Re: [APML] Star chart software (was Comet Ikeya-Zhang)

[Grant <GB1029@inter-linc.net>]

Bobby,

I'm using SN Pro.  Updating your comet / asteroid files is a snap.  There's
a built in 'auto' download option.  Simply download and then restart the 
software.
In the past the comet data has always been kept up to date.

Do I like the software?  Yes.  SN definitely shines when it comes to printing
maps. There are a million different options and display settings
to play with.  I could go on and on listing them..but I won't.
The sky is better for session planning and performing queries...
but other than that...Sn has been a great tool.  Worth the price, IMO.

Grant



At 01:41 PM 3/7/02 -0600, you wrote:
>I'm very jealous of the nice chart you provided from Starry Night at the
>link below. How did you update the comet elements into your software? Is
>your version of SN the Pro version or one of the less expensive versions?
>Would others recommend SN or perhaps other software? I have Megastar v3.1.6
>so it's outdated. Is there a later version of Megastar that can easily have
>comet elements added into the program for such events as comet Ikeya-Zhang?
>Bobby Middleton
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Grant" <GB1029@inter-linc.net>
> > Bobby,
> > 2-3 degrees from IC 1396
> > at 4 am on 4/22.  Starry nights shows
> > the comets mag at about 5.25.
> > Here's a snapshot from SN.
> > Notice the red 'fov rectangles'.  fov figures are
> > based on 35mm film.
>http://members.inter-linc.net/gb1029/Images/CometZhangPath.jpg


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