What's the most disappointing astronomy program I've ever used? Has to be RedShift. All of these programs have no doubt been reviewed by Sky and Telescope at one time or another over the last three or four years. It is truly a wondeful resource! But I can honestly tell you that I'd probably be just as happy using any of the other three as my primary application (and I do still use Deep Space quite a bit in addtion to is truly an observing SYSTEM!).

I'm used to Megastar and love it dearly (my copy of Uranometria just gathers dust). I've tried a lot of astronomy software over the last five years or so, and the four programs I think are the 'best' (in no particular order) are Megastar, Deep Space, The Sky, and now Skymap (since it sounds as if recent upgrades now put it in this league-though I have not yet had a chance to try this new version.). Two other programs you might also want to consider are David Chandler's Deep Space, and Emil Bonano's Megastar. What I've seen of it has not really impressed me in any way. Meade's program is simply not in the same league as the other two. Unfortunately, you will pay dearly for it (over $250.00 last time I checked). The Sky (its highest 'level,' Level 4, I believe) is a fantastic piece of work. Help for Me_ade Epoch 2000sk 2.0 - posted in Astronomy Software & Computers: Please I need your help owner of MEADE EPOCH 2000sk Sky Software Version 2.0 Here is my.Īre >there any test reports published on these programs? >Thanks very much! > Thomas Wichmann Hi Thomas: Out of the three programs mentioned, I'd vote for Skymap Pro as probably having the most 'bang for the buck.' While I'm a Megastar user, a number of my friends use/have used earlier versions of Skymap, and it is, in my opinion, quite nice. For more advanced celestial listings, use Meade Star Charts or Meade Epoch 2000sk sky software. I >would appreciate advice on the relative merits of these programs.Įpoch 2000sk Sky Software: Meade Epoch 2000sk astronomical software has created a revolution in the way amateur astronomers prepare for observing sessions at the. I am looking at Meade's 'Epoch >2000sk', Software Bisque's 'The Sky' and JASC's 'SkyMap Pro 4.0'.

>I am considering to buy a good planetarium program to help plan >observing sessions with the telescope.