3D Milky Way mapping software?

[RobF (Rob)]

I'm interested in gaining a better understanding of the relationship of the major cluster, globs and nebulae that I chase images of. Does anyone know of software that allows this, along the lines of this one, but with details of the objects?

http://sci2.esa.int/interactive/media/applets/3_1_1.htm

Can Starry Night Pro do this at all?

[RobF (Rob)]

This page interesting too, but you can't zoom right in to any great extent. Still, nice to get info on the arms.

http://www.3dgalaxymap.com/Galaxy/

[troypiggo (Troy)]

How about "Where is M13"?

http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/

[RobF (Rob)]

Thanks Troy. That sounds definitely along the lines of what I was thinking. Will check it out.