Where can i find a type of stellar map that gives the 3D details of our galaxy?

Question

I'm looking for a source that can give me the details of stars in our galaxy, specifically, their known position in relation to our own sun, their size, type and any known details. That does sound like a tall order, but I would really enjoy having something like that available to me. If possible I would like a 3D map.

Answer 1

I use a program called Starry Night Pro 6. It is a wonderful program that you could use to steer your telescope just by clicking on a star on your laptop.

You can zoom in and out into the sky, gives quite detailed infomation, live picture of your sky-- You can even see satellites on your screen, then look outside your window and see it zipping through. It even adds light pollution for you to mimick what you see.

The version I use is pretty expensive, but they have several packages, and they make the best (in my opinion) public use astronomy software.

If you give me a best answer rating, I may send you a copy.


visit http://www.starrynight.com/ for more information.

Answer 2

WW-Dude... The absolute best map of our Milky Way Galaxy is offered by National Geographic Maps:

http://www.csnworldglobes.com/National-Geographic-Maps-RE00622040-GW1078.html

They have other great maps of the Universe and others as well...

Answer 3

it may be almost impossible to create a three-D version. suitable software i've got seen is Starry nighttime -- which version you pick relies upon on how plenty money is on your sock drawer. It facilitates you to work out positions of the celestial gadgets as properly as their positional documents in connection with different gadgets, as properly as different documents approximately each merchandise.

Answer 4

Get the answer for your question here:

http://www.anzwers.org/free/universe/galaxy.html


and not only Milky way but the whole Universe as well:)

Answer 5

my answer is kind of short but i believe it solves your problems visit the URL listed and scroll though until you find some thing that covers the area you want to explore in space

http://www.projectrho.com/smap12.html



i fond i could help you even further please visit the following URL

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7472/ifosweb/index.htm


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Answer 6

Go look in a science book.

Answer 7

Here is a pretty good one...

http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagedisplay/img_display.php?pic=060227_sp_arms_02.jpg&cap=The+Milky+Way+is+believed+to+contain+four+major+spiral+arms,+all+of+which+start+at+the+galaxy%27s+center,+plus+a+number+of+smaller+arms.+Our+Sun+is+located+on+a+spur+of+the+Orion+Arm.+Credit%3A+NASA/JPL

Answer 8

i want something like that 2.....