ANN: Deepsky ver 2005.01.01 Available

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Deepsky Astronomy Software
http://www.deepskysoftware.net
Steven S Tuma

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NEWS RELEASE

Deepsky version 2005.01.01 is Now Available

January 9, 2005 -- Deepsky Astronomy Software today announced the second
release
of Deepsky Astronomy Software (DAS), their flagship observing software
suite.
This release expands the DVD version of Deepsky to now include 2 DVD disks.
One DVD contains over 400,000 images of Deepsky objects. The 2 DVD contains
high resolution (1500x1500 pixels) images of all NGC, IC, and Messier
objects.

In addition, many new and enhanced features build upon the success of the
original
Deepsky release. Among these, the Telescope Control Panel, based on ASCOM
standards, presents the user with a nice screen to control a telescope.
While optimized
for LX200 series scopes, the Telescope Control Panel can be used by any
ASCOM
compliant telescope.
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About DEEPSKY Astronomy Software

Deepsky Astronomy Software is an integrated suite of software tools that
astronomers
(amateur and professional) can use to help plan and organize their observing
sessions.

FEATURES:
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* DVD version has 410,000+ Images of Deepsky Objects on 2 (TWO) DVD disks
* CD has 11,000 Images of Deepsky Objects
* Searchable and Filterable Spreadsheet Database of 708,000 Deepsky Objects
* Interactive Star Charts with Stars to Magnitude 15.5 !
* 18 Million Stars - HGSC ver 1.3
* Super Tycho Star Catalog
* Observer's Logbook (New and totally redesigned)
* Observing Planner
* Integration With Cartes du Ciel software
* Sync your PC to an Internet Time Server
* 4,000 Observations from other Observers
* What's Up Wizard
* ASCOM Telescope Support
* Telescope Slide Show (Tour) Feature
* Image Processing
* Solar System Information
* Link to Digital Sky Survey & Skyrover Sketches
* Query, Reports, Herschel List, Messier Lists
* Finder Charts

DAS includes support for Many GOTO telescopes including Nexstar 5/8, GPS,
114 GT, Ultima 2000, LX200, LX200GPS, Autostar based scopes, Astro-Physics
1200 GTO, ACP2,ACL-based telescopes (Comsoft PC-TCS, OGS, DFM,
many research grade instruments), Vixen SkySensor 2000 PC.