What is EasySky?
EasySky
EasySky is a super cool astronomy software that lets you explore the entire night sky and our solar system in a 3D view. You can see planets, comets, and asteroids from anywhere at any time!
Key Features of EasySky
Here are some great features:
- Multiple Document Interface (MDI) - You can have more than one window open at the same time.
- A huge database to support your stargazing adventures.
- PPM with 340,000 stars included for a detailed look.
- GSC supports up to 15 million stars!
- NGC and Messier catalogs with over 13,000 objects to discover.
- All asteroids are included with a converter for updates.
- You can track comets too!
- Create a custom horizon with mountains or buildings.
- Enjoy real-time animations of all objects or set your own steps.
- You can focus on any object by fixing it in the center of your screen.
- Watch Jupiter's satellites in action!
- See trails of planets, asteroids, and comets as they move across the sky.
- You can print star charts for your reference.
- The software gives you a stunning 3D view of our solar system.
- Diverse animation options are available in the solar system view too!
- Select any location and time that works for you.
- Your settings can be saved as documents for easy access later on.
- Amazing images of galaxies and planets come alive in a "slide show" format.
- The realistic display uses grey levels for accuracy.
- Colors are adjustable based on user preferences!
- You'll love using keyboard shortcuts to speed things up!
Limitations to Keep in Mind
Shooting Stars:
- Sky View:
- Stars only visible up to magnitude 7.
- No GSC support here.
- Deep-Sky objects only visible up to magnitude 10.
- Only numbered asteroids included.
- Solar System View:
- Only numbered asteroids included.
- "Sitting on objects" not possible.
- Only 2 simultaneous orbits possible.
- Only 2 simultaneous markers possible.
