what software works for astrophotography

What software can I use on the Mac platform so I can use my MBP to guide my telescope?

Most planetarium software is PC only.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), 8 GB Ram

Posted on Feb 19, 2018 7:18 AM

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Hutchoo Author

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Feb 19, 2018 10:01 AM in response to Justan Oldfart

Aha- thank you. I now have LOTS of resources. SkySafari Pro has great reviews and I have integrated my iPad to observing sessions.

Feb 19, 2018 9:44 AM in response to Hutchoo

Some information is available here: http://primordial-light.com/macastronomer.html

Lots of info here but you will have to dig for Mac related stuff: http://www.astronomyforum.net/forum.php

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