SkyTools 4.0h Update Notes

[theskyhound]

Hello Greg,

Thanks for the new version 4.0h.  I was curious if you still had plans to add back some of the features in the "Real Time Observing" tab were available in ST3.  In particular some of the simpler modes of operation like "Above Horizon", etc. that would allow you to sort the list on the columns.

Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill,

I prefer to focus each tool on its essential task. I think that is the better design, rather than to muddy everything by trying to make it a jack of all trades. This is why there are separate tools in the first place. So in my view, the "spreadsheet" type capabilities are best left for the Nightly Planner, which can easily be switched to, even when at the telescope. If there are limitations of the Real Time tool--things that it really needs to be able to do for use at the telescope--then I am very interested in hearing them.

So if you find yourself thinking, "I want to do X but I can't" or "It is too clunky or difficult to do Y" then please describe the circumstances and I will find the best solution.