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Starry Night Pro 6

Starry Night Pro 6
From Imaginova

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Increase your in-the-field observing success with Starry Night Pro version 6. Use the Events Finder to choose targets, or make your own Observing List for a specific night or for specific objects of interest. Print out three-view starhopping charts customized to your equipment that effortlessly guide you to challenging objects. With extensive data sets, advanced telescope control, and comprehensive observational tools, Starry Night Pro is a powerful program designed for the serious astronomer. Transform your computer into a sophisticated virtual observatory. Smoothly track and follow satellites with the Meade LX200/RCX400 telescopes (Mac only) Recognize 1000+ craters, valleys and more instantly with surface feature outlines for the Moon View the locations of 160+ extrasolar planets Enjoy 8 additional photorealistic Earth horizon panoramas Watch the sun set over Gusev Crater horizon panorama created with data from Mars Rover Spirit Explore Moon panoramas taken by Apollo astronauts Multiple surface maps of Earth, Moon and Mars Customize the sky with 3 additional cloud panoramas Mimic effects of the atmospheric scattering Follow the paths of over 25 interplanetary probes Zoom in on 3-D models of comets, asteroids, satellites and spacecraft Library of over 100 Starry Night files

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2400 in Software
  • Brand: Imaginova
  • Model: P60-C1U
  • Released on: 2006-09-01
  • Platforms: Windows XP, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Intel, Windows Vista
  • Format: CD-ROM
  • Dimensions: 1.75 pounds

Features

  • Includes DVD-ROM software, DVD movie, astronomy book, and user's guide
  • Advanced sky-exploring software for the serious astronomer
  • Follow the paths of 25+ interplanetary probes through the solar system
  • Pan around 25 3-D models of spacecraft; track 830+ artificial satellites
  • Zoom in on 3-D models of comets, asteroids, and satellites

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Increase your in-the-field observing success with Starry Night Pro version 6.0. With extensive data sets, advanced telescope control, and comprehensive observational tools, Starry Night Pro is a powerful program designed for the serious astronomer. Transform your computer into a sophisticated virtual observatory today!



Watch spectacular sunsets in one of many new photo-realistic horizon panoramas.


Get the most up-to-date images of the Sun and the Earth using the exclusive LiveSky.com link. View larger.


Select from dozens of deep sky databases for the celestial objects and galaxies you want to explore. View larger.


Plan observing sessions with an Event Finder that instantly displays celestial events, such as lunar and solar eclipses and conjunctions, for months far into the future. View larger.


Easily observe Mars in the field using data from the built-in Ephemeris Generator. View larger.
New Version 6.0 Pro Features
You can create Observing Lists of astronomical objects using a variety of filters such as magnitude, altitude above horizon, type or database. These lists will help you see what objects you have observed and which ones you still need to hunt down. With amazing efficiency, you'll find targets effortlessly with the three-view starhopping charts customized to your equipment. Select your equipment from expanded default database of over 300 Orion, Meade, Celestron and Vixen scopes, binoculars, SBIG, Apogee, FLI and Starlight Express CCD chips, and more.

Improved Digital Settings
The new Pro version 6.0 allows you to take advantage of improved Digital Settings Circles Support for non-motorized telescopes such as Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope, NGCMAX, Lumicon Sky Vector, Discovery Digital Star Finder, Orion SkyWizard III, and Celestron Advanced Astromaster. Or, for more advanced telescopes, you can control your robotic telescope focuser with Computer Controlled Focuser Support (Windows only). Supported models include AstroOptik telescopes, Astrophysics GTO mount, Finger Lakes focusers, Gemini equipped mount, JMI Smart Focus, Meade LX200 and Autostar, Optec TCF-S, and PCFocus. Mac lovers need not feel left out--smoothly track and follow satellites with the Meade LX200 GPS telescope (Mac only).

The Moon
Get to know our closest planet with the new Pro version 6.0--recognize more than 1000 craters, valleys and more instantly with surface feature outlines for the Moon. Once you're done checking-out the moon, you can effortlessly view the locations of 160-plus extrasolar planets. With Pro version 6.0 you can enjoy eight photorealistic Earth horizon panoramas, watch the sunset over Gusev Crater's horizon panorama created with data from Mars Rover Spirit, or explore 10 Moon panoramas taken by Apollo astronauts!

