From an analogous developers who made the periodic table sexy , comes something which doesn’t need added gloss to lure people in (though it helps): the solar system .
New Scientist’s cosmology consultant Marcus Chown arranged the wording in Touchpress’ app, so you understand it’s going to be factually on the mark. But why bother pouring over the facts, while you can ogle 150 pages of stunning 3D views, videos and interactive scenes of the planets instead?
It’s going to be out on the iPhone 4 later, but for now get it on the iPad for $14. I’m especially enthusiastic about the never-heard-before Björk song that launches the app. [ iTunes via New Scientist ]
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