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Thanks, that did the trick.  I deleted the old file and re-entered
the URL and everything is ok now.

Thomas

--- In skymap@yahoogroups.com, AstronomyW4WMM@... wrote:
>
>
>
> Maybe they were having a problem.
>
> I just checked the URL and it is working now.
>
> Look to see if your URL is still:
>
> http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/Ephemerides/Comets/Soft01Cmt.txt
>
> You can find this at FILES / PREFERENCES / DOWNLOADED  DATA
>
>
>
> In a message dated 30-Jun-07 9:26:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> tom041652@... writes:
>
> One more  piece of info.  Reading the Comet Database stuff I found
the
> following:
>
> We're sorry, but the file you requested is not available. The link
> you  followed may have moved or be inaccurate, or access to the
file
> is  restricted.
> Check the url or use the navigation elements above and on the left
> to  locate the resources you need.
> Alternatively, if you are looking for a page like the  following:
>
> http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/abc/certainpage.html
> try  checking
>
>
> http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/abc/
>
>
> --- In  skymap@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas Collins Jr" <tom041652@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I have only had SkyMap Pro 11 for a few  months.  I have not had
the
> > opportunity to use the Comet  database yet and decided to try it
> out.
> > Using tools I  updated 185 comets then clicked the Comet symbol
to
> > bring up the  names.  Well, what I have in the box is not Comets
but
> > what  appears to be some kind of Script info instead, broken up
at
> > points  I'm sure the program is doing.  Following is the script
data
> >  that I have seen, just a few lines:
> >
> > <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC  "-//W3C
> > DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//E
> >  "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/l
> > <meta http-equiv="Content-Typ
> >
> > Now the whole Comet DataBase is the same, no Comet Data at  all.
> >
> > I did check the Asteroid Database and it is in fine  shape.
> >
> > Thanks and Regards,
> > Thomas Collins Jr,  WI3P
> > Millsboro, DE  19966
> > C8-SGT, VIXEN ED115SWT
> >  38�34'23"N, 75�16'44"W
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups  Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ====================
> Looking Up,
> Alan
> 30.69�  N   88.24� W
>
>
>
> ************************************** See what's free at
http://www.aol.com.
>
>
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>

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#12082

From: "bradshpw" <bradshaw_pw@...>
Date: Sun Jul 1, 2007 6:55 pm
Subject: Copy Settings to different machine?

bradshpw

I know I can use Copy Settings to copy from SMP10 to SMP11 on the same
machine.  How do I get the settings to a different machine?

Thanks.

Paul

#12083

From: AstronomyW4WMM@...
Date: Sun Jul 1, 2007 9:10 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Problems With Comet Data and Selecting Comets

w4wmm

Great!

In a message dated 01-Jul-07 6:51:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
tom041652@... writes:

Thanks,  that did the trick.  I deleted the old file and re-entered
the URL  and everything is ok now.




====================
Looking Up,
Alan
30.69�  N   88.24� W



************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.


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#12086

From: Bob Denny <rdenny@...>
Date: Thu Jul 5, 2007 10:12 pm
Subject: [ANN] ACP Version 5.0 available for download

dc3dreamer

DC-3 Dreams is pleased to announce major releases of ACP
Observatory Control Software and its free companion ACP Planner.
Together, these two programs provide complete automated observing
suitable for both astro-imaging and science.

The most obvious change in ACP itself is the new "live" web
browser interface. It was designed from scratch to be the primary
way of doing automated observing both in the observatory and
remotely. It provides simple forms for single target imaging. For
multi-target runs, we provide ACP Planner free of charge. Planner
gives you a way of visualizing target position and timing like no
other. It can be used anywhere, on your laptop while travelling
or by friends wishing to use your observatory (again, it's free).
Once you have planned your multi-target run, upload the plan via
the web and click a button. ACP handles the rest.

There is much more. For more information and a special offer,
please see: http://acp.dc3.com/acp5-rel.html

For general ACP Information, please see: http://acp.dc3.com/

And for information on ACP Planner, please see:
http://acp.dc3.com/planner.html

If you've heard that ACP is hard to use or for geeks only, forget
it! ACP Planner and ACP are easy to use, yet they are the most
flexible and powerful automation packages out there. Look at the
videos, and then get the 60 day free trial to see for yourself.

