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SkyTools Guided Tour

The Interactive Atlas

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The SkyTools Interactive Atlas is like a fine atlas on your computer.  This tool by itself encompasses the functionality of most competing software.  The innovative and highly customizable photorealistic display (shown above) is unique to SkyTools.  In addition to breathtakingly realistic star fields this display works extremely well in the field.  Two other, more traditional display modes are also available.  The appearance of the atlas is customizable to an unprecedented degree.

Images can be displayed in the chart background, including those automatically downloaded from the Digital Sky Survey.  Below a color image of the planetary nebula Abell 39 blends seamlessly into the SkyTools display.

 

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