this unique 3d-accelerated (opengl) screensaver features true photo-realistic and astronomically accurate 3d animation of the earth viewed from space. it will catch your eyes by beautiful scenes of cosmic sunrises and sunsets, amaze you by stunning real-looking atmosphere effects, oceanic shines, surface relief. arbitrary camera flyby trajectory allow to admire the planet in different perspectives and views. each frame of this endless animation is comparable with best nasa photos, so this screensaver can also be used for educational purposes.