Lunar Map Pro Essentials Edition is the lighter, low-cost version of our highly respected
Lunar Map Pro 5.0 Deluxe Edition, designed for lunar enthusiasts who prefer the
advantages of software over a paper atlas.

Utilizing the same advanced GIS (Geographic Information System) technology found in
Deluxe Edition, Essentials Edition eliminates the most resource-intensive features while
offering an exciting array of tools and capabilities for observing and studying the moon. This
streamlined version of Lunar Map Pro also makes an ideal choice for experienced observers
using older computers, since it requires significantly less processing speed, RAM, and hard
drive space.

Recommended System Requirements

Windows 2000 or XP
500 MHz speed
192 MB RAM
220 MB disk space
1024 x 768 resolution graphics with16 bit color
16 MB video RAM on graphics card
QuickTime or Windows Media Player for videos

Key Features:
Here are just some of the exciting features you'll get with Lunar Map Pro Essentials edition:

High-resolution 360° texture map: The map was developed by RITI, from NASA image data,
and shows features smaller than 2 miles in diameter. The mouse pointer provides continuous
readout of lunar longitude and latitude.
Observer View map: This unique display shows a naked-eye view of the moon, as seen at
your observing site, complete with phase and zenith angle. It also displays the sun's position,
as well as daylight, twilight, or night conditions. Lets you see for yourself exactly how phases
occur.
High-resolution eclipse graphics: Experience the finest, most detailed eclipse graphics ever!
View any lunar eclipse between 1970 AD and 2100 AD. Observe eclipse events in Local or
Universal Time. Watch the moon turn rust-colored at total! The high-resolution setting
provides umbral shadow accuracy of + or - one minute.
Navigator Window: A live miniature map gives you a bird's eye view of your map location, even
when the primary map is zoomed in!
Real-time libration correction: The map view is fully-corrected for this predictable rolling
motion of the moon, that occurs during the lunar cycle.
Zenith angle capability: Tips the map view to match the true angle of the moon as seen from
your observing location, adding a new level of realism.
Map flips and reverses: Makes it easy to match the map view to the view through any
telescope.
Hover: This capability lets you quickly identify features with a mouse touch. Right-clicking
provides additional historical feature data.
Point-of-View: Lets you center yourself above any feature, as if you are in lunar orbit,
eliminating angular distortion.
Feature database: Contains nearly 2,100 key features, including large and small plains,
craters and crater chains, peaks and mountain ranges, capes, scarpes, ridges, fissures,
valleys, and USA and Soviet, manned and unmanned landing sites. You can quickly locate
and center any named feature, or find its next lunar sunrise and sunset times!
Field-of-View: Customizes the map to match the view through any telescope and eyepiece
combination!
Surveyor Tool: Built on an advanced GIS (Geographic Information System) engine, this tool
lets you accurately measure surface distances, or the diameters and lengths of lunar
features.
Phase Manager: Shows real-time phases for any time and date between 1970 AD and 2100
AD.
Ephemeris: Provides real-time data for your observing location, including the time for
moonrise, transit, and moonset.
Media Viewer: Contains Apollo video clips, lunar animations, and 3D images. Lots of fun and
educational too!
Export - Link - Print: Save map images as JPEGs or paste them to other documents. Link
your observing notes to any feature or feature group. Print customized professional-quality
maps for use at the telescope.

Price - £25.00

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