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Distant Suns (max)
First Light Design, LLC
- November 13, 2013
Finalist in TabTimes Best Tablet App contest in the Family category, 2014
• Set your location from any place on Earth or off
Distant Suns (max) astronomy app is an award-winning hand-held planetarium with over 25 years of development, offering you the new way to look at the sky from on the Earth to off. Sporting over 130,000 stars, all 8 (or is it 9?) planets, the sun and moon, constellations, galaxies, nebula and star clusters, Distant Suns offers a gracefully visual respite from a busy day. While others play games, you can travel to the stars.
• Set your location from any place on Earth or off
• Change the date and time to show the sky of the past or future, like a celestial time-machine in your hands
• Learn the stories behind each constellation
• Follow the moon through its phases, and the planets through their monthly dance
• Unique to Distant Suns (max)You are no longer Earth-bound so you may fly out to the planets and watch them in their stately presence
• Observe Saturn from behind, Jupiter from Io, the Earth from the Moon
• Contains over 200 galaxies, nebula and star clusters, many within reach of binoculars
• Touch the sky to view extensive data on each object
• Perfect for the whole family. The only requirement is sense of wonder!
• Unleash your inner astronaut today
"Wow" I give it 4 stars because I haven't launched it in the field yet. Use without an internet connection is a huge plus, couple o' stars right there. The information and photos really do add a "wow" factor. Infinitely more data and objects than I will ever use but that's okay. Turn 'em off.
Excellent and very functional Without doubt this is the best night sky app for Android tablets. There is a wealth of information integrated with many tools, a realistic sky, and an intuitive UI. I will use it daily and I'm grateful for its GPS sensitivity. I wish 6 stars were available. Great app and more than worth the price.
Problem with gps? On lg2 stock android 4.4.2, GPS seems unresponsive at worst, jerky/incorrect at best. I've seen other comments here reporting the same. Another thing I noticed: the pick feature doesn't appear to be calibrated . If I tap on the screen, it appears about a centimeter from where I want to click. I'd give this app a higher rating, but I need this fixed first! Thanks.
Gyroscope issues? I can't seem to get the app working to where I move my Note 3 around to view stars and planets. I know this has worked fine in the past, but now, moving my device around just makes the on-screen rendering of the starfield jump around erratically. Not sure what's up. Stock 4.4.2
Brilliant Ive been using distant sun's since before you had to pay for it and it has never failed to answer all of my stupid questions !
Love it This is a great app, to see all that is up in the sky. Fascinating. I thrill my friends by pointing out various stars and planets. But one thing: Why are the names so small? And when I zoom in, the images get bigger but not the names. Still hard to read, even with bifocals. Please fix.
What's New
• Should now show as being available to Nexus tablets
• Caught a couple of crash bugs.
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map is a fully-featured planetarium for your phone. It shows a realistic and accurate night sky map, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
* a catalog of over 600,000 stars displayed as a real time zoomable sky map
The sensor control will also enable you to identify a star in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky!
This award-winning astronomy application is finally available on Android featuring:
* a catalog of over 600,000 stars displayed as a real time zoomable sky map
* a catalog of many nebulae and galaxies, with pictures for some of them
* asterisms and illustrations of the constellations for several sky cultures
* artificial satellites, including the International Space Station
* realistic Milky Way
* realistic landscape and atmosphere with sunrise, sunset and light pollution simulation
* accurate simulation of stars extinction, and atmosphere refraction
* 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites
* night mode (red)
* GPS positioning, accelerometers control of the direction of view in the sky
Stellarium mobile Sky Map is created by two of the original developers of Stellarium, the Desktop version of this famous astronomy and planetarium stars chart app.
Mobile Observatory - Astronomy
Mobile Observatory is the perfect tool for anybody interested in the sky's wonders, from the occasional sky gazer to the passionate amateur astronomer.
Main Features
You want to know if the next lunar eclipse is visible from your location or when the next bright comet is visible? You would like to be notified by your smart phone the next time, Jupiter and the Moon meet in the sky? You want to know what the blazing bright object in the evening sky is? You want to be always up-to-date which celestial events are visible from your location? Then this app is a must-have for you!
The app does not only include a live, zoomable sky map telling you what sky object you are looking at but provides you with loads of detailed extra information on stars, planets, deep sky objects, meteor showers, comets, asteroids, lunar and solar eclipses as well as detailed ephemeris of all included sky objects and an interactive top-down view of the Solar System. All that in just one app!
Main Features
- Zoomable sky map showing stars, planets, asteroids, and more (above and below the horizon)
- Interactive top-down view of the Solar System
- Live mode (point device on sky and get information on what you see)
- Calendar showing detailed descriptions of celestial events
- Push celestial events to your phone's calendar and set a reminder alarm
- Rise, set, and transit times for any object
- Position of any object in the sky (altitude and direction)
- Twilight times, length of day
- Bright Star Catalog (~9000 stars) with detailed information
- More than 400 000 additional stars from the PPM Star Catalog (Android 3.1 or higher required)
- 2500 selected NGC objects (galaxies, clusters, ...)
- Messier Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Caldwell Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Hidden Treasures Catalog (109 objects) complete with images
- Meteor streams (begin, maximum, hourly rate, ...)
- Lunar and solar eclipses information
- Lunar librations, ascending node, maximum declination
- Bright comets (automatically selected according to the date)
- Dwarf planets: The five known dwarf planets
- Minor planets: bright, near Earth, trans-Neptune (more than 10000 in the database)
- Update database online: download up-to-date orbital elements of comets and minor planets
- Moon phases, the apparent view of the sun and planets
- Current image of the Sun and sunspot number
- Automatically generated visibility report for any object
- Simulation of light pollution
- Intuitive User Interface: quickly find what you are looking for
- Widget with rise & set times of the Sun and Moon
- Maintain your favorite locations in a list
- Automatic location determination from the mobile network or GPS
- Select a location from a built-in database or online via Google Maps
- 400 observatory locations
- Choose any time and date
- Detailed ephemeris, visibility information of all objects
- Dates of conjunctions between any object with planets or the Moon
- 3D-view of the Moon and the planets
- Accurate calculations for dates between 1900 and 2100
Star Walk - Astronomy Guide
Star Walk is the most beautiful stargazing app you've ever seen on a mobile device. It will become your go-to interactive star chart of the night sky, following your every movement in real time and allowing you to explore over 200, 000 celestial bodies with extensive information about stars, planets, satellites, and constellations that you find. Even if you've never been that into astronomy, Star Walk will surprise you.
• Launch the app and point your device at the night sky, you'll see the stars, planets, satellites, and constellations in their proper place for your location. As you move your device, the star map updates in real time. The Moon is the easiest first target.
• Every star, planet, constellation, or deep space object, such as nebulae and galaxies, has an (i) next to its name. Tap it to access information.
- The Star Spotter feature won't work for the devices that are not equipped with the gyroscope and compass.
Get started quickly
• Launch the app and point your device at the night sky, you'll see the stars, planets, satellites, and constellations in their proper place for your location. As you move your device, the star map updates in real time. The Moon is the easiest first target.
• Tap Augmented Reality icon in the upper right corner to add the image from your camera to your sky view.
• Use Night Mode to go easy on your eyes and preserve night vision when exploring the Universe.
Go deeper and beyond
• Every star, planet, constellation, or deep space object, such as nebulae and galaxies, has an (i) next to its name. Tap it to access information.
• A scale on right is the Time Machine, slide it to explore the map of the night sky of tomorrow or years ago.
• StarWalk has data on over 9000 man-made satellites. Track their flight across the sky, be it day or night, catch iridium flares.
• Meteor showers are spectacular yearly events. Star Walk can help you plan ahead and locate the meteor shower on the night sky.
Share your experience
• Post pictures from your virtual planetarium and let your friends learn about the night sky. Astronomy has never been so engaging!
