... after ... Hi Paul, I am presume that you do not have a GPS version of the scope. Two things have occurred to me that are particular to goto scopes and ...
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oths1969
Jun 3, 2003 12:34 pm
I am curious how "in sync" other users of HNSKY are having. For example, when you see the selected star in your scope's eyepiece, and then zoom into this...
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acetechwhiz
Jun 3, 2003 5:24 pm
... and ..... I thought of one more question last night. How well does your scope goto without using HNSKY? Using just the HC (no pc connection at all) does...
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oths1969
Jun 4, 2003 12:46 pm
With a 32 mm Plossl my alignments usually are within the range of this eyepiece. Apparently there are no settings in HNSKY that allow a sync to scope. Do other...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 4, 2003 8:28 pm
Hello Chi, No there isn't. There is now a lot of distance data available, but the usefulness for amateurs is close to none. So it is not implemented in...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 4, 2003 8:28 pm
Dave, My impression is that selecting two stars with the same DEC or the same RA give poor results. The stars should be far from each other. 90 degrees or so. ...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 4, 2003 8:53 pm
Hello Joseph and Paul, I have no problem implemening the "sync" command since it is very simple. Before doing so, is it not easier using your telescope control...
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acetechwhiz
Jun 4, 2003 9:41 pm
... same RA give ... or so. ... You are right Han, I should have been more clear. Thanks Dave...
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Joseph Colosi
josephcolosi
Jun 4, 2003 10:47 pm
Han, For my situation, a "Sync" command in HnSky would be ideal because most of the time I use my telescope from a remote location 200ft, (~65 meters) away. It...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 5, 2003 9:58 pm
The latest ß version has a preliminary telescope "sync" command. Just briefly tested. I do not know if the Celestron accepts it. If not, an error message will...
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oths1969
Jun 5, 2003 10:45 pm
I had asked the Nexstar Yahoo group my question of why the "x" mark in computer software (HNSKY) does not always match what is seen the eyepiece: Paul Adler ...
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han_kleijn
Jun 6, 2003 8:06 am
Hello Paul, That's an interesting writing. Sofar I understand it, my conclusion is: 1) In the az-alt mode the Celestron RA/DEC indication is not error free for...
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oths1969
Jun 6, 2003 12:24 pm
Dear Nexstar Group: For all those who don't know, Hans Kleijn is the writer of the program HNSKY, one of the most advanced free software planetarium programs ...
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han_kleijn
Jun 6, 2003 2:32 pm
Hi, Just for clarification. Only the standard "sync" command is implemented, nothing more, So if not accepted by the Celestron telescope, it simply will not...
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han_kleijn
Jun 6, 2003 2:50 pm
Hallo Paul, Maybe I was to quick. Now my email address is hidden as it should be. ??? So I do not have to remove your message 436. Regards, Han...
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Joseph Colosi
josephcolosi
Jun 6, 2003 2:57 pm
Han Actually had a clear night to test the software last night!!! Looks good, the only issue I see is that the accuracy of the coordinates for the sync are...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 7, 2003 2:47 pm
Hello Joe, Fine it works as desired. I checked it only with the scope simulator. One method for centering an object could be a "search" for it. Other...
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han_kleijn
Jun 7, 2003 2:52 pm
Hi, I will ban the author. If it happens again, I will introduce approval. Han ... someone ... there's a ... only fucks ... need to ... fucks ... fine ... ...
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Haritina Mogosanu
haritina_mog...
Jun 11, 2003 12:44 pm
Hi,
Actually I am receiving now thorough e-mail all these ... things and they
have all the time other e-mail address sender (blocking is therefore
useless) so...
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acetechwhiz
Jun 19, 2003 11:10 pm
Hi Han, I was wondering how difficult it would be to add a type of logging feature to HNSKY? What I was thinking is something simple like changing the symbol...
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chrispmoellering
chrispmoelle...
Jun 19, 2003 11:51 pm
Any advice on how any of you plan a night under the stars? I've found in my short experience I see more if I have a realistic list of things I want to track...
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Florian
Florian_Boyd
Jun 20, 2003 12:34 am
I tend to pick an area of the sky or maybe a constellation. HNSky is very helpful here since i can easily enter the time and date i'll be observing and have it...
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Haritina Mogosanu
haritina_mog...
Jun 20, 2003 9:07 am
We are having a messier contest for instance under the Astroclub if you want
me I can mail you the list.
I do not know how advanced you are as well so I can...
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han_kleijn
Jun 20, 2003 12:08 pm
Hallo Dave, That could be an interesting addition. Currently, I have a personal need for it, since I try to complete my CCD images of the Messier objects. I do...
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chrispmoellering
chrispmoelle...
Jun 21, 2003 2:06 am
... something. Not too terribly advanced. I just got interested this year, only had my scope since March. I guess a list of visually interesting and fairly...
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acetechwhiz
Jun 23, 2003 8:29 pm
Hi Chris, I would recommend the Messier list, they fit right in with the "visually interesting and easy to find" pretty well. One additionaly benefit is that...
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acetechwhiz
Jun 23, 2003 8:34 pm
I was also going to recommend a couple of books. The first is "Turn Left at Orion" by Guy Consolmagno which is geared toward smaller scopes and the second is...
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han kleijn
han_kleijn
Jun 23, 2003 8:42 pm
HNSKY v2.2.1ß8, Introduced an experimental logbook function. Use "HOME" key to add an entry in the second supplement using the mouse RA/DEC position. ...
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jeff_gebhart
Jun 23, 2003 8:51 pm
Would it be possible to have the option to enter magnitudes into the Max Magn and Name Until in the deepsky/solar portion of the Objects dialog?...
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scott37800
Jun 23, 2003 9:12 pm
Chris, My favorite guide is The Observer's Sky Atlas: With 50 Star Charts Covering the Entire Sky by Erich Karkoschka. This book is small but potent. It has...
