Bright Star Catalogue Viewer

Bright Star Catalogue Viewer is a handy tool that helps you explore the universe of stars. You can easily search for different types of star names, like common ones or those using Bayer or Flamsteed designations. Want to know about HR, HD, or SAO numbers? No problem! This software lets you dive into all those details!

Search Options Made Easy

This software gives you a bunch of searching options. Whether you're looking up star names or specific designations, you’ll find what you need quickly. Plus, it offers data sorting and even generates star charts for your viewing pleasure.

Detailed Information at Your Fingertips

The cool part? While you're searching on the left side, you'll see the results pop up in a neat table. On the right side, you'll get all the juicy details about the selected star. It’s like having your own personal guide to the stars!

Notes Section: Your Star Encyclopedia

The Notes section is super helpful too! It organizes additional info into 12 categories:

• C - Colors: Discover what colors different stars come in.


• D - Double and multiple stars: Learn about pairs or groups of stars.


• DYN - Dynamical parallaxes: Find out more about distances.


• G - Group membership: See which stars belong together.


• M - Miscellaneous: A catch-all for other info!


• N - Star names: More names to impress your friends.


• P - Polarization: Understand how light behaves with these stars.


• R - Stellar radii or diameters: Get size comparisons between them.


• RV - Radial and/or rotational velocities: Speedy stats on movement!


• S - Spectra: Explore their light signatures.


• SB - Spectroscopic binaries: Learn about binary systems through spectra.


• VAR - Variability: Check which stars change brightness over time!

If you're interested in understanding our celestial neighbors better, download this software here. It's perfect for stargazers and anyone curious about astronomy!