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Re: The trouble with software

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On 2014-06-09 21:44:05 +0000, Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> said:

> 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.

On my Mac I have *Starry Night Pro 6.4.3" which does a pretty 
sophisticated job.
On my iPad I have Sky Guide HD serves me well.

I have taken a look at SkyORB and it is just too gimmicky to be really useful.
I guess for $40 Equinox Pro isn't too bad.

-- 
Regards,

Savageduck

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  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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