Still in the alpha stage of development, Constellations DS already looks like a useful tool for amateur astronomers. The homebrew application combines the portability of a star chart with the lighted display and interactivity of a notebook computer. Users will be able to zoom in and out of clusters, panning the night sky with their styli. Tapping a particular star displays its name, position, and other relevant information.Only thirteen constellations have been mapped so far, but developer Nameless plans to add 75 more. Future builds of the program will also use the date and your location to lay out an approximation of how the night sky should look. If anything, Constellations DS serves as a great excuse to escape the light-congested city limits and spend a warm evening outside.
[Via Drunken Coders]
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4-16-2007 @ 8:35PM
strider_mt2k said...
Yes yes yes, I applaud this, as everyone should!
Best wishes!
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4-16-2007 @ 11:04PM
Xian! said...
All right, DSFanboy, it's time for the homebrew articles. Roll 'em on out.
I live in a rural area perfectly made for this. It's time for me to take my DS to the next level. Point me in the right direction.
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4-17-2007 @ 12:00AM
Bob799 said...
Like they say, the skies the limit =0
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4-17-2007 @ 4:05AM
Bill McCai said...
I prefer to look at my assortment of BS constellations in animal crossing.
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4-17-2007 @ 12:31PM
say_der said...
Even though the thought of being outside in the dark frightens me, it looks like I am putting a flash device at the top of my birthday list.
So am I better off with a DS-Xtreme or a Datel Max Media thing?
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