Another first from Microsoft - WorldWide Telescope
WorldWide Telescope(WWT) is a single that blends terabytes of images, information, and stories from multiple sources over the Internet into a seamless, immersive, rich media experience. Kids of all ages will feel empowered to explore and understand the universe with its simple and powerful user interface.
Try this beautiful expereince with your loved ones at : http://worldwidetelescope.org
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- Review the System Requirements given below to ensure that WWT can run on your computer.
- Click Download at http://worldwidetelescope.org/experienceIt/ExperienceIt.aspx.
If you don't have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, or later, installed on your computer, a message box
displays prompting you to install it. Click Yes to go to the .NET Framework 2.0 SDKs, Redistributables
& Service Packs page.
- On the .NET Framework 2.0 SDKs, Redistributables & Service Packs page, scroll down the page to the .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package section, and then click the link for your computer's architecture and operating system.
Note Most computers currently use a 32-bit architecture and operating system and should click the
Download x86 version.
- On the Microsoft .Net Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package page, read the system requirements to ensure that your computer has all the necessary software installed, and then click Download.
- In the File Download – Security Warning message box, click Run.
- In the Internet Explorer – Security Warning message box, click Run.
- Follow the software installation instructions.
- After the software has been installed, click the Windows Update link to make sure that you have all the latest service packs and security updates. Click Express to review all recommended software and follow the software installation instructions.
- In the File Download – Security Warning message box, click Run.
- In the Internet Explorer – Security Warning message box, click Run.
- Follow the instructions in the WorldWide Telescope Setup Wizard.
- After WWT installs, double-click the WWT icon on your desktop to open WWT.
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| WorldWide Telescope minimum system requirements |
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For PC:
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- Microsoft® XP SP2 (minimum), Windows® Vista® (recommended)
- PC with Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, recommended
- 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM; 2 GB RAM recommended
- 3D accelerated card with 128 megabytes (MB) RAM; discrete graphics card with dedicated 256-MB VRAM recommended for higher performance
- 1 GB of available hard disk space; 10 GB recommended for off-line features and higher performance browsing
- XGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing and scrolling device
- Microsoft® DirectX® version 9.0c and .NET Framework 2.0
- Required for some features; Internet connection at 56 Kbps or higher through either an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network. Internet access might require a separate fee to an ISP; local or long-distance telephone charges might also apply
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| Estimated download time 1 hour (56Kb), 10 minutes (DSL 512Kb) | |
| The mission of the WWT is twofold: |
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- To aggregate scientific data from major telescopes, observatories and institutions and make temporal and multi-spectral studies available through a single cohesive Internet–based portal.
- To re-awaken the interest for science in the younger generations through astronomy and new technologies through the virtual observatory of the WWT. This also provides a wonderful base for teaching astronomy, scientific discovery, and computational science.
My two cents : Have special evening booked and a candle light dinner arranged next to your PC and switch on to WWT and enjoy the evening of your lifetime.
Post your expereinces. We are listening.
cheers
Rishi |
