Software

Before you proceed, please note: All software in this library is provided as-is. There are no warranties, expressed or implied.

Dennis Allen Freeware

SAC v4.01.00
The FoxPro SAC System is a set of programs designed to record and track the Saguaro Astronomy Club Database. This application includes the SAC deep-sky v7.2 and double star v2.1 databases, some SAC variable stars, a set of star charts generated by The_Sky for windows (Software Bisque) and a Moon database created from U.S. Geological Survey listings. There is also a celestial database that lets you keep track of comets and asteroids.

Among the SAC System features is the ability to access records by object name, type, constellation, celestial location or by notes. You can keep user logs and attach images. If you are connected to the Internet, the Visual FoxPro version will also let you display Digital Sky Survey images and Bowker/Hughes Lunar photo atlas images.

Click here for a complete listing of all Dennis Allen freeware, including the latest SAC system.

John Brinegar Freeware

Click here to download Astro v1.3 (145k), a BASIC program that displays current ephemeris of the planets.
Click here to download Jupiter v.90 (91k), a BASIC program that displays the current position of the Jovian moons, as well as Jupiter's red spot.

Freeware

Cartes du Ciel
Free program to draw sky charts. For use with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP.

Click here to download Cartes du Ciel.

Celestia
Free real-time space simulation. For use with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Mac and Linux.

Click here to download Celestia.

Dimension 4
Dimension 4, from www.thinkman.com, is a free time synchronization utility for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. Once installed, you can put it in the StartUp group, and it can sleep till it sees that it's online. Then it can run once & exit, or run itself every 15 minutes.

Click here to download Dimension 4.

Stellarium
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.

Click here to download Stellarium

Where is M13?
Where is M13? is a unique application that helps you visualize the locations and physical properties of deep sky objects in and around the Galaxy.

At home, Where is M13? serves as a reference you will frequently turn to when you read about an object and become curious where it is with respect to our galaxy. In the field, the program will enhance your observing experience by allowing you to get an intuitive sense of the physical location, size, luminosity, and distance of the object you are viewing. You will find Where is M13? a great educational and outreach tool as well.

Click here to download Where is M13?

FYI: To run, you'll need the latest version of Java (click here to download).

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