   -- Bob Denny

#12088

From: "bradshpw" <bradshaw_pw@...>
Date: Sat Jul 7, 2007 6:27 pm
Subject: Changing menu text colors?

bradshpw

SMP 11.0.3 on XP Pro

I know I asked this a long time ago but I can't find the information.

When I switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
toolbar buttons turn red.  I use a red filter on the screen to darken
it more, so the things that are red becomes invisible.  How do I
change the text color in red mode?  It's not the red.css file; that's
only for reports, etc.

Thanks.

Paul

#12089

From: AstronomyW4WMM@...
Date: Sat Jul 7, 2007 2:45 pm
Subject: Re: Changing menu text colors?

w4wmm

Can't help you but as a note; I leave my screen normal color, dim  it and
then place red filter over screen.  It's easier to  see.

In a message dated 07-Jul-07 1:27:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
bradshaw_pw@... writes:

When I  switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
toolbar buttons  turn red.  I use a red filter on the screen to darken
it more, so the  things that are red becomes invisible.  How do I
change the text color  in red mode?  It's not the red.css file; that's
only for reports,  etc.




====================
Looking Up,
Alan
30.69�  N   88.24� W



************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.


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#12090

From: "Chris Marriott" <chris@...>
Date: Sat Jul 7, 2007 6:44 pm
Subject: Re: Changing menu text colors?

chrisskymap

----- Original Message -----
From: "bradshpw" <bradshaw_pw@...>
To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 7:27 PM
Subject: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?


> SMP 11.0.3 on XP Pro
>
> I know I asked this a long time ago but I can't find the information.
>
> When I switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
> toolbar buttons turn red.  I use a red filter on the screen to darken
> it more, so the things that are red becomes invisible.  How do I
> change the text color in red mode?  It's not the red.css file; that's
> only for reports, etc.

I don't believe these can be changed, Paul - it's "hard coded" in SkyMap,
unfortunately.

Regards,

Chris

#12091

From: "Mark Crossley" <mark.crossley@...>
Date: Sun Jul 8, 2007 9:59 am
Subject: RE: Changing menu text colors?

crossley_mark

And I dim my screen in normal mode, and use a neutral density filter rather
than red. I've found this much easier to read with all programs - no
blue/green elements disappearing etc, and when imaging the images are much
clearer on screen.

Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of AstronomyW4WMM@...
> Sent: 07 July 2007 19:45
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
>
>
> Can't help you but as a note; I leave my screen normal color, dim  it
> and
> then place red filter over screen.  It's easier to  see.
>
> In a message dated 07-Jul-07 1:27:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bradshaw_pw@... writes:
>
> When I  switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
> toolbar buttons  turn red.  I use a red filter on the screen to darken
> it more, so the  things that are red becomes invisible.  How do I
> change the text color  in red mode?  It's not the red.css file; that's
> only for reports,  etc.
>
>
>
>

#12094

From: "Kim Gowney" <kim@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 8:10 pm
Subject: Re: Changing menu text colors?

winder185

Sounds like a good Idea Mark, where did you get the ND filter from?

KG.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Crossley
To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?


And I dim my screen in normal mode, and use a neutral density filter rather
than red. I've found this much easier to read with all programs - no
blue/green elements disappearing etc, and when imaging the images are much
clearer on screen.

Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of AstronomyW4WMM@...
> Sent: 07 July 2007 19:45
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
>
>
> Can't help you but as a note; I leave my screen normal color, dim it
> and
> then place red filter over screen. It's easier to see.
>
> In a message dated 07-Jul-07 1:27:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bradshaw_pw@... writes:
>
> When I switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
> toolbar buttons turn red. I use a red filter on the screen to darken
> it more, so the things that are red becomes invisible. How do I
> change the text color in red mode? It's not the red.css file; that's
> only for reports, etc.
>
>
>
>





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#12095

From: "Mark Crossley" <mark.crossley@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 8:25 pm
Subject: RE: Changing menu text colors?

crossley_mark

Kim

Sorry, but I honestly cannot remember. Though I found quite a few suppliers
in the UK with a web search, one was particularly helpful - they normally
supply large rolls on a commercial basis, but sold me a metre length very
cheaply - and didn't even charge postage :).

I found it generally comes in two densities 0.6 and 0.9 (that is 40% and 10%
transmission). I bought the 0.6 stuff, but find I have to use two layers
(that works out at 16% transmission) to dim my laptop down sufficently, so
buying the 0.9 version sounds a better bet next time round.

