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RedShift 5
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Viva Media
EAN: 0838639001316
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Viva Media
Manufacturer: Viva Media
MPN: 1932174311
Platform: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Publisher: Viva Media
Release Date: October 01, 2003
Studio: Viva Media
Features:- View orbits and physical parameters of dozens of moons, including those discovered as recently as the past few months.
- Interactive guided tours bring to life astronomical phenomenon and illustrate fascinating aspects of astronomy.
- Image gallery filled with images from the popular Messier and Caldwell Catalog.
- Take any image of a Deep Sky object from an external source and put it in its actual location in the sky
- Easily updated from the latest sky object databases on the web; launch the automatic import master and search out any number of objects
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Editorial Review:
Created with state-of- the-art technology and expanded functions to extend your view into space, RedShift 5 is powerful software to turn your desktop into the ultimate planetarium!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - WARNING!!!!
You can only load this program up twice before the activation feature denies you access to the program. Then spend a month trying to get a new activation code from the WORST CONSUMER SUPPORT ENTITY in the the software business. Good luck! You have been warned!
BTW I think Amazon needs to allow a "+" or "-" designation before the rating stars, because I'd rate this program a minus "-" 2 stars.
Rating:  - Who needs a telescope?
I am a retired astronomy teacher and an avid amateur. I previously owned Redshift 3 but couldn't get it to load on my newer PC with XP. So I purchased Redshift 5 and all I can say is WOW!! This program will take you into the solar system and into deep space better than anything you can see through a "backyard" 'scope. It lets you control space, time, magnification and just about anything you would want to. I'm sure that professional astronomers will enjoy it and if you have children, no matter ... Read More
Rating: - Redshift version 1.0
This version was definitely NOT user-friendly, and I took 2 years of Astronomy in college. For that reason I am considering the Starry Night series for my next Astronomy program.
Rating:  - Just Loaded and Played
In spite of some people having trouble, I decided to take a chance on RedShift -- so far so good. I also had to load QuikTime, but it was on the disk so it was no problem.
I've just been playing with it for about 30 minutes and it seems pretty nice. I might rate it higher after I've worked with it some more.
Although my primary interest is our Moon (LunarPhasePro by Gary Nugent), I wanted a program covering everything else. This looks like a good start.
Rating: - very good product overall
I've only had it running for a couple of days, so I can't review features in detail. Instead, I will focus on installation and customer support. I had no trouble activating RS5. Installation was trouble-free as well, although I never saw any indication that the AIM engine was installed, but in communication with customer support I've decided that it *was* installed. Maybe the printed manual which shows a message box about AIM installation is out-of-date.
I did experience a few glitches. ... Read More
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