1.1 Solar System Simulator
The Solar System Simulator software reproduces the solar system in three-dimensional space and simulates various astronomical phenomena of the solar system interactively to help you understand space by linking ground and space seamlessly through simple operations. Many sites on astronomy are available on the Internet, but none is as popular as Solar System Simulator as it is the easiest to use and simulates solar system the most intuitively.
Solar System Simulator runs on a unique 3D engine to show images of the solar system at any time and from anywhere. Since usage of the software really depends on the user and using environment, Solar System Simulator is provided in four different versions running on the same 3D engine;
Exhibition version: For use in museums and science centers, this version automatically plays/simulates the solar system story selected by the visitor together with explanatory text and narration.
Educational edition: For use in schools, this version eliminates all unnecessary explanations and operation screens so that the teachers can teach their class according to the textbook while running Solar System Simulator.
On Net Version: Provides the latest information on astronomical phenomena online
Solar System Traveler: A handbook in Japanese (includes CD-ROM of the software) available from Kodansha (publisher) on how to operate and enjoy the explanatory, graphics, BGM functions, etc. of Solar System Simulator.
By running all these versions on the same 3D engine, contents developers can use contents resources such as animations over and over again. Users on the other hand can enjoy the already familiar Solar System Simulator in various ways to deepen their understanding of space.
Visit the following site for more information on Solar System Simulator
such as software updates, etc.
Solar System Simulator Project site http://www.sssim.com/
