Universe Sandbox vs WorldWide Telescope
A side-by-side look at Universe Sandbox and WorldWide Telescope. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Universe Sandbox
Science & Education
Universe Sandbox is a physics-based space simulator that allows users to create and interact with planetary systems, galaxies, and more on a desktop computer. It can model gravitational effects, collisions, climate, and other astrophysical concepts.
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WorldWide Telescope
Education & Reference
WorldWide Telescope is a free, open-source planetarium software program developed by Microsoft Research that allows users to explore and view the night sky in 3D. It provides a visualization of the universe using images from telescopes and spacecraft combined with terrain and other datasets.
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