“This reviewer has encountered no similarly rich entrant in the existing corpus of programs for the personal computer.”ĭance won an unusal distinction in 1993 as a runner-up in Discover magazine’s annual Innovation Awards. Richard Berry, author and former editor in chief, Astronomy “It is the most imaginative and imagination-inspiring software that I have yet seen… It is possible, I believe, to learn more about astronomy in a few short hours with Dance than in years of studying dry textbooks.” But here are quotes from two that we think are pretty timeless… However, no matter how glowing, ten year old reviews may be pretty meaningless today. For other possible issues with this DOS-based software, see FAQ and Support.ĭance of the Planets has received over 30 reviews since 1990, including two in Sky & Telescope. We would recommend it to be among your astronomy software selections if you are a serious enthusiast of any age, or if you would like to gain real insight into the gravitational dynamics of the solar system. However, the astronomical accuracy remains among the best, and the unique orbital simulations are fascinating and enlighting. It is Windows compatible, but doesn’t have a slick Windows interface. Dance of the Planets uses VGA graphics- good in the mid-1990s but far short of today’s graphics.
Should You Even Consider Buying This DOS Program? Yes, with the appropriate expectations. And imagine a phenomenon as esoteric as orbital resonances being self-explanatory when you see it happening on the screen. Watch it from a solar system perspective, and how it will appear in the sky from your location on Earth. For example, recreate comet Hale-Bopp, scheduled for a spectacular apparition in 1997. Do your own research, find celestial events, past or future, and simulate them on the screen.ĭance of the Planets is serious, number-crunching science software that recreates the dynamic solar system for your exploration.
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