![]() ![]() This allows to follow zones and belts evolution on several years. We were able to recover Jupiter clouds maps taken by all the probes which crossed its orbit (Pioneer, Voyager, Cassini, New Horizons) and Damian Peach authorized us to use his annual clouds maps made from his marvellous images. We continue to search for new textures and adapt them for integrating them in VPA next versions. Please note, that we plan to introduce Saturn and its satellites in a future version.įor Jupiter, we use as basic texture, the one from Hubble Space Telescope in 2016.įor the galilean satellites, we use the one from Galileo and Voyager US probes.įor Mercury, we use as basic texture, the one from Messenger US probe.įor Venus, the one from Magellan US probeĪnd for Mars, the one from Viking US probe. We mainly used datas and pictures from NASA and ESA.īut we have also obtained the authorization to use textures realized by Bjorn Jonsson and Damian Peach (A great thank to them !) The zoom function has also be improved so that it's possible to display simultaneously Jupiter and its satellites according to the ephemerisis.Īs for Version 1.0, we have searched for the best digitized planetary global maps which were in the public domain. This guarantees that Version 1.0 users will not be disturbed when discovering this new software (See screen capture picture above).Ī labels density cursor has been added and we have improved the “Configuration” menu since we have added a thumbnail to configure Jupiter Great Red Spot position. We are pleased to announce you today that we put online the official Pro 2.0 version of VPA.įor this second version, JUPITER PLANET AND ITS FOUR GALILEAN SATELLITES have been added to the three planets yet integrated in version 1.0 ( Mercury, Venus & Mars ) since present technics of planetary imaging allow amateur astrophotographers to obtain details on surfaces of galilean satellites (Io, Ganymede…). More and more topographic and scientific datas become available for telluric planets and Solar System satellites, datas brought back by an increasing fleet of performing probes sent by the various space agencies (USA mainly, Europe and others). On 2014, we have presented the «Virtual Planets Atlas » (VPA) Version 1.0, the most complete planetary atlas for computers Elizabeth first got interested in space after watching the movie Apollo 13 in 1996, and still wants to be an astronaut someday.Free software for planets observation and studyįor use with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Seven/8/10 and Linux NEW : Virtual Planets Atlas Pro Version 2.0 Elizabeth is also a post-secondary instructor in communications and science at several institutions since 2015 her experience includes developing and teaching an astronomy course at Canada's Algonquin College (with Indigenous content as well) to more than 1,000 students since 2020. in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, a Bachelor of Journalism from Canada's Carleton University and a Bachelor of History from Canada's Athabasca University. Her latest book, " Why Am I Taller?", is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams. Elizabeth's reporting includes multiple exclusives with the White House and Office of the Vice-President of the United States, an exclusive conversation with aspiring space tourist (and NSYNC bassist) Lance Bass, speaking several times with the International Space Station, witnessing five human spaceflight launches on two continents, flying parabolic, working inside a spacesuit, and participating in a simulated Mars mission. She was contributing writer for for 10 years before joining full-time. Elizabeth Howell (she/her), Ph.D., is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming as well. ![]()
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