April 2010 Sky & Telescope
Magazine
This software is a powerful program for observers and
astrophotographers.
I have little doubt that I could erase every other astronomy program from my
hard drive and get along fine with just SkyTools 3.
SkyTools 3 includes an elegant, easy-to-use logging system that has space for extensive
notes.
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| SkyTools 3 is one of the finest
and most useful tools for any observer's computer. Unlike
many programs that promise immediate wonders, SkyTools will
reward a modest investment of time with increasingly detailed
insight into what you can see from your observing site ---
whether it's in a Dark Sky Preserve or your own backyard. |
| SkyTools 3.0 really addresses the
challenge of creating a list for the evening. Even if you are
going after the venerable Messier objects (sure pleasers),
SkyTools provides an optimal schedule for viewing, and
indication of difficulty, and even a recommendation for best
eyepiece to use out of your collection. |
| If I should have
ONLY ONE astrosoft in my PC, it would be SkyTools. It is the
best soft, and most complete I ever seen..
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| I
used your Exposure Calculator
to determine the proper exposure settings needed to capture it.
The image came out far better than if I used my stock exposure settings of
4xLRGB @ 600s. |
| It only
took a short time to learn how to operate this program. It
is different completely from the other two I have installed on
my PC but in a good way. The format you use is so much
easier than the others. All the info I need or want is presented
simply and completely. And features like setting up for
the equipment I have is a snap! |
| A wonderful program and well
worth the time for the update. |
| I really
like SkyTools. It deals with information and operation
while the others I have looked at seem more graphics oriented
and are a little short on operation. I also like the way
one can communicate with you and also the way you upgrade so
rapidly. |
| The exposure
calculator is a dream come true and looks to calculate
recommendations very well. |
| The SkyTools 3 (ST3)
databases are undoubtedly the most advanced of any amateur
software, and way past those of (another product), a program that has not
been updated for many years now. |
| The
planning tools are great, the realtime tools are as well, it's
charting is excellent and the logging is perfect for me.
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