APOD Plus: Simple, Beautiful, and Powerful Way to View NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day
APOD Plus is a Chrome add-on developed by infispect that offers a simple, beautiful, and powerful way to view the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) from NASA. With APOD Plus, users can enjoy the stunning visuals and educational content provided by NASA's APOD in a more user-friendly format.
The add-on restructures the DOM to provide a modern HTML layout, making the site easier to read, use, and view on all screen sizes. Users can simply click on the image to enlarge it for easier viewing. Additionally, APOD Plus includes a random picture button, allowing users to discover new and exciting astronomical images with just a click.
One of the standout features of APOD Plus is its ability to maintain all the links that are lost when using the NASA APOD API, unlike most other extensions and restyles. This ensures that all page views still count toward NASA's website.
While APOD Plus currently only restyles a couple of page layouts, the developers are actively working on adding more layouts and introducing new features, such as a calendar picker. Although some videos may behave strangely, the team is also addressing these issues to provide a seamless viewing experience.
Overall, APOD Plus is a must-have add-on for astronomy enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the universe through NASA's APOD. It combines simplicity, beauty, and power to enhance the experience of viewing and learning from APOD's captivating imagery and informative content.
