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ASTRONOMY SOFTWARE
1.
Astronomy Freeware and Shareware
http://www.cvc.org/astronomy/freeware.htm
This freeware program by David C. Irizarry works on Windows 3.x and Windows 95. The compressed zip file that you will download here is only 319kB. When unzipped, it takes up 1.07
2.
Dan's Astronomy Software Collection
http://www.isc.tamu.edu/~astro/software.html
portable ANSI C implementation of some of the algorithms published in Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus CCD Astrometry software for doing astrometry of Minor Planets CCDSoft

3.
The Home Page of "The Earth Centered Universe" Astronomy Program
http://www.nova-astro.com/
telescope interfaces. This feature is not included with the shipping version of ECU. To add this feature, install your registered version 3.0, then download and install the current
4.
Astronomy software
http://freeware.intrastar.net/astronmy.htm
astronomy freeware- planetarium, moonset-moonrise and much more. All free software.
5. Cool flashing images!
Welcome to Software Bisque
http://www.bisque.com/
Welcome to the Software Bisque web site.  Here you'll find a great deal of information about our astronomical software and hardware products.  Our continuing goal is to provide
6.
AstroWeb: Astronomy/Astrophysics on the Internet
http://www.stsci.edu/astroweb/astronomy.html
Welcome to AstroWeb - a collection of pointers to astronomy-related information available on the Internet. The database is maintained by the AstroWeb Consortium , a collaboration
7.
Andromeda Software, Inc. Home Page
http://andromedasoftware.com/
Science, astronomy, and educational software for IBM compatible and Macintosh computers.
8.
The Digital Universe
http://www.syz.com/DU
The Digital Universe is a complete astronomical simulator package for the amateur or professional observer. Currently shipping for the Amiga computer, and soon to be available for
Digital Universe Menu
9.
Around Physics - Juergen Giesen
http://mgw.dinet.de/physik/softwareEnglish.html
Delve into this trove of applets and educational software for optics, astronomy, and circuitry. Take the quiz, or visit the OptikLab.
10.
Radio-Sky Publishing
http://www.win.net/~radiosky/
Discover the educational rewards of amateur radio astronomy through this catalog of titles. Offers software, a chat room, and ordering details.
11.
Astronomy Freeware and Shareware
http://www.cvc.org/astronomy/freeware.htm
Browse a catalog of astronomy-related software with detailed descriptions of functions and system requirements. Download desired applications.
12.
FITS Support Office
http://fits.gsfc.nasa.gov/fits_home.html
Flexible Image Transport System is the format used in astronomy research to exchange and archive data. Includes software and documentation.
13.
Science Software Archive
http://www.MacintoshOS.com/shareware.library/educational/science.shtml
Mac shareware includes a periodic-table database, and the Starry Night astronomy system.
14.
A Guide to Astronomy Resources and Organizations.
http://www.astronomy.net/
Search: Copyright 1994-1999 Virginia Net Corporation http://www.va.net/ Other ASTRONOMY.NET web sites: Astronomy.Net domain hostnames and subnets available. Contact VA.NET for details. The Astronomy Net Astronomy resources, searchable forums and...
15.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/
SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an op
16.
SKYMAP Astronomical Mapping Program
http://cfa165.harvard.edu/software/skymap.html
SKYMAP is an astronomical mapping program written in Fortran and C for Unix workstations by Doug Mink of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Telescope Data Center. If you just need positions, several other options are available. rgsc for the..
SKYMAP Astronomical Mapping Program
17.
SkyMap Software home page
http://www.skymap.com/
SkyMap Software Home Page Welcome to the SkyMap Software web site. Here you can read about our products, download evaluation versions of our software, visit our on-line library to obtain the latest data for use in our products, chat to other users..
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18.
WWS Home Page
http://www.wwsoftware.com/
Publisher of astronomy software.
19.
Skymap Imagemap
http://www.cea.berkeley.edu/Education/lessons/indiv/timothyk/skymap.html
Welcome to the Interactive EUVE Skymap! ©1995 The Regents of the University of California This is a map of the sky showing sources of Extreme Ultraviolet radiation (the colored points and the green triangles) as detected by the EUVE satellite. Make.
20.
Orbital Elements: SkyMap (SkyMap Software)
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~graff/Ephemerides/Soft01.html
Orbital Elements: SkyMap (SkyMap Software) This page lists links to orbital elements suitable for loading into SkyMap by SkyMap Software. Disclaimer: The existence of this page does not in any way represent an endorsement of the above-mentioned...

More recent additions (Updated August 12th/2000):
21.
Starry Night - Sienna Software
https://www712.vwh1.net/sienna/
Preview Starry Night Backyard and Starry Night Pro, astronomy software titles for beginners and enthusiasts. Download a free trial copy.
22.
 
