2007-09-01 13:16:07 · 11 answers · asked by christopher 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The latest version of Google Earth now shows the sky.
http://earth.google.com
2007-09-01 13:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the Ultimate in accurate, up-to-the-minute star maps that show the sky and everything in it as seen from your House for any date, any time, get a Planetarium Program. There are a number of free programs on the web.
"Hello Northern Sky" and "Cartes du Ciel" are two of the most popular ones. Or you can splurge and for about $50.- get a commercial version such as "The Sky" or "Starry Night" with tons of data bases and lots of special features. But these are large programs which would be overkill for folks just interested in finding a few objects in the sky now and then.
But if you want to find out how far jupiter is away right now, or what the spectrum of the star "Rigel"is, then these programs are for you.
Otherwise, the sources mentioned here are perfectly adequate.
Adolph
2007-09-01 22:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by Adolph K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 10:37:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Space.com - they have an interactive star chart that you can use to see the stars in your area.
2007-09-01 13:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also like that last link.
This one is simpler, as it shows just the objects visible to the naked eye on a dark night.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/skychart/?c=y&page=1
2007-09-01 15:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.starrynight.com
Or
http://www.howellwx.com/sky_chart.htm
It's a local chart by default but you can change the zip code.
It's free & web based, no download required.
Another:
http://www.skyviewcafe.com/skyview.php?dotimecheck=false
2007-09-01 13:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by RonG 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
google earth now has a sky feature. zoomable too its a great waste of time...
2007-09-01 13:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by chef_q_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.outerbody.com/stargazer. Have fun!
2007-09-01 13:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like this one.
2007-09-01 14:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aawww yes there is...but I cant find it
2007-09-01 13:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by jimbotron 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