Redshift 5.1 Deluxe Edition

If you thought geographic applications such as Google Earth were impressive, then Redshift 5.1 Deluxe Edition, which turns your computer into a planetarium, will blow you away.

It acts as your guide to the stars, and stunning photography enables you to see thousands of asteroids, comets and meteor showers. The tracking and point-of-view tools will place you anywhere in the solar system for a unique view of celestial bodies.

For novice astronomers, there’s an introduction on the origins and structure of the universe, plus lectures, photos and movies, while the Sky Diary lists events such as eclipses in the monthly overview.