CAS Observer's Planner

General Observer Information:

Current satellite images, weather data, satellite tracking:

Almost real time Satellite images
Weather radar
Heavens above satellite tracking
Space weather, near Earth
National Weather Service, Space Environment Center
SOHO Solar satellite observatory
Sky map generator

Lunar/Jovian Moon Simulators:

Note: You must have a Java capable browser to view these simulations. The calculations assume your computer's clock setting is to UT (GMT). Click on each applet's question mark icon for more info.

The Moons of Jupiter*

Earth's Moon**

(Java applets courtesy Gary Nugent.)

*Jovian satellites are placed as how they would appear from Earth, (e.g., in binoculars).
**Lunar phase graphics for first and last quarter are not correct and we are unable to fix it due to a lack of source code! The calculations are right.

Other Weather Sites:

Ohio clear sky clocks Computer simulation of observer important weather data (48 hour projection)
Ohio State University Atmospheric Science Department: A very useful site for about any weather info you need for central OH.
SSEC Real-time Weather Data: Great site for higher-res Vis, IR, & WV images, plus an interesting section that shows "forecast" sat images.

Last updated on 24 Aug 2007 by Bill Kramer