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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: visualperception on 06/06/2020 16:59:47

Title: What is the best astronomy software for viewing the night sky?
Post by: visualperception on 06/06/2020 16:59:47

Hi,
Could someone please recommend some astronomy software for a begginer wanting to find his way around the night sky.
I'm also interested in being able to view constellations and galaxies.
An astronomy software repository would be good too.

Many thanks

RobC

Title: Re: What is the best astronomy software for viewing the night sky?
Post by: Janus on 06/06/2020 20:32:16

If you have a smart phone, there is an app called sky map.  It uses the phone's GPS and gyroscope to show you a map of that part of the sky you are pointing the phone at.  It also will track planets.

Title: Re: What is the best astronomy software for viewing the night sky?
Post by: evan_au on 06/06/2020 23:20:12

I use a smartphone app called GoSkyWatch.

Just look up the astronomy section in your smartphone/tablet App store...

Title: Re: What is the best astronomy software for viewing the night sky?
Post by: visualperception on 09/06/2020 17:15:30

Thanks, they look useful.

RobC
visualperception