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Hi Mike, ... Sorry, no. I looked into it a while back and I couldn't find any instances where amateurs had managed to image (much less detect visually) a...
Abell 50, a planetary in Draco, also has the designation NGC 6742, but in SkyTools there is no sign of NGC 6742 anywhere. Does anyone know why not? NED...
... but > in SkyTools there is no sign of NGC 6742 anywhere. ... Hi Paul, This may not be an entirely satisfactory answer, however it is 'known' that there are...
Thanks, Dick, that pretty much answers the question. I'm looking forward to V.3. \Paul ... From: skytools@yahoogroups.com [mailto:skytools@yahoogroups.com]On ...
... Hi Greg, I hear ya. I'm being optimistic perhaps. I think I can detect one visually based on the image scale I am getting from my refractor. Certainly guys...
Hi Mike, ... Very cool! Let us know... Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) ...
... any ... got put ... detect ... refractor. ... out. ... It may have just been acomplished. Images have just been posted in the Saturn-ALPO Yahoo group by...
Hi all, I just upgraded my hard drive to a larger one and had to take some programs off to make a smaller ghost image (there was not enough room on the server...
No. I've been using it so long I forgot I need to unlock it. I guess I need a new copy of my unlock key. Any idea where I can get it? I'm guessing that due to...
Hey Craig, hahaha yeah unlock it. i do that all the time when i blast my computer and start fresh. I wrote my code down when i got it. i'm sure just shoot...
Hi everyone, The SkyTools 3 Standard Edition development/testing is now winding down and it is time to start the Real Time testing. I am looking for a small...
Greg, You can add me if you like. Stu Hopper 1920 N Thornton Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85222 Dell Laptop running Vista Home Basic Respectfully, Stu Hopper [Non-text...
Hi Stu, ... As you are already a beta tester we don't need to send you anything. :-) Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer ...
... WOW! That was cool. I WANT to believe! Titan and its shadow will stick out like a sore thumb if Tethys and its shadow were so obviously images. As far as I...
One problem is that they only occur about every 14 years, since the rings must be edge-on (from the Sun) for the mechanics to be right. Another is Jupiter's...
Greg could you outline the differences between the different Skytools 3 versions that you mentioned and any feelings you might have for release schedules...
Hi Owen, ... There is a brief description here: http://www.skyhound.com/st3/st3beta.html Both version will be released simultaneously. Clear skies, Greg -- ...
Hi everyone, We need volunteers who have access to the Argo Navis to help select and test the new features for that device. For more info and the Beta Test...
Hi everyone, We need volunteers who have access to the ServoCAT GOTO system to help select and test the new features for that device. For more info and the...
Greetings: If one starts with "standard" and later wants to "go pro", will there be a way of doing so other than buying the pro edition? An upgrade variant?...
Greg, I may be bringing my ServoCAT driven, Argo Navis controlled scope to the Kisatchie Star Party in 2 1/2 weeks. IF so, I will test ST# Real Time with it....
I am working through the Caldwell Objects and the Hidden Treasures in O'Mears' Deep-Sky Companions. I enjoy his excellent books and finding objects and reading...
Greg, I'm a proud owner of an Obsession 25 with ServoCAT and Argo Navis, and live in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the less-than-ideal (weatherwise) East Coast. ...
Hi All I've been using my laptop in Realtime mode in the field for some time now. I'm currently thinking of expanding this by obtaining the SkyCommander...
Hi Philip, ... It warms my heart that you have been using Real Time without a telescope connection because that is what I intended. I myself use Real Time ...
Hi Tim, ... I don't think I understand; are you asking about the Caldwell designation? Or is there yet another designator used in the O'Meara book that I'm...