3D Zodiac animation
Note: unlike other AstroApp modules, all
the 3D animation sections require Java to be installed on your computer.
Go to
http://java.com/
and click the
Free Java Download button. Then follow
java installation instructions.
To view
3D Animation of the Ecliptic in different
locations on Earth, expand the
Utilities menu and select
the
3D Zodiac Animation option.
To view
3D Animation of the Sun traveling through Zodiac
signs, select the
Utilities/3D Sun Animation menu
option.
The animation windows have the following controls:
- Month - this is the starting month for animation.
- Time Freeze/Unfreeze - this button allows you to stop and resume
animation.
- Speed control - clicking the "+" button will
increase animation speed, '-' button will decrease
it.
- The Map control is only available for the 3D Zodiac
Animation. Clicking anywhere on the map will change the
observer's location.