Celestia: This Free Space Simulation Lets You Explore the Galaxy

Dee Jones
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut? Have you dreamed of traveling to the stars and visiting other planets? Or are you a science fiction enthusiast who loves stories of futuristic space exploration?

If any of the above applies to you, then you want Celestia.

What Is Celestia?

Celestia is a free, scientifically accurate, real time space simulation program that takes you on a tour of the universe. Well, actually, the program gives you the universe, and you can go pretty much where you want.

With Celestia, you can virtually travel through space. You can take trips to every planet in this galaxy, and go beyond to explore others. You can also explore the ships and space stations that have been used in real life space exploration.

The graphics used in Celestia are amazing. In fact, once you start using this space simulation program, it's pretty easy to get lost in the virtual world it creates.

How Can You Use Celestia?

This space simulation program has many different uses. Whether you are a lover of science fiction, or simply fascinated by the final frontier, Celestia will provide you with hours of fun as you pilot spacecraft and visit futuristic space stations.

Celestia can also be used as a learning tool. Children will have a ball playing with this program, and they'll also be learning at the same time.

This space simulation program can also be used by teachers, who will find it to be a valuable asset in the classroom. Your student's lessons will seem to come to life as they travel to the different planets in our solar system. And just imagine how much more real the Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969 will seem to your students if they are able to be there themselves (virtually, at least) when it happens.

Adding Fictional Worlds to Celestia

While Celestia prides itself on being an accurate representation of known space, and therefore useful in academic and professional settings, users are also encouraged to have fun with this space simulation program. And you can use add ons to add several fictional worlds to Celestia, including Babylon Five, Star Wars, and Star Trek.

Are you a Star Trek fan? Then you can add the Enterprise, the Deep Space 9 Station, the planet Vulcan, or even the Borg Worlds to Celestia, all ready for you to explore.

Celestia is an amazing space simulation program. Whether you use it for entertainment, as a learning tool, or both, it will provide you with hours of enjoyment.

Published by Dee Jones

For years, I have been writing for free, and having fun doing it. But Associated Content looks like the perfect opportunity to earn extra money doing something I love.  View profile

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  • Nick Howes1/31/2010

    Looks interesting. When I get my new computer set-up, I'll try it out.

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