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Re: The trouble with software

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In article <ysmdnR21fvFe_AjOnZ2dnUVZ8oWdnZ2d@bt.com>, RJH
<patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

> On 09/06/2014 01:54, Savageduck wrote:
> > On 2014-06-08 23:35:09 +0000, Davoud <star@sky.net> said:
> >
> >> dorayme:
> >>
> >>
> >> Taking that as read, I would argue that some apps are designed to
> >> perform complex tasks, and thus cannot be small and very limited. I
> >> hold up Software Bisque's TheSky X (Mac, Windows, iOS) as an exemplar.
> >> Star charting with fast response, telescope mount control, guide-camera
> >> control, imaging-camera control, astrometry, mount alignment utility...
> >> All related tasks, all easier to use when they are available in tabs in
> >> the same application. Ideal for pretentious stuck up little shit
> >> astronomers like me.
> >
> > TheSky HD for iPad looks like a great App. However, for those not as
> > into astronomy as you are, or are on a tighter budget (they don't want
> > to spend $30) they should take a look at Sky Guide, a bargain at $1.99.
> > It lacks the camera and telescope controls, but still provides good
> > information.
> > <
> > https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sky-guide-view-stars-night/id576588894?mt=8
> >  >
> 
> I've used this:
> 
> http://www.qcontinuum.org/planets/
> 
> Excellent (for a novice), and free. Curiously, 'Planets' doesn't come up 
> as an Apple store search

The UK's MacFormat magazine did a "Group Test" of some Mac OS X
stargazing apps in the January 2014 issue with this conclusion ...

     SkyORB 3D         1 star (out of 5)
     SkySafari Plus    4 stars
     Equinox Pro       5 stars
     Stellarium        2 stars
     Cartes Du Ciel    3 stars

     The Winner: Equinox Pro
     Equinox Pro offers the most by way of functionality
     for the observer, and does it in a sleek and user
     friendly way, and at a price that is by no means 
     'astronomical'. While it does not offer the space 
     flight simulator function offered by some of the 
     apps, this in no way detracts from its use as a 
     stargazing software. It has all the features 
     necessary for a real observing aide, which are easy
     to configure and will benefit the newcomer and 
     experienced observer alike.

     The runner-up was SkySafari Plus, which offers
     excellent planetarium features. It's perhaps a 
     little better than Equinox Pro for setting your 
     location and is more customisable for observational
     use, but is not as good at operating a telescope. 
     Sadly SkyORB 3D and Stellarium were the two that 
     brought up the rear and offered little to twinkle
     about.

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The trouble with software dorayme <do_ray_me@bigpond.com> - 2014-06-08 12:31 +1000
  Re: The trouble with software Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> - 2014-06-08 08:27 +0100
    Re: The trouble with software richard@cogsci.ed.ac.uk (Richard Tobin) - 2014-06-08 11:49 +0000
      Re: The trouble with software Jeremy <jeremy0505@gmail.com> - 2014-06-11 08:53 +0100
  Re: The trouble with software Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2014-06-08 10:09 -0400
  Re: The trouble with software Davoud <star@sky.net> - 2014-06-08 19:35 -0400
    Re: The trouble with software dorayme <do_ray_me@bigpond.com> - 2014-06-09 10:41 +1000
      Re: The trouble with software jamiekg@wizardling.geek.nz (Jamie Kahn Genet) - 2014-06-09 12:51 +1200
    Re: The trouble with software Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> - 2014-06-08 17:54 -0700
      Re: The trouble with software RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> - 2014-06-09 08:26 +0100
        Re: The trouble with software ampersand@RhEyMpOnVoEtTiHsImS.co.uk (Martin S Taylor) - 2014-06-09 10:44 +0100
        Re: The trouble with software Davoud <star@sky.net> - 2014-06-09 12:07 -0400
        Re: The trouble with software Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2014-06-10 09:44 +1200
          Re: The trouble with software "Alan Richardson" <jared.r@xtra.co.nz> - 2014-06-10 09:55 +1200
          Re: The trouble with software Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> - 2014-06-09 18:01 -0700
            Re: The trouble with software RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> - 2014-06-10 05:08 +0100

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