Learning Technologies, Inc. Astronomy Software

Learning Technologies is pleased to offer award-winning Starry Night™ software! Also available, Starry Night Classroom Edition DVDs! "The universe is a big place. As a professional astrophysicist and dedicated educator, I know the challenge of finding fertile means to explain abstract cosmic topics. Starry Night makes teaching space science easy, and, dare I say, fun. Written by teachers for teachers, this brilliantly integrated curriculum tracks national science standards, and comes complete with assessment tools, detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, student worksheets and, of course, the award-winning Starry Night software. For all your students, but especially for those who think astronomy is above their heads, you'll be amazed by how swiftly the universe comes down to Earth." Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist and Director, Hayden Planetarium American Museum of Natural History
Back to top.	New! Starry Night™ Elementary School The pulse of the tides, the dance of the Moon and the swing of the seasons captivate even the youngest child. The realistic visualizations in Starry Night engage their natural fascination and guide them to understand the world on a scientific basis. With 7 grade-specific lesson plans complete with hands-on manipulatives, computer exercises, reproducible worksheets, assessments and activities correlated to standards, Starry Night Elementary for grades K-4 is the most effective way to introduce space science. The activities focus on meeting space science content standards, developing key science process skills, questioning & observing, collecting data, classifying, comparing & sorting, estimating & measuring, analyzing & predicting, recognizing patterns, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, communicating ideas, connecting to language arts, fine arts, math and social studies. The Starry Night Elementary binder includes: Award-winning Starry Night astronomy software for teacher demonstration and student use with 7 lesson plans (4 for Grades K-2, 3 for Grades 3-4) Comprehensive teacher resources Key conceptual background and discussion questions for each lesson 3D Graphic Organizers that help students organize information in a creative way, making it easier to grasp concepts Log Sheets that can be compiled to create a complete logbook for each student Assessment tools such as KWL charts that provide evidence of prior knowledge and learning progress Solar System Fun Facts Glossary of astronomical terms Plus SkyTheater DVD and QuickStart Guide for teachers LT-99: Starry Night™ Elementary School Software A. 1 binder/1 computer license $99.95 B. 1 binder/license for 5 $349.85 C. 1 binder/ license for 30 $1,559.10 D. License for 35+ is $46.98 per license with 1 binder for every 30 licenses System Requirements: Windows® XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500MB of hard disk space. Macintosh® OS X 10.3 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ Middle School Meeting all your curriculum standards is easy with Starry Night Middle School, an integrated space science curriculum solution written for teachers by teachers. Starry Night Middle School introduces astronomy through innovative lessons correlated to national and state/province standards. Realistic depiction of the universe and stunning 3D graphics and multimedia make even the most complex and abstract astronomy topics easy to teach and understand. Students will easily grasp how movements of the Earth create seasons, why the night sky appears to move, and much more. Complete with assessment tests and answer keys, 24 detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, student worksheets and computer exercises, resource lists and more, Starry Night Middle School is sure to spark your students' fascination with the universe. Grades 5–8. Accurate visualizations and simulations for precise observation of Moon phases, motion of the Sun and planets and much more Interactive computer exercises and hands-on activities that encourage questioning, and accommodate diverse learning styles Pre- and post-assessment resources Flexible teaching models for easy adaptation to pacing and classroom needs Extensions connecting topics in math, physics, language arts, social studies, technology Plus SkyTheater DVD and QuickStart Guide for teachers LT-100: Starry Night™ Middle School Software A. 1 binder/1 computer license $199.95 B. 1 binder/license for 5 $595.00 C. 1 binder/ license for 30 $2,601.00 D. License for 35+ is $80 per license with 1 binder for every 30 licenses System Requirements: Windows® XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500MB of hard disk space. Macintosh® OS X 10.3 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ High School Astronomy is a big subject — Starry Night High School, a comprehensive space science curriculum solution offers innovative lesson plans are correlated to 9th–12th grade standards, hands-on activities, software guided explorations, DVD movie content and assessment tests. Travel from anywhere on Earth to any planet or star to help your students visualize the size and distances between objects to gain a deeper understanding of the scale of the universe. Starry Night's 26 detailed lesson plans, interactive computer exercises, hands-on activities and thought-provoking discussion questions, assessment tests and answers encourage students to explore advanced topics, such as the life cycles of stars. Package includes: Award-winning Starry Night™ planetarium software version 5.0 • SkyTheater DVD • Introductory astronomy book (PDF) and more! LT-101: Starry Night™ High School Software A. 1 binder/1 computer license $199.95 B. 1 binder/license for 5 $595.00 C. 1 binder/ license for 30 $2,601.00 D. License for 35+ is $80 per license with 1 binder for every 30 licenses System Requirements: Windows® XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500MB of hard disk space. Macintosh® OS X 10.3 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 