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Here are some programs that you
may find useful:
Click on the link in the LOAD MODULE column to down
load the ZIP file containing the installation package.
Once downloaded, open the zip file and click on setup
or read the README.TXT file.
Note:
These programs come with no warranty
(use at your own risk) and are the sole property of the author. You
may use them on as many computers as you like but you may
not redistribute them as a for-sale item.
Description |
Load module |
IMAGEADJ:This utility allows the
user to change the Gamma, Contrast, and Brightness of an
imported image, making it easier to see details especially in
darker images. The user can also view the images full size
panning around using the mouse. IN cases where the images are
sequentially numbered the user can step thru the sequence
forward or back ward or enable a slide show of the images.
This routine requires Windows operating system
and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or later.
TO download the app click on the link on the
right and follow the instructions. The system will automatically
check for a later version and allow you to install it if you
wish. Click
HERE to
view the help file for more info on the program. |
ImageADJ
(40 Downloads)
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EQ8 / HDX110 Auto Home:
This routine allows the user to engage the auto home
function in the EQ8/HDX110. It will set the mount to the hardware home indexes.
This is a rewrite of the EQ8Tools app written by Frank Lieu from
Skywatcher.IF you are interested in the
auto home function for your EQ8 you may want to try the
GS Server . This program is an updated driver to replace
EQMOD. It has a built in AUTO HOME function.
It includes ASCOM telescope support and the Synta
Protocol for SkyWatcher and Orion mounts: EQ8, EQ8-R, HDX110,
AZ-EQ5GT, Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G, AZ-EQ6GT, Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G,
EQ6-R PRO, NEQ6, HEQ5, EQ5, EQ4, AzGTi.
And the best part is that it is FREE.
This routine is not intended for
unattended (remote) operation since there is a possibility that the mount could runaway and twist up your cables.
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EQ8_V2_8_1_3.zip
(36 Downloads)
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SDA2 Supernova Detector
Assistant Version 2:
SDA is a Windows application that
is designed to assist you in selecting galaxies that
might spawn supernovae.
The application uses the Rc3 catalog of
galaxies as the data source, which is included in the install
package. This application will work on Windows XP and Windows 7
( 32, 64 bit OS)
If you are into hunting Supernovae the
SDA program might be of interest to you.
Some of the features include:
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Works off a database of over 23K galaxies using the
R3c data.
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Uses algorithms that attempt to select the most
probable galaxies that may spawn a supernova
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Like TonightSky it shows you which
galaxies are visible at your location, when.
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Search by galaxy type.
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Contains a database of Supernovae that you
can update from Dave Bishop's web site "Bright
Supernovae"
To find out more about the
program check out the HELP
file.
Change Notice
SDA2
requires Microsoft .net framework
4.5 and will be installed automatically by the installer if
missing.
When you launch the application it will automatically check for
newer versions and allow you to install them.
THIS APPLICATION REQUIRES
Windows 7 or greater |
SDA2
(46 Downloads)
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FITS
Reads and Update FITS file headers and displays
info.
V2.2.0
Fits HELP |
FITS
(36 Downloads) |
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ASCOM Meade Driver Version 4.1(pulse guiding) ( for 497
hand controller) |
Meade
Driver ( 124K)
(0 Downloads) |
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FV
FITS Viewer and Editor (provided by NASA) |
FV ( link to NASA site)
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TonightSky3
This program
provides you with an easy way to find what objects will be
visible at your location at what time of the day. It runs on
windows from XP to W8. I have also been told that it
runs on Apple I-PAD if you have windows installed.
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You can specify the
time period you are interested in along with many other
search criteria ( see TonightSky
HELP for more details )
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Database contains over 10K
DSO objects (NGC,M,IC,C,B) as well as 0ver 218K stars
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Add, delete or change entries
in the Database
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Place key words in the DB for
any object on which you can search later, such as
next or Redo or anything you
want.
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You can enter numerous
alternate viewing locations.
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You can control you
ASCOM mount directly from the program and have it slew to
the select object.
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Direct links to NED for
technical details or Sky-Map web sites to see what the
object looks like on the SDSS image for the selected object.
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Save search results in text
files as an observation report, EQTour output or AA
Manager output to easily import the data into those
applications.
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Helps you select an
alignment star pair for two star alignment
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Contains a calculator that
will allow you to compute the magnitude of an object as well
as do some conversions (ie.: Degrees to DEG:MIN:SEC or vise
versa )
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Works in the northern and
southern hemisphere.
Complete windows installation package
includes the
database ( at right). No need to load it separately.
Tonight Sky Change
notice.
Join the
TonightSky Yahoo group and keep up to date.
Tonight Sky
HELP
TonightSky3 requires Microsoft .net framework
4.5 and will be installed automatically by the installer if
missing.
When you launch the application it will automatically check for
newer versions and allow you to install them.
THIS APPLICATION REQUIRES
Windows 7 or greater |
TonightSky 3
(46 Downloads)
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Tonight Sky Star
Database Contains over 250K stars from the SAO
J2000 catalog, Bright
star catalog and and named stars ( approx. 13Mby zip file ).
Down to visual magnitude 10 with an epoch of 2000.0.
If you have not down loaded the complete
Deep sky table, above, and want to add these to your DB. Down
load the file and TonightSky will prompt you to
update your DB.
You will need
the latest version Tonight Sky to be able to use
them.
(Download, and un-zip the
file into the TonightSky load directory. This is usually
C:\Program Files\Tonight Sky )
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STAR DB
12/26/11
(44 Downloads) |
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