Orrery vs pTolemy3D
A side-by-side look at Orrery and pTolemy3D. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Orrery
Education & Reference
Orrery is a free, open source software that displays an interactive model of the solar system, planets, moons and more. It provides an educational simulation showing the relative positions and motions of solar system objects.
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pTolemy3D
3D Graphics
pTolemy3D is an open-source software for 3D modeling and animation. It offers tools for modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering 3D scenes. pTolemy3D is cross-platform and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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