[sac-forum] Re: SkySafari software
- From: "Richard Harshaw" <rharshaw2@xxxxxxx>
- To: <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:01:55 -0700
Beevo, I used the SEARCH feature today to test this and when selected, an
entry window appears at the top of the screen. (There are also several
catalogs shown below that which allow you to search by catalog.) I tried a
few things, by typing in things like STF 737 and IC 1732, and it pulled up
data on both, and then centered them on the screen when I asked them. The
INFO option also showed a wealth of info about each object. I have yet to
really push the double star database (by looking for search obscure items as
STI1176 or MLB 932), but apparently the PLUS version has every NGC, IC, and
most other popular catalogs (including Messier, Caldwell, PK, and others) in
it. An impressive little package!
Richard Harshaw
Cave Creek, Arizona
Brilliant Sky Observatory
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On Behalf Of Bill VanOrden
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:53 PM
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Subject: [sac-forum] Re: SkySafari software
The Only thing I have not found so far that The Sky PE had was a means to
search for stars by either the Flamsteed or Bayer designations. Still
learning my way around the software, looks very good so far.
Beevo
K7BVO
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On Behalf Of Richard Harshaw
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 8:29 AM
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Subject: [sac-forum] SkySafari software
A zillion thanks to Beevo for bringing SkySafari to our attention.
I downloaded it yesterday (the Plus version) for $11.99, a far cry from the
$100 or more Bisque wants for TheSky X. What staggers me about this app is
that it has everything TheSky has on it and IT IS ON MY PHONE FOR PETE'S
SAKE! The databases that came with the Plus version will work for me in the
field and the Night Vision mode is just about perfect- EVERYTHING is red
(whereas TheSky had color window frames) and the lighting level is a very
subtle and subdued one, perfect for dark sky observing. The program is
absolutely amazing!
If you have an iPhone or an Android (which is what I have), check it out!
For you big dob guys and imagers, you may want to splurge and get the top
level version (around $32), as its deep sky database is something like
300,000 objects!
PS: It also has the ability to control a telescope via Bluetooth, but I am
not set up for that with my CI-700.
Richard Harshaw
Cave Creek, Arizona
"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research,
would it?"
Albert Einstein
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