RedShift (astronomy software)

RedShift
DeveloperMaris Technologies
Release1993
Operating systemWindows
Macintosh
Websitewww.redshift-live.com/ext/en/ Edit this on Wikidata

RedShift, also known as RedShift Multimedia Astronomy, is a software CD-ROM from Maris Technologies.

Summary

RedShift allows the user to view things in the solar system from any location. It also allows the user to record the events being simulated on the screen, creating a Quick Time video file that can be viewed independently of the program.

Development

RedShift was developed by Maris Technologies, a company founded in 1992.

Reception

Los Angeles Times called RedShift a spectacular CD-ROM. The Oregonian gave RedShift a very good rating.

RedShift sold over 1 million copies.

References

  1. ↑ "Educated workers". The Houston Post. December 5, 1993. p. 85. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ Manes, Stephen (December 19, 1994). "Turning World". Syracuse Herald-Journal. p. 114. Archived from the original on July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 "Software review". The Oregonian. May 11, 1994. p. 54. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 "About Maris Technologies". Maris Technologies. Archived from the original on April 8, 2004. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ Colker, David (August 26, 1994). "The Goods:Starry, Starry Software". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2026.