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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

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

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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