What is the best star chart program? I currently use Cartes du Ciel which is great but will not allow me to examine areas during the day, when objects are below the horizon. I like to print off A3 size charts with objects plotted so I can use them outside and scribble on them. I don't have go-to, Argo or extensive sky knowledge.
Tri atlas project. Really cool. You can download the charts to your machine in PDF format. There's 4 different sets available, each with different levels of detail. http://www.uv.es/jrtorres/triatlas.html
I have seen (and downloaded) the Triatlas. Really good stuff. I was looking more for an electronic interactive software package I can use on the PC, such as Star Atlas Pro, Starry Night, Sky Chart III. Anyone have any preferences for one. I really don't want to re-invent the wheel.
I have seen (and downloaded) the Triatlas. Really good stuff. I was looking more for an electronic interactive software package I can use on the PC, such as Star Atlas Pro, Starry Night, Sky Chart III. Anyone have any preferences for one. I really don't want to re-invent the wheel.
My implementation of CdC can show objects below the horizon - there is a setting on one of the set-up menus that allows for it, can not recall where off the top of my head.
I also use StarCalc which is small & fast, couple with a few catalogues such as Tycho 2.
Alternatively if horizon is an issue just set the clock in the program in question to the time of interest?
theyre all good, but it's Stellarium for me.
great price, (Free)
you can add more star files,
fantastic realism
user-friendly program control,
simple scope control, (a few weeks to wait for this in ver.10 beta)
always being improved.
good sourceforge users group.
(and you can put in your home-site horison images )
