Astronomy SoftwareIn astronomy, there is a wide variety of software. In most cases, there are many different versions of software that do a particular thing. The most common reason for this is preference. While I use some of these software titles, I am in no way endorsing one brand over another. All of the software listed here are popular among the amateur astronomer population; in fact, it is common for one person to have several different programs that do about the same thing - the features of one might be missing in another, but that other may excel in something else (if that makes sense). For ease, I will break them down into category. Keep in mind this list is not at all complete. If there is a software that is worth mentioning, please send us the link.The ASP has releaced a PDF file of astronomy related apps for the iPhone and Android. View or download the file.Planetarium Software Specialty Observing Programs CCD Software Robotic Software Other SoftwareSoftware for OS X (Apple) New! iPhone/iPod/iPad Apps New! Palm PDA AppsLooking for help with your astronomy research project? Feel free to send your write my research papers request to experts from WriteMyPaperHub to get your research paper done online.
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These programs are not full featured planetariums, but specialize in specific objects.DeepSky 2011 - I had a chance to use this software and it does a lot. While not as smooth or cohesive as TheSky, it does do several things well. With a bit of a learning curve, one gets a list of available targets for the evening so a plan can be made. An image of the object is available so you have an idea what the target is; so when ready, you can view its location on their built-in chart, send the target info to your goto system and enjoy. From the, note of what you see can also be performed. It keeps a detailed log, and you can share online. Be sure to give it a go!
Seeker by Bisque - a 3D immersive tool for traveling through our Solar System
VRMars - A virtual reality program that lets you see through the eyes of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit (The Opportunity MER version is in the works).
Night Sky Observer has a program called LunarPhase Pro that is a very capable Lunar observing program. It has imbedded maps, listings of major Lunar features, and Lunar time tables for anything you want to know.
Night Sky Observer also has a very nice program calledJupSat Pro. It's a program designed to provide information on the four Galilean moons of Jupiter - and does it well.
Heavenscape software has a nice program calledSatellite Tracker. This program allows full control of a Meade or Celestron computer controlled telescope to track the orbiting satellites - like the International Space Station and various communication satellites.
Google Earth is no longer limited to great satellite images of Earth, they have created color images of the space as well. They include Hubble images in places where they belong, and a cool feature is that you can switch the view based on where you live.
Microsoft Research has put together an educational program that is nothing short of a breakthrough. The World Wide Telescope allows the user access to just about every image taken from just about every space probe there is. Better still, the user can change the view from radio through to x-ray (visible included of course). It's Windows only, its free so download it now.
Halley - Electronic Catalog of Comets. This is a Windows program that maintains a current list of by database. It includes a fast search and export to ECS format.
MAXCLOCK - This is a free, highly accurate clock dedicated to astronomy. It provides accurate UT as well as Sun and Moon rise and set time and much more.
AstroClockFX - An astronomy clock that displays the current local & UTC date & time, a calendar, local & Greenwich sidereal times, and the Julian day. The program includes the current sun, moon, eclipses and ephemerides for all the planets, minor planets and comets.
DeepSky - This program is a large and useful program. A quick setup to tell the program where you live will allow it to list available DeepSky objects in view for the evening. There is also an observers log and an optional add-on for telescope control. Click on an object of interest and you are presented with a DSS image. You can view a Moon map and create custom star charts.
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