And don't forget, Starry Night Pro 6.0 also includes all the new data and features from Starry Night Enthusiast version 6.0, including the ability to:

  • Follow the paths of over 25 interplanetary probes through the solar system
  • Zoom in on 3-D models of comets, asteroids, satellites and spacecraft
  • Plan observing sessions with Event Finder that instantly displays celestial events, such as lunar and solar eclipses and conjunctions, for months far into the future
  • Browse a library of over 100 Starry Night files that demonstrate events such as eclipses, planetary alignments and close-ups of galaxies and planets
Beyond The Moon
The Pro version 6.0 will satisfy amateurs and professionals alike--with Starry Night Pro version 6.0 you can see the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away, visit 16,000,000 stars, access 500+ million stars online, explore the PGC Catalog of 980,000 galaxies, and much more. You'll get to know just how big (some say infinitely expanding) the universe is with the Zwicky catalog, which contains 9134 clusters, select objects from dozens of databases for double stars, quasars and pulsars, and digitized Sky Survey images. If the rest of the universe isn't big enough for you, you can spend time viewing the Milky Way in 12 wavelengths, from infrared and radio to X-ray. You can even create custom constellation sets, add your own horizon panoramas, and add custom field of view indicators to match your telescope eyepiece, binoculars, CCDs or DSLRs, all with the Pro version 6.0.

What's in the Box
DVD-ROM of Starry Night software for Windows and Macintosh, an exclusive "SkyTheater" DVD with over an hour or original movies about space, Starry Night Companion, a 192-page illustrated astronomy book, and a new, comprehensive 210-page User's Guide.

From the Manufacturer
Increase your in-the-field observing success with Starry Night Pro version 6. Use the Events Finder to choose targets, or make your own Observing List for a specific night or for specific objects of interest. Print out three-view star-hopping charts customized to your equipment that effortlessly guide you to challenging objects. With extensive data sets, advanced telescope control, and comprehensive observational tools, Starry Night Pro is a powerful program designed for the serious astronomer. Transform your computer into a sophisticated virtual observatory.

New Features:

