TheSkyLive 1.0.4

TheSkyLive serves as a comprehensive online resource and application for astronomy enthusiasts at various levels of experience. Accessible at theskylive.com, it provides a significant amount of up-to-date information concerning planets, comets, asteroids, space probes, constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects.

This application features interactive sky maps that enable users to explore the night sky based on their specific location and to track the movements of celestial bodies in real-time. Among its notable functionalities is a detailed ephemeris calculator, which offers precise astronomical data including rising and setting times, magnitudes, and positions of celestial objects.

Typical applications of TheSkyLive include:

• Locating celestial objects visible from a specific location at a designated time.
• Staying informed about newly discovered comets, with timely updates for objects bright enough to engage amateur astronomers.
• Obtaining accurate celestial coordinates and finder charts for minor objects such as comets and asteroids, aiding in their photography and identification.
• Visualizing the entire Solar System's configuration in space at specific moments, including the orbits of planets, comets, and asteroids.
• Identifying the moons of Jupiter or Saturn during observational sessions.
• Planning observation sessions by determining which objects will be visible throughout different parts of the night.
• Accessing detailed information about past and future solar eclipses for potential observation planning.
• Receiving updates on upcoming approaches of Near Earth Objects.