I use the following software applications on a fairly regular basis. I'm always looking for new or instesting ways of improving my workflow so if you have any suggestions on alternatives or new tools then let me know.
Operations
- ASCOM ASCOM Standards for Astronomy
- AstroPlanner Observation planning, visualisation and logging
- AstroTortilla Plate Solving
- Carte du Ciel Free software to draw sky charts
- EQMOD The EQMOD project consists of a suite of open source applications that can provide an alternative to the hand controller on supported German Equatorial Mounts
- PHD Guiding Free autoguiding software
Capture
- BackyardEOS Astrophotography Software for Canon Cameras
- EZPlanetary Capture software for QHY cameras
- SharpCap Comprehensive webcam and Astronomy camera capture tool
Reference
- Carte du Ciel Free software to draw sky charts
- Google Earth Take a virtual journey to any location in the world
- Stellarium open source planetarium
Utilities
- AlignMaster Quick and precise alignment of goto mounts to the polar axis
- PolarFinder Displays polar clock for mount alignment