KeckWatch

KeckWatch is brought to you by W.
M.
Keck Observatory, which operates the two largest optical/infrared telescopes on Earth from nearly 14,000 feet on Maunakea in Hawaii.
Since first science in 1993 they have become the two most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth.

With KeckWatch, you can share in their discoveries.
Sporting thousands of stars, all 8 (sorry, Pluto) planets, galaxies, nebula and star clusters, along with status updates and news from Keck Observatory youll learn where Orion might be, or what planet was shimmering above the house last night.

Features include:

No Internet required.
Just a sense of wonder.

Up to date Keck news

See the current status of each telescope, what instruments are in use and what organization is booked for that evenings observing

See where each scope is currently aimed.

Stars are shown with both standard and traditional Hawaiian names

Zoom in on the planets, see Jupiter and her moons or the rings of Saturn.

See where other users with Beacons.

Compass aware, just aim and gaze.

Thousands of pinpoint stars scintillating like diamond dust in the palm of your hand

Realistic ghostly band of the Milky Way

Stories behind each constellation

Viewpoint Lock keeps any planet centered

Galaxies, nebula and star clusters

Hubble Space Telescope images

All 8 planets (Pluto is optional)

GPS aware

Red interface to preserve your night vision

Whats Up? Gives a quick one snapshot overview of where all of the important stuff is

Touching the sky to reveal hidden data for each object

Planetary data and information,

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