I'll let you know if I dig out who the supplier was.

Regards
Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Kim Gowney
> Sent: 09 July 2007 21:10
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
> Sounds like a good Idea Mark, where did you get the ND filter from?
>
> KG.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Crossley
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:59 AM
> Subject: RE: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
>
> And I dim my screen in normal mode, and use a neutral density filter
> rather
> than red. I've found this much easier to read with all programs - no
> blue/green elements disappearing etc, and when imaging the images are
> much
> clearer on screen.
>
> Mark
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of AstronomyW4WMM@...
> > Sent: 07 July 2007 19:45
> > To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
> >
> >
> >
> > Can't help you but as a note; I leave my screen normal color, dim it
> > and
> > then place red filter over screen. It's easier to see.
> >
> > In a message dated 07-Jul-07 1:27:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > bradshaw_pw@... writes:
> >
> > When I switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
> > toolbar buttons turn red. I use a red filter on the screen to darken
> > it more, so the things that are red becomes invisible. How do I
> > change the text color in red mode? It's not the red.css file; that's
> > only for reports, etc.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

#12096

From: "Kim Gowney" <kim@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 9:04 pm
Subject: Re: Changing menu text colors?

winder185

Thanks Mark, I would appreciate that!

KG.

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Crossley
To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 9:25 PM
Subject: RE: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?


Kim

Sorry, but I honestly cannot remember. Though I found quite a few suppliers
in the UK with a web search, one was particularly helpful - they normally
supply large rolls on a commercial basis, but sold me a metre length very
cheaply - and didn't even charge postage :).

I found it generally comes in two densities 0.6 and 0.9 (that is 40% and 10%
transmission). I bought the 0.6 stuff, but find I have to use two layers
(that works out at 16% transmission) to dim my laptop down sufficently, so
buying the 0.9 version sounds a better bet next time round.

I'll let you know if I dig out who the supplier was.

Regards
Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Kim Gowney
> Sent: 09 July 2007 21:10
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
> Sounds like a good Idea Mark, where did you get the ND filter from?
>
> KG.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Crossley
> To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:59 AM
> Subject: RE: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
>
>
> And I dim my screen in normal mode, and use a neutral density filter
> rather
> than red. I've found this much easier to read with all programs - no
> blue/green elements disappearing etc, and when imaging the images are
> much
> clearer on screen.
>
> Mark
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: skymap@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skymap@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of AstronomyW4WMM@...
> > Sent: 07 July 2007 19:45
> > To: skymap@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [skymap] Changing menu text colors?
> >
> >
> >
> > Can't help you but as a note; I leave my screen normal color, dim it
> > and
> > then place red filter over screen. It's easier to see.
> >
> > In a message dated 07-Jul-07 1:27:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > bradshaw_pw@... writes:
> >
> > When I switch to night mode, the text in the menus and some of the
> > toolbar buttons turn red. I use a red filter on the screen to darken
> > it more, so the things that are red becomes invisible. How do I
> > change the text color in red mode? It's not the red.css file; that's
> > only for reports, etc.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>





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#12097

From: "Dennis Persyk" <dpersyk@...>
Date: Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:05 pm
Subject: (OT) Brightest Comet in the Sky � Get It now at its Peak

dennis_persyk

C/2006 VZ13 is nearing its peak on light curve � see
http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/2006VZ13/2006VZ13.html
This is presently the brightest comet in the sky. It will be fading
in a week or so.

It is racing though Draco at 8.4 arc seconds per minute at magnitude
~ 8.4.  I was limited to 45 second exposures when I imaged it to
avoid blur.

Let me know what you think of the movie. Note that I have really
squashed the file size to permit rapid down load. It is only 679 kB.

It was really hard for me to stretch all the frames the same because
the high cirrus cloud layer was rapidly changing.  I had to manually
adjust each frame to match the previous one. I've probably invested
six hours in image processing and composing the web page.

Images, associated data, eyepiece view, imaging notes and *movie*
all at
http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm

I am always amazed at how SkyMap's depepiction of the stars matches
up with my images! I've included some screen shots of SkyMap in my
web page above to compare with the images I took.

Please take a look and give me some feedback.  This was quite a
processing challenge for me. Thank you for visiting my site.

