The following is a list of sites
where you can download free and shareware astronomy programs. Try these
programs out and if you like them, you can purchase the shareware programs
for a nominal fee.
Meridian- see what features are visible on the inner
planets for any date & time
d'Objects- an extensive astronomy database and observation
log
Skymap-
a great star chart and planetarium program
Home Planet - a free planetarium program with graphics and a large database