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RTGUI Release 8.5 -
Version 8.5 of RTGUI, the free Real-Time Astronomy Program for Windows, has just been released. The main enhancememnts since the previous release last year a * New Catalog for Herschel 400, now supported by Search Wizard. Program will select objects from that catalog easily visible at the present time. Helps you to complete the complete list & get your certificate. * COM ports increased from 8 to 32 * 109 Carbon Stars added to default catalog, deep red hue. * new parameters in the Search Wizard for Carbon Stars, and for Quasars. http://www.rtgui.com/ The Principal features of RTGUI a * A Real-Time program, tells what's visible instantly, using GUI interface or keyboard. No need to prepare observations in advance. Find deep-sky objects, double stars, or other objects by their catalog or common names. Unusually rich search capabilities - each entry has up to five different names (Example: M1, NGC 1952, CrabNebula, Taurus, Planetary) * Create a custom "tour" based on your own criteria (by constellation and/or object type, elevation, magnitude) using the Search Wizard, or let RTGUI+S suggest the "Best" objects to observe, based on your location, telescope, sky conditions, and the time. Save these objects to a file, or print them as a list. * Fully-revised NGC/IC data (not available elsewhere) eliminating nonexistent or duplicate objects, "unknown" object types and most missing magnitudes. Over 2,500 double stars in default catalog, searchable by constellation. * Small and fast - Downloaded self-extracting file is only about 650k. * Controls most Celestron and Meade "Goto" telescopes to slew directly to the selected object! * Using the Skycharts program (Cartes du Ciel), get an "instant sky chart" of the selected object. * Read hand-held GPS Devices or Celestron and Meade GPS Telescopes to set highly-accurate Location and System Time. Read object position from most Celestron and Meade Goto scopes. Upload data from GPS devices to Meade Goto scopes. * Locate Sun,Moon, and Planets, with excellent accuracy. Download Comet and Asteroid positions via the internet, for easy Goto, Skycharts, etc. * Can set the "night vision" color palette in Windows. * Displays Altitude and Azimuth of Astronomical Objects, updated in Real-Time, along with Rise, Set, and Transit times. * Automatically record object, time, & location information when the Observing Log is opened * Auxiliary Catalogs allow you to instantly locate hundreds of thousands of objects, using standard astronomical nomenclature, a time-saving tool for observing projects and for research. * Command-Line Parameters allow Scripting for automated operation Robert Sheaffer |
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