Moon Globe
Free
2.3for iPhone, iPad and more
9.1
508 Ratings
Midnight Martian
Developer
84.8 MB
Size
Oct 8, 2014
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Moon Globe
Hold the Moon in your hands. Moon Globe turns your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a precision instrument for viewing Earth's Moon. Satellite imagery and topographic laser altimeter data are combined to render the Moon with realistic lighting in realtime 3D.
Use the multitouch screen to manipulate the view. Spin above the surface, or switch to Telescope mode to see the Moon as it appears from your location on Earth. Adjust the display time and watch the sunlight shift over the lunar landscape. A "tag cloud" floats just above the surface, labeling terrain features and spacecraft; touch any label to find out more about that feature. Moon Globe also shows you where the Moon and Sun are in the sky with its dynamic sky compass.
This sophisticated astronomy simulation is FREE so that you can learn about Earth's Moon and wow your friends with what your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad can do. For Moon Globe fans, Moon Globe HD is also available with twice the map resolution.
Use the multitouch screen to manipulate the view. Spin above the surface, or switch to Telescope mode to see the Moon as it appears from your location on Earth. Adjust the display time and watch the sunlight shift over the lunar landscape. A "tag cloud" floats just above the surface, labeling terrain features and spacecraft; touch any label to find out more about that feature. Moon Globe also shows you where the Moon and Sun are in the sky with its dynamic sky compass.
This sophisticated astronomy simulation is FREE so that you can learn about Earth's Moon and wow your friends with what your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad can do. For Moon Globe fans, Moon Globe HD is also available with twice the map resolution.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.3
Last updated on Oct 8, 2014
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Updated for iOS 7 and iOS 8. iOS 7 or later is required for this update.
• Supports full resolution on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• Slightly improved graphics rendering (since OpenGLES 1.x no longer has to be supported).
• The Sky Compass projection is now based on angular elevation. This better indicates how high the Moon and Sun are in the sky.
• Updated for iOS 7 and iOS 8. iOS 7 or later is required for this update.
• Supports full resolution on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• Slightly improved graphics rendering (since OpenGLES 1.x no longer has to be supported).
• The Sky Compass projection is now based on angular elevation. This better indicates how high the Moon and Sun are in the sky.
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Version History
2.3
Oct 8, 2014
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Updated for iOS 7 and iOS 8. iOS 7 or later is required for this update.
• Supports full resolution on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• Slightly improved graphics rendering (since OpenGLES 1.x no longer has to be supported).
• The Sky Compass projection is now based on angular elevation. This better indicates how high the Moon and Sun are in the sky.
• Updated for iOS 7 and iOS 8. iOS 7 or later is required for this update.
• Supports full resolution on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• Slightly improved graphics rendering (since OpenGLES 1.x no longer has to be supported).
• The Sky Compass projection is now based on angular elevation. This better indicates how high the Moon and Sun are in the sky.
2.2.4
Sep 28, 2012
Improved spin rate, especially for iPhone 5.
2.2.3
Sep 20, 2012
- Support for iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
- The minimum required iOS version is now iOS 4.3. First- and second-generation iPhone and iPod Touch are not supported in this update.
- The minimum required iOS version is now iOS 4.3. First- and second-generation iPhone and iPod Touch are not supported in this update.
2.2
Mar 26, 2012
Updated to run at full resolution on the new iPad.
2.0.1
Apr 18, 2011
- Optimized for iPad 2.
- Sharper labels.
Version 2.0:
- Moon Globe is now a universal app supporting iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
- Support for high-resolution display on iPhone 4 and new iPod Touches.
- Support for iOS 4.
- Updated surface normal (lighting) map using the very latest Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
- Sharper labels.
Version 2.0:
- Moon Globe is now a universal app supporting iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
- Support for high-resolution display on iPhone 4 and new iPod Touches.
- Support for iOS 4.
- Updated surface normal (lighting) map using the very latest Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
2.0
Jan 20, 2011
- Moon Globe is now a universal app supporting iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
- Support for high-resolution display on iPhone 4 and new iPod Touches.
- The surface normal (lighting) map has been regenerated using the very latest laser altimeter data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, for the sharpest global lunar lighting map currently available.
- Support for iOS 4.
- Numerous cosmetic improvements.
- Support for high-resolution display on iPhone 4 and new iPod Touches.
- The surface normal (lighting) map has been regenerated using the very latest laser altimeter data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, for the sharpest global lunar lighting map currently available.
- Support for iOS 4.
- Numerous cosmetic improvements.
1.1
Nov 18, 2009
- Improved surface lighting, using just-released laser altimeter data from Japan's Kaguya spacecraft for greater realism. (Moon Globe and Mars Globe use advanced surface normal map lighting, even on first-generation iPhones and iPod Touches.)
- Since Moon Globe is now free, we've added links to our other apps in the Options menu.
- Since Moon Globe is now free, we've added links to our other apps in the Options menu.
1.0
Oct 6, 2009
Moon Globe FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Moon Globe in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Moon Globe.
iPhone
Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 7.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
Moon Globe supports English
