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Distant Suns Updated With SETI Support

by , 6:00 PM EST, March 31st, 2003

VendorNation.com has released an update for Distant Suns, bringing it to version 5.3. Distant Suns is a desktop astronomy app designed for amateur and backyard hobbyists. The update features SETI support and other enhancements. According to VendorNation.com:

We are proud to announce the release of a new version of Distant Suns, your portable universe!

Distant Suns has been the premier desktop astronomy package since creation. For both casual sky watchers to seasoned amateur astronomers, Distant Suns will take you from your home to the outer reaches of the Universe and back.

Here are just a few features of the new Distant Suns:

  • Support for SETI@Home users!
  • Milky-Way outlines
  • Direct access to the Web
  • Modern" look with dockable toolbars
  • Full 32 bits color
  • much more!!

You can find more information about the Distant Suns update at the VendorNation.com Web site. The update is free for registered users, while the full version is available for US$39.95.

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Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:05 am Subject: distant suns software

it's a pure crap, first of all, you cannot uninstall it which sucks then the graphic sucks big time... It's probably great for astronomers but for someone who just tried it it's a non-sense. Think if you need it before getting it.

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