Generate star maps for anywhere at anytime. Choose from a database of thousands of deep sky objects, including all Messier, Caldwell, and NGC objects. Also allows recording of notes on viewed objects, and configuration of user-generated observation lists.

Features

  • Create star maps for anywhere on earth, at any time
  • Find coordinates for many deep sky objects in dobsonian usable alt/azi format
  • Contains entire Messier, Caldwell, and Herschel catalog, as well as other objects
  • Contains database of most visible stars
  • Track your observation with ability to enter observation notes
  • User-configurable star map settings, including minimum star magnitude
  • Overlays included for all 88 modern constellations

Project Samples

Star Map showing stars and constellations with no deep sky objects Star Map including messier catelog objects Object Selection Tables Fully customizable map rendering, including choice of icon, choice of label display, and minimum stellar magnitude

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Categories

Astronomy, Hobbies

License

Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike License V2.0, GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Languages

English

User Interface

Java Swing

Programming Language

Java

Related Categories

Java Astronomy Software, Java Hobbies Software

Registered

2013-08-07
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