The World Wide Telescope (WWT) is a virtual planetarium program that allows you to explore the universe in stunning detail. With this software, you can view galaxies, stars, and other celestial objects from multiple angles, zoom in and out of different regions of space, and even fly through the universe in real-time.
One of the best ways to get started with WWT is to practice online or download the software to your PC (currently only supports Windows). To practice online, simply visit **https://worldwidetelescope.org/webclient/ :**
This is a fantastic way to play with the software, understand its capabilities, and generally get familiar with the controls. If you have a PC, you can even download WWT and enjoy its features without an internet connection.
To get a general idea of what WWT is capable of doing, I recommend watching this YouTube video. This comprehensive tutorial covers a lot of the basic functionality of WWT, making it a great starting point for anyone new to the software:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ib0Ui-uJRY&ab_channel=UWAstronomyOutreach
Finally, if you're looking for a specific feature or have questions about how to use WWT, don't hesitate to reach out to the planetarium coordinator, Andy. He's happy to help and can provide valuable insights into the application's features and capabilities.
Here's another short WWT tutorial series. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create automated slide shows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhdPfZd6X74&ab_channel=U.S.Space&RocketCenter