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By Liz Panarelli
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Astronomy app uses location to explain your view of the sky.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
SkyView - Explore the Universe
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What's It About?
In SkyView Universe, kids can see what's in the sky above them. They point the device in any direction and see what planets, constellations, and even satellites are in the sky. When they see something, they can tap on it, and then read a bunch of facts about it: Did you know that one moon day is about 27 Earth days? Kids can also see the sun, moon, or a planet's path in a 24-hour period –- even a period in the future! There’s a lot of information here, so parents may want to help guide kids through it.
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Is It Any Good?
SKYVIEW - EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE is an excellent tool for learning about the astronomical universe. It is similar in many ways to other astronomy apps available, but its ability to search for an object and its overlay of objects on your personal camera view are neat features, as is the inclusion of man-made satellites and their histories. It can be hard to adapt to the app's controls at first, but once you get used to how to move your device, the app is very powerful and exciting.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Go to different locations to use this app so kids can see different views.
Spend a night outside stargazing with kids.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Science : astronomy
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , investigation
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : March 7, 2013
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Terminal Eleven LLC
- Version : 2.1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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