STAR Atlas:PRO™ pc requirements

Recommended Computer
Best Suited Configuration
Supported Operating Systems
Telescope Connection

STAR Atlas:PRO is best suited to newer Pentium® based computers however still works perfectly on earlier Pentium 1 and even 486 computers.

STAR Atlas:PRO is designed to produce the most accurate charts possible. Generally with newer Pentium computers, most charts are drawn is less than a second. Older Pentium and 486 computers typically take upto a few seconds to draw charts, while all other functions in the software still perform quickly.

On newer Pentium® III and IV desktop and laptop computers, STAR Atlas:PRO performs impressively.

Recommended Computer

300-MHz Pentium® II or faster CPU.

64 MB RAM (more is better).

Graphics Resolution of 1024x768 or higher recommended (minimum 800x600 required).

310 MB free disk space.

CD-ROM Drive.

Microsoft Compatible Mouse or Pointing Device.

Optional Windows Compatible Colour or black & white printer.

Optional Internet Connection.
Optional RS232 Connection for Telescope and DSC connections.

Best Suited Configuration

Current model Pentium® CPU.
512 MB of RAM or more.

High Graphics Resolution of 1280x1024 with high colour.

1.5 Gigabytes free disk space for total installation of all catalogue data.

CD-ROM Drive required for installation and access to additional catalogue data that is not installed to

Microsoft Compatible Mouse or Pointing Device.

Optional Windows Compatible Colour or black & white printer.

High Speed Internet Connection for DSS Virtual Sky Interface.
RS232 Connection for Telescope and DSC connections.

Supported Windows Operating Systems

Telescope Connection
STAR Atlas:PRO requires a RS-232C Serial Connection ( usually COM1: COM2: COM3: or COM4: ) to connect to a telescope or digital setting circles.