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Polaris psion5

Polaris 3.2 for Psion Series 5/5mx

The 32 bits version of Polaris is now available !

 
SPEEDY ! ! Polaris is the fastest  sky maps drawing program since 1997 ! His high speed (10,000 stars / 8s on 5mx) allows realistic maps and its fast zoom gives the feeling to go closer to the stars.
 
  Its unique background drawing mechanism allows the user to interact during screen refresh, no boring waiting for "end of trace".
 
It offers the largest scrollable map for a true zenithal view and comfortable navigation (640x640 pixels), and now is draggable with stylus.
 
  The ability to make records of view is why it is the best companion when preparing multiple observation, do the job at home then seize the night sky with just a Stylus in  hand or just save your favourite point of view to get instant info about what is observable.
 
Multiple databases give access to more than 7700 NGC objects sorted by magnitude in two files depending of your interest, 1500 asteroids, 1700 doubles stars and anything you want as all are fully editable, you can modify, add or delete any entries to customize the powerful filtering options.
 
NEW ! A solar system vue helps to find best date for planetary observation.
NEW !  The  sky is now close to natural vision with 26,000 stars up to magnitude 7.5.
 
  It takes most advantage of stylus supplying toolbar and direct on screen pointing to get info or re-centre the map.
 
  You can mark objects with movable Tags for fast telescope pointing and acting as reminder in saved views.
 
  Visual field of you favourite instrument can be materialized for easy locating of celestial bodies.
 
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Both english and french versions are included in the package
polaris32.zip  <730 Ko
Shareware

14/10/2001

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