Star Spotting Software ??
Submitted: Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:23
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Member -Signman
I guess this is slightly O/T- but I also imagine there are ExplorOz-ers sitting in
the Desert wondering what star is that??
Would any one have a lead on a shareware type application to identify heavenly objects?? I assume you would plug in your location, and date/time information to show the sky??
Cheers
Reply By: Member - 1/2A - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:52
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:52
For Windows Chris Maarriott's SkyMap then Starry Night is one you download.
In Linux they are all free as compared to Windows and there are four really good ones Kstars DS9, Astro-Image Viewer, Celestia (GLUT), Celestia (GNOME).
Arthur
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Reply By: landseka - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:04
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:04
Have a look
at this site, once you have done the free registration you can use everything on the site.
You can input your home co-ords as
well as heaps of other locations you may be staying, at any time.
Input can be either from the database of locations worldwide, or through normal Lat - Long if you are
bush camping.
You can see the SkyChart of your current location,you can see when the ISS may be passing over and be visible.
You can see when an Irridium Flare will be visible (I love these) and you can set your clock by the sites clock which is accurate to 1/10th second. (very important when
bush camping, don't want to be late for happy hour LOL).
There is much more fascinating stuff on there, too much to go through here.
Hope this helps.
Neil
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Reply By: fisho64 - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:25
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:25
"heavens above" is a good one to look at with the kids, for all satelites etc passing over. Kids love it.
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Reply By: joe99 - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 13:13
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 13:13
Maybe you need a
Celestron SkyScout
looks like a good toy
joe99
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Follow Up By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 15:44
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 15:44
How cool is that thing!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 16:39
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 16:39
I want one. I want one. I don't know whether to thank you or swear, having found yet another toy that I just know I have to have. Do you have advice on how I convince the wife that it is an essential purchase?
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Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 16:54
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 16:54
Some neat software here for satellite tracking.
http://www.stoff.pl/
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Reply By: Member - Allan B (QLD) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 17:06
Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 17:06
Google Earth has it.
In "View" click "Switch to Sky"
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Reply By: dbdb - Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 13:04
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 13:04
Stellarium (
http://www.stellarium.org/) is a great free program for identifying stars. Got some nice features like overlaying names and drawings of the constellations. Tell it your location (co-ordinates) and you can get a point of view rendering of the sky that is ridiculously accurate.
cheers,
Richard
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 14:48
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 14:48
Thanks to all who responded. Obviously there's a few star-gazers out there.
Richard- that stellarium one looks good. A bit of setting up, but heaps of info-thanks..
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Reply By: equinox - Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 18:58
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 18:58
Gee Signman, did you have to put this post up..
I've just ordered online SKYMAP Pro 11 single user license for 76 pounds from the UK. I used to play around with freeware SKYMAP many years ago and liked it so the paid version is bound to be a lot better.(You know, more stars indexed that you can't see).
Thanks again ;))
Cheers
Alan
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