https://skyhound.com/forums/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:50:51 +0000 MyBB https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3278 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:43:37 -0400 Bertrand Laville]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3278
This thread concerns a strange process in observing logs. Hope I used the right forum to describe the problem.

Last night, I made some observations, and as I do routinely, I wanted, to day, to enter my notes in ST4. 
Opening the "New log Defaults" windows, I wanted to precise my observations details: I opened the "observing location" windows, and as expected, ST4 asked me the choice between "ask" and "select from list". 
I chose select from list, and ST4 showed me all my observing locations.
Right now, all seemed correct.

But the problem occurred when I wanted to define my instrument. As usual, I clicked on the "instrument" windows, and ST4 showed me the usual choice between "ask" and "select from list". I chose to click on "select from list", the usual window opened, but in it, there was only "naked eye", and nothing more. 
None of my numerous instruments.
I verified in "set up / telescopes", all my instruments were perfectly detailled.

I recommenced the process several times, without any improvement.
As I do routinely a back up of logs, lists, and notes after each session, I restore ST4 from my last back up. The problem was exactly the same.

I would like to know if I did a mistake, or if it is a bug of the ST4 visual 1.11.15. 
Many thanks for your help

Bertrand
Marseille, France]]>
This thread concerns a strange process in observing logs. Hope I used the right forum to describe the problem.

Last night, I made some observations, and as I do routinely, I wanted, to day, to enter my notes in ST4. 
Opening the "New log Defaults" windows, I wanted to precise my observations details: I opened the "observing location" windows, and as expected, ST4 asked me the choice between "ask" and "select from list". 
I chose select from list, and ST4 showed me all my observing locations.
Right now, all seemed correct.

But the problem occurred when I wanted to define my instrument. As usual, I clicked on the "instrument" windows, and ST4 showed me the usual choice between "ask" and "select from list". I chose to click on "select from list", the usual window opened, but in it, there was only "naked eye", and nothing more. 
None of my numerous instruments.
I verified in "set up / telescopes", all my instruments were perfectly detailled.

I recommenced the process several times, without any improvement.
As I do routinely a back up of logs, lists, and notes after each session, I restore ST4 from my last back up. The problem was exactly the same.

I would like to know if I did a mistake, or if it is a bug of the ST4 visual 1.11.15. 
Many thanks for your help

Bertrand
Marseille, France]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3256 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:55:22 -0400 Bertrand Laville]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3256
When displaying the interactive atlas, one can add "my attachements".

Would it be possible to display (with a sign to recognize them ?) all the objects of the observing list your are currently using ?
It would be great if the listed objects could be displayed as "any", "logged", or "unlogged".

By this way, one might choose the objects of his target list to be seen as a spreadsheet, as ST4 does routinely, and at their own position in the sky with interactive atlas. 
Especially, when observing a given target, this will allow to visualise the neighboring targets of his target list.

Thanks, and clear sky (not really true in western Europ presently    )
Bertrand]]>
When displaying the interactive atlas, one can add "my attachements".

Would it be possible to display (with a sign to recognize them ?) all the objects of the observing list your are currently using ?
It would be great if the listed objects could be displayed as "any", "logged", or "unlogged".

By this way, one might choose the objects of his target list to be seen as a spreadsheet, as ST4 does routinely, and at their own position in the sky with interactive atlas. 
Especially, when observing a given target, this will allow to visualise the neighboring targets of his target list.

Thanks, and clear sky (not really true in western Europ presently    )
Bertrand]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3098 Fri, 24 May 2024 22:21:04 -0400 orionbelt]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3098
I put together the AL Multiple Star Observing List that was ask in another thread. I am posting it here. Every multiple star include a couple of entries to get the whole system in the list. The brief includes one of the names for the system and the description of the pair that that entry is describing like: AB, AC, CD... In some cases the pair in the list are not in ST4 so I included the star by itself if I was able to identify it, and the data for that pair is included in the object description (as it is given in the AL Multiple Star List witch in a lot of occasions doesn't match with the ST4 data because of proper motion or orbits).

Clear skies,

Carles

EDITED: I resubmitted this list including the notes that were omitted in the original because of not checking the appropriate box.

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I put together the AL Multiple Star Observing List that was ask in another thread. I am posting it here. Every multiple star include a couple of entries to get the whole system in the list. The brief includes one of the names for the system and the description of the pair that that entry is describing like: AB, AC, CD... In some cases the pair in the list are not in ST4 so I included the star by itself if I was able to identify it, and the data for that pair is included in the object description (as it is given in the AL Multiple Star List witch in a lot of occasions doesn't match with the ST4 data because of proper motion or orbits).

Clear skies,

Carles

EDITED: I resubmitted this list including the notes that were omitted in the original because of not checking the appropriate box.

  AL Multiple Star List.stx (Size: 14.06 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3074 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:36:55 -0400 aggregory]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3074
Antone]]>
Antone]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2998 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:45:35 -0500 EmeraldHillsSkies]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2998

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I have used the "Brief Notes" field for several lists now.
X = Hidden Treasures
SD = Secret Deep
CC = Cosmic Challenge
and the 4-digit number (e.g., 0045) is the number taken from the 1001 Celestial Wonders list, as assigned by Bakich. (So it's the one number that is 4 digits and has no preceding initial.) A handful of Bakich's objects weren't in SkyTools. I've added them to Supplemental Deep Sky Objects. I'm hoping they transfer in ok for those who want to use this list. Good luck and happy observing!]]>