Sticky Software
http://www.sticky.co.uk/
Features games, utilities, and astronomy software for Windows CE based handheld and palm-sized computers.
23.
Astronomy software - Stella 2000, complete PC astronomy software suite, Adastra, DeskNite and more
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/coeli/homepage.htm
Astronomy software for PC Windows. Software packages with FREE astronomy software gifts? It's true. You've found the downloads you were searching for.
24.
Sky and Telescope -- Astronomical software
http://www.skypub.com/software/software.html
Astronomical Software Menu It would be hard to overestimate the impact of computers and software on the science and hobby of astronomy. On the amateur level, astronomical software, along with CCD cameras, permit amateur astronomers to conduct...
25.
GrayStel Logo
GrayStel Software Ltd. (Astronomy Software)
http://hometown.aol.com/graystel
Publisher of astronomy software, specifically GrayStel Star Atlas, a comprehensive planetarium-type observing guide to the night sky.
26.
Clear Sky Institute Inc.
http://www.clearskyinstitute.com/
astronomy software for UNIX
27.
Shareware Software for Astronomy
http://coke.physics.ucla.edu/laptag/Astro.dir/astrocls.dir/Labs.html
Shareware for Astronomy Here are some shareware programs you can download to help you learn astronomy. I really enjoy these programs, and it really is worth it to register them to receive the latest copies and all the benefits of registering. For...
28.
Astronomy Software
http://www.zephyrs.com/astro.htm
Astronomy Software Click a Title for More Information AstroCalc for Windows - What's in the Sky for Sun, Moon, Planets! SunTimes for Windows - Keep track of the sun MoonTimes for Windows - Keep track of the moon StarMaster - Enjoy learning about...
29.
AA Home
Software for Positional Astronomy
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/software
30.
THESKY Astronomy Software
http://www.theriver.com/stellar_vision/thesky.html
TheSky Astronomy Software Make sure that first step's an easy one, with TheSky Astronomy Software. Already the acknowledged leader among experienced astronomers, TheSky is a breeze to learn. With enhanced ease of use, leading-edge technology, full..
31.
ASTRONOMY Magazine -- Software -- Sunrise and Sunset times
http://www.kalmbach.com/astro/SkyEvents/ephem/sunrise.html
ASTRONOMY Software - Sky Event Prediction Program for Sunrise and Sunset times
32.
Astronomy Software
http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~drw/Software.html
On The Internet from the Index Librorum Liberorum HomePlanet Moontool(for UNIX) Moontool(for Win3.1) SkyScreenSaver XSunclock(for UNIX) SolarSystem-Live from the US Naval Observatory Computer Almanac(PC&Mac) USNO Vector Astrometry(C&Fortran) from...
33.
Links to Astronomy Software
http://www.r-clarke.org.uk/astrolinks.htm
The one stop site for all those interested in Astronomy, Space science, satellites and Amateur Radio
http://www.r-clarke.org.uk/astrosoft.htm
34.
Astronomy Software at Other Sites (Science U)
http://www.scienceu.com/library/software/download/astronomy/sites.html
A brief list of other sites on the World Wide Web with astronomy software.
35.
Really Remote Computing: Astronomy Software
http://www.pcworld.com/workstyles/athome/articles/aug97/1508marsk.html
Astronomy Software Twinkle twinkle . . Here are three of the best shareware packages for viewing the night sky on your PC. MyStars! SkyMap Dance of the Planets Latest Feeds and Images From Mars Astronomical Resources on the Web The Search for Extra.
mars
36.
Expanding Universe: Astronomy software
http://www.mtrl.toronto.on.ca/TRL/astronomy/522_85536.HTM
522.85536 - Astronomy software Home page of "The Earth Centred Universe" a planetarium and telescope control program for Windows 3.1 or 95 Nova Astronomica Planetarium and sky simulator software SEDS Software for amateur astronomy SEDS previous...
Expanding Universe: a classified search tool for amateur astronomy
37.
Planetary Nebula NGC 6543
Deep Sky 2000
http://www.deepsky2000.com/
Deepsky 2000's many features will enhance your observing preparation and will keep your notes, photos, and images organized. Its simple yet powerful features will provide you with the information you require to make your observing sessions producti
38.
SkyList - Software
http://members.tripod.com/~SkyList/softwar.htm
SkyList - Software see also CD-Roms, Educational Software, & Sky Maps. DeepSky 97 (Observers database) 7/97 pg 72 Deep Space 10/96 Exploration Software 1/97 Maris Multimedia (RedShift). 8/96 Micro Realities, Solar System screen savers. 6/96 Nova...
39.
DC-3 Dreams Software
http://acp.dc3.com/partners.html
Control panel for the LX-200 telescope. Includes voice command and control, scripting system, COM/ActiveX object server with interfaces to control the telescope, voice features, and access to astronomical utilities.
40.
Astro Software
http://www.netspace.net.au/~tufoic/astrotas/Software.htm
Astronomical Software Planisphere/General: Starry Night - Demo Available Red Shift - No Demo SkyMap - Demo Available Coeli - Stella 2000 - Demo Available The Sky - No Demo Home Planet - Freeware Download Observation Planing & Database: Deepsky ...


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