AstroGrav

AstroGrav is a comprehensive and precise solar system simulator that accurately calculates the gravitational interactions of all astronomical bodies, offering more accurate simulations of asteroids and comets than planetarium applications. With the capability to account for general relativity and radiation pressure, it boasts excellent interactive 3D viewing, allowing users to rotate and zoom easily as the solar system evolves.

This software provides an extensive range of features and view options, including views from space or any object and planetarium-style views from any point on Earth. Users can also view multiple views simultaneously and access dynamically calculated orbits and trajectories, comprehensive tabular data, and simulation time steps ranging from a fraction of a second to thousands of years. With data for over 100,000 background stars and comprehensive information for every star, constellations are also included. Furthermore, users have access to several celestial coordinate grids and a selection of physical units, plus editing facilities to create objects manually or import from hundreds of thousands of asteroids and comets.

AstroGrav is not limited to the solar system, as it calculates the motions of bodies based on their gravitational interactions. Users can simulate any situation where gravity is the primary force. The software also includes illustrative sample files to showcase examples such as exoplanet systems, evolving protoplanets, rubble piles and their interactions with massive bodies, complex star systems, and even projectiles and bouncing balls.

Designed for astronomers, astrophysicists, researchers, teachers, educationalists, and students, AstroGrav is a must-have software for those in the space sciences. It comes complete with a tutorial and full documentation for easy use.