Duran Duran's keyboard Nick Rhodes mentions Star Walk as his favorite app:
"With the Star Walk app, if you hold your device up towards the sky, you can see all the stars and constellations. It even tells you the names of all the planets. Then, if you point it towards the ground, it shows you what all the stars are in the other hemisphere. It's brilliant, and if you're ever somewhere with a clear sky and no light pollution, it's a revelation. It's beautifully designed and makes clever use of the available technology. I'm fascinated by astronomy, but even if you're not, give this a go."
- The Star Spotter feature won't work for the devices that are not equipped with the gyroscope and compass.
- For Android 4.4 KitKat users: the application doesn't support ART, please switch to Dalvik.
Vortex Planetarium - Astronomy
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and gazed in wonder at it's beauty? How about in the comfort of your own home!? Well now you can with Vortex Planetarium, one of the most feature complete planetariums on the Android Market.
* All major and minor planets in our Solar System including all major moons.
Combining simplicity and beauty with unrivalled features and power, let Vortex provide you with a stunning view of the night sky.
Augmented Reality (with camera support)
Hold your device to the sky and see an accurate representation of the stars and planets. If your device has a rear facing camera, experience true augmented reality with our sky map overlayed onto the real world! A unique experience not found in any other Android planetarium.
View the sky from any location - Use GPS, Network Provider or our powerful search feature to show you the night sky at your current location, or even the other side of the world.
Time slider
Using our inovative time slider, you can see how the skies looked at any point in time, with fine control over the abilty to rewind, or fast-forward time. Select an object and watch it's motion as it rises and falls.
Huge object database
With over 20,000 objects to discover, you wont run out of things to search for! Included are
* All major and minor planets in our Solar System including all major moons.
* 88 constellations
* 110 Messier objects
* 109 Caldwell objects
* Full Revised NGC-IC catalog (Over 14,000 objects)
* More than 9000 stars
* Meteor showers
Combined with our powerful search, you will never be far away from any one of these objects!
Facts and figures
To compliment the staggering number of objects available, we have made available concise facts and information about the majority of them, with detailed ephemeris and figures for all. You will learn something new with each and every object in the sky!
Discover, at the touch of a button, upcoming celestial events such as eclipses, conjunctions, moon phases, season changes and much more. With the ability to add these events to your device calendar you'll never miss these sometimes once in a lifetime events again!
What's up?
With just one button press, see what objects of interest are in the night sky right now!
Weather forecasting
Unique to Vortex Planetarium, we provide a 3 day forecast for anywhere in the world, focusing on astronomical data, like transparency and seeing. With the ability to mark those clear nights in your devices calendar, you will have no excuse to get outside and marvel at the beauty the Universe beholds.
Highly configurable
With a bewildering number of configuration options, packaged in a simple to understand design, you can tailor Vortex to your exact needs. Maybe the constellation art is too bright, no problem, adjust it's transparency, need to adjust the number of stars you see to match the real night sky? No problem! We have pretty much every option covered, and if we don't, let us know why we should!
Beauty, speed & simplicity
Our aim is to make sure Vortex Planetarium is easy to use, extremely powerful and look stunning.
Vortex Planetarium has been optimised to run as fast and as smoothly as possible, no jerky movements when you zoom in on Jupiter. We have not ported Vortex from iPhone, it's purely an Android product. This means we can focus on optimising for the platform exclusively. This philosophy guarantees fast and regular updates.
And much more to come
We are always improving Vortex, and you will never have to "upgrade" or make additional purchases for these features and improvements.
Star Chart Infinite
Used by over 18 million people world-wide, Star Chart provides a magical star gazing experience like no other.
Star Chart Infinite includes:
So point your Android device at the sky and see what's out there!
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/starchart
This premium version of the best selling astronomy and star gazing app includes all the in-app upgrades from Star Chart in one neat package!
You can now have a virtual planetarium in your pocket! Look through the eyes of your Android device to see a virtual window into the whole visible universe.
All you have to do is point your Android deviceº at the sky and Star Chart Infinite will tell you exactly what you are looking at.
Using state of the art GPS technology, an accurate 3D universe, and all of the latest high tech functionality, Star Chart Infinite calculates – in real time - the current location of every star and planet visible from Earth and shows you precisely where they are; even in broad daylight!
Want to know what that bright star is called? Point your device at it – you might just find out it's a planet!
Want to know what the night sky looks like to people on the other side of the earth? Well just point your device down!
Want to know where your star sign is in the sky? Star Chart Infinite will tell you all this and more.
Star Chart Infinite includes:
- Just point and view. No need to scroll around the screen to find out what you are looking at. *
- Displays all the planets of the solar system, plus the sun and the moon.
- All 88 constellations, with constellation imagery based on the beautiful artwork by 17th century astronomer Johannes Hevelius.
- Accurately depicts all the visible stars of the northern and southern hemispheres - a total of over 125,000 stars!
- Includes Charles Messier's entire catalogue of 110 exotic deep sky objects.
- Includes the time and location of all the major meteor showers
- Includes the position of all the major satellites of Earth including Hubble & the ISS
- Includes a set of extended solar system objects made up of moons, dwarf planets and large asteroids.
- Tap on anything in the sky and get the facts on what you are looking at, including distance and brightness.
- Very powerful zoom function, lets you view the sky in extra detail, using intuitive finger gestures.
- Fully configurable. Star Chart Infinite displays only the sky objects that you are interested in.
- Manually set your location to find out what the sky looks like from anywhere in the world.
So point your Android device at the sky and see what's out there!
Star Chart Infinite is published by Escape Velocity Ltd and developed by Escapist Games Ltd. We update Star Chart regularly, so please send us your feedback and feature requests to firstname.lastname@example.com.
And thanks for all your feedback so far!
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/starchart
Follow Star Chart on Twitter: StarChartApp
For help with Star Chart please visit our Star Chart User Guide: www.escapistgames.com/starchart/instruction_manual.html
º Augmented Reality (AR) mode requires a built-in compass.
* Star Chart requires internet access when accessing our support page.
Night Sky Tools - Astronomy
Night Sky Tools is the ultimate collection of astronomical tools perfect for anyone interested in astronomy.
Some permissions are required for correct functioning of the app:
The app is jam-packed with features:
The calculations are of a high enough accuracy for almost all amateur astronomy applications.
Due to the fact that astronomy is often best when far from civilization where mobile signal may not always be reliable. Therefore, this app is (almost) completely self-contained and does not require any internet connection for most of the information available. The only exceptions to this are the SOHO solar images and NGC/IC, Messier, Caldwell and Binary star images and weather forecast which are loaded dynamically, as well as the refreshing of satellite, comet and near-earth asteroid data.
Night mode turns the display red for night observations without having to ruin your night vision.
The Sky Map makes use of the direction sensors of the device to show the sky above (or below you). Most of the features can be toggled in the settings. The Sky Map also allows you to turn on the device's camera to see the view behind the device with the sky map superimposed over it.
The direction sensors of the device may need to be calibrated if the map appears to be pointing in the wrong direction. To calibrate the device's sensors wave the device in a figure-8 pattern. If the direction is still off, then the direction calibration can be adjusted manually by changing the setting in the Settings screen.
The observation log, allows you to save observations in the applications, as well as manage a list of astronomical equipment and observing locations. This equipment is also available for use in the Telescope Calculator.
Most of the data screens have an option to share the data via email, or other similar apps able to accept HTML content.
The Astronomical Time is also available as a Home screen widget. To use the widget, the app needs to be installed onto the internal storage instead of the SD card, otherwise it will not be available.
The Russian translation of the application is courtesy of Lirvux.
Some permissions are required for correct functioning of the app:
Location - used to determine user location throughout the app
Camera/Microphone - used to allow camera background in skymap. The microphone is never used but this permission is bundled with camera.
Photos/Media/Files - used to allow proper functioning of the full screen images and caching of images
Network access - used to do online searches, and downloading comet, asteroid and satellite data, object images and geocoding.
The app is jam-packed with features:
- Observe the sky with the skymap, planisphere, aurora forecast, polar finder, weather forecast, daylight map, Moon and Mars maps, SOHO images, Jupiter and Saturn's moons, Moon and Sun calendars and what's up.
