C88 is an amateur astronomer's informational tool that offers comprehensive details on celestial sphere objects that can be seen with the naked eye or modest amateur telescopes for observing deep sky objects.
If you're an amateur astronomer looking for a comprehensive and reliable tool to help you navigate the celestial sphere, look no further than C88. This software provides a wealth of information about celestial objects visible to the naked eye, as well as those that can be observed with a modest amateur telescope using an eyepiece.
In addition to details about these objects, C88 also includes complex information about the planets, sun, and moon, making it a truly all-in-one solution for stargazers. The program is based on data from two extensive catalogs: the Bright Star Catalogue (which contains over 9,000 entries) and the Saguaro Astronomy Club Deep Sky Database (which has over 10,000 entries).
These catalogs provide both basic data (such as positions, magnitudes, sizes, and spectral data) and more specific information about double/multiple stars, variability, and object classifications and descriptions for deep sky objects. C88 also allows you to print out this data in various types of lists and orders, giving you the flexibility to organize it in the way that works best for you.
Finally, C88's "solar system section" is a particularly useful feature that provides information about the physical, observational, and optical parameters of the planets, as well as their orbital and rotational data. With all of these features and more, C88 is a must-have tool for any amateur astronomer looking to expand their knowledge of the night sky.
In addition to details about these objects, C88 also includes complex information about the planets, sun, and moon, making it a truly all-in-one solution for stargazers. The program is based on data from two extensive catalogs: the Bright Star Catalogue (which contains over 9,000 entries) and the Saguaro Astronomy Club Deep Sky Database (which has over 10,000 entries).
These catalogs provide both basic data (such as positions, magnitudes, sizes, and spectral data) and more specific information about double/multiple stars, variability, and object classifications and descriptions for deep sky objects. C88 also allows you to print out this data in various types of lists and orders, giving you the flexibility to organize it in the way that works best for you.
Finally, C88's "solar system section" is a particularly useful feature that provides information about the physical, observational, and optical parameters of the planets, as well as their orbital and rotational data. With all of these features and more, C88 is a must-have tool for any amateur astronomer looking to expand their knowledge of the night sky.
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