Software Bisque, Inc. (formerly named Computer Assist Services) is an American company that develops software used in astronomy. It was founded in 1984 by current president and CEO, Stephen Bisque.
Initially, Bisque developed and marketed custom financial software and also sold a DOS-based astronomy program named TheSky. At this time, the company was based in Bisque's home in Golden, Colorado.
In 1990, Bisque hired his brothers Thomas, Daniel and Matthew. Together they ported The Sky for DOS to Windows 3.0. In 1992, TheSky for Windows was released. The product has been under continuous development since then.
Software Bisque has since developed and sold many astronomy-related products, including:
Amateurs have discovered over 500 new objects (including comets, minor planets, supernovas, and cataclysmic variable stars) using these products.