'GRAZPREP' Software

[Pat Curran]

Hi List,

I have been fishing for lunar occultation prediction software for some time now. The small number of packages out there seem somewhat complex to use, requiring quite a bit of setup before getting any predictions generated.

Then I found 'GRAZPREP' by Dr. Eberhard Riedel of the International Occultation Timing Association's European Section (IOTA/ES).

It's easy to setup and produces very accurate grazing occultations, with full occultations to come in a new release which Eberhard tells me is almost ready.

The output is slick with excellent graphics too.

The software is free but you need to email Eberhard for an install password. Details, including Eberhard's email address is on the page linked to above.

Does anyone already use this software for either observing or imaging?

Regards,

Pat