From January 12 to March 9, Heights Libraries will be hosting Explore Space: A Cosmic Journey, an interactive exhibit on the origins of galaxies, stars, planets, and life on Earth.
Want to get started exploring the cosmos over winter break? Here are a few apps that bring space exploration to your smartphone or tablet:
Explore the Solar System
Solar Walk 2 (iOS, Android) – Explore 3D models of our solar system!
Free with ads. In-app purchases available.
NASA’s Eyes – Explore Earth and our solar system, the universe and the spacecraft exploring them on Mac, PC, iOS, and Android.
Free.
Explore the Constellations
SkyView® Free (iOS, Android) – Point your phone at sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites and more.
Free. In-app purchases available.
Star Walk 2 (iOS, Android) – View a night sky map anywhere you point your phone.
Free with ads. In-app purchases available.
Star Walk Kids (iOS) – Younger explorers can learn about astronomy in this fun, interactive game.
$2.99.
Explore Space News and Images
NASA App (iOS, Android) – Keep up to date with the latest news and discoveries from NASA.
Free.
Space Images (iOS, Android) – Enjoy images from the Mars Rover, NASA satellites, and more.
Free.
ISS Spotter (iOS) & ISS Detector Satellite Tracker (Android) – Find out when the International Space Station is over your house!
Free with in-app purchases available.
