Navigator software download

> Navigator 4.5 - for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000/2003/Vista

Celestial navigation software

 



- list of extended features

> VRTool freeware

for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000/2003/Vista - Navigation tool for virtual regattas (Volvo Ocean Race Game and Vendée Globe Game).

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Old stuff

> Navigator Light freeware - version 1.0 for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000

Note: This is an old 97 trial version which I no longer support. Use this one as-is or register as a version 4 user (see above). The same goes for the program below. Check the known issues

> Navigator for DOS and HP 95 LX - freeware version 1.3 - For even older machines...

 

Download and installation instructions for shareware versions

1) Download to a temporary directory (p.e. c:\windows\temp or the windows desktop).

2) After the complete download, run the program (click 'open' or double click the file in the Windows Explorer) . This will automatically install the software in your system.

Shareware versions features

The shareware versions do all the calculations needed for celestial navigation, including:

  • Automatic altitude corrections, including Index Error, Parallax, refraction and height of the eye.
  • Full astronomical calculations for Sun, Moon, 4 planets and 56 stars.
  • Nautical Almanac calculations, from 1950 to 2050.
  • Full information for all celestial objects used in celestial navigation (rise, set, transit and twilights)
  • List of visible stars with polar chart. Select the best stars to observe using the mouse.
  • Calculation of Lines Of Position (LOP)
  • Transport and edition of Lines of Position.
  • Calculation of the astronomical position - Your position.
  • Lunar calculation.
  • Easy-to-use user interface.
Navigator 4 registered version features

The registered version includes all features found in the shareware, plus:

  • A redesigned Star Finder.
  • Chart viewer, with support for vector and raster charts.
  • GPS interface - Connect a GPS and plot your position. And save your track.
  • Improved celestial navigation. Better meridian passage.
  • Automatic LOP transport, when calculating the astronomical position.
  • Nautical Almanac pages printer. For navigation in the traditional way.
  • Leg calculator, for great circle and rhumb line calculations.
  • ChartMaker program, for creating vector charts and importing GIF and JPG chart images
  • Extensive printer support. Even if you are not taking the computer on board, Navigator can help you, printing nearly all the necessary navigation data and charts.

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