NASA Astronomy 4.0.0.0
Going by the name of NASA Astronomy, this particular utility offers you a variety of details, ranging from basic astronomy info and guides up to the latest podcasts and news from the U.S. agency.
Easily explore the info from a neat GUI
The beautiful interface of this application has some really neatly polished graphics, designed to catch the user's eye and also provide a nice overview of each section listed inside the main screen. Also, the tiles that correspond to the various modules included in this utility are animated.
The quality of the imagery and video provided by NASA Astronomy is pretty decent, but there are some noticeable delays insofar as loading the information contained in most areas is concerned.
Apart from those lags, that are caused mainly by the fact that all the documents are fetched from online sources and some are pretty large, the navigation inside the app is fairly smooth.
Text guides and relevant illustrations
With NASA Astronomy you can learn the basics of the science concerned with the study of celestial objects, read some historical facts and get into more details concerning the moon, the sun, the Solar System or the constellations you can view on the night sky.
Some specific details about the particularities of each hemisphere of the Earth (Northern and Southern) are available inside some dedicated sections of the application.
A particular module is made just for the Orion constellation, while those who wan tot get some neat hints and advices about the so-called "Backyard Astronomy" can enjoy a special guide designed only for them.
NASA news and podcasts at your fingertips
Reading and sharing news articles is a breeze, as this app is well prepared in this respect. Thus, you can get a wide variety of news directly from NASA, or from reputed sources like The Planetary Society or Universe Today.
Following YouTube and Flicker posts related to NASA are also taken into consideration and there are some dedicated areas for these too, while the cool video and audio podcasts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration can also be played.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The interface has a pleasant look, with decent graphics and imagery, but also a letdown related to the long time it takes for the info to be displayed in many areas. |
Function8
There is plenty of info for exploring and learning more about the Solar System and the visible Universe, so the app scores very well here. |
Security9
Apart from other system areas that are related to its functionality, NASA Astronomy looks into the owner identity as well for some reason |
Battery4
Keeping the app running for longer periods of time will discharge the battery fast because of the substantial power consumption. |
Price10
This tool is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to stay informed about astronomy facts and receive updates on the latest discoveries in this field. |
Compatibility9
Well suited for most Windows Phone handsets, this utility needs version 8 or higher of the operating system to be installed onto the device. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 4.0.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 4.0.0.0
- developer:
- Reef Details
- category:
- SCIENCE & EDUCATION
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 315