Clear skies,

Dennis Persyk
Igloo Observatory Home Page http://dpersyk.home.att.net
Hampshire, IL

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#12099

From: "gnowellsct" <tim71pos@...>
Date: Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:00 pm
Subject: uploading jpeg to wiki pedia

gnowellsct

Hello:

I'm uploading a comet orbital path example to a wiki article and using
an example from SMP (with credit, if I can figure out the graphics).
I'm considering this fair use and advising wikipedia as such but am
also putting up a note here and will check back to see if this is a
bad thing!

thanks
Greg N

#12103

From: chris@...
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:31 am
Subject: Re: uploading jpeg to wiki pedia

chrisskymap

Quoting gnowellsct <tim71pos@...>:

> Hello:
>
> I'm uploading a comet orbital path example to a wiki article and using
> an example from SMP (with credit, if I can figure out the graphics).
> I'm considering this fair use and advising wikipedia as such but am
> also putting up a note here and will check back to see if this is a
> bad thing!
>

Provided you've bought the program (ie you're not using the demo version) this
is perfectly OK, yes.

Regards,

Chris

#12104

From: "gnowellsct" <tim71pos@...>
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:05 pm
Subject: Re: uploading jpeg to wiki pedia

gnowellsct

Oh yes.  I've owned at least three versions of SMP including the
current.  Assuming SMP11 is current.

I'm not sure how the magazines work in terms of the software they use
for their numerous sky graphics.  If one submitted an article to them
with sky map pro listed as the credit (typically in fine print on the
edge, the way photographs are) is that acceptable?  I have no
immediate plans, just want to know how it works.

thanks Greg N

--- In skymap@yahoogroups.com, chris@... wrote:
>
> Quoting gnowellsct <tim71pos@...>:
>
> > Hello:
> >
> > I'm uploading a comet orbital path example to a wiki article and using
> > an example from SMP (with credit, if I can figure out the graphics).
> > I'm considering this fair use and advising wikipedia as such but am
> > also putting up a note here and will check back to see if this is a
> > bad thing!
> >
>
> Provided you've bought the program (ie you're not using the demo
version) this
> is perfectly OK, yes.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>

#12105

From: "gnowellsct" <tim71pos@...>
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:10 pm
Subject: Re: (OT) Brightest Comet in the Sky � Get It now at its Peak

gnowellsct

I guess it IS fast but it all depends on your point of view.  E2
Lovejoy moved much faster I think.

Anyhow Dennis I wnated to thank you for calling this comet to my
attention.  I observed it last night in the FS128 and a friend's 10
inch and it was definitely a great sight.

regards
Greg N

--- In skymap@yahoogroups.com, "Dennis Persyk" <dpersyk@...> wrote:
>
> C/2006 VZ13 is nearing its peak on light curve � see
> http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/2006VZ13/2006VZ13.html
> This is presently the brightest comet in the sky. It will be fading
> in a week or so.
>
> It is racing though Draco at 8.4 arc seconds per minute at magnitude
> ~ 8.4.  I was limited to 45 second exposures when I imaged it to
> avoid blur.
>
> Let me know what you think of the movie. Note that I have really
> squashed the file size to permit rapid down load. It is only 679 kB.
>
> It was really hard for me to stretch all the frames the same because
> the high cirrus cloud layer was rapidly changing.  I had to manually
> adjust each frame to match the previous one. I've probably invested
> six hours in image processing and composing the web page.
>
> Images, associated data, eyepiece view, imaging notes and *movie*
> all at
> http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm
>
> I am always amazed at how SkyMap's depepiction of the stars matches
> up with my images! I've included some screen shots of SkyMap in my
> web page above to compare with the images I took.
>
> Please take a look and give me some feedback.  This was quite a
> processing challenge for me. Thank you for visiting my site.
>
> Clear skies,
>
> Dennis Persyk
> Igloo Observatory Home Page http://dpersyk.home.att.net
> Hampshire, IL
>

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#12106

From: "Chris Marriott" <chris@...>
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:28 pm
Subject: Re: Re: uploading jpeg to wiki pedia

chrisskymap

----- Original Message -----
From: "gnowellsct" <tim71pos@...>
To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 5:05 PM
Subject: [skymap] Re: uploading jpeg to wiki pedia


> Oh yes.  I've owned at least three versions of SMP including the
> current.  Assuming SMP11 is current.