- Detailed object information on the planets, constellations, comets, exoplanets, meteor showers, near-earth asteroids, satellites, as well as the full NGCIC, Caldwell, Messier, 6th catalog of Visual Binary Stars by the USNO and General Catalog of Variable Stars catalogs, as well as a SIMBAD search.
- Calculate angular separation, atmospheric refraction, magnitude, coordinate conversions, visual limiting magnitude, precession, redshift, and telescope airy disc, f-ratio and magnification
- Astronomical references, glossary, HR diagram and stellar classification.
- Astrophotography tools for exposure time, CCD resolution, Untracked exposure time and optimal f-ratio.
- Emphemerides for eclipses, equinoxes, conjunctions and oppositions, the sun, moon and planets
- Observation log
- Astronomical time
SkySafari Pro
***SkySafari has been upgraded! Click below for the NEW SkySafari 4 Pro***
SkySafari Pro will completely replace your desktop astronomy software, and forever change the way you view the night sky. With SkySafari Pro, you can now explore the universe - not just from Earth, but from anywhere in the Milky Way galaxy!
As just reviewed in Sky & Telescope, the iOS version of SkySafari is "revolutionary" and a "game-changer". Now here for Android, SkySafari will change the way you do astronomy!
What you can do with SkySafari Pro:
• Largest database of any astronomy app, period.
• 15.3 million stars from the Hubble Guide Star catalog, 740,000 galaxies down to 18th magnitude, and 580,000 solar system objects - including every comet and asteroid ever discovered.
• NASA's latest LRO Moon map, with 8x the resolution of any other SkySafari version.
• Telescope Control – Point your GoTo or "Push-To" telescope anywhere in the sky using your device's Bluetooth or WiFi and our SkyBT or SkyFi!
• Accurately shows you the sky from any place on Earth, at any time up to thousands of years in the past or future.
• 1100 encyclopedic descriptions of sky objects written by professional astronomers.
• Over 800 images from NASA space missions, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the world's foremost astro-photographers.
• Point and hover your mobile device at the night sky to identify constellations, planets, satellites, stars, and other sky objects from your location.
• Search for any object in the sky, and follow the arrow on screen to find it!
• "Night" button to preserve your dark adaptation as you're exploring the night sky.
• "Time Flow" Feature - follow the motion of sky objects as SkySafari compresses days, months, and years into a few seconds.
• 1500 times more stars than Google SkyMap
***TOP NEW FEATURES in SkySafari 4 Pro***
• Completely reinvented scope control panel with new telescope equipment settings.
• Animated Meteor Showers – with complete viewing information and spectacular graphics!
• New and Updated Descriptions – for HUNDREDS of objects!
• Log observations of objects directly from the Object Info view.
• Google Maps Integration: Choose your location from a built-in Maps view!
• Advanced Search – find objects using properties other than their name, results sortable by name, number, magnitude, RA, and many other properties!
• Hugely Expanded Database – General Catalog of Variable Stars, Washington Double Star catalogs, Guide Star Catalog 2.x stars to magnitude 15 – total 25 million
• Dozens more tweaks, bug fixes, and additions we don't have room to list here
***Click below for the NEW SkySafari 4 Pro***
Make sure you have at least 1.5 GB of free space on your internal SD card for SkySafari Pro to download this database from Google Play the first time it runs! (Note: due to Google Play rules, this data cannot be moved to your external SD card - you must have 1.5 GB free on your internal SD card!)
Having trouble downloading the data files? Is it running slowly? Check our web site for help:
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about SkySafari Pro for Android:
If all else fails, send us an email - we're firstname.lastname@example.com, and we're happy to hear from you.
Star Tracker - Mobile Sky Map
Best StarGazing app to Explore the Universe! Super reaction speed and high accuracy, you must try it out and see how fast it is ;)
-- "If you download only one app, make sure it's this one!! This is one of the best apps I've ever seen, period! Its quality is unmatched among star gazing apps!"
Pro version:
It's the mobile planetarium in your pocket, designed for astronomy fans to explore the universe. Just hold up and point your device at the sky and StarTracker will tell you exactly what stars, constellations and deep sky objects you are looking at in realtime. Full utilization of the build-in gyroscope, digital compass and accelerometer drive the best user experience.
What our users said:
-- "Best star gazing app I've ever used. Very well put together and great visuals!!! From end to end this app is a must-have for anyone interested in astronomy!!"
-- "This app is a marvel of technology, art, and science. Super smooth operation, great graphics and a great merging of the devices capabilities. Having grown up using star charts and compasses, this app feels like science fiction come to life. Great job!"
-- "Looking at the sky was never this incredible!"
-- "If you download only one app, make sure it's this one!! This is one of the best apps I've ever seen, period! Its quality is unmatched among star gazing apps!"
★ All data is offline!
★ Fit all screen size from 3.5 inch to 12 inch for any resolution!
★ Sun, Moon, Planets in Solar System, 88 Constellations and 8000+ stars visible to the naked eyes.
★ 12 Zodiac Constellations Art & 6 famous deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
★ Location auto set by GPS, or set manually.
★ Auto hide all menus and enter AR track mode when lift up the device and point to sky.
★ Smooth motion flow and quick response which is realized by cutting edge signal processing technique.
★ Superb high quality graphic display by enabling the retina display of the device and the full screen anti-aliasing technology employment.
Pro version:
★ No ads & full main menu.
★ Full 88 Constellations & 100+ deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
★ Search and guide you to stars, constellations, planets and deep sky objects.
★ 3D compass in AR mode, indicate position of objects your searched.
★ Time Machine menu and location menu to let you explore more on time and location dimension.
★ Night mode switch, protecting eye when doing star gazing outdoor.
★ Top Left: Location Menu, choose location from a world map.
★ Bottom Left: AR Compass indicator in AR track mode, pan the screen to enter un-track mode and click track button to back.
• When under un-track mode, just lift up the screen and point it to the sky to enter AR track mode.
SkEye | Astronomy
SkEye is an advanced Planetarium that can also be used as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.
‣ Features
‣ Queries?
‣ Tips:
‣ Upcoming features:
Ever wondered what objects are up in the sky? Now you can get familiar with Astronomy by identifying stars, planets, and constellations. Also look up deep sky objects from the Messier and NGC catalogs.
If you have a telescope, just strap the phone onto the OTA and you get a PUSHTO guide!
‣ Features
• Time machine : Jump to any date in past or future
• Real time Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial coordinates
• Messier objects
• mini-NGC catalog (subset of ~180 bright objects)
• Solar system objects including all 8 planets and the 4 Galilean moons
• Night Mode
• Search, with a guiding arrow
• Alt-Azimuth, Equatorial grid
‣ Queries?
Send an email to email@example.com.
‣ Tips:
• For better accuracy, calibrate the magnetic sensors by waving the phone in a figure-8 motion of your hands.
• For advanced use read: http://lavadip.com/skeye/documentation.html
‣ Upcoming features:
• More deep sky objects, Satellites and Asteroids
• Support for DSC with encoders
SkyView® Free
You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView® Free and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView Free is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find popular constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate planets in our solar system, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys.
• Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.
***An AppsZoom Best Android App 2014***
• Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.
• Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters.
• Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night.
• Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it's exact location in the sky on any date and time.
• Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times.
• Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.
• Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying!
• Supports Space Navigator™ binoculars, spotting scope, and telescopes.
What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!
Solar System Explorer 3D
Soar into space and explore dozens of planets, moons and asteroids on an exciting journey through our solar system. High definition graphics and atmospheric music will make you feel like you are there!
Places to visit in this solar system orrery:
★ HD graphics and awesome music and sound effects
★ Easy to use and intuitive controls
★ Detailed information about the places you visit
★ Images based on real photos taken by telescopes or NASA spacecraft
★ Ideal educational introduction for kids
★ An atmospheric experience in the vacuum of space!
Easy to use controls make navigation a breeze. A simple tap will send you soaring into the outer reaches of deep space. Another tap will return you safely home to Earth.
There's lots to see and do. In addition to beautiful graphics, Solar System Explorer also includes a great deal of information about the planetary systems you'll visit. Learning has never been so enjoyable!
