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

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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

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]
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"Greg Crinklaw" wrote in message
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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

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

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

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.