This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows Sh 2-106, or S106 for short. This is a compact star forming region in the constellation Cygnus (The Swan). A newly-formed star called S106 IR is shrouded in dust at the centre of the image, and is responsible for the surrounding gas cloud’s hourglass-like shape and the turbulence visible within. Light from glowing hydrogen is coloured blue in this image.
Celestial Dynamics Ltd, the company behind the award-winning app Cosmic Watch, today announces the highly-anticipated 2.0 update for iOS and Android. With the added features, users can view the sky in augmented reality and see stars and planetary constellations in real time. Notifications now also include the current phases of the moon and the sun, and the main celestial events.
With over 30,000 downloads to date, Cosmic Watch is considered a top-notch educational tool. Its beautiful 3D design includes a celestial sphere and introduces basic astronomy concepts to users so they can learn about the motions of the sky. The 2.0 update is now also drawing the attention of design lovers, watch-freaks, and science fiction fans. In this update, the team successfully combined the newest interactive functions with intuitive handling and state of the art design. Updates include:
“Today a glance at your watch is associated with deadlines, responsibilities, and stress,” said Cosmic Watch CEO Eduardo Santana. “We want people to be reacquainted with a state of wonderment and relaxation when they look at their watches — and at the same time understand the role that time plays in our universe.”
Cosmic Watch has received endless praise as well as the Webby Award, and other honors from the likes of Wired & Techradar, AASL and the New York Times. The new update builds upon a smooth interface that encourages space learning for everyone.
“With the new update, everyone from hobby astronomers to sci-fi fans and even children can find a fascination for time and space through the app,” Santana added.
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