Think Astronomy Where is M13 v2.0.1

Think Astronomy Where is M13 v2.0.1 | 3.5 MB

Where is M13? is an innovative astronomy application that displays deep sky objects in their 3-D locations within and around the Galaxy.

If you ask most amateur astronomers, "Where is M13?", they will tell you, "It's in the constellation Hercules". However, we all intuitively know that is not where it really is. We've heard that globular clusters like M13 are in a "halo" or "swarm" around our Galaxy. M13 must be there somewhere, but where exactly is it? ( see answer ) s

Where is M13? is a new and unique astronomy application that helps you visualize the 3-D locations and physical properties of common deep sky objects. This perspective is rarely discussed in astronomy books and software products on the market, which focus mainly on an object's apparent data such as its look, visual magnitude, apparent size, right ascension and declination. Where is M13? aims to address this important need.

Using paired face-on and edge-on views, the Galaxy View shows you where that cluster or nebula you enjoy viewing in your telescope is actually located relative to the center and plane of the Galaxy, providing a unique three-dimensional perspective of the Galaxy.

The Object List provides important physical information about the objects you choose to list. Galactic latitudes and longitudes as well as luminosities, true sizes, and distances are displayed. A quick click of a checkbox brings up a display of the equivalent apparent data.

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The Sky View shows you where the objects displayed in the Galaxy View are located in the night sky, using a star map plotted in galactic coordinates. This use of galactic coordinates, rather than the more common equatorial coordinates, helps you really understand the relationship between what you see in the night sky and an object's galactic location.

We think you'll find that Where is M13? literally adds another dimension to your night sky observing. Enjoy exploring this new perspective!

Where is M13? is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
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