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Started by Ron777, 09/07/2004 01:14AM
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Ron Sowers
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I wasn't sure where to post this, so thought I'd try here since I guess our computers are also our astro equipment smile

Anyone know of a free downloadable star chart that actually works?
I've searched and found some, some didn't work, one was like a quick trial, etc. Doesn't have to be fancy, just show the basic M objects and planets smile

Thanks!
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Posted 09/07/2004 12:40PM #1
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Have you tried "Cartes du Ciel?" Google that.

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Posted 09/07/2004 12:45PM #2
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Ron:

You didn't mention your operating system, but in Linux there are 2 VERY nice programs. XEphem and KStars are both superb. It'd be worth making a PC dual-booting just to be able to use them. (Or, you could, like I did, make the switch to Linux!)...

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Posted 09/07/2004 01:33PM #3
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Ron, as Alex mentioned, "Cartes Du Ciel" is a great program, and it is free... check it out, you'll like it!


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Posted 09/07/2004 02:04PM #4
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Others have mentioned Cartes du Ciel, its the best IMHO. I quit using Starry Night Deluxe after downloading CdC.

www.astrosurf.com\astropc

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Posted 09/07/2004 06:11PM #5
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I loaded it and this time when I click to run it, it says "Product evaluation has expired" sad
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