ANN: Release of LunarPhase Pro V2.20 [Moon Observer's Toolkit]
- From: gnugent@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: 19 Apr 2005 16:21:48 -0700
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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 Version 2.
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New V2 Features:
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- A Meteor Showers screen shows when the Moon interferes with possible
observations of those showers.
- A Sun Rise & Set Positions screen shows the compass directions for
the rising and setting Sun for the selected date
- The Moon's correct orientation as seen in the sky can now be
displayed
- A print facility has been added to the Crescent Moon Visibility
screen.
- The constellation the Moon is in for the selected time and date is
now displayed
- Previous and Next buttons allow navigation through the "Did You
Know?" popup screen
- 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
- 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.
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
Gary Nugent
http://www.nightskyobserver.com
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