This question is for Wonko-ga.
I'm looking for a free download that will tell me:
1. the compass point of sun or moon rise or set after I enter my local
coordinates and the date.
2. the time of sun/moon rise/set based on the local coordinates and
date.
3. the phase of the moon on any particular date.
Distant Suns has a free download, but it apparently doesn't have feature #1.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Zaynab-ga |
Request for Question Clarification by
wonko-ga
on
04 Aug 2003 13:59 PDT
I haven't had any luck on finding anything that is free. However, Sun
Path, for $99, looked interesting.
http://www.wide-screen.com/support/FAQsunPATH.shtml#Anchor-6584
"Frequently Asked Questions" Widescreen Software
If this works as an answer, please let me know. Otherwise, I release
this question to other researchers who may have more expertise in this
area.
Thank you for specifically requesting my services.
Sincerely,
Wonko
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Clarification of Question by
zaynab-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 01:46 PDT
Hi Wonko,
Thanks for the try. We'd better release to other researchers to see
what they come up with.
I'm looking for a free download (1) becaues it's free and (2) because
I live in an area of the world where I can do downloads (most of the
time and only if they're small) but the postal service will steal any
CD's that come throught the mail.
Thanks,
Zaynab-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
rainbow-ga
on
06 Aug 2003 07:54 PDT
Hi zaynab,
I have found quite a few free downloadable programs. However I'm not
sure if they exactly suit your needs. Take a look at these
descriptions and let me know if any of these are what you are seeking.
1. "The new version will calculate the Rise and Set times for a given
day and will display a graphical representation of the Moon Phase;
Equatorial Topocentric and Geocentric Coordinates of the Moon; Horizon
Coordinates of the Moon; Local Siderial Time; Sun Rise and Set Times
as well as Horizon positions of the Sun during Rise and Set Events."
2. "...including Right Ascension/Declination; Altitude/Azimuth;
Rise/Set; and Distance. Also has Local and Universal Time Clocks and
can provide Time Zone Information.This version corrects the "date
literal" representation of the date of changes from DST to ST to an
actual calendar date. Includes a compass feature, which notes the
angular difference between the Sun and North."
3. "Calculates the Sunrise and Sunset times for given day."
4. "Creates a quick text calendar of the rise and set events of the
Moon as well as the daily age and location of events for a given
month. Information includes local and Universal times of events
according to user input."
5. "Locates the Topocentric and Geocentric Equatorial Coordinates of
the Moon at a given time and date as well as other relevent
information. Also includes a version of the MoonRise, Julian Date and
Local Siderial Time programs."
Regards,
rainbow~
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Clarification of Question by
zaynab-ga
on
13 Aug 2003 02:29 PDT
Hi Rainbow-ga,
I think you've got the idea. Please send me the websites so I can
check. If it turns out that this is what I'm looking for, I'll get
you paid up.
Thanks,
Zaynab-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
rainbow-ga
on
13 Aug 2003 15:35 PDT
Hi zaynab,
The following are the names of the programs according to the sequence
in my clarification:
1. Moon Rise and Set Calculator
2. Sun Position
3. Sun Rise/Set Calculator
4. Moon Calendar
5. Moon Position Calculator
The first four programs can be found at the following site:
http://home.swipnet.se/astro-gregor/sv/downloads.htm
The fifth one is at this site:
http://astronomy.physics.tamu.edu/download/
Let me know if these programs are what you are seeking and I will post
them as an official answer. Thanks.
Best regards,
rainbow~
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Clarification of Question by
zaynab-ga
on
24 Aug 2003 01:36 PDT
Hi Rainbow,
Your answer is correct.
Also, please tell your bosses that we'd all appreciate it if they'd
make this service a little more intuitive. Many of us out here aren't
all that good on the internet. All we want is to use your service.
But, as things stand now, we all have to re-figure out how to use it
each time.
Thanks,
Zaynab
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