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Which screen are you on - the real-time one or the observing list one? If the latter, then the confusion may be from the time being used. The airmass obviously...
Wouldn't the optimum viewing time correspond exactly to the max altitude? Usually, you want to view objects through the thinnest layer of atmosphere possible...
... Or moonlight, or twilight... that's why it's called an optimum time rather than a transit. Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software...
Thanks for the advice...I'll give it a try. As for the HD stars, I think I tried to find the BD and SA stars and gave up before I got to HD. If they're there,...
Hi Brian, ... The SA is a specialized designation that Landolt used; they aren't widely recognized. But most of the BD numbers should be there. Be sure to...
Hi everyone, It has been suggested that SkyTools 3 display the Object Information dialog for constellations. My questions is this: what information would you...
Good Mornin', Greg; Great! I'll work on some thoughts & give 'em to you later....but one thing I've got in mind right now I'd like to see, so will add it here...
Hi Greg, Is SkyTools 3 moving away from its planning/real-time functionality to become a "do all" planetarium program? Personally, I have no need for...
Hi Edward, ... Not at all. Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software...
Hi Greg If adding this is not too onerous, it might be useful although I have never required this information from SkyTools in my previous usage. So if you ...
Greg, I agree with Edward. I can't seem to think of anything additional I'd need as far as constellations. I'd prefer not to complicate ST3 any more than...
Hi everyone, Regarding the constellations: I think people are overreacting. I'm simply looking for suggestions for a window that will be implemented in ...
... About the only thing I can think of would be approximate rise/set times for the constellation (or some part thereof) based on the current time/date...
Hello Greg: I agree that other references are available for constellation information, but it would be great if additional basic info was available at the...
How about: 1)Area of sky covered (in degrees, probably?) 2)Rank in size (ex: 5th largest constellation) 3)Boundary extremeties (RA and Dec) 4)Terrestrial...
Not criticizing anyone's suggestions - but I can't see much requirement /for my own needs/ for a lot of 'statisical' data for constellations, much beyond the...
Hi All, I have created a number of observing lists corresponding to the lists of stars in need of observing from the AAVSO bulletin 70 (2007). They can be...
The d/l list is for 'current' rocks that are near opposition, ie, best positioned for observation, this month. Vesta (4) is in the standard Minor Planet...
... It is -- when it is at opposition (and thus best observed). Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA...
... bright asteroids, should be in the minor planets list. ... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Don't forget - asteroids 'officially' /are/ classified as...
I have two lists, a Favorites list, and a Tonight list. The Tonight list may be created from the Favorites list as well as many other sources. The problem is...
Nope, dupes can't be (internally) avoided - they'll appear on the list as many times as you put 'em there. Luckily though, it's a very simple thing to edit...
Hi folks, Im trying to connect/operate my ServoCat/Argo Navis equiped 18" DOB (either wirelessly or direct serial connection) via my notebook computer running...
