Readme.txt
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What you need:  IBM (tm) compatable with HGA,CGA,EGA,or VGA color.
                You should have a '286 or better because the routines
                are very mathematically intensive.  I have found that
                you can use an XT(tm) class machine if you have a
                co-processor.  A '286-12 MHZ machine with a co-processor 
                will calculate a page of planetary data in about 7 seconds.
                A '386-16 MHZ machine without a co-processor will do 
                about the same.  An XT-10MHZ without a coprocessor will
                ....come back tomorrow.  However, with a coprocessor, it
                rivals the '286 with co-processor.  If you do not have
                a coprocessor, consider seriously getting one.  All of
                your graphics intensive programs will also benefit.

Description:    Eph2.zip consists of two(2) files:

                Eph2.exe        Executable File
                Readme.txt      This File
                
                Ephemeris II is an astrological ephemeris.  An ephemeris 
                is a catalogue of planetary positions.  You can usually
                purchase an ephemeris from bookstores for about $30 or
                so.  The main problem with the standard books, however,
                is that they usually cover only the years 1900-2000 and
                they list planets for each day at a specified time ie.
                12:00 noon GMT or EST.  If the astrologer wishes to
                know the planetary positions at a specified time and
                place, he/she is out of luck and must interpolate and
                guess between dates listed in the book.

                Ephemeris II is much more powerful.  The program can
                calculate the planetary positions to about 1 minute of
                arc back to 1 AD.  Ephemeris II will allow you to get a 
                reading of planetary positions on the spot as you ask 
                for it.

                The registered version also calculates the aspects 
                formed on the day, time and place chosen.  This is an
                added plus that no ephemeris book can provide.

Operation:      The operation of this program is simplicity in itself.
                There are 3 options:

                1.      Calculates a page of planetary positions for
                        a date chosen and the next 19 days at the 
                        same time of day.

                2.      Calculates a page of planetary positions for
                        now (system date and time) and the next 19 days
                        at the same time of day.

                3.      Calculates an aspect chart showing Trines,
                        Sextiles, Squares, Oppositions, etc. for
                        a user chosen date and time.

                The entry screens are self explanatory.  The manual that
                comes with the registered version goes into some depth
                in astrological principals and interpretation.

Acknowledgements:

                1.  Magee Enterprises.  If you are a 'C' programmer, their
                SMP (Screen Manager Professional) is a joy to use.  They
                have done an excellent job of providing a glitch free
                user environment.

                2.  Borland International.  BC++ 3.0.  Who needs more?

                3.  Betty Bunting and Barb Briggs.  Excellent supportive
                friends.

                4.  My wife, Rita, who has stayed with me, even though
                she is a computer widow.