Can someone tell me if version 3 handles the plotting of Near Earth Asteroids any differently than ST2.2h? What I mean is, does the newer version have any...
I installed the full version with the Extended Data base, but was wondering which section(s) of the program use it. I would rather save 4 gig on my hard disk...
I just updated to version 3.0d Pro Edition. Unfortunately, I still can't sync the users files from Sky Tools 2 to Sky Tools 3. The message, "Error has...
Hi Kenneth, SkyTools 3 still uses standard osculating elements for computing positions, so yes, during a very close approach the gravitational effects will...
Hi John, The DVD contains stars down to 21st magnitude, so it primarily affects the number of stars you see on the charts. Clear skies, Greg ... -- Greg...
Hi Kent, ... Well that's interesting. I did successfully import them all here based on the data you sent so I'm not sure why it doesn't work for you. Since I...
Hi Charlie, ... No, we don't predetermine these things like Microsoft does. There will be one last SkyTools 2 update, hopefully before too long. After that ...
... Touch of class... isn't it??? Have a nice day... Best Greetings From SWITZERLAND Philippe HAAKE http://www.focusnature.ch http://astrosurf.com/skylover/ ...
Thanks, Greg. An stx file would be appreciated, but I've added a number of logs since I zipped you the file. Should I send my User file via snail mail to you?...
Dear Greg, I have also updated to 3.0d SE and tried again to move my log entries (a small pittance compared to Kent) and I also received an error (as before), ...
... Hi Kent; I didn't get to witness it, but I sure picked it up on my news feeds! I got the first 'unknown source' reports, then by next morning that it was...
For my location tonight, the eyepiece chart shows Enceladus beginning to transit Saturn around 4:04 AM. After entering the two bodies into the "Special Events"...
Hi Kent, The logs you added--were they to SkyTools 3 or SkyTools 2? You would only need to resend the files if you added logs in your copy of SkyTools 2....
Hi Joe, Please zip up the contents of your SkyTools 2 "user" folder, typically found at "C:\Program Files\CapellaSoft\SkyTools 2\user" and email it to support...
Hi Joe, ... Transits and shadow transit events are currently only supported for Jupiter. Transits of all but Titan are not observable in amateur instruments,...
I have been reading and searching and playing. I can't seem to find a way to add multiple eyepiece views in the context viewer. I wanted to do this so I...
Greetings, Greg! I thought something like that was the case ... I'd searched Amastro for Saturn transits, and came up empty. I was thinking that perhaps when...
Maybe that should be 'MORONS'. I run the U2K forum....and earlier today got word from a member that needed a new ASCOM install, so D/L'd & installed the...
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Hello, I use SkyTools to find NEO’s that are suitable for recording with my ST7 and Vixen 4” refractor. Recently, I managed to record the close passage...
Hi Dennis; Great shot! & truly interesting to see the ST predicted vs actual plot. Curious whether you might've made note of time at any or a couple points of...
Y'all may find this of (passin') interest... http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/ Peace, Rod Mollise Rod's new book: _Choosing and Using a New CAT_ Available Now! ...
I've been in electronics engineering for over 35 years. I've seen technology evolve from 350lb 256k max memory racks to multi gigabytes on a finger tip....
Assuming this report is accurate, and not a misunderstanding, the best recourse is to bring this problem to the attention of the driver author. Most are...
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