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Brian Cox's Wonders of the Universe app review: take a mind-blowing 3D tour of the universe 2021

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Introduction

From the teensiest subatomic particles to the most mind-bogglingly immense galaxies, this iPhone and iPad astronomy app will take you on an awe-inspiring tour of the universe with a kind of poetic wonder that only a mind like Professor Brian Cox could summon.

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If you’ve never watched any of the Wonders of… shows by the BBC then you’ll want to start there, but if you’ve landed on this page then I would imagine that at least some of you will have already seen them; good for you!

For me personally, this universe exploring app evokes the same kind of wonder that Brian Cox does in the TV shows, offering a unique look at, well, the wonders of the universe that will change your perspective of reality itself.

Check out our Brian Cox Wonders of the Universe app review to see if this is one of the best astronomy apps for iPhone and iPad users. 

Prof Brian Cox's Universe

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Take an Intimate Look at Our Universe

Brian Cox's Wonders of the Universe is a truly beautiful app that features a seven-stage, scaled look at the universe starting from the smallest subatomic particles and venturing all the way out past the bounds of our galaxy and to the edge of the known universe.

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There are more than two hours’ worth of BBC video from the Wonders of the Universe TV series, which can be streamed online with an Internet connection, and you’ll also enjoy hundreds of images from the furthest reaches of the cosmos.

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View Stunning 3D Models of Planets, Galaxies, and More

The content doesn’t stop there, however, as you’ll also find over 50 stunning 3D models of planets, moons, galaxies, and nebulae, in addition to a whopping 200+ interactive articles by Professor Cox himself.

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All in all, this really is a must-have app for any inhabitant of planet Earth, so just about everyone! The graphics are nothing short of astounding and, especially if you’re an iPad user, you’ll be mesmerized by some of the imagery on offer.

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Prof Brian Cox's Universe

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Explore the entire Universe in seven interlinked scales from sub-atomic to the edge of the known universe
  • Take Brian’s own tours for a more personal look at the universe
  • Enjoy hundreds of stunning images from the furthest reaches of the cosmos
  • Includes more than two hours of video from the Wonders of the Universe BBC TV series
  • Browse more than 200 interactive articles from Brian telling the story of the universe
  • Gasp at more than 50 3D models of planets, moons, nebulae, and galaxies
  • Features beautiful high-resolutions graphics optimized for the latest iPad displays

Cons

  • There is nothing negative to say about this app

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Final Words

Brian Cox's Wonders of the Universe provides a beautiful look at every nook and cranny of the universe, and is a great iPhone and iPad app to share with curious children and adults alike.

I really can’t recommend this app strongly enough, so be sure to download it and you’ll see for yourself what I’m going on about!

Prof Brian Cox's Universe

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MarkBangs

Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.