Planetarium Software Update

Things are moving along nicely with my planetarium software project. Some improvements since last post:-

  • Constellation names are now being displayed and can be turned on and off.
  • Constellation lines can be turned on or off.
  • The local horizon can be turned on or off and can be displayed separately from the Alt/Az grid.
  • The local meridian can be turned on or off (with 10 degree tick marks) and can be displayed separately from the Alt/Az grid.
  • Zoom in and zoom out are enabled.

Following is a screen shot of Star Atlas looking south from Halifax at approx. 1:45 AM on December 29. The Local horizon (curved green line at the bottom) and the local meridian (vertical line, very faint in the screen capture, with the tick marks) are visible.

A beta release may soon be available for friends and family!

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Looking South from Halifax

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