Alexandria, Virginia – Vito Technology, the award-winning developer of educational apps for Android and iOS, offers free of charge their Star Walk 2, the next generation of company’s best-selling stargazing guide, that has surpassed 10 million downloads to date. Features include stunning interface design, true-to-life 3D visualization of constellations, deep sky objects, and man-made satellites. The discount opens the 5th annual Star Walk Month of Astronomy on company’s Facebook page.

Redesigned from the inside out, Star Walk 2 is a much faster and smoother app, that combined with a cleaner and simpler interface delivers an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, and constellations. All-new exclusive handcrafted artwork for constellations, inspired by minimalist low-poly art and stunning new sound effects create an unforgettable stargazing tool.

Important addition to the app was made in cooperation with scientists of Braunschweig University of Technology, who have been working on volumetric visualization of deep space objects. As a result of this partnership, Star Walk 2 is the first astronomy guide to introduce plausible three-dimensional models of planetary nebulae.

Star groupings of the 88 officially recognized constellations are also presented in volume. Users can see them as separate entities, turn them around and take a look from the other side. Complemented by articles on connected myths and history, this is the most comprehensive collection of information on constellations.

Star Walk 2 is a sequel of the well-known Star Walk app that was released back in 2008 and has acquired more than 10 million users across the world on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, and Windows Phone. It’s been an educational best-seller for over five years and won multiple awards, including Apple Design Award in 2010. Star Walk lets you easily find and identify thousands of stars, satellites, and comets in real time. Using built-in digital compass and motion tracking, this stargazing guide turns your phone into a full-on planetarium.

New In Star Walk 2:

All-new stunning design
* New simpler and cleaner interface in vibrant colors for retina displays
* Atmospheric visual and sound effects, stirring soundtrack
* Exclusive handcrafted artwork for constellations, inspired by minimalist low-poly art

Incredible 3D models of celestial bodies
* Planetary nebulae*
* Constellations*
* Dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids*
* Man-made satellites*

* Available through In-App Purchase. Constellations are available for free for limited time.

Features:

Real-Time Motion Tracking:
As you hold your phone up and point it towards the sky, Star Walk 2 follows your motions using the built-in gyroscope to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. Easily find any star, constellation, or satellite in the sky by tapping Search. Star Walk will indicate the direction to look in.

New Point Of View:
Unlike on a plain photograph, every star in Star Walk 2 has coordinates. That means you can look at objects, for instance, a constellation from any vantage point in space, not to mention the ultimate accuracy of your map for your exact location.

Now And Later:
Star Walk 2 gives you accurate daily data on current moon phase, time of sunset and sunrise, and elevation of planets. With just one slide you can see how the sky will look later tonight or throughout the year.

Pro Stargazing:
Special night-time soft red mode will help you preserve night vision when stargazing with a telescope. You can see the sky in X-Ray (and 5 more filters) to study the invisible structure of the universe. Live tracking for over 8,000 satellites will help you catch iridium flares, and detailed articles will satisfy the most curious inquirer.

Language Support:
* English, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 123 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Star Walk 2 – Guide to the Sky Day and Night is free for limited time and available worldwide through the App Store in the Education category. App offers In-App purchases.

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Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Vito Technology Inc. is headed by CEO Victor Toporkov and has developed an impressive portfolio of products for Windows Mobile since it entered the mobile software market in 2001. The company’s latest endeavors include iOS and Web 2.0 software development. Vito Technology won an Apple Design Award in 2010 for its Star Walk for iPad app. The company consists of two departments: Research & Development Department and Marketing Department with 30 employees in total. Copyright (C) 2015 Vito Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.