Discover Space

Discover Space is a video game in the educational genre developed by Brøderbund Software, Inc. and published by Brøderbund Software, Inc. originally released in 1992. It is currently playable on DOS.

Discover Space is an excellent desktop planetarium program from Broderbund, creators of numerous award-winning edutainment titles, such as the world-renowned series Where's Carmen Sandiego?

Unlike most of Broderbund's programs, Discover in Space is more of an application than an edutainment title or a game. Basically, it allows you to view the night sky from any vantage point and in any year. What sets it apart from programs like The Dance of the Planets or, more recently, Red Shift, is the accessibility for children. The interface is very easy to learn, and the included constellation databaes are a nice bonus. The constellation section not only shows a diagram of all named constellations, but also a readable background of the myths and facts behind their names.

With crisp graphics, an intuitive interface, and the right balance of accessibility and depth of information, Discover Space will appeal to kids of all ages who find 'professional' astronomy software a bit too intimidating. two thumbs up!

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