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ATM Software ATM Software
Description: Good list of software and applets for the telescope maker.

Record Last Updated: 12-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 2713

 

Etienne de Foras's Web page Etienne de Foras's Web page
Description: This page has Foucault software under Windows and a image simulation applet for Newtonian telescopes.

Record Last Updated: 9-Feb-2002 | Clicks: 1328

 

JODAS - Java Optical Design and Analysis Software JODAS - Java Optical Design and Analysis Software
Description: Optical design and analysis online solution for the most popular telescope systems used by the amateur astronomers and professionals. Jodas is downloadable freeware.

Record Last Updated: 30-Oct-2002 | Clicks: 1603

 

LensForge Lens Design Program for Mac LensForge Lens Design Program for Mac
Description: LensForge is a new lens design program for Macintosh computers and the first lens design program ever for Mac OS X! It is a tool for professional and amateur lens designers, amateur telescope makers, and others. (Mac)

Record Last Updated: 3-Jun-2006 | Clicks: 747

 

MODAS - Freeware Telescope Design and Analysis for ATM MODAS - Freeware Telescope Design and Analysis for ATM
Description: Telescope analysis software that allows the user to design their telescope. Freeware version will support up to three mirror surfaces (a Newtonian is 2, for example).
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Record Last Updated: 26-Feb-2001 | Clicks: 2207

 

Newt 2.5 Software (direct download) Newt 2.5 Software (direct download)
Description: Nice design software for Newtonian style telescopes. This is a direct download. Windows

Record Last Updated: 12-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 2115

 

OpTaliX  Optical Design Software OpTaliX Optical Design Software
Description: Analysis and design of complex optical systems. Full unrestricted raytrace code for sequential and non-sequential surfaces. No limitation on number of surfaces. A free lite version OpTiX-LT is available.

Record Last Updated: 3-Mar-2001 | Clicks: 1717

 

Optical and Astronomical Applets for ATM Optical and Astronomical Applets for ATM
Description: Download free applets related to telescope design and astronomical computing. (Ed. note: Large, but interesting, Java applet on home page may slow your browser down.)
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Record Last Updated: 28-Apr-2001 | Clicks: 1445

 

PLOP PLOP
Description: Automated Mirror Cell Optimization. This page describes the design optimization of mirror cells using a CAD tool called Plop.

Record Last Updated: 12-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1487

 

TEX Foucault Software TEX Foucault Software
Description: The home of TEX foucault data analysis. (Freeware, Windows/DOS, Linux, Mac, Solaris)

Record Last Updated: 15-Aug-2001 | Clicks: 1385

 

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