[AZ-Observing] Re: Star Atlas / Charting Software
- From: Jack Jones <telescoper@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:44:56 -0700
I think I'm going to get on the pre-order list for SkyTools V 3.0, it
comes out Dec 1. Buncha new features. It can simulate just about any
telescope, finder or naked eye view, either symbolic or photo-realistic.
It says it shows the actual brightness of variable stars on the charts
and they change in real time, that's a new one.
Jack
Chris Hanrahan wrote:
> Jimmy,
> Like Jack, I also use SkyTools 2.0. It's not the most intuitive software
> program on the planet but it's very functional. It will easily go down to
> Vmag 16. I plan my outings and store all my observations within it.
> As Jack indicated, the "interactive atlas" is a great feature. I've yet to
> run across an object that wasn't in there. Oh, I take that
> back...Gyulbudaghian's Nebula isn't in there...but that's about the only
> object I've run into...so far.
> Contact me off-list if you'd like me to put together some screenshots of
> specific funtions for you to review.
> Chris Hanrahan
> Surprise, AZ
>
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