Observing Tools and Resources
Here we present a collection of tools and resources that we have found useful. Please let us know if you have something to add or if you find anything not working as expected.
Software
- Stellarium - A wonderful multi-platform, open-source planetarium package.
- Cartes du Ciel/Sky Charts - One of the finest open-source planetarium/charting package available.
- Celestia - The multi-platform space simulator that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions.
- WinStars - An open-source Windows based planetarium/charting package.
- Virtual Moon Atlas - A very good Lunar charting package that interoperates with Carte du Ciel.
On-line Applications
- U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications - Rise and set times, lunar phases, and much more.
Updated 2008-02-03