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Telescope Simulator for Windows

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Editors’ Review

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This simulator offers a realistic view of celestial objects, ideal for beginners. Understand telescope mechanics with intuitive controls and detailed calculations for an educational astronomical experience.

  • Pros

    • Easy to use interface with slider controls
    • Realistic astronomical object simulations
    • Detailed calculations for telescope dynamics
    • Includes multiple celestial objects
    • Educational for beginners and amateurs

  • Cons

    • Limited selection of celestial objects
    • First release, potential for future updates
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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Total Downloads
18,977
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

By ScopeSim
View the Moon, Saturn, and Plaedes through a simulation telescope.

Telescope Simulator features an easy interface and displays astronomical objects as they may appear with a real telescope. Included objects in retail version are: Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Pleiades. Telescope Simulator is designed for beginner and amateur astronomers who want to better understand how the dynamics of telescopes work together to create a view. Simply click and drag the slider controls or enter data entry fields. Controls include: focal length, aperture, eyepiece focal length and apparent field of view. Calculations include: magnification, focal ratio, exit pupil, field stop and true field of view. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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