  • Create Observing Lists of astronomical objects using a variety of filters such as magnitude, altitude above horizon, type, or database. Quickly see what objects you have observed and which ones you still need to hunt down.
  • Find targets effortlessly with three-view star-hopping charts customized to your equipment.
  • Select your equipment from expanded default database of over 300 Orion, Meade, Celestron, and Vixen scopes, binoculars, SBIG, Apogee, FLI and Starlight Express CCD chips, and more.
  • Take advantage of improved Digital Settings Circles Support for non-motorized telescopes such as Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope, NGCMAX, Lumicon Sky Vector, Discovery Digital Star Finder, Orion SkyWizard III, and Celestron Advanced Astromaster.
  • Control your robotic telescope focuser with Computer Controlled Focuser Support (Windows only). Supported models include AstroOptik telescopes, Astrophysics GTO mount, Finger Lakes focusers, Gemini equipped mount, JMI Smart Focus, Meade LX200 and Autostar, Optec TCF-S, and PCFocus.
  • Smoothly track and follow satellites with the Meade LX200 GPS telescope (Mac only).
  • Recognize 1000+ craters, valleys, and more instantly with surface feature outlines for the Moon.
  • View the locations of 160+ extrasolar planets.
  • Enjoy eight additional photorealistic Earth horizon panoramas.
  • Watch the sun set over Gusev Crater horizon panorama created with data from Mars Rover Spirit.
  • Explore 10+ Moon panoramas taken by Apollo astronauts.
  • Select from multiple surface maps of Earth, Moon, and Mars.
  • Customize the sky with three additional cloud panoramas.
  • Mimic effects of the atmospheric scattering.
  • Customize the look and feel of the controls.
  • And all the new data and features from Starry Night Enthusiast version 6, including:
    • Follow the paths of over 25 interplanetary probes through the solar system.
    • Zoom in on 3-D models of comets, asteroids, satellites, and spacecraft.
    • Plan observing sessions with Event Finder that instantly displays celestial events, such as lunar and solar eclipses and conjunctions, for months far into the future.
    • Browse a library of over 100 Starry Night files that demonstrate events such as eclipses, planetary alignments, and close-ups of galaxies and planets.
    • And much more.
Other Features:
  • Controls most popular brands of robotic telescopes, including Orion SkyQuest Intelliscope, Meade LX200 and Autostar, Celestron Nexstar series, and all ASCOM-compliant scopes:
    • Synchronize your telescope’s internal gaze direction with Starry Night.
    • Home Scope moves your scope to home position for easier computer-to-star alignment.
    • Park, unpark, and set the park position of your scope, which is ideal for scopes placed in a permanent location or in one position for several days. Simply unpark the scope and start observing immediately without having to perform a star alignment again or recalibrating.
    • Quickly center the Starry Night view on the onscreen telescope position marker.
    • Configure slew limits prevents the telescope from moving outside a user-defined horizon in both altazimuth and equatorial configurations. This helps protect your valuable equipment from hitting the mount or tripod of the telescope.
    • Simulates telescope handbox control.
    • Nudge your scope by seconds, minutes, or degrees.
    • Displays scope altitude and azimuth readout.
  • See the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away.
  • Visit 16,000,000 stars.
  • Access 500+ million stars online.
  • Explore PGC Catalog of 980,000 galaxies.
  • View Zwicky catalog of 9134 clusters.
  • Select objects from dozens of databases for double stars, quasars, and pulsars.
  • Automatically download Digitized Sky Survey images.
  • View Milky Way in 12 wavelengths, from infrared, radio to X-ray.
  • Create custom constellation sets.
  • Add your own horizon panoramas.
  • Add custom field of view indicators to match your telescope eyepiece, binoculars, CCDs, or DSLRs.
    • Rotate FOVs directly onscreen.
    • Turn on more than one indicator at a time, especially if you are using a primary scope and a finderscope.
    • Flip the view to match your telescope, finder, or binoculars.
  • Store comments and images on individual targets in the Log Book.
  • Export positional data for any object over a specific time span and interval from Ephemeris Generator.
  • Build your own databases.
  • Display dynamic Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams.
  • Activate night-vision mode for in-the-field use.
  • Deepen your explorations and understanding of the universe with over 100 interactive multimedia SkyGuide tours.
  • See how stars and constellations change over time from 99,999 BC to 99,999 AD.
  • Create QuickTime VR movies.
  • And all the data and features from Starry Night Enthusiast version 6.
Starry Night Pro version 6 includes:
  • DVD-ROM of Starry Night software for Windows and Macintosh
  • Exclusive "SkyTheater" DVD with over an hour or original movies about space
  • Starry Night Companion, a 192-page illustrated astronomy book
  • New, comprehensive 210-page user’s guide

Customer Reviews

A must have for anyone interested in astronomy5
The more I use this feature rich software the more I love it. It points out the location of any sky object from any location at any time, in both the past and future. The software will highlight and label any object you want to find and provides significantly more detail than any star chart. You can also define the maximum star magnitude to be displayed based on the visibility conditions of your location. Star patterns are shown as they would appear in the field of view of your equipment (telescope, lenses, finderscope, binoculars, etc.), which I find handy when navigating my telescope to find a particular object. You can even flip the image to see how the orientation of the objects would look through your telescope. (I use a manual Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian telescope, so I do not use the telescope control features.) You can even have the program search for and point you to the location of any object you define (planets, stars, meteor showers, constellations, asteroids, Messier objects, NGC objects, etc.). Although the astrophotographs provided are better than what you will see with the naked eye through your telescope, they do help in locating the objects. (Their brightness can also be adjusted.) The pictures can be turned on or off at your discretion. What I described here is just a portion of the capabilities and features available. The bottom line is if you are interested in getting the most out of your telescope, this program is a must have!

Better than previous versions4
I was almost put off from purchasing Starry Night Pro 6 as some previous reviews said it was not compatible with Microsoft Vista. This version is, and it is much better, with more data, tours, images, etc. than older ones. It does take a while to get used to navigating it, but it is worth the effort. It comes with a useful operating manual.

Starry Night Pro5
Excellent program as to ease of use. Really enjoy viewing the night sky real time. I look at my computer screen then go out into my back yard and I can see the stars exactly as they are on my computer. Very educational program in Astronomy.