The saguaro astronomy club database by alister ling how would you like to have an extensive database of over 10,000 deepsky objects for free. Sac deep sky database is ready and more cloudy nights. To qualify for the astronomical leagues deep sky binocular certificate and pin, you need only be a member of the astronomical league, through either an affiliated club or as a member at large, and observe the sixty selected objects using only binoculars. There are data on 10,000 deep sky objects, double stars, red stars, asterisms and more. However, the most comprehensive list is by steve coe of saguaro astronomy club sac. This database was created by members of the saguaro astronomy club sac in arizona, and is widely. Saguaro astronomy club how is saguaro astronomy club abbreviated. Deepsky planner 7 astronomy software for windows provides the powerful, accurate tools you need to make your time at the telescope more efficient and enjoyable. Even a spreadsheet program such as ms excel or lotus can be used to store. Skymap pro product information skymap astronomy software. Hawaiian astronomical society deep sky list includes several lists of deep sky objects as prepared by different observers. My own halebopp photo taken 5mar97 from southern california.
The vega sky center an amateur astronomy web hub founded. I chose the saguaro astronomy club sac deep sky database available as a free download at. I was intrigued by this database, and wondered what else can be done with it, specially for me, someone who is well versed in databases. Saguaro astronomy club observing in arizona since 1977. Deepsky astronomy software for all windows versions including 10 is a collection of observer friendly software tools designed to make your observing sessions more fun and productive. Added the saguaro astronomy club database version 8. Deep sky binocular observing program the astronomical league. Gliese catalogue c2a integrates the gliese catalogue. The only thing i really miss, is an index on all the deepsky objects discussed in the book.
The members of the saguaro astronomy club sac have a long history of producing useful data from observations, and making it available for download by amateur astronomers worldide at no cost one data set that they produce is sac deepsky list which is currently at version 8. The sac compilation of data was begun in an effort to provide a comprehensive observing list for use at the telescope. It contains positions, magnitudes, sizes and lots of other information on the brightest 10,000 objects in the sky. Skymap lite product information skymap astronomy software. It allows users to plan and log observations of sun, moon, planets, asteroids, comets, extended hipparcos stars and deepsky objects found in the messier and caldwell catalogs. This catalogue does not need to be downloaded separetaly.
Locating faint fuzzies whats up wizard tells you whats visible at any time and location. Skysafari professional astronomy telescope control software. Extensive databases including the hubble guide star catalog, the sac saguaro astronomy club deep sky database which incorporates the ngc and ic, the principle galaxy catalog pgc, the general catalog of variable stars, the washington visual double. Carte du ciel great, free windows sky charting software. One data set that they produce is sac deepsky list which is currently at version 8. Querying the saguaro astronomy club deep sky database.
Things have moved on and several of the common planetarium software packages e. An important objective of this software is to take into account the main catalogues available to professional and amateur astronomers in order to prepare observations on small fields as well as astrometry and photometry works. In this page you will find the software index for windows, whose final name is. Deepsky planner for windows astronomy software by knightware. Extremely diverse collection of free observing forms. Complete this list, and you are a seasoned observer. Easy to use filters and sorts pull up just the objects you want.
So when you are looking through the deepsky database or viewing observing lists, youll almost always see an image for any object there. Cybersky now uses information taken from version 8. An important objective of this software is to take into account the main catalogues available to professional and amateur astronomers in order to prepare observations on small fields as well as. The latest and greatest version of the saguaro astronomy club deep sky database is ready. The foxpro sac system is a set of programs designed to record and track the saguaro astronomy club database. Deep sky hunter star atlas deep sky hunter is a printable deep sky atlas designed for serious deep sky observers. The database also includes more than 11,000 double stars from the saguaro astronomy club database including supplemental names for struve catalog stars contributed by thomas kovacs. Saguaro astronomy club sac catalog, containing detailed information, descriptions, and notes on over 10,000 assorted deep sky objects easily seen in amateur telescopes. The reason being that the deep sky database i use to prepare my observing lists saguaro astronomy club database lists all objects with unknown magnitudes, such as the dodz open clusters, as magnitude 99. The saguaro astronomy club has created a list of the best deep sky objects not in the ngc. The saguaro astronomy club or sac deep sky database contains as good as all deep sky objects visible in amateur telescopes. The saguaro astronomy club sac has compiled a list of the 110 best.
Your own deep sky database lake county astronomical society. The last 40, or so objects represent a kind of greatest hits of the deep south. Regarding deep sky objects, c2a is provided with 3 catalogues. This list is used by members of the saguaro astronomy club of phoenix, az. They include versions in plain text so that virtually any computer system can use them. Contains information on over 10,000 star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae of all types. Whats new in cybersky 5 astronomy software for windows. Use the query gallery to locate objects from many different types. These catalogs form are skymaps primary deep sky catalogs. Angloaustralian observatory of astronomical images.
A star database with millions of stars and hundreds of deep sky survey images which blends in accurately. Import wizard lets you expand the deepsky database. The book ends with an appendix, a list with 110 deepskyobjects by the deep sky group saguaro astronomy club. It is based on the saguaro astronomy club asterisms database version 3. Saguaro astronomy club observation sheets three observation form templates are available at the top of the sac downloads page. Reddest carbon stars a list of the 22 reddest carbon stars. Update the program from the complement section to update minor bugs. The number of deepsky objects in the catalog has more than doubled, from 2,200 to 5,5785,375 objects as faint as magnitude. National optical astronomy observatory image gallery. The double star search uses the saguaro astronomy club double star database version 4. Join us as mirko maher, astrophotography enthusiast presents a 2. Scriptable components ascom standards for astronomy. I wanted to provide a link to the data which the members of the saguaro astronomy club sac have entered over the years and are free for the downloading.