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I have used the "Brief Notes" field for several lists now.
X = Hidden Treasures
SD = Secret Deep
CC = Cosmic Challenge
and the 4-digit number (e.g., 0045) is the number taken from the 1001 Celestial Wonders list, as assigned by Bakich. (So it's the one number that is 4 digits and has no preceding initial.) A handful of Bakich's objects weren't in SkyTools. I've added them to Supplemental Deep Sky Objects. I'm hoping they transfer in ok for those who want to use this list. Good luck and happy observing!]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2985 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:12:40 -0500 EmeraldHillsSkies]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2985
Doug
Emerald Hills Skies
www.EmeraldHillsSkies.com

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Doug
Emerald Hills Skies
www.EmeraldHillsSkies.com

  Cosmic Challenge by Phil Harrington.stx (Size: 14.22 KB / Downloads: 10) ]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2978 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:13:32 -0500 EmeraldHillsSkies]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2978 The Secret Deep. I live-streamed my way through this list on YouTube using electronically-assisted astronomy techniques, and it was a lot of fun. It's available as a 9-video playlist.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdkGi...nWlza5gQfT

Keep in mind - I've only owned SkyTools for 12 hours - but Greg seems to have made it that easy to get started. But tell me what I can do better.

For example, to improve this list, I'm guessing I'll learn how to create a user-defined field ... and then enter the Secret Deep Number (identified by O'Meara with an "x" as in "X marks the spot" of pirate booty) in that custom field, right? Either way, I hope this at least gets the discussion started.

  Secret_Deep.stx (Size: 741 bytes / Downloads: 13) ]]> The Secret Deep. I live-streamed my way through this list on YouTube using electronically-assisted astronomy techniques, and it was a lot of fun. It's available as a 9-video playlist.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdkGi...nWlza5gQfT

Keep in mind - I've only owned SkyTools for 12 hours - but Greg seems to have made it that easy to get started. But tell me what I can do better.

For example, to improve this list, I'm guessing I'll learn how to create a user-defined field ... and then enter the Secret Deep Number (identified by O'Meara with an "x" as in "X marks the spot" of pirate booty) in that custom field, right? Either way, I hope this at least gets the discussion started.

  Secret_Deep.stx (Size: 741 bytes / Downloads: 13) ]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2883 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:09:33 -0400 DaveV]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2883 https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2577 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:45:10 -0400 jjones7777]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2577
Thanks!]]>
Thanks!]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2486 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:48:03 -0400 Chamukuy]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2486
The attached STX list contains 44 red supergiants with apparent magnitude 8 or less (on average in case of variable stars). Most (35) are of spectral type M with the remainder of type K.

They owe their monster status to their enormous hefts and luminosities.

Good description of these monsters:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_supergiant

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The attached STX list contains 44 red supergiants with apparent magnitude 8 or less (on average in case of variable stars). Most (35) are of spectral type M with the remainder of type K.

They owe their monster status to their enormous hefts and luminosities.

Good description of these monsters:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_supergiant

  Red Supergiants.stx (Size: 640 bytes / Downloads: 17) ]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2484 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:04:22 -0400 theskyhound]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2484
To share a list:

1. Open the Nightly Planner (Visual) or Target Selection (Imaging) tool and select the list you want to share.

2. Click on Share/Export List and select Save as stx File

3. When prompted, give your list a name and description.

4. Save the file where you can find it again

5. Start a post on this forum. Describe the list and attach it as a File Attachment by dragging it from Windows File Explorer to the Attachments are at the bottom of the "Post New Thread" window.

To import a shared list:

1. Click (or right-click) on the Attached file link of a forum post. Exactly how this works will depend on your browser. Save the stx file somewhere you can find it and note the name.

2. Open the Nightly Planner (Visual) or Target Selection (Imaging) tool

3. Click on Get Observing Lists and select Read from SkyTools (.stx) File.

4. Browse to the location of the file you downloaded and select it. Tip: take care to select the folder you want to place your file into so you can easily find the list and note the name of the list, which may differ from the name of the stx file.]]>
To share a list:

1. Open the Nightly Planner (Visual) or Target Selection (Imaging) tool and select the list you want to share.

2. Click on Share/Export List and select Save as stx File

3. When prompted, give your list a name and description.

4. Save the file where you can find it again

5. Start a post on this forum. Describe the list and attach it as a File Attachment by dragging it from Windows File Explorer to the Attachments are at the bottom of the "Post New Thread" window.

To import a shared list:

1. Click (or right-click) on the Attached file link of a forum post. Exactly how this works will depend on your browser. Save the stx file somewhere you can find it and note the name.

2. Open the Nightly Planner (Visual) or Target Selection (Imaging) tool

3. Click on Get Observing Lists and select Read from SkyTools (.stx) File.

4. Browse to the location of the file you downloaded and select it. Tip: take care to select the folder you want to place your file into so you can easily find the list and note the name of the list, which may differ from the name of the stx file.]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2477 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:11:32 -0400 Chamukuy]]> https://skyhound.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2477
I attach an STX file. The list contains the stars of special spectral characteristics that Angelo Secchi submitted to the French Academie des Sciences in 1868.

Secchi investigated the stars contained in Schjellerup's Catalogue of Red Stars and found these 16 stars (a 17th star is not clearly identified) to be markedly different from all others. Today we know them as carbon stars.

The rating is based on Secchi's aesthetic evaluation.

tiha

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I attach an STX file. The list contains the stars of special spectral characteristics that Angelo Secchi submitted to the French Academie des Sciences in 1868.

Secchi investigated the stars contained in Schjellerup's Catalogue of Red Stars and found these 16 stars (a 17th star is not clearly identified) to be markedly different from all others. Today we know them as carbon stars.

The rating is based on Secchi's aesthetic evaluation.

tiha

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