Computeractive
There's enough included here to keep the amateur astronomer enthralled for a lifetime.
Manufacturer's Description:
Starry Night Enthusiast 5.0 is the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to explore the night sky. Explore the solar system without leaving the planet, by using this incredible guide to the stars. Visit solar systems 20,000 light years away, check out the view from the International Space Station and walk on the moon. Know the wonders of space firsthand.
Easily navigate around the night sky for a rich, rewarding stargazing experience. Dive into the interactive, multimedia SkyGuide for the fascinating science and history of your sightseeing destinations. Breathtaking realism and a new spaceship mode put you in the pilot's seat for an adventure of a lifetime. The only limit is your imagination.
Begin by learning how to identify planets, stars and constellations like "The Big Dipper". LiveSky panels shows up-to-date images of the Sun and Earth from ground and space-based observatories. Visit new worlds as you blast off and travel 20,000 light years away. Detailed star charts available for printing and carrying during your stargazing outings. Multiple viewing angles allow you to watch eclipses from other planets, the moon or even the Sun. Incredible educational movies introduce in-depth space and astronomy concepts. Receive weekly sky-gazing concepts for a better look at the Heavens.