Re: [Phys-L] astronomy

[frank cange <cangefrank@hotmail.com>]

Stellarium is excellent, and you might also try Galaxy Zoo.Frank Cange

> Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:59:04 -0400
> To: tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu; phys-l@phys-l.org
> From: Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org
> Subject: [Phys-L] astronomy
>
> I know this is not physics, but does anyone know of good online astronomy
> programs/websites that simulate a planetarium? Specifically, I want to
> show star motions around Polaris (from various latitudes), sunrise/sunset
> positions throughout the year, retrograde motion of planets, and celestial
> coordinates (meridian, ecliptic, celestial equator, etc.). I appreciate
> any suggestions.
>
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