I know you have, Greg. Just making a general comment.

>
> I'm not sure how the magazines work in terms of the software they use
> for their numerous sky graphics.  If one submitted an article to them
> with sky map pro listed as the credit (typically in fine print on the
> edge, the way photographs are) is that acceptable?  I have no
> immediate plans, just want to know how it works.

Perfectly OK.

Thanks,

Chris

#12107

From: davidc2@...
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:48 pm
Subject: Re: Re: (OT) Brightest Comet in the Sky � Get It now at its Peak

dtb32204

My observing partner and I looked at it last Friday night and we were both
amazed at how bright it was.  We estimated the mag around 7.8 from near
Jacksonville FL (we were at our dark sky site).  90 minutes passed between
observations and we could see the definate motion when compared to the
background of stars.

Dave

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "gnowellsct" <tim71pos@...>
I guess it IS fast but it all depends on your point of view. E2
Lovejoy moved much faster I think.

Anyhow Dennis I wnated to thank you for calling this comet to my
attention. I observed it last night in the FS128 and a friend's 10
inch and it was definitely a great sight.

regards
Greg N

--- In skymap@yahoogroups.com, "Dennis Persyk" <dpersyk@...> wrote:
>
> C/2006 VZ13 is nearing its peak on light curve � see
> http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/2006VZ13/2006VZ13.html
> This is presently the brightest comet in the sky. It will be fading
> in a week or so.
>
> It is racing though Draco at 8.4 arc seconds per minute at magnitude
> ~ 8.4. I was limited to 45 second exposures when I imaged it to
> avoid blur.
>
> Let me know what you think of the movie. Note that I have really
> squashed the file size to permit rapid down load. It is only 679 kB.
>
> It was really hard for me to stretch all the frames the same because
> the high cirrus cloud layer was rapidly changing. I had to manually
> adjust each frame to match the previous one. I've probably invested
> six hours in image processing and composing the web page.
>
> Images, associated data, eyepiece view, imaging notes and *movie*
> all at
> http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm
>
> I am always amazed at how SkyMap's depepiction of the stars matches
> up with my images! I've included some screen shots of SkyMap in my
> web page above to compare with the images I took.
>
> Please take a look and give me some feedback. This was quite a
> processing challenge for me. Thank you for visiting my site.
>
> Clear skies,
>
> Dennis Persyk
> Igloo Observatory Home Page http://dpersyk.home.att.net
> Hampshire, IL
>




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#12108

From: "Dennis Persyk" <dpersyk@...>
Date: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:35 pm
Subject: C/2006 VZ13 Complete with Ion Tail

dennis_persyk

C/2006 VZ13 is about at its peak on the light curve. This is
presently the brightest comet in the sky. It is fading now.

It is racing though Draco at 9.3 arc seconds per minute at
magnitude        ~ 8.4.  I was limited to 60 second exposures when I
imaged it to avoid blur.

The comet has an ion tail that I had difficulty bringing out in my
processing. It is just barely apparent in my stack of  40 x 60s.
However, I was able to bring out what appears to be a 15 arc minute
tail using the Larson-Sekanina filter in AstroArt 3.0.  I realize
this is a somewhat "dangerous" filter since one can easily introduce
no end of interesting artifacts.  I would thus appreciate feedback
from the comet cognoscenti  (and everyone else) on whether my
processing is legitimate.

Images, associated data, imaging notes at
http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm

Please take a look and give me some feedback.  Thank you for
visiting my site.

Clear skies,

Dennis Persyk
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#12109

From: Astronomy <astronomy@...>
Date: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:54 am
Subject: Pluto

pulinskipaul

Chris,

I was hoping to locate confirm the position of Pluto last night to other
field stars. However I cannot see stars down to mag 13.9 on Skymap in
this region. Do you know why?

For the record, if I go else where in the sky I can get down to 15th Mag.

I really cannot confirm the position of Pluto. I see more stars in the
eyepiece than the chart will show. Must be a hole in the GSC in this region.

Thanks.

Paul Kemp
13.1" f5 Reflector with Argo Navis
Auckland, New Zealand
36� 55' 09" South, 174� 43' 30" East

-- The Southern Sentinel --

Website   http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp
Email       paulkemp@... or astronomy@...

