Pocket PC Astro Software

[Lyinxz]

Hi All,

I just got hold of a old HP iPAQ (56MB Memory). Ive loaded Windows Media 5 onto it and the thought crossed my mind that it would be good to take out with the telescope if i can find a neat pocket pc night sky software.

So the questions comes, do any memebers here use any pocket pc astro apps? Or know any good ones.

Ive looked at a few on the internet but would prefer to hear opinions of those that have actually been tried and tested.


Cheers,
Ash

[Astro Devices]

Hello Ash,

I am using Astromist on both HP IPAQ and Palm PDA. It is certainly a very nice piece of software with a yahoo group. Here is the link:

http://www.astromist.com/

You can also download a free version to try.

Best Regards,
Serge.

[allan gould]

Have used Planetarium by Andreas Hoeffer for 6 yr and its excellent (Palm). Can control your mount with bluetooth etc - very nice and has a great compass function that will align you N/S day or night.

[JethroB76]

PocketStars is another, not free though..

[Lyinxz]

Thanks Guys,

I will check them out.

They all look like they will do exactly what i need!:thumbsup:

Many thanks!

[netwolf]

This one was made free some time ago. I saw a recent review of PDA apps in one of the local mags and this was in there.
http://tachyonweb.net/

[JethroB76]

Agree, this one is good; I just realised I have this one on my PDA too. You can use it on Windows Mobile devices in conjunction with the Styletap program..

[Lyinxz]

thanks for the input guys,

Ive chosen Astro Mist with a HUGE :D on my face.
I am extremely happy with this product and will be purchasing it after final review of the trail version is complete.

I tried a couple others including Tachyon and found that they were very resource hungry and crashed alot. Long wait/load times to move across the sky to load charts etc.

Upon trying Astro Mist - I have found exactly what I wanted!
Im very very happy with this product and will recommend it to anyone looking for PDA astro software.

cheers,
Ash