With the new free-flight option, you can take direct control and fly the spaceship yourself and become the pilot. Accompanied by a rumbling engine, you'll be swooping through the asteroid belt, diving through the gas giant Saturn's rings and surfing the upper atmosphere of planets. It's the next best thing to a space walk!
The 3D models in this app are based on photos taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes. Because some of the moons around the gas giants have only been visited once or twice, we may have partially complete images. Missing surface detail for these objects is estimated from what can be seen.
In this solar system simulator you can explore the brilliant blue-green Uranus, knocked onto its side by a massive collision. Visit the proto-planet Ceres which makes up one third of the mass of the asteroid belt. Marvel at Neptune's moon Triton which orbits in the opposite direction to Proteus. Take in the sights of the Jupiter's heavily scarred moon Callisto, its surface pockmarked by countless impact craters.
Places to visit in this solar system orrery:
The Sun, otherwise known as Sol
Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Gas giant: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Moons: Luna, Deimos and Phobos, Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Mimas, Tethys, Enceladus, Dione, Rhea, Titan, Iapetus, Miranda, Umbriel, Ariel, Oberon, Titania, Triton, Proteus, Charon
Dwarf: Ceres, Vesta and Pluto
Also, catch up to NASA's Voyager spacecraft on its lonely journey into the cosmos
This is the 3D simulator for pocket astronomers!
Download the old Solar Explorer Lite version at http://apps.burlock.org/solar-explorer-hd-can-download-lite/
Star Walk 2 Free
The next generation of the best-selling Star Walk used by over 10 million people.
All-new stunning design:
Incredible 3D models of celestial bodies*:
"She's a beauty."
"Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It's also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning."
"For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2."
"It is worth every penny."
Star Walk 2 is an exquisite stargazing tool that combines astronomical data with premium technology to deliver an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, and constellations. All you have to do is point your device at the sky.
All-new stunning design:
- New simpler and cleaner interface in vibrant colors for retina displays
- Atmospheric visual and sound effects, stirring soundtrack
- Exclusive handcrafted artwork for constellations, inspired by minimalist low-poly art
Incredible 3D models of celestial bodies*:
- Planetary nebulae
- Constellations
- Dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
- Man-made satellites
- Layer by layer planets and missions
*Available through In-App Purchase. Constellations are available for free for limited time.
Star Walk 2 is the first astronomy guide to introduce plausible three-dimensional models of planetary nebulae. Star groupings of the 88 officially recognized constellations are also presented in volume. You can see them as separate entities, turn them around and take a look from the other side. Complemented by articles on connected myths and history, this is the most comprehensive collection of information on constellations.*
As you hold your phone up and point it towards the sky, Star Walk 2 follows your motions using the built-in digital compas to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. Easily find any star, constellation, or satellite in the sky by tapping Search. Star Walk will indicate the direction to look in.
Unlike on a plain photograph, every star in Star Walk 2 has coordinates. That means you can look at objects, for instance, a constellation from any vantage point in space, not to mention the ultimate accuracy of your map for your exact location.
Star Walk 2 gives you accurate daily data on current moon phase, time of sunset and sunrise, and elevation of planets. With just one slide you can see how the sky will look later tonight or throughout the year.
Special night-time soft red mode will help you preserve night vision when stargazing with a telescope. You can see the sky in X-Ray (and 5 more filters) to study the invisible structure of the universe. Live tracking for over 8,000 satellites will help you catch iridium flares, and detailed articles will satisfy the most curious inquirer.
- The Star Spotter feature won't work for the devices that are not equipped with the gyroscope and compass.
- For Android 4.4 KitKat users: the application doesn't support ART, please switch to Dalvik.
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"Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It's also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning."
"For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2."
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Star finder
The application allows you to recognize the stars in the sky.
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Often the brightest stars are visible in the evening, but it is difficult to guess to what constellation they belong - Lyra, Cygnus, or Eagle. Or maybe it's Venus, Mars or Jupiter?
This question can answer this application.
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Сomets are expected.
3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers
Is that bright object in the sky a star or a planet? The 3D view of the sky make it easy to identify planets and constellations. Learn what the sky looks like at frequencies outside of the visible spectrum. Spin the Earth or the planet of your choice with one finger.
This application gives informations about the main celestial objects.
Display rise, transit and set times of sun, moon and planets of our solar system !
Display sky projections including stars of the Bright Star Catalogue, constellations, some asterisms and meteor showers !
Notifications are available to not miss the various astronomical phenomena of our sky.
The application can be added on your screen as a widget (do not install it on the sd memory card in this case).
Select the position of the observer, date, time and time zone and display the various informations and views available.
ISS Detector Satellite Tracker
Have you seen the International Space Station? It is visible with the naked eye!
• Overview of the coming passes
Available Extensions (in-app purchase):
Famous Objects
Comets and Planets
If you like space or astronomy, you will like this ISS locator app.
ISS Detector will tell you when and where to look for the International Space Station or Iridium flares. You get an alarm a few minutes before a pass. You will never miss a pass of the International Space Station and you will never miss the bright flashes of the iridium communication satellites. ISS Detector will also check if the weather conditions are right. A clear sky is perfect for spotting.
Extensions will enhance the functionality of ISS Detector. With an in-app purchase you can add comets and planets, amateur radio satellites and famous objects, like the Hubble space telescope or the Chinese space station Tiangong.
• Overview of the coming passes
• Weather conditions for perfect sightings
• Radar screen with path indication
• Current location on a map
• Detection of Iridium flares
• Notifications and Alarms
• Share sightings with whatsapp, twitter, gmail, email etc.
• Automatic location and timezone detection
• Widget
• Dedicated tablet layout
Available Extensions (in-app purchase):
Radio Amateur Satellites
Track dozens of ham and weather satellites
Famous Objects
Track Hubble, X-37B, Fitsat, Tiangong and more
Comets and Planets
Track comets as they come closer to earth. Perfect for C/2011 L4 Panstarrs in March 2013 or C/2012 S1 ISON in November 2013.
Enable ISS Detector to display the positions of the planets on the radar view.
ISS Detector combines data from Nasa, Heavens-above.com, minorplanetcenter.net and weather from yr.no.
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Distant Suns-Live Wallpaper
Distant Suns is an award-winning hand-held planetarium going back 25 years. Now Distant Suns comes to your tabet or phone as a Live Wallpaper. You'll be able to personalize your desktop as it gracefully wheels you around the sky as seen from your current location and time. Sporting thousands of stars, all 8 (or is it 9?) planets, the sun and moon and constellations, Distant Suns offers a gracefully visual respite from a busy day.
*Double-tap on the screen to toggle between a label-rich sky and a serene view of the stars alone.
*Double-tap on the screen to toggle between a label-rich sky and a serene view of the stars alone.
