Features
Observing Plan
create a list of observable objects for one night and find the best times and order for observation
show object data and nearby objects
simulate the perception influenced by telescope, eyepiece, and limiting stellar magnitude (contrast above threshold)
display of magnification, exit pupil and true field of view
optional: consider the extinction in three steps
automatic proposal of the best time for observation
show visibility of the object during the course of the year
show the next observation opportunity at night and without the Moon
export objects from your plan:
- insert into MS Excel via the clipboard
- export as QuickCatalog for Skymap Pro
- export as private object list for Guide 8
- export for Astromist 2.5 (Palm OS, Windows Mobile)
- export to XML and user-defined formats
- export to HTML (available information: all object data, object notes, images, neighborhood objects, information on perception including recommended eyepiece and simulated view)
add the objects of your plan (completely or as you selected) into an observing project or a star map
control a telescope via ASCOM with only two mouse clicks
calculate the shortest slewing path between several objects
calculate the best viewing sequence by time
show images and star maps with only one mouse click
add a logbook entry with only one mouse click