And, you can add or import as many additional objects as you would like. Deep sky database tools for building observing lists from the saguaro astronomy club hawaiian astronomical society deep sky list includes several lists of deepsky objects as prepared by different observers. This database was created by members of the saguaro astronomy club sac in arizona, and is widely available as freeware. Nexstar observer list software program from celeston. Ecu recreates the sky as seen from any location on earth throughout a 14,000year time span. The saguaro astronomy club or sac deep sky database. This is a partially illustrated list of about 7000 deep sky objects from 90 n to 60 s. Hawaiian astronomical society deepsky object lists. Extensive databases including the hubble guide star catalog, the sac saguaro astronomy club deep sky database which incorporates the ngc and ic, the principle galaxy catalog pgc, the general catalog of variable stars, the washington visual double star catalog, and 300,000 plus asteroids and comets. Deepsky astronomy software the best deep sky astronomy. Additional the program can access the online version of the deep sky survey allowing online update of the asteroid and comet databases and it can search online in.
Manual postediting was performed in order to ensure noncluttered charts with readable labels. Astrosurf carbon stars a list of over one hundred carbon stars. All the information in this article is derived from version 7. The principle galaxy catalog 2002 edition about 1 million galaxies the general catalog of variable stars september 2015 version 52,011 stars. For most lookup, targeting, charting and identification needs, the best choices are obviously astroplanner or deepsky planner. Macintosh or windows covington objects database new a database of 200 interesting stars and deepsky objects from. Ever since the early years of the vega, going to and bring a telescope project to compete at stellafane was. The seed of the project was the saguaro astronomical club database, with a first msdos release in 1994. The database also includes more than 11,000 double stars from the saguaro astronomy club.
This is online and freely available see their downloads page. This database was created by members of the saguaro astronomy. Ngcic 12 000 objects including messier, caldwell and herschel 400 objects, sac saguaro astronomy club database, 10 000 objects, ugc 000 objects, lynds dark and bright nebula 3 000 objects, barnard dark nebula 350 objects, sh2 300 objects, pk 1 500 planetary nebula, abell clusters of galaxies 2 700. Querying the saguaro astronomy club deep sky database using. Learn the skill and knowledge of night sky photography. Discover what you can observe, when and where to observe it, and what it looks like. The following short list of astronomy software packages is by no means inclusive, but suggests the variety of tools available and the neglect of double star astronomy. Aaaa observation log and sketch templates observing forms from the american association of amateur astronomers.
The members of the saguaro astronomy club sac have a long history of producing useful data from observations, and making it available for download by amateur astronomers worldide at no cost. With deepsky astronomy software, theres a picture for thousands of deep sky objects in our database. The seed of the project was the saguaro astronomical club database, with a. Sac saguaro astronomy club database, 10 000 objects, ugc 000. Deepsky planner trial edition astronomy software by. Deep sky database tools for building observing lists from the saguaro astronomy club. Saguaro astronomy club databases for download observing. The deep sky browser is an easy to use frontend for the deep sky database which includes accurate and useful information for about 500,000 deep sky objects and over 2 million stars, with maps and images for every object, and with powerful search capabilities.
This is a set of charts made with the jparsec library. Hawaiian astronomical society deep sky list includes several lists of deepsky objects as prepared by different observers. These are the ones that provide listings of a wide range of deep sky objects. Included with the database is a program which generates observing reports or lists based. A good source is the saguaro database, which contains detailed info on over 10,000 deep sky objects. Txt of the new sac70 deepsky database information on the saguaro astronomy club database version 7. Saguaro astronomy club how is saguaro astronomy club. Integration with cartes du ciel astronomy software lets you create cartes du ciel star charts from. Deep sky planner 7 astronomy software for windows provides the powerful, accurate tools you need to make your time at the telescope more efficient and enjoyable. Interfaces with some telescopes natively with built in. This is skymaps main deep sky catalog for objects not contained in the ngc or ic catalogs. Additional the program can access the online version of the deep sky survey allowing online update of the asteroid and comet databases and it can search online in professional astronomical databases. It is only available for the microsoft windows operating system all versions. The saguaro astronomy clubs deep sky database, version 7.
Saguaro astronomy club deepspace object catalog sac. Theskyx professional edition astronomy software is an essential tool for observatory control, deep space imaging and scientific discovery, and includes the broadest range of advanced features to enhance your experience under the night skies. Information on the saguaro astronomy club database version 8. Bring a dslr camera with a manual mode, a chair, and a red lens flashlight. This catalogue has the objective to list all the stars within 25 parsecs. Observers guide for deep sky observing with pictures. Schmidt cassegrain telescope advice lists of objects for. Deepsky astronomy software the best deep sky astronomy software. C2a computer aided astronomy is a planetarium software that allows you to build detailed views of stellar fields. The first 15 searches use the saguaro astronomy club database version 8. Any pair of binoculars may be used, but those with objectives between 50mm and 80mm in diameter are. The first issue is where do you get data on a large number of different deep sky objects. The saguaro astronomy club phoenix, az night sky transparency scale. Ic and messier, based on sky publishings famous ngc 2000.
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