*Your view smoothly rotates around horizon every 2 minutes
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text: Equine Health - Bowed Tendons Bowed Tendons are a common injury amongst sport horses, particularly racehorses. The key to a successful recovery from a bowed tendon is a proper diagnosis. Elizabeth HumphreysJul 10, 2009Updated 1 month agoBowed tendons, like all tendon and ligament injuries, are serious injuries which must be treated as soon as possible and as thoroughly as possible. These injuries are caused by excessive strain on the tendon, usually caused by exercise. During exercise a tendon can become stretched to the point of tearing if the muscles surrounding it are not strong enough to support it, the footing is too deep or the horse's hoof is too flat and causes the back of the leg to stretch. A bowed tendon gets it's 'banana' shape from tears in the tendon causing swelling at the point of the tear. In extreme cases the tendon may actually be severed. If you suspect that your horse has a bowed tendon contact your vet immediately.SymptomsThe most characteristic symptom of a bowed tendon is the 'banana' shape mentioned above. When fibres in the tendon tear they become misshapen and irregular. The area will become swollen, resulting in a rounded protruding lump on the tendon. This lump will not be superficially on top of the tendon, like a bruise, it will be from within the tendon. This can be detected by feeling the tendon from top to bottom; the bow will feel hot but reasonably hard and not malleable. Any bumps on the tendon, weather bruising or tears, should be examined by a vet. The vet should feel the tendon and palpate the injury. An ultrasound is recommended for the best diagnosis. The price of an ultrasound varies, but the norm is between $40 and $150.Lameness often, if not always, accompanies bowed tendons. The degree of lameness is not indicative of the extent of the injury. A very lame horse might not have done that much damage to the tendon, and a horse which only shows slight lameness/soreness might actually have severe tearing. For this reason it is important to monitor you horse's movements and habits, especially since bowed tendons might appear up to 48 hours after the trauma which caused them. So called 'bandage bows' are believed to be caused by improperly applied polo wraps or bandages, however in most cases the bow was caused by overexertion and only manifested itself later.TreatmentTraditional treatments include cold therapy, rest, poultices/braces, and alternating hot and cold compresses. These are all still recommended by vets today, and are usually effective at bringing down swelling. The benefit of these treatments is that they do the horse no harm. The same cannot be said of pinfiring (thermocautery), which is painful to the horse and actually weakens the horse's tendons and ligaments by replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue. This involves applying hot metal to the injury, either as a flat bar on the surface or pressed into the skin ('pins'). It is commonly practiced at the racetrack; however it is losing popularity.Recent advances in veterinary care have resulted in new treatments for bowed tendons. Many products are available which provide circulating cold water and keep the affected leg cool for hours. More recently shockwave therapy has been used to much success. This treatment is best used when the acute stage of the injury is over and the swelling has subsided. Shockwave therapy is expensive (on average $300 per treatment), but has been shown to be highly effective in treating old bowed tendons, ligament injuries, and arthritis.PrognosisWhile traditionally a bowed tendon would mean the end of a horse's career, with today's veterinary care a horse can return to work at the same level as before the injury. This requires time, dedication, and a bit of luck. It is hard to determine the outcome of a bowed tendon months or even years after the initial injury. Some horses are sound with just cold therapy and lots of rest, while others undergo thousands of dollars worth of treatment and never fully recover. With this type of injury only time will tell, and the healing of any tendon injury should never be rushed.PreventionWhen a horse is going to be exercised it's legs should be supported, particularly if it is going to be worked at a fast pace or in deep footing. This is very important if the horse has already suffered from a bowed tendon. Polo wraps, tendon boots, and support wraps are all good options and vary in cost. After exercise feel for heat in all legs, especially the front. Applying cold to the legs helps reduce swelling and the likelyhood of injury. This can often be done by hosing the legs with cold water for about 10 minutes. Good shoeing and farriery is also important in balancing the horse's leg and preventing stress on the tendons ( horse-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/equine_health_hoof_care).The best way to prevent bowed tendons is to develop an exercise program which will gradually get the horse fit rather than stress it too early.Share link:Print this storyAdd to reading listReport to moderatorsRespondElizabeth HumphreysMember since Jul 10, 2009FollowRecent posts:How to Set Up a Successful Stable YardThe idea of owning a stable yard with many horses, and even...Equine Health - Skin ConditionsSkin conditions and problems are common in stabled horses and...Start the first conversation about this story.Discuss it


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2015-06-14 19:21:58 (22 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)
Thank You!
I'd like to thank everyone for following my bitcoin collection here on Google+. I've decided to start doing a small giveaway to celebrate different milestones of followers and hope that this can help others get involved with BTC too.
This time I will be giving out 8000 Satoshis to celebrate the collection hitting it's 8000th follower. All you have to do to be considered is to comment on this post with why you are interested in bitcoin. In a couple days I will choose someone at random and share a new post giving out the bitcoin using +ChangeTip's tipping tool.
With ChangeTip you can tip others with your new bitcoins or can withdraw to your own wallet. Feel free to go ahead and sign up at www.changetip.com. Good luck everyone and thanks again for following!
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2015-06-30 04:47:43 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 13 +1s)
Greeks are rushing to Bitcoin
With bank doors slammed shut, frantic Greeks are turning to online trading platforms to see if the digital money Bitcoin is a better bet than the euro.
The world's largest Bitcoin exchanges tell CNNMoney they've seen a surge of business from Greece.
Ten times as many Greeks are registering to trade bitcoins on the German marketplace Bitcoin.de than usual, according to CEO Oliver Flaskaemper. Bitcoin trades from Greece have shot up 79% from their ten-week average on Bitstamp, the world's third-largest exchange.
When you don't control your money then you don't actually own it.
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2015-06-20 02:15:17 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 15 +1s)
Canadian Senate Says No to Regulating Digital Currencies
The Canadian Senate's Banking, Trade and Commerce (BTC) committee released its final report Friday asking the federal government to use a "light touch" in dealing with digital currencies.
"We've heard, and we agree, that blockchain technology is at a delicate stage in its development and use," the report reads. "This is why we urge the Government to explore the vast potential of this technology, while treading carefully when contemplating regulations that may restrict and stifle its use and development."
This is exactly the stance that governments should be taking. While I'm happy for my neighbors up North it is discouraging to watch my country's legislators often pursuing the complete opposite.
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2015-07-02 21:02:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)
BitGo Announces Launch of Solvency Proofs Verified by BitGo
BitGo announced today the release of its latest product offering, Verified by BitGo, a product that provides a real-time view of bitcoin assets owned by a company.
Whereas in the past, verification attempts were slow and often had security risk concerns, BitGo hopes that this will be a verification that allows it to publicly share all of its assets. Further, it will be able to cryptographically display that it is in a solvent state.
When dealing with brokerages and wallets, knowing that the provider is solvent can go a long way toward making a decision on using a service. This service will enable end users to analyze what the company's assets are and compare that to its liabilities, even drilling down to ensure that the user's own account is included in the total liabilities.
Taking the step awa... more »
2015-07-02 20:53:11 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Answer for 10,000 Satoshi
Who is in this picture?
First person with the correct answer wins!
2015-07-02 01:55:17 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)
Citi Is Working on 'Citicoin' for Cross-border Payments
International Business Times revealed that the global bank Citi is developing blockchains within the bank and test-coins to run across them. Ken Moore, head of Citi Innovation Labs, confirmed that the bank has been looking at distributed ledger technology for the last few years and has amassed a skilled team. They have built three blockchains and a test currency to run across them.
Headquartered in Manhattan, Citi is an American multinational banking and financial services corporation. As of January 2015, it is the third-largest bank holding company in the United States by assets and has one of the world's largest financial services networks.
"We have up and running three separate systems within Citi now that actually deploy blockchain distributed ledger technologies," said Moore. "They are all within the la... more »
2015-07-01 16:16:52 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)
Payments Firm Backs 'Crazy' Offline Bitcoin Transactions Experiment
As an Internet-based payment system, most bitcoin transactions today necessitate that users are online or otherwise can print and exchange private keys.
However, Romanian mobile payments provider Netopia mobilPay is now backing a proposal that strives for a middle path. Called OffCoin, the proposal is for a system that allows microSD cards in mobile phones to generate, store, transmit and delete bitcoin private keys.
In effect, OffCoin would be capable of moving digital currency between mobile phones without requiring users to be connected to the Internet or needing to pay the cost of using the bitcoin blockchain. By transacting with NFC, Bluetooth, QR codes or a combination of these technologies, Netopia suggests it can allow users to send and receive bitcoin without paying fees for sendi... more »
2015-06-30 05:03:14 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)
Reinventure Invests in Coinbase
We are pleased to announce that Reinventure Group, an Australian-based VC firm focused on fintech, has made a strategic investment in Coinbase.
One of Reinventure's primary objectives is to create opportunities between its portfolio companies and Westpac, Reinventure's largest investor and one of the top 15 largest banks in the world. We plan to work closely with Reinventure and share insights into the use of digital currencies globally.
Aussies, you're on deck.
2015-06-30 04:47:43 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 13 +1s)
Greeks are rushing to Bitcoin
With bank doors slammed shut, frantic Greeks are turning to online trading platforms to see if the digital money Bitcoin is a better bet than the euro.
The world's largest Bitcoin exchanges tell CNNMoney they've seen a surge of business from Greece.
