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Getting the most out of Mars in 2003
SkyTools 2 offers the mars observer the most complete set of observing
tools available in any software product. Seriously. Other information sources and other software may provide valuable bits and pieces, but SkyTools brings it all together in one place. SkyTools offers something for every observer to help make the most of the upcoming opposition--the closest opposition in recorded human history. I invite you to follow the link below to learn mo http://www.skyhound.com/mars.html Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html |
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Getting the most out of Mars in 2003
I love it Greg! I think SkyTools will be my next astro-software,
providing of course I get special private "line" to the Skyhound ;-). Does SkyTools show something similar with Jupiter and Saturn as well? BTW, I forgot whether SkyTools has Sturve and WDS double stars built-in (no need to go download)? Thanks, Ron B[ee] -------------- "Greg Crinklaw" wrote in message ... SkyTools 2 offers the mars observer the most complete set of observing tools available in any software product. Seriously. Other information sources and other software may provide valuable bits and pieces, but SkyTools brings it all together in one place. SkyTools offers something for every observer to help make the most of the upcoming opposition--the closest opposition in recorded human history. I invite you to follow the link below to learn mo http://www.skyhound.com/mars.html Clear skies, Greg |
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Getting the most out of Mars in 2003
Hi Ron,
Ron B[ee] wrote: I love it Greg! I think SkyTools will be my next astro-software, providing of course I get special private "line" to the Skyhound ;-). You already have that now! I hope you you know I'm a fan of yours. Does SkyTools show something similar with Jupiter and Saturn as well? Jupiter yes, Saturn no (at least not yet). BTW, I forgot whether SkyTools has Sturve and WDS double stars built-in (no need to go download)? Better than that. SkyTools uses a truly integrated stellar database. That means that *everything* is built in. Not only are the equivalents of those catalogs there (along with the cross references) but when you zoom in on the chart you can see the multiple star separate into it's components. And if one of the components is a variable star then that's there too. There really isn't anything else available that has a database capable of that. Sure, a few other products kludge something together for the Trapezium, but in SkyTools all the multiple stars work that way... Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html |
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Getting the most out of Mars in 2003
IMO the best way of getting the most out of Mars in 2003 is to get out
and observe the planet! Observe when Mars is near your meridian; and make sketches (or take photos or CCD images if that's your cup of tea). Sure, various programs, charts, etc. can be useful; but if you fail to get out and train the ol' telescope on the Red Planet you're going to miss out on this opportunity. Hopefully most who read these words have already gotten out and completed several Mars observing sessions -- otherwise many may have already missed out on some of what the current planetary geometry has had to offer. We don't know how much longer we'll be able to see details on Mars. A global, Martian dust storm can quickly erase everything from view. Get out now and observe Mars! Tomorrow may be too late! Bill Greer |
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Getting the most out of Mars in 2003
IMO the best way of getting the most out of Mars in 2003 is to get out
and observe the planet! You are right. Nothing is better then going out and looking at Mars. But what if you want to know what features you saw? Well Skytools shows Mars features and they are labeled. With Skytools you can know what features you saw and predict when you can see certain features. Now that adds a big punch to going out and seeing Mars. Oh btw try the above with TheSky. |
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