Expert Software Ships Astronomer For Windows

Award-winning astronomy software series now available for Windows

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA (February 4, 1994) - Expert has begun shipping Expert
Astronomer for Windows. Modeled after its Macintosh counterpart, the
recipient of Technology & Learning's Software of Excellence Award, Expert
Astronomer for Windows has a Suggested Retail Price of $14.95. Expert
Software also offers an Expert Astronomer DOS version.

"Based on the popularity and critical acclaim of our Macintosh and DOS
titles, the development of a Windows program was inevitable," said Sue
Currier, president of Expert Software, Inc. "Expert Astronomer takes full
advantage of the Windows environments advanced Graphical User Interface.
The program's easy-to-use graphical controls allows a novice or advanced
astronomy hobbyist to immediately unlock the mysteries of space."

Expert Astronomer for Windows is designed for education and entertainment
use, providing the basics for the beginner and power tools for the
advanced hobbyist. Expert Astronomer for Windows allows you to view more
than 10,000 stars, planets, galaxies, comets, nebulae, constellations, and
more. Position yourself anywhere in the solar system and view any part of
the night sky as it would appear from that location.

It's easy to get started with Expert Astronomer for Windows. Use the mouse
to quickly set month, day, and year that you want to view by simply
clicking on the pop-up calendar. Move the hands on the clock to set the
time. Use the compass needle to set your desired viewing direction and
rotate the eye icon to direct your sight lines anywhere from straight up
to straight down.

The program's location controls allow you to select your favorite planet or
city and the star map will automatically change the location. Enter exact
coordinates for the location you want or use arrow keys to change your
position.

Expert Astronomer for Windows is not only great for indoors, but also
outdoors. After printing high-quality star charts, users can take the map
into their backyard to actually locate the objects in the sky. Or, for
laptop owners, install Expert Astronomer for Windows, grab your telescope,
and head for the hills.

Expert Astronomer For Windows also allows you to: 

* Save favorite astronomical events for viewing at a later time
  Display actual planetary movements on screen by simulating
  passage of time
* Position yourself on the surface of a planet or anywhere above
  with the location control tool
* Adjust your field of view to select how much of the sky to
  include in your view
* Learn about astronomy with the "Introduction to Astronomy"
  bonus guide

Expert Astronomer for Windows requires Windows 3.1, a 386SX CPU, 2MB of
RAM, a hard drive, mouse, and VGA or higher display adapter to run the
program.

Expert Software is the publisher of Windows, MS DOS, and Macintosh titles
which have appeared on many of the industry's leading hot and best seller
lists. Expert Software is located at 800 Douglas Road, North Tower, Suite
355, Coral Gables, FL 3313-3128. For consumer product information contact:
800 759-2562.

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