Ten times as many Greeks are registering to trade bitcoins on the German marketplace Bitcoin.de than usual, according to CEO Oliver Flaskaemper. Bitcoin trades from Greece have shot up 79% from their ten-week average on Bitstamp, the world's third-largest exchange.
When you don't control your money then you don't actually own it.
2015-06-29 21:15:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Ulterior States Documentary
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Ulterior States, an IamSatoshi production, is an argumentative documentary project. The participatory development, production and post 'guerilla-film-making-methods', bounced between (non-academic) literature research, video interviews and studio sessions. This investigative process allowed having real-life conversations with some thought leaders within the Bitcoin ecosystem. In an attempt to portray the community behind the message to adopt a network, being a one-man team allowed for easier access to the subjects. The enthusiasm and commitment that saturate through the lens in many parts of the film, expose how the adopters of Bitcoin want to explore, to probe and, to show the world, something important, otherwise overlooked.
The film took three years and 125 videos to complete. Through this journey, I got... more »
2015-06-29 16:15:33 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
Join us for July's Bitcoin and Barbeque Meet Up
Lexington's Bluegrass Bitcoin Meetup meets on the last Thursday of the month at City Barbeque to discuss random topics ranging from "What is bitcoin?" to "How can I use bitcoin in my life/business?" If you happen to be in the area on July 30th please feel free to swing on by!
2015-06-29 16:00:23 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)
Greece Closes Banks and Stock Markets, Introduces Capital Controls
Greece has closed its banks and imposed capital controls to prevent financial chaos after the breakdown of bailout talks with its international creditors, The Financial Times reports. The decision comes at the end of a weekend that brought Greece closer to "Grexit" – the potential exit from the Eurozone and perhaps the European Union (EU) itself – and confronted Europe with a serious crisis.
The banks in Greece and the Athene Stock Exchange will remain closed until at least July 6, the day after the referendum on the austerity measures demanded by the country's creditors. In the meantime, cash withdrawals at ATMs will be limited to 60 euros ($66) and transfers abroad will be forbidden. Greece is the second Eurozone country, after Cyprus in 2013, to impose capital controls.
The move is evidently ... more »
2015-06-29 07:29:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Earn Satoshis while playing games
I seen a screenshot on the Google+ bitcoin community from an Android game called Bitcoin Flapper. As you could imagine its a play on the game Flappy Bird but it allows you to earn bitcoin for playing along. After doing the obligatory search through the developer's other games, I found Bitcoin Crush.
Bitcoin Crush is a play off games like Candy Crush where you link your gems together in a pattern to earn points. What makes Bitcoin Crush fun is it allows you to compete with other players and see who earns the highest points. Based on where you rank for that lobby determines how many bitcoin you are rewarded for that game.
My wife downloaded it onto her LG G4 and played for a good amount of time tonight with no hiccups. While the game seemed very fun I can't personally verify that withdraws function. However other reviews seem... more »
2015-06-27 19:28:20 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)
Ascribe Raises $2 Million to Encode Artistic Copyrights on the Blockchain
Ascribe, a platform which enables artists to record their intellectual properties on the Bitcoin blockchain has raised US $2 million in a seed funding round from investors including Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group, Earlybird Venture Capital, Freelands Ventures, and other angel investors.
With the new financing, Ascribe aims to improve its platform to make it more efficient for artists to record ownership of their works, to onboard new developers to build on their API that helps marketplaces and platforms to display the registered artwork, and to increase awareness of their platform.
Using the Bitcoin blockchain, Ascribe allows artists to create records of permanent and unchangeable copyright and ownership of their artwork that can be verified and tracked instantly. Since the data and c... more »
2015-06-26 19:47:36 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 5 +1s)
Introducing BitINKA, South America's First Universal Bitcoin Platform
BitInka, a bitcoin platform that operates in Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil will soon expand its services throughout Argentina, Colombia and Chile, to become South America's first universal bitcoin platform targeted for the unbanked.
Founded in 2013 by Roger Gabriel, BitINKA is one of the only companies in South America which implemented bitcoin trading to create a bitcoin exchange that allows its users to convert/withdraw bitcoin for many local currencies of South America, including the Peruvian Nueva Sol and the Argentinian peso.
This is the foundation that will be needed for bitcoin to become commonplace in the remittance market. It will make it simple for migrant workers to take their pay and have it sent home without losing half the value in the process.
2015-06-26 19:37:57 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)
Kid-Friendly Minecraft Server Launches Bitcoin Economy
A multi-player server on the wildly popular video game Minecraft has introduced bitcoin to its world as a way of teaching children about digital currency.
While in-game currencies exist in several different minecraft worlds, using bitcoin means that players can take their money out of the game and use it in the real world too.
The server, PlayMC, features an in-game currency called 'bits' which the company has set at 100,000,000th of a bitcoin (commonly known as a 'satoshi'). The unit was chosen for its ease-of-use, as it represents a whole unit and allows players to be rewarded seemingly on a larger scale.
These are the types of opportunities that will change the 49%, from the GS survey posting earlier, to 80% for the next generations. Once kids see that playing video games can lead t... more »
2015-06-26 14:10:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
US Supreme Court (#SCOTUS) rules that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States in 5-4 decision http://bbc.in/1QTu9ht
2015-06-26 14:05:39 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)
Nasdaq Selects Bitcoin Startup Chain To Run Pilot In Private Market Arm
Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. has named San Francisco-based startup Chain as its partner for a pilot, announced in May, to test Bitcoin technology for the trading of shares in private companies.
Founded in 2014, Chain provides infrastructure to financial institutions wanting to use the blockchain, which is the technology underlying the digital currency Bitcoin, in their products and services. The blockchain enables entities to digitally transfer money and other assets directly, securely and near instantaneously.
Nasdaq will be testing the blockchain in Nasdaq Private Market, which is a marketplace for pre-IPO trading of shares in private companies; launched in January 2014, it so far has more than 75 clients.
The next time you buy corporate shares could be on a blockchain.
2015-06-26 13:57:44 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
Goldman Sachs Survey: Most Millennials Won't Use Bitcoin
A new survey published by Goldman Sachs has found that just over half of US millennials believe they will never use bitcoin.
Fifty-one percent of the 752 survey respondents said that they had never used bitcoin nor do they have any plans to do so. Twenty-two percent said they currently use it or have used it in the past, and intend to use it again.
I think the fact that a half decade old technology has already been able to reach 49% of millennials is astonishing. If you look at the limited use cases bitcoin has had over the past few years, and have a good clue for the future, this has to be highly encouraging news for bitcoin supporters.
2015-06-26 13:49:49 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)
FATF: Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges to Counter Crime Risks
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recommended closer monitoring of digital currency exchanges and gateways to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.
FATF published its 'Guidance for a risk-based approach to virtual currencies' at a plenary meeting held this week in Brisbane.
The 48-page document acknowledges that digital currencies carry several economic benefits such as decreased transaction costs, financial inclusion for those lacking access to banking services and the facilitation of microtransactions.
However, they also carry risks of money laundering and terrorist financing and "other crime risks that must be identified and mitigated", it warns.
Another group of regulators trying to regulate.
2015-06-24 21:41:21 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 10 +1s)
NY Bitcoin Businesses Now Have 45 Days to Apply for BitLicense
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has officially adopted the BitLicense following the framework's publication in the New York State Register.
Now in effect, the BitLicense makes New York the first US state to formally launch a custom-made regulatory approach to bitcoin and digital currencies.
The publication in the register also kicks off a 45-day grace period, during which time companies and individuals that offer digital currency services to New York residents must apply for a BitLicense.
Obtaining the BitLicense means paying a $5,000 non-refundable application fee, with the possibility of additional application costs as determined by the NYDFS, and submitting details about those running the company, their financial and legal histories and their plans for runni... more »
2015-06-23 17:04:35 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Blockchain Capital Raises $7 Million for Startup Fund
Blockchain Capital has raised $7m toward a second investment fund for bitcoin and blockchain technology ventures.
The firm, formerly known as Crypto Currency Partners, is helmed by Bitcoin Foundation board chairman Brock Pierce. It has invested more than $1.2m in 29 bitcoin and blockchain industry startups including Blockstream, Coinbase, Ripple Labs and Xapo to date.
