Re: Planetarium software - recommendations?

On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:20:52 +0100, Lawrence <lawrence@astronomy>
wrote:

>I have been using Guide-8 since version 2 (10+ years) and wonder whether
>there are more suitable programs available.

Suitable in what context Lawrence?

>Suggestions were 'The Sky' and
>'Starry Night'. I would like one that can be downloaded and tried first
>for a week or two, and also can read in my extensive CDs of the various
>catalogues. Any suggestions as to which might be the best?

Also consider SkyMap Pro, SkyChart III and Cartes du Ciel.

--
Pete
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk
.

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