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,[1] is a software CD-ROM from Maris Technologies.

Summary

RedShift allows the user to view things in the solar system from any location.[2] 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.[3]

Development

RedShift was developed by Maris Technologies, a company founded in 1992.[4]

Reception

Los Angeles Times called RedShift a spectacular CD-ROM.[5] The Oregonian gave RedShift a very good rating.[3]

RedShift sold over 1 million copies.[4]

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.