With their change from CCP to Blockchain Capital it'll be interesting to see what types of investments come out of this. There's obviously a whole world outside of just currencies in bitcoin so anything that can be improved by simple consensus, prepare to be disrupted.
2015-06-22 18:47:33 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 4 +1s)
Abra Wants to be the Uber of Digital Cash, Says Founder Bill Barhydt at Exponential Finance 2015
Abra, a blockchain company that wants to take a slice of the $550 billion global remittance market, is showing what can happen when several digital technologies converge in one product. Combining an Uber-like peer-to-peer network with smartphone technology and the blockchain, Abra permits sending cash as easy as sending a text message.
At Exponential Finance, Abra's founder Bill Barhydt estimated that we're three years away from modern smartphones becoming ubiquitous in the developing world. At that point, it's possible many of the world's unbanked billions in developing countries will skip traditional finance, a little like how they leapfrogged landlines for cell phones.
Barhydt stated that Abra aims to be the Uber of digital cash. Abra, which allows people to send and ... more »
2015-06-20 02:15:17 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 15 +1s)
Canadian Senate Says No to Regulating Digital Currencies
The Canadian Senate's Banking, Trade and Commerce (BTC) committee released its final report Friday asking the federal government to use a "light touch" in dealing with digital currencies.
"We've heard, and we agree, that blockchain technology is at a delicate stage in its development and use," the report reads. "This is why we urge the Government to explore the vast potential of this technology, while treading carefully when contemplating regulations that may restrict and stifle its use and development."
This is exactly the stance that governments should be taking. While I'm happy for my neighbors up North it is discouraging to watch my country's legislators often pursuing the complete opposite.
2015-06-18 20:03:41 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
Bitcoin Hardware Wallet 'Case' Raises $1.5 Million
New York-based bitcoin hardware wallet provider Case (formerly CryptoLabs) has raised $1.5m in new seed funding.
First announced in fall 2014, the Case wallet became available for pre-order this May, with shipment of the first 1,000 units expected to be completed this summer. The product promises various security features including multisig and biometric authentication technology.
It's great to see that infrastructure plays are still being maintained and that innovative security projects are being funded. While I really look forward to secure elements in our mobile devices for bitcoin, I'm still very excited for what Case can bring to the table.
2015-06-18 16:04:03 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)
Secret Service Agent to Plead Guilty for Silk Road Violations
US Secret Service special agent Shaun Bridges will plead guilty to charges of money laundering and wire fraud stemming from the government investigation into the illicit online black market Silk Road.
Details first emerged of Bridges' alleged improper actions in March, when court documents revealed that Bridges had diverted $800,000 in digital currency to his personal bank accounts without authorization. Bridges was charged alongside Carl Mark Force IV, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent also working on the case.
2015-06-18 16:00:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Grexit's Significant Impact on Digital Currencies
In March/April 2013, the exchange rate of bitcoin soared as a consequence of harsh capital controls introduced in Cyprus. Many people came to the conclusion that governments and banks couldn't be trusted with their hard-earned savings, and started looking for alternative ways to store value, out of reach of predatory central banks. Bitcoin came to the rescue, and its price shot up as many people rushed to take money out of their saving accounts and buy bitcoin instead.
The recent spike in the exchange rate of bitcoin, which went up 10 percent in the last 24 hours – something unheard of in the last few months of relative stability – has been linked by many analysts to the more and more frequent rumors of Grexit – the spectrum of the possible exit of Greece from the eurozone and perhaps from the European Union (EU) itself.
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2015-06-18 06:38:17 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)
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2015-06-18 04:37:00 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)
Bitcoin Tracker One ETN is now trading worldwide
Last month Bitcoin Magazine reported that Bitcoin Tracker One, the first Bitcoin-based security available on a regulated exchange, started trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. Now, Bitcoin Tracker One, a product launched by the Swedish company XBT Provider AB, is available to investors in 179 countries via Interactive Brokers.
Bitcoin Tracker One is an "Exchange Traded Note" (ETN) designed to provide investors with convenient access to the returns of the underlying asset, U.S. dollar (USD) per bitcoin, less investor fees. The average dollar exchange rate of bitcoin from the exchanges Bitfinex, Bitstamp and OKCoin provides the underlying reference price.
To the moon!
2015-06-18 04:33:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Coinbase Launches Instant Exchange to Help Users Avoid Bitcoin Volatility
Coinbase users can now send bitcoin payments without being exposed to the digital currency's volatility.
Users with a fiat wallet (must be verified in order to get it) allows use of Bitcoin's global payment network without being exposed to the price of the digital currency. Coinbase's Instant Exchange deducts an equal amount to the bitcoin the user wants to send, effectively exchanging the two. The service is similar to one offered by Coinbase to bitcoin-accepting merchants.
This is another huge step towards people using bitcoin without ever even realizing they do. I would be highly interested to see how this will play out with regulators though.
2015-06-17 02:05:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Kleiner Perkins Taps Bitcoin Startup Founder for $4 Million Investment Fund
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, one of the oldest and most storied venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, has named a bitcoin startup founder to the staff of its new seed-stage fund.
Called the Edge Fund, the early-stage operation will provide investments of $250,000 to help selected startups with development, programming and recruiting. Targets for the $4m fund reportedly include a full range of emerging technologies including virtual reality, digital health and the blockchain.
This is another example that investment in innovative technologies will continue and that digital currencies are one of those technologies. While the price per bitcoin may be holding stable the overall economy is still receiving plenty of investment.
2015-06-17 01:15:34 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)
Swiss Tax Authorities Confirm that Bitcoin is VAT-free in Switzerland
Bitcoin Association Switzerland reports that, according to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration, no VAT applies to bitcoin in Switzerland. The transfer of bitcoin doesn't constitute delivery of goods or services, and therefore it's not subject to VAT.
"This is the most reasonable way to classify bitcoins in the context of VAT, and we are fortunate that the tax administration agrees with our view," says Luzius Meisser, president of Bitcoin Association Switzerland. "Bitcoin is a currency, and thus should also be treated like a currency."
Big shout out to the Swiss Tax Admin for a positive ruling to ensure people are not improperly taxed when it comes to bitcoin transactions.
2015-06-16 22:02:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Gyft Unveils New Tech for Blockchain-Powered Gift Cards
Gyft and bitcoin API developer Chain have partnered to create Gyft Block, a trading platform aiming to make gift cards easier to exchange.
Announced at Belfast's MoneyConf, the news marks Gyft CEO Vinny Lingham's latest step in transitioning his mobile gift card company from one of bitcoin's most active merchants to a more direct supporter of its underlying technology.
Gyft Block is part of Gyft's broader mission to digitize gift cards so that they can be securely traded using bitcoin's public ledger, the blockchain. Termed 'gift cards 2.0', the ambitious project was first revealed at SXSW in March and followed Lingham's own involvement as an advisor and investor in so-called 'crypto 2.0' firms, including Koinify and Trustatom.
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2015-06-16 04:59:51 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)
Bitcoin Mining Pool BTC Guild to Close Over BitLicense Concerns
BTC Guild is set to close at the end of June, months after previously announcing that it would shut down its long-running bitcoin mining pool.
In its announcement, posted to Bitcoin Talk, owner Eleuthria cited the finalization of the BitLicense as a primary motivator for shutting down, stating that BTC Guild could not afford any legal threats that may arise as a result of the New York regulatory framework.
This just goes to show that regulation isn't the best answer for such a new technology. When NY stifles US innovation in BTC that will only mean other countries or states will reap the benefits.
2015-06-15 19:19:16 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
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I will be drawing the names on Wednesday afternoon and will Periscope the drawing when I do it. Thanks again for everyone's support and good luck!
2015-06-15 19:06:15 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)
MovieTickets.com Brings Bitcoin to Over 900 US Movie Theaters
MovieTickets.com, the number-two online movie ticket purchasing platform in the US, now enables movie-goers to buy movie tickets with bitcoin at 985 theaters.
