"Eyes on the Solar System" is a 3-D environment full of real NASA mission data. Explore the cosmos from your computer. Hop on an asteroid. Fly with NASA's Voyager spacecraft. See the entire solar system moving in real time. It's up to you. You control space and time.
This application requires the Unity 3D plug-in.
Installation is easy.
You will be guided through a simple step-by-step process. Once the install is complete, return to this page. If the page does not automatically refresh, reload the page manually.
This application requires the Unity 3D plug-in.
Unfortunately, the Unity 3D plug-in does not support 64-bit browsers. Please use a 32-bit browser.
This application requires the Unity 3D plug-in.
Unfortunately, the Unity 3D plug-in is only supported on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.4 or newer. For those on Linux operating systems, feel free to explore with Celestia which is free, open source and supported on Linux. For those on mobile operating systems, there is currently no mobile app version of Eyes on the Solar System.
Watch the intro to get started and the video tutorials to become an expert.
Note: This software is not yet compatible with all browsers. If you are having problems, try a different browser. Please report any issues with the feedback button above. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Curiosity Rover
Landing on Mars
...or explore missions and their technology in more detail with these features. Learn about Juno on its way to Jupiter. See what the two GRAIL spacecraft are doing at the moon. Learn about the power systems behind Curiosity and other missions.
Already taken the tour? Jump in and start exploring the Solar System on your own. Keep checking back for new features, tours and news. Just like the universe, "Eyes on the Solar System" is expanding.
Watch the intro to get started and the video tutorials to become an expert.
Note: This software is not yet compatible with all browsers. If you are having problems, try a different browser. Please report any issues with the feedback button above. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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