Microsoft Worldwide Telescope

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andeelym
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Microsoft Worldwide Telescope

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Just sharing something I came across today.

http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx
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Thanks for the info. Looks much more polished than its earlier versions. Will definitely install the latest client and give it a go. Terapixel seamless sky image. Woohoo! :)

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this is really a fantastic tool.... especially the guided tour.
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