EasySoft Creations
4894 Sources Blvd., #43508
Dollard-des-Ormeaux (Québec)
Canada H8Y 3P4

WinAstronomica 2.0 Copyright © 1998-2003 Jacques & Alexandre Trottier. All rights reserved.
Sky Map Engine and Original Idea by Jacques Trottier.
User Interface Programming and Graphics by Alexandre Trottier.

You can reach the authors of this program by e-mail at
jacques.trottier@videotron.ca
alexandre.trottier@videotron.ca

Comments and bug reports are welcome.

We invite you to visit our website at http://www.wonderfulsky.com to get freeware, shareware, product information and updates.


WINASTRONOMICA 2.0 READ ME FIRST

This document contains important information about WinAstronomica. Please read it before using the program.

· INSTALLATION: Launch the installer program (SETUP.EXE) and follow the on-screen instructions.

· DESCRIPTION: WinAstronomica generates sky maps at any time, from anywhere on Earth. The maps show all the planets and stars visible to the naked eye, as well as some galaxies and nebulas, the Ecliptic, meteor showers and the Milky Way. Constellations are drawn in their traditional form, and a table lists the visible objects. WinAstronomica also features an Orrery that simulates the solar system, a sundial/moon dial, and a lot more. The interface is very elegant and easy to use. And finally, WinAstronomica lets you print customized sky maps. Enjoy!

· NEW IN VERSION 2.0:
	- A much more functional interface.
	- Enhanced graphics.
	- More objects in the program's database.
	- An sundial/moon dial.
	- Automatic computation of the Julian day and the Jewish date.
	- Ability to manage custom locations and save them in observation files.
	- Ability to copy and export images and data.
	- Ability to set a Home location.
	- Full-screen display option.
	- Three View styles: map (traditional), night-vision and photo.
	- Enhanced Help center.
	- Other minor enhancements.

· THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SUPPORTING SHAREWARE. This program is shareware. It is free to try, and US $25.00 (or Canadian $35.00) if you decide to keep it. Only the Orrery is fully functional in the unregistered version. Registering allows you to set the time and location of the observations, as well as create and use custom locations. We accept cash, personal checks and International Postal Money Orders. Please make your payment to the order of EasySoft Creations and mail it to us at the following address. We also accept payments through PayPal (http://www.paypal.com). Thank you for your support!

EasySoft Creations
4894 Sources Blvd., #43508
Dollard-des-Ormeaux (Québec)
Canada H8Y 3P4

· REGISTERED USERS OF WINASTRONOMICA 1.X: This new version of WinAstronomica is by far the best version of WinAstronomica ever, and we strongly encourage you to upgrade. If you purchased WinAstronomica 1.x, you can upgrade to WinAstronomica 2.x for only US $15.00 (or Canadian $20.00) instead of the full US $25.00 (or Canadian $35.00) registration fee.

· SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, 800 x 600 pixel screen or larger, 24-bit color (millions of colors), Tahoma font.

· END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: READ THIS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING. By registering, you indicate your acceptance of these terms. The registration code is for one user only. You cannot distribute the registration code by any mean. Breaking this end-user license agreement makes you liable for any financial damages.

· DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION: WinAstronomica 2.0 is distributed as shareware. You may upload this program to any online service, bulletin board, network, or the Internet, as long as the program is not modified. You may NOT make copies of this program for any commercial purpose or distribute the registration code. You must get permission to include this program on CD-ROM, floppy disk, etc.

· LEGAL INFORMATION: THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. EASYSOFT CREATIONS MAKES NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS MERCHANTIBILITY OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EASYSOFT CREATIONS OR THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ANY DATA SUPPLIED THEREWITH. USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.