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Planisphere
Planisphere 4.72

Planisphere
Shareware $9.95 USD
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Category: Hobbies / Entertainment » Astronomy

Date Submitted: August 5, 2003
Last Updated: March 20, 2009

Summary: Interactive sky chart
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Total Downloads: 7505
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Note: Trial downloads have limited usage/functionality and are for demonstration purposes only. Should you continue to use the software, it is understood that you will purchase and register the product.
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Review this application

Features:
 Color Enabled Hi-Res OS5 Compatible


RAM Used:
  • 97KB
  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Any Palm OS Hardware
  • Palm OS 3.5
  • Resolutions Supported:
  • Palm Hi-Res (320x320)
  • Palm Standard (160x160)
  • Application Description
    What's that bright thing over the wood shed? Is it a UFO or Venus? Grab your Palm Pilot and find out!

    Planisphere is an interactive program modeled on the astronomical device of the same name. It displays the sky as it appears right now at your location - or at any other time and place you select. With a clean, uncluttered design, it is ideal for quickly locating stars, constellations and planets in the night sky.

    Using Planisphere requires no prior knowledge of astronomy. All you need is a little curiosity, good eyesight and a clear night sky. If you're interested in stargazing, Planisphere is a great learning tool to get you started.

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    User Reviews
    Total number of reviews: 5 | See all Customer Reviews
    1386 of 2807 people found this review helpful:
     
    04-Oct-05 by David Zucchero
    I have had this program for a little over a week and it still amazes me. Very easy to use and straight forward. The night vision mode is excellent and useful as is the star information page. In star info, the simple azimuth and elevation makes locating an object quite easy. I would recommend this program to anyone. It is the best $10 that I have spent.
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    04-Mar-05 by Scott Marchus
    I've tried several of the $10-$20 Astrology programs for Palm, and this is the best of those for teh casual stargazer. First of all, it is far better than Night Sky because you can actually look at the entire star field rather than just one constellation at a time. I prefer it to Star Pilot because it's draw time is *way* quicker and it is far more responsive... Though I have to say that Star Pilot's graphics are more true to what your eye actually sees- but I still prefer this program graphically because those little stars are a bit hard to see in Star Pilot.

    So- yeah, for my $10, this is the best program out there for checking out the stars.

    I just wish that for the casual observer (stargazer/dreamer/artist), there was a program that included some details for the non astronomer such as the myths behind the constelation names, astrology information etc.

    Still- for $10, you can't ask for everything.
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    22-Oct-04 by Lucjan Switalski
    It would be really hard to beat this simple and in the same time comprehensive program for all interested in astronomy. The more I use it, the more I ejoy it.
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    17-Jun-04 by Brian Edwards
    A very useful program even for the non-astronomer. Simple yet elegant interface. Well worth the shareware fee.
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    05-Dec-03 by Bill Quinlan
    This is the commercial version of starchart (a free version) with added features. It is well worth the price. A simple but very useful astronomy guide. This developer should be supported.
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