The shareware developers at EasySoft Creations have updated their astronomy software, MacAstronomica, to version 2.0.1.
MacAstronomica is a sky mapping utility that generates sky maps at any time from anywhere on Earth. MacAstronomica’s maps display all the planets and stars visible to the naked eye, along with galaxies, nebulas, the Ecliptic, meteor showers and the Milky Way. The software also shows constellations and a table lists visible objects. Other features include an orrery — a mechanical model of the solar system, a sundial/moon dial and an astrological birth charge generator. You can print sky maps and birth charts, too.
The 2.0.1 update includes minor enhancements and bug fixes. It works in Mac OS 8.6 or later and in Classic under Mac OS X. A Mac OS X native version is in the works, Alex Trottier of EasySoft told MacCentral.
MacAstronomica 2.0.1 is distributed as shareware, and costs US$25 to register; users of the 1.x version can upgrade for $15. The software requires a PowerPC processor, Mac OS 8.6 or later, and an 800 x 600 pixel display (or larger) with support for 24-bit color.
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