Comparison of Star Charting Software

I like portable so I use PocketStars on a Dell Axim Pocket PC. Take it anywhere, very useful for answering questions at Star Parties etc.

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A futher update. XEphem is no longer available for MS Win, it appears the interface is no longer available.

I gather the source if free for compiling under Linux/Unix and the Mac.

A binary version with extra data is avialable as a paid CD.

Yes Elwood is very helpful, my old 3.5 CD (MS Win) got corrupted and he gave me the 3.71 binary free.

As for accuracy I might just mention Guide 8 from Project Pluto.

Thanks for your comments

John

Without a shadow of doubt, the best astronomy program for Windows is celestia www.shatters.net/celestia/

Not only can you draw star charts, you can travel to the planets, ride alongside comets, follow spacecraft, and even travel to other stars to see what their constellations look like! I spent much of last night "reviewing" the Voyager 1 and 2 missions.

If you download it, make sure to check out the celestia motherlode www.celestiamotherlode.net/

And, it's free!

The only thing that it doesn't do that well is "what's up tonight".