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leo2501

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From: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Registered: 2007-07-07

Posts: 658

[Request] Astronomy. Where is M13? - A Three Dimensional Galactic Atla

Description:
Where is M13? is a unique application that helps you visualize the locations and physical properties of deep sky objects in and around the Galaxy.
At home, Where is M13? serves as a reference you will frequently turn to when you read about an object and become curious where it is with respect to our galaxy. In the field, the program will enhance your observing experience by allowing you to get an intuitive sense of the physical location, size, luminosity, and distance of the object you are viewing. You will find Where is M13? a great educational and outreach tool as well.

Homepage:
http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/index.html

Screenshots:
http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/asset … xyView.jpg
http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/assets/WinSkyView.jpg

Download:
This is a Java application and requires Java 1.4 or higher to be installed on your computer. Mac OS X users should automatically have an appropriate version of Java. If Windows and Linux users need a recent version of Java, you may download it by clicking the "Get Java" button to the right.

Linux and other OS's:

Download http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/downl … _Other.zip (1.3 MB) If your browser didn't automatically expand the zip file, double-click it to extract the "Where Is M13?" application directory. Run the application by double clicking the WhereIsM13.jar file within the directory.

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oli

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From: 127.0.0.1

Registered: 2006-02-07

Posts: 164

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Re: [Request] Astronomy. Where is M13? - A Three Dimensional Galactic Atla

There isn't anything to install, just make sure you have Java installed. Then unzip the archive in your home directory and start it with java -jar WhereIsM13.jar. If you are using KDE or Gnome you can make a shortcut too.

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