ANN: Release of LunarPhase Pro V2.13 [Moon Observer's Toolkit]
From: G Nugent (gnugent_at_indigo.ie)
Date: 11/08/04
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Date: 8 Nov 2004 13:58:16 -0800
V2.13 of LunarPhase Pro has just been released. Full details of the
software can be found at:
http://www.lunarphasepro.com
LunarPhase Pro (for Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP) is a software toolkit for
anyone who's interested in the moon. By using the integrated tools and
the general lunar data presented on screen, you'll be able to easily
see when and where the moon is, its phase for any date, when it's
above the horizon and plan for observing sessions.
The software is very easy to learn and use. Its simple, yet powerful
features will provide you with the information you require!
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- LunarPhase Pro V2 CD NOW AVAILABLE! $39.95
- LunarPhase Pro V2 Download [30Mb] NOW AVAILABLE $34.95
- Upgrade Option for Existing LunarPhase (Shareware) users
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Already a LunarPhase Pro user? You may be eligible for a free upgrade
to V2 - see the LunarPhase Pro Support Page:
http://www.lunarphasepro.com/support
This page also includes the full list of enhancements in V2.
Want to earn some money selling LunarPhase Pro? The Affiliate Program
offers a 33% commission on sales. Details at:
http://www.lunarphasepro.com/affiliate.html
New V2 Features:
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- A new Feature Search screen that allows the database to be searched
for features based on different criteria. The results can be printed
out.
- The Terminator Features list can be printed out, including any
observation notes recorded (or preinstalled) for listed features.
- Find future times and dates for when lunar features are under the
same illumination
- Over 9,200 lunar features are now included in the inbuilt database,
including the Lunar 100 feature list recently published in "Sky &
Telescope"
- Rukl Chart outlines can be overlaid on moon map
- Lists of features for each Rukl Chart can be viewed
- Emulate the view of the moon as seen through your own eyepieces
- Record your own observation notes - many features come with
preinstalled notes
- Link multiple images to specific lunar features
- Different map textures can now be selected - 3 mineral, one gravity
and a Clementine Near infra-red map.
- Bought a plot of land on the Moon? Record you property's position
and see its position on the Moon and link to satellite images of the
area.
Main Features:
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- Main screen displays all the information you need at a glance
- View moon information for different times and dates
- Explore the moon's near and far sides using 2D and 3D moon maps
- Lunar maps are fully corrected for libration
- Maps can be panned, zoomed and printed out
- Identify features on maps or from dropdown lists with a simple
mouse-click, by clicking on the maps directly or from
user-configurable labels that can be displayed on the maps
- Displays a list of terminator features that is updated in real time
- Animate the moon showing libration effects and a traveling
terminator
- Monthly Libration diagrams for determining the best limb-features to
view
- Moon visibility diagrams show when the moon is visible from your
location
- Tells you when First Cresent Visibility occurs (after new moon) and
for how long it's visible in the sky
- Displays times of sunrise and sunset at lunar features as seen from
your location
- Calculates circumstances of lunar eclipses
- Lists Max. and min. Apogee and Perigee dates and distances for a
selected year range
- Monthly phase diagrams
- Links to online lunar web resources
- Configure the display to match the view through your
telescope/binoculars
- Displays sun rise/set times and twilight times for your location
- Dates of Equinoxes and Solstices and duration of seasons
- Store multiple observing locations
- Print out diagrams, maps and calendars
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