The move was made possible through an integration with bitcoin payment processor GoCoin. As a result, theater chains that use the credit card processing services offered by MovieTickets.com will be able to accept bitcoin.
It might be time to go check out Jurassic World now.
2015-06-14 19:21:58 (22 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)
Thank You!
I'd like to thank everyone for following my bitcoin collection here on Google+. I've decided to start doing a small giveaway to celebrate different milestones of followers and hope that this can help others get involved with BTC too.
This time I will be giving out 8000 Satoshis to celebrate the collection hitting it's 8000th follower. All you have to do to be considered is to comment on this post with why you are interested in bitcoin. In a couple days I will choose someone at random and share a new post giving out the bitcoin using +ChangeTip's tipping tool.
With ChangeTip you can tip others with your new bitcoins or can withdraw to your own wallet. Feel free to go ahead and sign up at www.changetip.com. Good luck everyone and thanks again for following!
2015-06-11 14:44:54 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)
ShapeShift.io stops doing business in New York, protesting 'BitLicense'
One company is suspending its services in New York, saying it needs to take a "moral and ethical stand" against a new state law regulating digital currency such as bitcoin.
ShapeShift, a digital currency exchange that doesn't require users to make accounts, announced Thursday it is pulling its service from New York state because it does not wish to comply with the recently issued BitLicense. That new law asks digital currency firms to, among other things, record some personal identifying information of its users. ShapeShift opposes that effort.
"We either would have to do something we're not comfortable with or leave New York," ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees told CNBC. "It's a moral and ethical stand we're going take."
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2015-06-11 14:09:43 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)
OpenBazaar Raises $1 Million from Silicon Valley Giants
OpenBazaar aims to enable broader peer-to-peer e-commerce, free from the privacy and economic concerns attributed to more centralized models, using bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
The announcement comes more than a year afterDarkMarket, the proof-of-concept decentralized market on which OpenBazaar is based, won the hackathon at the Bitcoin Expo Toronto in April 2014. OpenBazaar, later forked from DarkMarket, has since released several beta versions, with the most recent, dubbed "Portobello", launched inlate April.
The project received backing from venture firmsAndreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures, and angel investor William Mougayar.
Outside of sidechains, OpenBazaar is one of the more exciting projects being developed. These types of decentralization will allow anyone to be able to hold th... more »
2015-06-10 02:00:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Blockstream Moves Ahead with Sidechain Elements, the First Implementation of Sidechains
The Bitcoin Sidechains paper envisages an ecosystem of "sidechains" separate from the main Bitcoin blockchain but interoperable with it by means of two-way pegs, allowing for the transfer of assets between sidechains and the main blockchain. A sidechain can implement changes from Bitcoin Core, for example, more powerful scripting features or more watertight privacy. According to Blockstream, sidechains enable innovators to safely develop new applications without jeopardizing Bitcoin's core code and putting billions of dollars worth of digital currency at risk.
Now Blockstream has announced Sidechain Elements, a sidechain development framework with open source code and developer sidechains.
Sidechain Elements includes functioning code and a testing environment for working with sidec... more »
2015-06-10 01:32:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Smart contracts platform Symbiont has closed a $1.25m seed funding round
The company, which plans to issue smart securities on bitcoin's blockchain later this year, received funds from investors including Duncan Niederauer, former CEO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Matt Andresen, former co-CEO of Citadel Derivatives Group.
The startup grew out of the Counterparty project, which in turn provided support for Overstock's Medici project during its early stages. Several developers went on to leave Medici and later established Symbiont.
2015-06-10 01:02:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
ShapeShift for iOS Debuts
You can now begin trading cryptocurrency on your iPhone with the premiere of ShapeShift.io's new iOS application.
I personally love ShapeShift since I don't have to leave funds on an exchange and can control the private keys the whole time. I just downloaded their app on the iPad but can't wait to have it with me all the time on my Android.
2015-06-06 10:27:22 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)
Overstock Will Issue a Private Bond Powered by Bitcoin
Overstock.com is preparing to offer a $25 million private bond using the blockchain, the distributed online ledger that underpins the bitcoin digital currency.
Big shout out to Patrick Byrne and the rest of Overstock for their continued support of bitcoin and its underlying technology. From being one of the first "big" companies to accept BTC to their work on cryptosecurities, they are helping lead the way to a more decentralized future.
2015-06-05 20:16:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Bitcoin Stolen at Gunpoint in New York City Robbery
An unidentified 28-year-old man was robbed of more than $1,100 in bitcoin at gunpoint in New York City late last month.
It looks like criminals are starting to realize the power of bitcoin too. As the value of bitcoin increases, I imagine we will only see reports of these types of crime increasing too. Be smart out there people!
2015-06-05 18:04:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
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2015-06-05 13:26:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
NYSE Chairman: Millennials Trust Bitcoin More Than Fiat
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) chairman Jeffrey Sprecher has come out in support of bitcoin and the blockchain, voicing his belief that the technologies are part of a larger change in how trust is being established in society.
"We're seeing millennials trust a currency that is created in the ether, more than they trust fiat currency by government. I think that trend, whether it's a restaurant review or a taxicab or the way you exchange value, is something they believe in and we want to be on top of it because I think it's going to impact you and I."
I guess this only goes to confirm my "Millennial" status even more.
2015-06-03 22:54:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Is Google On Tap already starting?
Has anyone else been getting pop up searches when selecting text in Chrome? Moments ago my first one popped up requesting I give permissions for it to search. Now whenever I highlight words I'm given a Google box at the bottom of the screen to get more information on the highlighted text.
Boy am I excited about M!
2015-06-03 16:04:39 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
New York Releases Final BitLicense
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released the final version of its long-awaited regulatory framework for digital currency companies today.
While I'm happy we are no longer waiting to find out the contents of NY's final BitLicense, I still wish regulators would leave the technology alone until it's better understood by the public.
2015-06-03 08:54:02 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
I just received my activation code for +SoundHound's new personal assistant app, Hound. I've only tried a couple of voice searches so far but its results have been great.
One interesting search was for how many carbs are in two bananas. Hound quickly brought up a nutritional card with all sorts of info for bananas. I tried the same search on Google Now but was only taken to web links about nutritional information. Obviously this is just one search but it has me very intrigued with their new offering.
I can't wait to play with it some more tomorrow morning. Anyone have anything they'd like for me to test it out with?
2015-06-03 04:54:16 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
Make money from your Gmail spam
Using this innovative Google Apps script you can have all non-contacts be required to send bitcoin for their emails to hit your inbox otherwise their email will be moved to a spam folder.
2015-06-03 03:44:57 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)
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2015-06-03 03:38:49 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Marlon Byrd will be out with fractured wrist
The Reds just can't seem to stay out of the bad news camp. Here's to a quick recovery.
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"A lot of younger guys don't know how to stay in there and study film," said sophomore end Jimmy Bean. "He's had to tell us to stay a little extra long and get it done."
And Johnson, the heir apparent to Brandon Weeden's old-man jokes, commands a level of respect, partly earned through his dogged determination to stick it out and arrive at this moment.
Back in Haskell, he's the hometown hero who made it big. Actually, he and his cousin LeShon Johnson, who finished sixth in the 1993 Heisman race and played for the Packers, Giants and Cardinals in the NFL.
"I guess if you mention Johnson, a lot of people will know that name," Johnson said with that big old smile Spencer mentioned.
But at OSU, he's had to earn every game rep and minute on the field, shuffling from linebacker to end, where he's finally found a home. Johnson has played in 31 games, yet made no starts.
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"It was really slow at first," he said. "It took time. It was one of those things that didn't happen right away. But it was on my heart, on my mind. I knew I had to do something. I finally just made it happen, with prayer and help with friends and family. A lot of support.
"From then on, it's just been gravy."
Johnson ended last season with a surge, highlighted by a six-tackle, two-sack performance in the Cowboys' win over Purdue in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
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"I've got a lot more to go," Johnson said, his voice rising. "This is something I really love and enjoy doing. Any time I touch any field, whether it's the baseball field, football field, basketball court, soccer field, I'm going to give my all. I just love to compete."


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