Planets5.0
Publisher Description
3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers
Over 10 million downloads!
. Sky 2D: locate planets with flat view of sky
. Sky 3D: planetarium style view of the sky
. Visibility: shows times when planets are visible
. Globe: rotating 3D globe of planets and moon
Version History Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12 5.0 08/14/2019 Smoother motion tracking
Location requested only while using app
Improved iPad user interface using popovers
Entire screen now used on iPhone 5 and up
Updates for iOS 8 and iOS 9 4.0 01/16/2016 • Sky 3D: improved motion tracking on iOS 5 and up
• Added Jupiter moons discovered since 2010 3.4 03/29/2013 • Sky 3D: Gamma spectrum added
• Globe: 2x resolution for Mars and Venus
• Landscape rotation on iPhone & iPod touch 3.3 10/25/2012 New online options (for English language users):
• Visibility: Wikipedia link in planet details
• Options: watch Planets video tutorial
• Options: write review link
Planets Video Tutorial also accessible at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmYvC6T4FmY 3.2 01/27/2012 iOS 5.0 updates
Japanese language corrections 3.1 10/10/2011 • Sky 3D: virtual reality using compass & gyroscope
• Sky 2D: auto flip East/West when held overhead
• Retina display support
• iOS 4.x multitasking support
• Improved startup time and reduced memory use
• User interface improvements including new icons
• Japanese language support 3.0 03/23/2011 • iPad compatibility 2.0 04/01/2010 Enhancements in version 1.7:
• sky 3D shows view across EM spectrum
• globe rotates automatically
• equal grid lines for 2D and 3D
• improved globe day/night accuracy
• update time after wake from sleep
• display default image on startup 1.7 01/22/2010 Enhancements in version 1.6:
• "Sky 3D" planetarium view
• globe view 2x resolution for Earth/Moon on 3GS
• updated moons for Jupiter/Saturn
• periodic update when auto date/time enabled 1.6 12/17/2009 Enhancements in version 1.5:
• use magnetic compass on iPhone 3GS
• button rotates sky north/south/compass up
• button flips sky west/east
• fix for Neptune/Uranus swap
• Dutch 1.5 11/17/2009 Enhancements in version 1.4:
• globe view of all planets and moon
• globe view indicator for current location
• "International Year of Astronomy 2009" logo
• "365 Days of Astronomy" podcast link
• Localized application name
• Italian, Portuguese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese 1.4 06/26/2009 1.3 05/22/2009 1.2 04/16/2009 1.1 03/18/2009 1.0 02/23/2009
About Planets
The company that develops Planets is Dana Peters. The latest version released by its developer is 5.0.
To install Planets on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-13 and was downloaded 10 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Planets as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Planets on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Planets is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Planets is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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Version History
version 5.0
posted on 2026-10-13
Version History Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12 5.0 08/14/2019 Smoother motion tracking
Location requested only while using app
Improved iPad user interface using popovers
Entire screen now used on iPhone 5 and up
Updates for iOS 8 and iOS 9 4.0 01/16/2016 • Sky 3D: improved motion tracking on iOS 5 and up
• Added Jupiter moons discovered since 2010 3.4 03/29/2013 • Sky 3D: Gamma spectrum added
• Globe: 2x resolution for Mars and Venus
• Landscape rotation on iPhone & iPod touch 3.3 10/25/2012 New online options (for English language users):
• Visibility: Wikipedia link in planet details
• Options: watch Planets video tutorial
• Options: write review link
Planets Video Tutorial also accessible at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmYvC6T4FmY 3.2 01/27/2012 iOS 5.0 updates
Japanese language corrections 3.1 10/10/2011 • Sky 3D: virtual reality using compass & gyroscope
• Sky 2D: auto flip East/West when held overhead
• Retina display support
• iOS 4.x multitasking support
• Improved startup time and reduced memory use
• User interface improvements including new icons
• Japanese language support 3.0 03/23/2011 • iPad compatibility 2.0 04/01/2010 Enhancements in version 1.7:
• sky 3D shows view across EM spectrum
• globe rotates automatically
• equal grid lines for 2D and 3D
• improved globe day/night accuracy
• update time after wake from sleep
• display default image on startup 1.7 01/22/2010 Enhancements in version 1.6:
• "Sky 3D" planetarium view
• globe view 2x resolution for Earth/Moon on 3GS
• updated moons for Jupiter/Saturn
• periodic update when auto date/time enabled 1.6 12/17/2009 Enhancements in version 1.5:
• use magnetic compass on iPhone 3GS
• button rotates sky north/south/compass up
• button flips sky west/east
• fix for Neptune/Uranus swap
• Dutch 1.5 11/17/2009 Enhancements in version 1.4:
• globe view of all planets and moon
• globe view indicator for current location
• "International Year of Astronomy 2009" logo
• "365 Days of Astronomy" podcast link
• Localized application name
• Italian, Portuguese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese 1.4 06/26/2009 1.3 05/22/2009 1.2 04/16/2009 1.1 03/18/2009 1.0 02/23/2009
version 5.0
posted on 2019-08-14
Aug 14, 2019 Version 5.0
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
version 5.0
posted on 2019-08-14
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
version 4.0
posted on 2009-02-23
version 5.0
posted on 1970-01-01
2019年8月14日 Version 5.0
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
version 5.0
posted on 1970-01-01
14. srp 2019 Version 5.0
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
version 5.0
posted on 1970-01-01
14 авг. 2019 г. Version 5.0
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
