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I use GPS Nav X with great success, but as a backup does anyone know of a sight reduction software package for the Mac?
Don Meginley
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Well turns out the one I was thinking of is Windows based - I must have had it when I still had a corporate issued Bill Gates piece of...
It also appears that while you can download the demo of Master's Mate, Kagi can't accept orders so you can't get a key to unlock it. Bummer,
What I'd also be curious of (related to celestial navigation) is if there is a Mac star finder/sky chart program. Thought I used to have one of those but can't seem to find it anymore.
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Well there are several star chart packages on the market. There is a free, simple desktop widget at:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard...idget.html
You can link to the Orion webpage for more detailed packages at a price.
http://www.starrynightstore.com/stniso.html
I used their competitor, Voyager, for some time and found it excellent:
http://www.carinasoft.com/
HTH.
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Jon Longworth
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While I've never used any of this software, I just emailed our astronomy teacher at work about a special, 47% off, limited time offer (ends tomorrow) at macupdate. Here's the link for those interested:
http://www.mupromo.com/deal/659/voyager
Regards,
Shane
Jade Wrote:.... I used their competitor, Voyager, for some time and found it excellent:
http://www.carinasoft.com/
HTH.
When I grow up I want to be Peter Pan.
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Thanks - got the widget, which is great for a simple (and free) program. I'm looking at the other's now.
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I've used Voyager since it was first released 20 odd years ago. Used it in my 2nd year Physics classes while still toiling in the public schools. Carina released a "light" version called SkyGazer. The demo version is totally adequate for star and planet positions and is free. If you decide to buy Stargazer it is about a third the cost of Voyager. You can download a demo at the carinasoft site.
