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Starry Night Backyard Itinerary

Started by Midnight Sun, 05/12/2002 07:45AM
Posted 05/12/2002 07:45AM Opening Post
Finding or discovering something really convenient & readily adaptable to you favorite pastime is to share with others; Last summer 01/ I purchased the Starry Night Backyard program at Costco for $39.95 I believe, anyway I have learned so much & have accelerate my observing to where I am not wasting precious time fumbling with my red
flashlite, trying to locate old favorites or searching aimlessly for that elusive "Ring" or "Sombrero" I sit down at my desk top and go over what is up tonight, jot down my
"itinerary" ( or click PRINT ) and go out back with a planned session. If the clouds come in I return to the warmth of my Den & resume viewing... OUT BACK John.

Posted 05/12/2002 03:17PM #1
Another nice observation planning tool is the SkyTools program:

http://www.skyhound.com

It's not a great observatory programt, but it's great at creating observing lists and eyepiece charts. There is a users group on the Yahoo groups and the software author Greg Crinklaw is very good at responding to user questions and enhancing the product.