Astronomy Software

[Win, Mac] CD-ROM which provides a study of the universe, stars, galaxies, quasi-stellar objects and blacks holes, plus our Solar System.

[Win, Mac] offers interactive real-time display systems of earth and space science images and data.

[Win, Mac] laboratory exercises that illustrate modern astronomical techniques using digital data and color images. They are suitable for high- school and college classes at all levels, but come with defaults set for use in introductory astronomy classes for non-science majors.

[Mac] a freeware weight converter... for use on other planets. Plus, you can view the planets in their true relative sizes.

free software for amateur astronomers. Includes logs for Caldwell and Messier objects, simple observations, and more.

low-orbit flybys of Earth and the Moon. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Realistic atmosphere, accurate orbits and stars. Upgrade to Earthsim TV for regular documentaries about the Earth and Solar System.

[Win, Mac] offers free multimedia publications that highlight the results of contemporary astronomy and planetary science research, particularly images. They are authored by space scientists, engineers, and astronauts... Also offers tutorials on scientific problems and PDF files on space science and public policy.

Free geographic browser which combines satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings. Also enables viewing of the night sky.

moon phases prediction software.

[Win] offers software for simulating interplanetary flight, a beginners guide to the science of astronomy, and a title for building and exploring a virtual space station.

[Win] Space exploration tool which weaves together images, supportive text, and narration so users can experience the universe. Free download.

[DOS] presentation of planetary motion. Planet Tracker is built in three modules: animations of planetary motion along the ecliptic, split-screen animations comparing five different frames of reference, (and a) worksheet generator for classrooms without computers.

[Win] digital orrery which uses time-dependent mean orbital elements for the calculation of planetary positions.

[Win] multimedia atlas of the solar system. You can learn about each planet's motions, atmospheres, geology, and internal structure. Colorful photographs, animated maps, and data from Voyager, Galileo, and other space probes are combined in an informative and entertaining program.

star chart, astronomy reference, celestial navigation tool, and guide to the heavens which runs on PocketPC, Windows Mobile Smartphones, and the Windows desktop.

[Win] astronomy suite comprised of a multimedia title about the solar system, an astronomical dictionary, an encyclopedia, and more.

[Win] offers a variety of astronomy software. Titles cover eclipses, the sky, and more.