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Too many choices
I'm sure this question has been asked before, however I am new to the hobby.
Sorry if it is a repeat!! Looking for some guidance on what are the best programs available. I know there are favourites, but I wanted to understand why. The sooner I set up, the sooner I can worry more about finding things in the night sky, rather than the Internet. Any thoughts/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Chris. |
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"Chris" wrote in message ... I'm sure this question has been asked before, however I am new to the hobby. Sorry if it is a repeat!! Looking for some guidance on what are the best programs available. I know there are favourites, but I wanted to understand why. The sooner I set up, the sooner I can worry more about finding things in the night sky, rather than the Internet. Any thoughts/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Chris. As far as I'm concerned, two, which are both freeware, well one cardware - the author would like a post card from you) are the best I've ever used. 1: www.satscape.co.uk/ 2: www.stoff.pl The latter, I think has a slight edge as it possesses a 'radar' screen which gives you an overhead view of the sky. This is the cardware one. If you send him a postcard he will add your name to his website list of users. Sidney |
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Thanks for the help.
-- Chris. Privileged or Confidential information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of this message to such person), you may not copy or forward this message to anyone. In such case destroy this message and please notify the sender by email. "Sid Snot" wrote in message ... "Chris" wrote in message ... I'm sure this question has been asked before, however I am new to the hobby. Sorry if it is a repeat!! Looking for some guidance on what are the best programs available. I know there are favourites, but I wanted to understand why. The sooner I set up, the sooner I can worry more about finding things in the night sky, rather than the Internet. Any thoughts/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Chris. As far as I'm concerned, two, which are both freeware, well one cardware - the author would like a post card from you) are the best I've ever used. 1: www.satscape.co.uk/ 2: www.stoff.pl The latter, I think has a slight edge as it possesses a 'radar' screen which gives you an overhead view of the sky. This is the cardware one. If you send him a postcard he will add your name to his website list of users. Sidney |
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imho
StarryNight available at www.spce.com Chris wrote: I'm sure this question has been asked before, however I am new to the hobby. Sorry if it is a repeat!! Looking for some guidance on what are the best programs available. I know there are favourites, but I wanted to understand why. The sooner I set up, the sooner I can worry more about finding things in the night sky, rather than the Internet. Any thoughts/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Chris. |
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Agreed. I've had it on my computer for a few years and it's the next best
thing to being out there! StarryNight is a great program and easy enough so I even I understood how to use it right away. |
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