics I have ever seen for phones and tablets. For exploring the solar system this is the one to have!
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It's awesome. I like the idea that you can hit the planet.
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Extremely smooth and fluid movements of the planets and their moons makes this a wonderful app to gain amateur information on the solar system.
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Very nice and accurate which is important.
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May be because I learned astronomy...
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Great for kids with interests in planets!
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This is one of the best astronomy/planetary science apps out there. Highly recommend!!
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Really impressive app! Can't wait till I have kids old enough to be able to teach them astronomy with a tool like this.
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A whole new way to explore/view the solar system! The more I use it the more I am impressed with it. Brilliant programmer.
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Wish i had this back in the day.... Like before smart phones...
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This is hands down one of the top apps to own in the market. Fantastic! Evo 3d
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Great to learn the astronomy of the solar system and have fun doing it.
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Worked brilliantly on Galaxy S4; but when I upgraded to S7 Edge, this app lost all functionality. As the previous reviewer says, the controls are missing (apart from the time slider). Nothing can be selected -- therefore the only planet which can be viewed is Earth itself!