#12110

From: "Chris Marriott" <chris@...>
Date: Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:42 am
Subject: Re: Pluto

chrisskymap

----- Original Message -----
From: "Astronomy" <astronomy@...>
To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 4:54 AM
Subject: [skymap] Pluto

> Chris,
>
> I was hoping to locate confirm the position of Pluto last night to other
> field stars. However I cannot see stars down to mag 13.9 on Skymap in
> this region. Do you know why?
>
> For the record, if I go else where in the sky I can get down to 15th Mag.
>
> I really cannot confirm the position of Pluto. I see more stars in the
> eyepiece than the chart will show. Must be a hole in the GSC in this
> region.
>

The GSC aims to have a pretty much constant "density" of stars - I think its
goal is one star per square arc minute, or something like that.
Consequently, the limiting mag varies from about 13 to 15 in different parts
of the sky, according to the star density. Broadly speaking it goes "deeper"
the further away from the Milky Way that you get.

Bear in mind that the GSC was not created as an astronomical data catalog,
but as an engineering tool with which to point the Hubble Space Telescope.

Regards,

Chris

#12111

From: Astronomy <astronomy@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:48 am
Subject: Re: Pluto

pulinskipaul

Chris,

I have created a USNO A-2.0 stellar data catalog for the area that Pluto
will be in.

Pluto will stay inside the boundaries of this catalog until July 2010,
when it will then transit the M24 star cloud.

Turn off the GSC and turn on this catalog. This catalog goes as deep as
Mag 14.2. Catalog is about 7Mb. I have checked it against a DSS image
and the resolution is exact.

Download from;
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp/Pluto.htm

If you could post to the Skymap website rather than mine sometime soon,
as I will remove my page in about 2 weeks.

Also, if someone wants a smaller copy just for 2007, I can make that
available as well.

Cheers.

Paul Kemp
13.1" f5 Reflector with Argo Navis
Auckland, New Zealand
36� 55' 09" South, 174� 43' 30" East

-- The Southern Sentinel --

Website   http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp
Email       paulkemp@... or astronomy@...

Chris Marriott wrote:
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Astronomy" <astronomy@... <mailto:astronomy%40ihug.co.nz>>
> To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com <mailto:skymap%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 4:54 AM
> Subject: [skymap] Pluto
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > I was hoping to locate confirm the position of Pluto last night to other
> > field stars. However I cannot see stars down to mag 13.9 on Skymap in
> > this region. Do you know why?
> >
> > For the record, if I go else where in the sky I can get down to 15th
> Mag.
> >
> > I really cannot confirm the position of Pluto. I see more stars in the
> > eyepiece than the chart will show. Must be a hole in the GSC in this
> > region.
> >
>
> The GSC aims to have a pretty much constant "density" of stars - I
> think its
> goal is one star per square arc minute, or something like that.
> Consequently, the limiting mag varies from about 13 to 15 in different
> parts
> of the sky, according to the star density. Broadly speaking it goes
> "deeper"
> the further away from the Milky Way that you get.
>
> Bear in mind that the GSC was not created as an astronomical data
> catalog,
> but as an engineering tool with which to point the Hubble Space Telescope.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>
>

#12112

From: "Chris Marriott" <chris@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:10 am
Subject: Re: Pluto

chrisskymap

----- Original Message -----
From: "Astronomy" <astronomy@...>
To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:48 AM
Subject: Re: [skymap] Pluto


> Chris,
>
> I have created a USNO A-2.0 stellar data catalog for the area that Pluto
> will be in.
>
> Pluto will stay inside the boundaries of this catalog until July 2010,
> when it will then transit the M24 star cloud.
>
> Turn off the GSC and turn on this catalog. This catalog goes as deep as
> Mag 14.2. Catalog is about 7Mb. I have checked it against a DSS image
> and the resolution is exact.
>
> Download from;
> http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp/Pluto.htm
>
> If you could post to the Skymap website rather than mine sometime soon,
> as I will remove my page in about 2 weeks.

Sorry, Paul - I'm afraid that's a little too large for the web site! If
people could download it from Paul's site while it's still there, I'd
appreciate it.

