Xephem An interactive astronomy program for all UNIX platforms, including Linux, plus VMS. Requires X Windows and Motif. Several static executables are available.

Current Version:   3.4 License Type:   Free to use but restricted

Home Site: http://www.ClearSkyInstitute.com/ Source Code Availability:   Yes Available Binary Packages: Debian Package:   Yes, (Optional, contrib directory) RedHat RPM Package:   Yes, ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/contrib/ (xephem-*) Other Packages:   Yes Targeted Platforms: All UNIX, Linux, and VMS. Software/Hardware Requirements: K&R C, X11R4, Motif 1.1

Other Links: ftp://iraf.noao.edu/contrib/xephem/ (FTP Site) ftp://gastro23.physics.uiowa.edu/pub/xephem/ http://www.ClearSkyInstitute.com/ Mailing Lists/USENET News Groups: None User Comments: "This is an excellent comprehensive astronomy-program, competes with best M$-Win software." See A Screen Shot?

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