500 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ Complete Space and Astronomy Pack With direct, easy-to-understand explanations and impressive visuals of all kinds of night sky phenomena, this is the perfect way to share the wonders of the universe with your entire family. You’ll never be “lost in space” with this stellar planetarium-in-a-box that gets you up and viewing in minutes. Features: see the night sky from anywhere on Earth • learn to instantly identify planets, stars, and constellations for every season using multimedia, interactive tours • stay current with automatic on-line updates • and much more! LT-102: Starry Night™ Complete Space and Astronomy Pack $49.95 System Requirements: Windows® XP with 500 MHz or higher processor or Macintosh® OS X 10.3 or higher with G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM, 500 MB hard disk space. OpenGL® support requires a 32 MB OpenGL® capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ Enthusiast version 6.2 Starry Night Enthusiast brings the Moon, the stars, the galaxy — the whole night sky panorama — to your computer desktop! In this new version, you can follow a space probe’s actual path, explore interplanetary trips, even view 3D objects such as spacecraft, moons or asteroids, to see textured surfaces and so much more. Explore a vast array of astronomical wonders, both natural and man-made! Replay spectacular flybys of Voyager, Galileo, and other famous space missions. Never miss your chance to witness celestial events, such as Jupiter satellite shadow transits, with the powerful Events Finder. Easily navigate around the cosmos using SkyGuide as your tour guide. Starry Night Enthusiast gives you the freedom and resources to explore the night sky on your computer or with the naked eye or a pair of binoculars. LT-106: Starry Night™ Enthusiast $79.95 Windows: Requires Windows XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Macintosh: Universal Binary runs natively on Intel and PPC Macintosh computers. Requires OS X 10.3.9 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ Pro version 6.2 Enhance your in-the-field observing success with Starry Night pro version 6.2. Use the Events Finder to choose targets, or make your own Observing List for a specific night or for specific objects of interest. Print out three-view starhopping charts customized to your equipment that effortlessly guide you to challenging objects. With extensive data sets, advanced telescope control, and comprehensive observational tools, Starry Night Pro is a powerful program designed for the serious astronomer. Transform your computer into a sophisticated virtual observatory. (See system requirements† below.) LT-105: Starry Night™ Pro version 6.2 $149.95 System Requirements: A DVD-ROM drive is required for the installation of Starry Night Pro version 6 on your computer. Windows: Requires Windows XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 2 GB of hard disk space. 64 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card (OpenGL 2.0 is required for features like shaded sky and animated grass). Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024x768. DVD-ROM drive required for installation. Recommended Graphics Card: 128 MB nVidia GeForce 6600 (or higher) or ATI Radeon X800 or higher. Macintosh: Universal Binary runs natively on Intel and PPC Macintosh computers. Requires OS X 10.3.9 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 2 GB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier. 64 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card (OpenGL 2.0 is required for features like shaded sky and animated grass). Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024x768. DVD-ROM drive required for installation.
Back to top.	Starry Night™ Pro Plus version 6.2 Starry Night Pro Plus version 6.2 enhances your observation experiences with the first-ever, full-color photograph of the entire night sky, to a limiting magnitude of 14-15. Quickly and easily navigate the CCD image mosaic comprised of about 20,000 individual images taken with a 6 mega-pixel CCD camera and custom-built optical system. The enhanced telescope controls let you find your target, take and process pictures using the new plug-in to MaxIm DL and then import these pictures back into Starry Night. Add exciting, new dimensions to your passion for the night sky with the ability to create your own stunning astrophotography. LT-104 Starry Night™ Pro Plus version 6.2 $249.95 System Requirements: Windows® XP or Macintosh® OS X 10.3 or higher, 800 MHz or higher processor, 256 MB RAM, 3.0 GB hard disk space. OpenGL® requires a 64 MB OpenGL® capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. DVD-ROM drive required for installation.
Back to top.	Starry Night AstroPhoto Suite 6.0™ From start-to-finish, Starry Night AstroPhoto Suite makes it easy to find, capture and process beautiful images. Share your passion for astronomy with others by capturing beautiful astrophotographs. Starry Night AstroPhoto Suite will help you every step of the way, from identifying objects to controlling your computerized telescope and imaging equipment to capturing and processing images. The AstroPhoto Suite combines essential features of Starry Night Pro astronomy software with MaxIm DL Lite digital imaging software in one comprehensive, easy-to-use package. Your astrophotos will reveal the colors of faint objects your eye cannot detect and details that elude even the best-trained eye in real-time viewing with a telescope. Capture images of celestial objects that rival those from professional observatories! LT-107 Starry Night AstroPhoto Suite version 6.0 $299.95 A DVD-ROM drive is required for installation. Requires: Windows XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 2 GB of hard disk space. 64 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card (OpenGL 2.0 is required for features like shaded sky and animated grass). Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768. DVD-ROM drive required for installation.