Douglas Software Launches Version 4.7.0 of Sun & Moon Calculator
WINCHESTER, England, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Software announced today the latest version of its Solar and Lunar database for Windows, a vital utility for photographers – or anyone who needs to know the position of the Sun and Moon from any location at any time such as astronomers, lunar gardeners, fishermen, cinematographers and many others. The Sun and Moon Calculator includes a host of unique features such as lunar phase and eclipses and the ability to see the sun and moon as they are currently in the sky for any date between 1900 and 2049. Recent additions are the apogee and perigee of the moon as well as a number of tutorials on photographing the sun and moon. In addition a Google map feature has been added together with a revised help file and the latest World Magnetic Model coefficients for 2014 which are accurate for the years 2015 to 2020.
On location, on vacation, this clever software will help users to plan ahead. The easy to follow help doesn't just explain how to use the software – it explains how to really work natural lighting. All a user needs to know – from twilight shots to the best natural lighting angles for architectural photography. It provides a host of information such as the best time for twilight shots at a selected location or when the sun is in the optimum position to make the most of textures of buildings. Not to mention photography by moonlight.
Forget the 'freebie' calculators and complex astronomical tables, the Douglas Sun and Moon calculator is designed especially for photographers. Real photographers. Everything required for perfect timing, perfect lighting and perfect positioning around the globe is included in the software.
Covering over 1,600 preset locations in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, including latitude, longitude and time zone – or the user can create their own database for any location on Earth up to 10,000 metres/32,800 feet in height.
For more information:
Contact Douglas Green, Managing Director, Douglas Software.
Unit 1, Easton Lane Business Park, Winchester, Hants, SO23 7RQ.
Visit: http://www.photo-software.com/sun-angle-calculator/
NOTES FOR EDITORS & REVIEWERS
Reviewers can access a free copy of Sun & Moon Calculator 4.7.0 by e-mailing Douglas Green – [email protected]
Telephone from USA/Canada: 011441962851111
Telephone from UK: 01962851111
Note: This software is available on CD to the trade
About Douglas Software
Essential tools for the serious photographer
Douglas Software is a privately-held technology company based in Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1998 by Douglas Green, an independent software engineer with many years experience of photography. Douglas Software specialises in photographic software and hardware product development. Among their main products there is Photo Calculator for iOS, Android, Windows and the Mac, Sun & Moon Calculator and Douglas Grey Card.
For more information visit: www.photo-software.com
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