Regards,

Chris

#12113

From: "ashleyparkuk" <steve@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:17 pm
Subject: unable to get Comet data!

ashleyparkuk

Hi folks
I have SMP10 and trying to get the latest comet data.
I go to download data/download comet data it seems to download fine
(185 comets as of yesterday) I then get asked if I want to use the
downloaded data as the default comet catalogue which I accept.
I then go to Search/Comet and there are no comets in the list??.
Its not been a problem before and wondered if there is a fault with
the current comet data catalogue?
Cheers
Steve

#12114

From: "ashleyparkuk" <steve@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:28 pm
Subject: Re: unable to get Comet data!

ashleyparkuk

I reentered the url for the Comets and it seems to download ok but
nothing in the comet listings?. The
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/Ephemerides/Comets/Soft01Cmt.txt
site seems to be working ok. Wondered why SMP can`t seem to see it??
Steve

#12115

From: "Chris Marriott" <chris@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:02 pm
Subject: Re: unable to get Comet data!

chrisskymap

----- Original Message -----
From: "ashleyparkuk" <steve@...>
To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:17 PM
Subject: [skymap] unable to get Comet data!


> Hi folks
> I have SMP10 and trying to get the latest comet data.
> I go to download data/download comet data it seems to download fine
> (185 comets as of yesterday) I then get asked if I want to use the
> downloaded data as the default comet catalogue which I accept.
> I then go to Search/Comet and there are no comets in the list??.
> Its not been a problem before and wondered if there is a fault with
> the current comet data catalogue?

Hmmmm. I was going to ask you if you'd changed the download URL to the
current one, but clearly if it worked yesterday that's not the problem!

Have you tried simply opening the catalog manually?

Regards,

Chris

#12116

From: "ashleyparkuk" <stevecuth@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:08 pm
Subject: Re: unable to get Comet data!

ashleyparkuk

Got it now Chris thanks.
Had to shut down SMP then start it again and all the comets are listed
now.
Cheers
Steve

#12117

From: AstronomyW4WMM@...
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:53 pm
Subject: Re: Pluto

w4wmm

I did just that Chris.

If Michelle does not mind I will also make it available  at:

ftp://hometown.aol.com/astronomyW4WMM/USNO-A2-Pluto.zip

OR

http://tinyurl.com/2tlvof

Both lead to the exact same place; a 1.96 MB file.

In a message dated 15-Jul-07 2:10:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
chris@... writes:

If
people could download it from Paul's site while it's still there, I'd
appreciate it.




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#12118

From: AstronomyW4WMM@...
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:08 pm
Subject: Re: Pluto

w4wmm

[corrected name of file owner]

I did just that Chris.

If PAUL does not mind I will also make  it available   at:

ftp://hometown.aol.com/astronomyW4WMM/USNO-A2-Pluto.zip

OR

http://tinyurl.com/2tlvof

Both lead to the exact same place; a  1.96 MB file.

In a message dated 15-Jul-07 2:10:07 A.M. Central Daylight  Time,
chris@... writes:

If
people  could download it from Paul's site while it's still there, I'd
appreciate it.


====================
Looking Up,
Alan
30.69�  N   88.24� W



************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at
http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

#12119

From: Astronomy <astronomy@...>
Date: Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:44 am
Subject: Re: Pluto

pulinskipaul

Chris,

I'll do a smaller catalog for 2007.

Paul Kemp
13.1" f5 Reflector with Argo Navis
Auckland, New Zealand
36� 55' 09" South, 174� 43' 30" East

-- The Southern Sentinel --

Website   http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp
Email       paulkemp@... or astronomy@...


Chris Marriott wrote:
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Astronomy" <astronomy@... <mailto:astronomy%40ihug.co.nz>>
> To: <skymap@yahoogroups.com <mailto:skymap%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [skymap] Pluto
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > I have created a USNO A-2.0 stellar data catalog for the area that Pluto
> > will be in.
> >
> > Pluto will stay inside the boundaries of this catalog until July 2010,
> > when it will then transit the M24 star cloud.
> >
> > Turn off the GSC and turn on this catalog. This catalog goes as deep as
> > Mag 14.2. Catalog is about 7Mb. I have checked it against a DSS image
> > and the resolution is exact.
> >
> > Download from;
> > http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~michellekemp/Pluto.htm
> <http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/%7Emichellekemp/Pluto.htm>
> >
> > If you could post to the Skymap website rather than mine sometime soon,
> > as I will remove my page in about 2 weeks.
>
> Sorry, Paul - I'm afraid that's a little too large for the web site! If
> people could download it from Paul's site while it's still there, I'd
> appreciate it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>
>