Imaginova calls itself the premier destination for the intellectually curious. They are the creators of the world's leading family of astronomy software, Starry Night. Starry Night software allows you to Transform your computer into a digital observatory. Whichever Starry Night software you choose will allow you to discover the night sky as never before. Check out these various versions of Starry Night Software and select one that fits you or the person you wish to purchase it for.
1. Starry Night Pro Plus Version 6.0
Imaginova
Starry Night Pro Plus Version 6.0 is for the advanced amateur astronomer and features let you tour the cosmos like never before. This is the top of the line of the Starry Night collection.
Exclusive to this edition:
- Zoom in on full-color AllSky CCD image mosaic of the entire night sky to a limiting magnitude of 14-15
- AllSky CCD image loads 20X faster in DDS texture format (additional 6 GB of hard drive space needed)
- View positions and outlines of 1400 dark, emission, planetary and reflection nebulae
- Identify 1700 globular and open star clusters
- Fly over super-high resolution 24-bit color map of Mars land mass topography above the sea
- Hover over Earth and see details within 1 km (0.6 miles) resolution
2. Starry Night Pro Version 6.0
Imaginova
Starry Night Pro Version 6.0 will increase your in-the-field observing success. Besides learning more about the night sky, you can also print out three-view starhopping charts customized to your equipment.
New Features:
- Create Observing Lists of astronomical objects using a variety of filters such as magnitude, altitude above horizon, type or database
- Find targets effortlessly with three-view starhopping charts customized to your equipment
- Select your equipment from expanded default database of over 300 top names
- Take advantage of improved Digital Settings Circles Support for non-motorized telescopes
- Control your robotic telescope focuser with Computer Controlled Focuser Support.
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3. Starry Night Enthusiast Version 6.0
Imaginova
Starry Night Enthusiast is for that enthusiastic amateur astronomer, or someone who is just very interested in the night sky. You can explore a vast array of astronomical wonders. Easily navigate around the cosmos using SkyGuide as your tour guide.
New Features:
- Follow the paths of over 25 interplanetary probes through the solar system.
- Pan around 25 3-D models of spacecraft, including Voyager, Deep Impact, Stardust and more
- Zoom in on 3-D models of comets, asteroids and satellites
- Track over 830 artificial satellites used for communications, GPS, environmental monitoring and scientific research
- Plan observing sessions with Event Finder that instantly displays celestial events
- More...
4. Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack Deluxe Edition
Imaginova
More than just planetarium software, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack Deluxe Edition is the whole deal. If you're new to astronomy, or if you're looking for the perfect gift for someone who is just getting started, then you'll want to try this combinatin kit.
Includes:
- Two CD-ROMs of Starry Night software with 50 interactive, guided tours to get you started exploring our solar system
- Deep Space Explorer CD-ROM to take you beyond the Milky Way to the outer reaches of space
- SkyTheater DVD, over a hour-and-a-half of original movies about space
- Starry Night Companion, a bonus 192-page illustrated book