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[i]State-of-the-Art Visual Simulation Puts Space Enthusiasts in the Cockpit for Apollo's Nine History-Making Missions[/i] Imaginova Corp. today announced the highly anticipated launch of Starry Night Apollo, state-of-the-art software that accurately simulates the trajectory of each Apollo mission. This program, available for download at StarryNightStore.com, integrates astronaut commentary and actual photographs taken by the astronauts from the Apollo spacecraft. Excerpts from original television broadcast coverage and other multimedia features add exciting detail and authenticity to each virtual flight experience. The lunar trajectories of the nine Apollo missions, which flew to the Moon and back during the 1960's and 1970's, were calculated by analyzing official archived NASA data. By leveraging the sophisticated technology that powers all Starry Night software, Starry Night Apollo allows space enthusiasts to view the moon and celestial objects just as they appeared decades ago -- emulating the Apollo crew's actual space travel experience. "The historic Apollo missions are an indelible part of the American experience and psyche," said Seth Meyers, Vice President and General Manager of Imaginova Studios. "Generations remember Neil Armstrong's 'one small step for man,' and with Starry Night Apollo, millions of space enthusiasts will be able to vicariously experience these important space missions with precise, true-to-life simulations." Software highlights include: [list][*]Interactive Multimedia SkyGuide Tour of the historic Apollo Lunar Program [*]Accurate, 3-D models of the Apollo Spacecraft, including Saturn V, Command Service Module and Lunar Module [*]Inbound/Outbound and Ascent/Descent trajectories for authentic reenactment [*]Star sightings for simulated spacecraft alignment and guidance [*]Inflight photos taken by the astronauts from spacecraft windows [*]Ability to zoom in on Earth and the Moon throughout flight [*]Real or accelerated flight time experiences[/list] Starry Night Apollo, the newest addition to Imaginova's leading line of Starry Night astronomy simulation software, can be downloaded for $29.99. Starry Night Apollo is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 and higher.
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