2020-07-14, 11:23 PM
Hi Bill,
Thanks for your detailed response. I really appreciate it. I want to ask some questions so that I can better understand, if you don't mind.
Regarding the alignment stars, this is something that I am aware of and a feature for this purpose is in the works.
Regarding the object type. I am not certain that I understand properly. As you note, the Real Time tool does have a filter for object class. But you seem to want more than this. When only those objects of a given class are selected in the Best Now mode, say Galaxies, it will tell you which galaxies are best observed at that moment in time. How is that not sufficient for your purpose? (you mention seeing the whole list in the Nightly Planner). Isn't that what you want? If not, what is the advantage of not having the objects sorted into the best objects being at the top? Keeping in mind that we are observing in real time and not planning ahead. What am I missing?
Meridian flips are something else that I am currently working on. The idea is to add an awareness of meridian flips to the sort order so it isn't so dumb about it. That should not be all that difficult. Another feature will be to force one side of the pier only for the entire session. If that box is checked then the list will only feature objects that are at their best and don't require a flip.
Do you see where I am coming from though? The new Real Time is sort of in its infancy. I want to address these problems within the new framework rather than simply throw my hands up in the air and allow people to circumvent it completely. I want the end result to be a better tool.
Thanks for your detailed response. I really appreciate it. I want to ask some questions so that I can better understand, if you don't mind.
Regarding the alignment stars, this is something that I am aware of and a feature for this purpose is in the works.
Regarding the object type. I am not certain that I understand properly. As you note, the Real Time tool does have a filter for object class. But you seem to want more than this. When only those objects of a given class are selected in the Best Now mode, say Galaxies, it will tell you which galaxies are best observed at that moment in time. How is that not sufficient for your purpose? (you mention seeing the whole list in the Nightly Planner). Isn't that what you want? If not, what is the advantage of not having the objects sorted into the best objects being at the top? Keeping in mind that we are observing in real time and not planning ahead. What am I missing?
Meridian flips are something else that I am currently working on. The idea is to add an awareness of meridian flips to the sort order so it isn't so dumb about it. That should not be all that difficult. Another feature will be to force one side of the pier only for the entire session. If that box is checked then the list will only feature objects that are at their best and don't require a flip.
Do you see where I am coming from though? The new Real Time is sort of in its infancy. I want to address these problems within the new framework rather than simply throw my hands up in the air and allow people to circumvent it completely. I want the end result to be a better tool.
Clear skies,
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound