CAA for Windows

Camarillo Observatory - Founded 1992

Computer-Aided Astrometry (CAA) is the most comprehensive set of tools available to the astronomer engaged in near-Earth asteroid observing. This software has been in continuous development and use at Camarillo Observatory since 1992, contributing to our success in becoming one of the top-rated near-Earth asteroid observatories in the world.

Note: CAA is no longer available for sale. If you are an original CAA purchaser, please contact us regarding free support and upgrades.

System Requirements

	PC-compatible 486DX-33 computer (Pentium class recommended)
	Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP
	16mb RAM (64mb recommended)
	80 mb free hard drive space
	SVGA Graphics (1mb memory minimum)
	Multi-session compatible CD-ROM Drive
	Mouse
	Internet access strongly recommended

Key Benefits

	Designed and tailored for near-Earth asteroid observing
	Fully supports 8 and 16 bit integer FITS images
	Supports SBIG native images and uncompressed TIFF and JPEG images
	Quickly reduce and report astrometry in the proper Minor Planet Center format
	Comprehensive set of observational planning tools
	Automatic star recognition and image alignment
	Hubble Guide Star Catalog Version 1.1 included
	Full support of USNO A/SA1.0 and A/SA2.0 star catalogs
	Import GSC 1.2 and USNO reference stars from the internet
	Compute your own orbits - evaluate past and predict future favorable oppositions and Earth approaches
	One-click internet download of latest asteroid observations and orbits
	Step by step tutorial with sample images

Here are some unsolicited comments from our users:

As I use your program more and more, I continue to find things that I didn't notice at first that show how clearly you have mapped things out. Thanks for making such powerful technology so easy to use.

R.C. - North Carolina (23 October 2001)

l have forty students in my astronomy class and I am teaching them to use your fantastic software. It sure is great!

J.W. - Minnesota (8 February 2001)

I am very happy with your CAA 4.0. It is a great program and easy to use with your automatic alignment features. And its makes easier to rapidly reduce my observations in shorter times. So, my wife is happy too :-))

M.G. - Switzerland (17 January 2001)

...it took me only a few minutes to set CAA up to work properly with ST-9E images. Thanks!!!!! So far CAA is the ONLY software which is working as we want it to ...

G.B. - Kansas (8 January 2000)

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