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LunarPhase Pro: The Ultimate Tool For Moon Observers?
 The Moon has seen a resurgence of interest in the last few years,
both in space exploration and among amateur astronomers. Of course,
it's always been of interest to military people, hunters, fishermen and
gardeners as well as to those where the Moon plays a large part in
their religion.
Telescope sales have exploded in the last five years as the cost of a decent instrument
has fallen so low that very good 'scopes now only cost a couple of
hundred dollars. This has opened up the skies to a whole new generation
of skywatchers. As our cities grow ever larger, the amount of lighting has
also increased and many city-dwellers are hard-pushed to see anything
but the brightest stars in their neon-glow skies. But the Moon, being
the second brightest object in the sky (after the Sun) suffers no such
indignity. It serenely crosses the sky, ever visible (providing clouds
allow!) regardless of the amount of light pollution.
For The Beginner, Intermediate And Advanced Moon Observer
Not just an interactive Moon Atlas, LunarPhase Pro (for Win98/ME/NT/2000/XP) [V3.18 was released on October 23rd, 2006]
is a moon observer's software toolkit designed to help you learn about
the Moon and make your lunar observing sessions more productive. It
produces a calendar of Moon Phases amongst many other features. By
using the integrated observation planning tools and the general lunar
data presented on screen, you'll be able to easily plan for an
observing session and be productive while observing. LunarPhase Pro
contains a wide range of features, all integrated together into one low
cost solution. No other moon astronomy software package matches the
range of tools included. Described by one reviewer as the Swiss Army Knife of Moon software,
LunarPhase Pro has been written with you, the observer, in mind and is
very easy to learn and use. Its simple, yet powerful features will
provide you with the information you require to make your Moon
observing sessions more fun!  
Here's a small selection of the features in LunarPhase Pro:
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Main screen displays all the information you need at a glance incl. current moon phase |
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View moon information for different times and dates |
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Simulates the Moon exactly as it appears in the sky |
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Tells you what constellation the Moon is in for the selected time and date |
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Shows monthly Moon phase diagrams |
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Get Sun & Moon rise/set times and twilight times for where you live |
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Tells you when when lunar eclipses happen and if they can be seen from where you live |
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Moon visibility diagrams show when the moon is visible from your location |
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Tells you when the Crescent Moon becomes visible and for how long it's visible in the sky |
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Lists Max. and min. Apogee and Perigee dates and distances for a selected year range |
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Find out when major Moon phases occur near Apogee or Perigee |
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Link to online lunar web resources |
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Configure the display to match the view through your telescope/binoculars |
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Find the dates of the Equinoxes and Solstices and duration of seasons |
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Store multiple observing locations |
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Print out diagrams, maps and calendars |
And That's Just The Basics! How About The Maps?
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Explore the moon's near and far sides using 2D and 3D moon maps |
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Lunar maps are fully corrected for libration |
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Maps can be panned, zoomed and printed out |
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Different map textures can be selected - mineral, gravity and a Clementine Near infra-red maps |
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Over 9,200 lunar features are included in the inbuilt database, including the Lunar 100 |
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Search the database for features matching your criteria |
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Identify features on maps with a simple mouse-click |
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Identify features on maps from feature lists |
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Identify features on maps using labels you can set up yourself |
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The list of features lying along the Terminator is updated in real time |
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Label only those features along the Terminator on the map for easy identification |
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Print out the list of Terminator features along with any associated observing notes |
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View Very High Resolution Maps |
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Rukl Chart outlines can be overlaid on moon map |
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You can see lists of features for each Rukl Chart and label them on the map |
And There's Even More!
How About These Advanced Features?
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See lunar features from overhead with the Top-Down view |
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Rotate the Moon to the angle you want, to see what those limb features really look like |
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Download, pan over, zoom and print out hundreds of detailed Moon charts |
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Link directly to many online books about the Moon and the Apollo Program |
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Emulate the view of the moon as seen through your own telescopes and eyepieces |
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Get the latest news stories and Podcasts relating to the Moon |
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Watch NASA TV streamed direct from the internet (requires broadband connection) |
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Find the compass directions (graphic and numeric) for the rising and setting Moon |
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Find the compass directions (graphic and numeric) for the rising and setting Sun |
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Find future times and dates for when lunar features are under the same illumination |
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Find out if the Moon interferes during meteor showers |
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Record your own observation notes - comes with preinstalled notes for 800 features |
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Animate the moon showing libration effects and a traveling terminator |
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Link multiple images to specific lunar features |
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Monthly Libration diagrams show the best limb-features to view |
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Bought a plot of land on the Moon?
- Record your property's position
- See its location on the Moon and link to satellite images of the area |
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Watch over 200 Moon and astronomy-related videos |
No Matter What You're Interest In The Moon Is,
LunarPhase Pro Has Something To Offer You
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