Minimum System Requirements

Operating System and Computer Hardware

TheSky6 is best enjoyed when run on later model computers. Note that TheSky6 will run on older model, slower computers running older operating systems. (That is, there are really no computer processor-specific restrictions.)

 

 

Minimum Hardware and Operating System

Recommended

  • 1 GHz and faster processor.

  • 256 MB or more RAM.

  • Windows Vista (32- or 64-bit Edition), XP Professional or Windows XP Home.

  • Graphics card with a minimum of 32 MB RAM.

  • 1024 x 769 display resolution with 16 million colors.

  • CD-ROM drive.

  • Mouse.

  • Keyboard.

 

Required

  • Any computer capable of running Windows 98 or later.

  • 64 MB RAM.

  • Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit Editions), Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, Windows XP Tablet Edition.

 

TheSky6 is not compatible with Windows 95, Mac OS X, Linux, or UNIX operating systems.

 

  • CD-ROM drive.

  • Mouse.

  • Keyboard.

  • 256-color VGA display.

 

TheSky6 Serious Astronomer Edition

  • 1 GB free disc space.

 

TheSky6 Professional Edition

  • 3 GB free disc space.

 

Telescope Control

 

Minimum Requirements

Required

  • TheSky6 Professional Edition or TheSky6 Serious Astronomer Edition.

  • A telescope that is supported by TheSky6. Most commercial telescopes are supported using native drivers. Note that no third-party software or drivers are required.

  • One free serial port, or a USB-to-serial adaptor.

  • One telescope interface cable to connect the PC to the telescope.

 

See TheSky6 Telescope Help for details about supported telescopes and minimum system requirements.