CNET Editors' review
Sidereal Clock is a tiny application that allows users to keep track of local mean sidereal time. The program does function appropriately, but its complete lack of other features or options may be disappointing to some users.
This program may well be the smallest and simplest program we've ever reviewed. Users can enter their time zone or have the clock detect it automatically, and users can also enter their longitude. But that's it. The clock is small, about 1 inch by 2 inches, and displays sidereal time in hours, minutes, and seconds. An online Help file gives a brief description of each of the clock's features. Users access the program's settings by right-clicking on the clock's face, and it may seem at first that the program contains several other features, including the ability to display universal time and use a calculator and alarms. However, attempting to access these features results in a message encouraging users to upgrade to the commercial version of the program. If you truly need a sidereal clock and nothing more, this program is fine. But if you're looking for features of any sort, you're better off with something else.
Sidereal Clock is free. It comes as a ZIP file but installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users seeking a very basic way to keep track of sidereal time.
Publisher's Description
From Radio-Sky Publishing:
This is a small sidereal clock that sits on your desktop. The clock displays local mean sidereal time for your location. Every astronomy buff should have one.
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 8 votes
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Current version:
1.3 starsout of 3 votes
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"I was unable to use the program"
Version: Sidereal Clock 2.0.1
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I was unable to use the program
Cons
I was unable to use the program
Summary
I have windows 7 and internet explorer 9. I was able to download the program sucessfully. I was not able to figure out how to unzip and use the program, so, I deleted it from my computer. If you can tell me how to unzip the program, I will be more than happy to re-download and use it. I will then re-rate it.
I recently re-downloaded the sidereal clock widget. This time I had no problem opening and setting up the widget. I performs very well and serves the purpose that I got it for; which is to keep track of the setting of the center of the galaxy on the horizon from my longitude. Please upgrade the previous star rating that I gave from one star to five stars. Thanks for such a wonderful widget.
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"Not useful and mostly in the way"
Version: Sidereal Clock 2.0.1
Pros
Small program, good if you want a clock
Cons
It was just mostly in the way and cluttered up the desktop, the standard clock that comes with windows on the taskbar works well.
Summary
I didn't care for the extra clutter on the desktop, it is a redundant program since windows already has a clock on the taskbar. However if you are in need of one this would be a good program for it.
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"Awkward to use and configure,"
Version: Sidereal Clock 2.0.1
Pros
Not much. I guess it works.
Cons
It's difficult to configure, the map too small to get accurate longitude and latitude, and the clock itself unappealing.
Summary
Forget it!
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