2017-11-20, 04:56 PM
(This post was last modified: 2017-11-20, 04:56 PM by theskyhound.)
I am sure there will be more posts soon, given how much double star lovers love their doubles!
As for double stars in SkyTools, it is difficult to improve on perfection. ;-)
Seriously though, double stars will see incremental improvements. There is some improved data. There is now a true recommended eyepiece and it does consider what works best to split a given pair. I think the biggest improvement for double stars is the "Best Resolution" selection for the eyepiece view. This will now provide a much more realistic view of the pair, including a representation of the seeing and diffraction pattern.
As for double stars in SkyTools, it is difficult to improve on perfection. ;-)
Seriously though, double stars will see incremental improvements. There is some improved data. There is now a true recommended eyepiece and it does consider what works best to split a given pair. I think the biggest improvement for double stars is the "Best Resolution" selection for the eyepiece view. This will now provide a much more realistic view of the pair, including a representation of the seeing and diffraction pattern.
Clear skies,
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound