Q&A: looking for astronomy software?

by flurryofsmoke

Question by Mr.: looking for astronomy software?
Looking for software that will render a live 2d representation of the planets and their positions around the sun. Also forward date tracking would be nice.

Best answer:

Answer by Hero
order.ph.utexas.edu/clock/

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National Geographic Presents: RedShift Planetarium

National Geographic Presents: RedShift Planetarium

• Astronomy software with down-to-earth introduction to deep-sky exploration
• Easy interactive tours covering star catalogs and current planet maps
• Video from the Hubble telescope and Apollo missions
• Animated displays of comets and meteors
• Fascinating content; easy-to-use navigational options

Platform:  WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP Publisher:  TOPICS Packaging:  RETAIL BOX RedShift Planetarium is a perfect introduction to basic astronomy as well as sky observation. The positions and movements of stars planets and galaxies can be easily calculated and simulated. Up to 70 guided tours present and explain the most relevant astronomical subjects and theories. Learn everything about the creation and structure of the universe and its various celestial bodies. An extraordinary collection

List Price: $ 29.99

Price: $ 15.74

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Cool Astronomy Software images

Some cool Astronomy software images:

IC1396 the elephant trunk


Image by Skiwalker79
Ammasso aperto in nebulosa diffusa- Dati: 12 x 12 min. 800 Iso + 3 Dark + 25 flat e darkflat
Software: Iris e Photoshop CS2
Strumenti: ottica Takahashi FSQ106 f/5 su Skywatcher EQ6 pro – Canon 40D CentralDS.
Data e luogo di scatto: 29/07/2011 a San Romano (Fc)
Temp. esterna: 19,0° C temperatura al sensore -2,1 °C – Umidità 72%

VDB152


Image by Skiwalker79
Nebulosa a riflessione – Dati: 15 x 8 min. 800 Iso + 5 Dark + 25 flat e darkflat
Software: Iris e Photoshop CS2
Strumenti: ottica Takahashi FSQ106 f/5 su Skywatcher EQ6 pro – Canon 40D CentralDS.
Data e luogo di scatto: 05/08/2011 a Castelletta di Fabriano (An)
Temp. esterna: 19,0° C – Umidità 88%
note: foto senza raffreddamento ..la batteria era esausta

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Most popular Astronomy Software auctions

Some recent Astronomy software auctions on eBay:

Stargazing Astronomy Software Program GIFT ITEM

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Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy

Price:

Location

, USA

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