LunarPhase Pro (Moon Observer's Software) V3.25 Released

A new version of LunarPhase Pro, the Moon Observer's Software Toolkit,
is now available
http://lunarphasepro.nightskyobserver.com

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Not just an interactive Moon Atlas, LunarPhase Pro (for Win98/ME/NT/
2000/XP) is a moon observer's software toolkit designed to help you
learn about the Moon and make your lunar observing sessions more
productive. By using the integrated observation planning tools and the
general lunar data presented on screen, you'll be able to easily plan
for an observing session and be productive while observing.

The software is written with the observer in mind and is very easy to
learn and use. Its simple, yet powerful features will provide you with
the information you require to make your lunar observing sessions more
fun! A Demo of Version 2 (not 3!) [10.5Mb] of the software can be
downloaded he http://lunarphasepro.nightskyobserve...moDownload.htm

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- LunarPhase Pro Download [33Mb] NOW AVAILABLE US$44.95

- Available Worldwide (a good time to buy if you're in Europe due to
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New Version 3 Features
- Watch over 300 Moon and astronomy-related videos (needs a broadband
connection)
- [includes Sky At Night with Patrick Moore, Carl Sagan's Cosmos, Jack
Horkheimer's weekly "Stargazer" show, IAU 2006 Lectures, plus many
others]
- Higher 1280x994 screen resolution option added to Lunar Explorer.
- View lunar features from directly overhead.
- Rotate the Moon to get the views we can't here on Earth.
- Change lat/long grid overlay color.
- When changing to a view of the opposite side of the Moon, the Near
or Far side now rotates into view.
- Search for feature name in a feature list by keying in part of that
feature's name.
- Chart icons beside feature names indicate features that have
associated Moon Charts.
- Shortcuts to image, observing notes and and moon chart screens
added.
- Moon Charts Screen displays detailed charts of particular lunar
features downloaded from the internet. Charts saved locally to your
PC. Pan, zoom and print them out.
- Moon In The News screen completely revamped. It now presents news in
three categories: Moon in the News, Astronomy & Space News and General
Science News. Podcasts are categorized in the same way.
- Online Moon Books screen lists a number of books about the Moon,
Moon Landings, etc. that are available on the internet.

Version 2 Features:
- Apogee/Perigee Phase Correlation screen shows when major Moon phases
occur near Apogee or Perigee
- NASA TV screen streams video direct from NASA
- Very High Resolution added
- Moon In The News screen lists current moon-related news stories
- Moon Rise/Set Positions screen shows where on the horizon the moon
rises and sets
- The Moon's correct orientation as seen in the sky is now be
displayed on both the main screen and the lunar atlas screen
- Label only those features along the terminator for eas
identification
- Find out if the Moon interferes during meteor showers
- Graphic display of positions of rising and setting Sun (great for
photographers)
- The Moon's correct orientation as seen in the sky is now be
displayed on the main screen
- Tells you what constellation the Moon is in for the selected time
and date
- Find future times and dates for when lunar features are under the
same illumination
- There are now over 9,200 lunar features are included in its
database, including the Lunar 100 feature list recently published in
"Sky & Telescope"
- Search the database for the features matching your criteria
- Rukl Chart outlines can be overlaid on moon map
- Lists of features for each Rukl Chart can be viewed
- Emulate the view of the moon as seen through your own eyepieces
- Record your own observation notes - many features come with
preinstalled notes
- Link multiple images to specific lunar features
- Different map textures can now be selected - 3 mineral, one gravity
and a Clementine Near infra-red map.
- Record the positions of any properties on the Moon you've bought,
see their position on the map and link to satellite photos of their
regions

Main Features:
- Main screen displays all the information you need at a glance
- View moon information for different times and dates
- Explore the moon's near and far sides using 2D and 3D moon maps
- Lunar maps are fully corrected for libration
- Maps can be panned, zoomed and printed out
- Identify features on maps or from dropdown lists with a simple mouse-
click, by clicking on the maps directly or from user-configurable
labels that can be displayed on the maps
- Displays a list of terminator features that is updated in real time
- Animate the moon showing libration effects and a traveling
terminator
- Monthly Libration diagrams for determining the best limb-features to
view
- Moon visibility diagrams show when the moon is visible from your
location
- Tells you when First Cresent Visibility occurs (after new moon) and
for how long it's visible in the sky
- Displays times of sunrise and sunset at lunar features as seen from
your location
- Calculates circumstances of lunar eclipses
- Lists Max. and min. Apogee and Perigee dates and distances for a
selected year range
- Monthly phase diagrams
- Links to online lunar web resources
- Configure the display to match the view through your telescope/
binoculars
- Displays sun rise/set times and twilight times for your location
- Dates of Equinoxes and Solstices and duration of seasons
- Store multiple observing locations
- Print out diagrams, maps and calendars

Gary Nugent
http://www.nightskyobserver.com
http://lunarphasepro.nightskyobserver.com