VCAS Astronomy Programs

Useful PDF's

Various Observing Forms

The Messier Object Log

The Caldwell Object Log

Interactive Sky Chart

Sky Map & Calendar

Astrophoto Log

Drawing Sheet 1

Drawing Sheet 2

Drawing Sheet 3

Create Your Own Planisphere

Freeware downloads of planetarium and assorted astronomy programs.



Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.	The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.	This software can visualize the Moon aspect for every date and hour. It permits also to study lunar formations with unique databse and pictures.	Orbitron is a satellite tracking system for radio amateur and observing purposes. Application shows the positions of satellites at any given moment.



Orbiter is a realistic space simulation using proper physics for the modelling of planetary motion, gravitational fields, free space and atmospheric flight.	Sky charts is primarily for printing out skycharts for observing rather than a strict planetarium program.	Satscape is a Freeware Program for the PC. It produces real-time displays of where any Satellite is, and predicts passes for your locale.	Distant Suns will take you from your home to the outer reaches of the Universe and back.