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NASA's stunning Visualization Explorer get updated and offers more features
We last looked at NASA's free Visualization Explorer back in 2011, and since then it's been through several versions, culminating in this latest update that makes it native to all iOS devices. It also adds iOS 7 compatibility and a redone GUI. The app is designed to give laymen news of advanced space-based research and the visuals are pretty exciting, as users get a look at what our space probes see and transmit back to earth. There are topics on things like Mars and Jupiter exploration, and some trips into deep space to explore star formation and the origins of our universe. NASA always seems to design beautiful user interfaces and this app is no exception. It takes a moment to figure out how to navigate, but you will be rewarded with stunning videos and animations. The app requires a data connection to use, but any information can be downloaded and then explored offline. It's impossible to use the app and not learn something, and often the insights and visuals will thrill. The app let's you share your discoveries via Facebook, Twitter or email. NASA's Visualization Explorer only needs iOS 5.1 or later to run, and it's now fully happy with iOS 7 or 7.1. The app is a 35 MB download, and it is optimized for the iPhone 5. The high resolution graphics are particularly nice on the larger iPad screens. If you are interested in space and our place in the universe, the NASA Visualization Explorer is a must download.
Daily iPad App: NASA Visualization Explorer
The NASA Visualization app is your window into the world of NASA research. The app presents the latest NASA research news in an easy-to-digest format. Each article is written for the lay person and amateur scientist with images and video to complement the writing. Topics range from space-based exploration to climate change, another popular area of NASA research. The app itself is pleasantly arranged and can be viewed in either portrait or landscape mode. Each article has a captivating headline image pulled from NASA's impressive photography library. Articles can be viewed by selecting from an index or browsing the headlines individually. Navigation among articles is a bit awkward if you use the arrows,but you can always use the more familiar swiping gestures. The arrows are large and easy to tap, once you get used to them, though. The content is great. The articles are scientific enough to keep the amateur scientist interested, yet basic enough for the average person to understand. They are also topical and not obscure; you get to read about glaciers and solar flares! New articles appear every 2-3 days and a badge tells you how many new articles are available to read. Articles also include extra images and even video clips. The video supports Airplay so you can watch the clips on the big screen if you own an Apple TV. The NASA Visualization app also lets you share content via Facebook, Twitter, or email. You can copy the article's URL and even read it using Mobile Safari. The NASA Visualization app is a must-have for the NASA fan or science buff looking for something to read in their spare time. The app is available for the iPad only and requires iOS 4.3 or later. You can download it for free from the App Store.
