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 ====== Stellarium ====== ====== Stellarium ======
  
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 <code>sudo apt-get install stellarium</code> <code>sudo apt-get install stellarium</code>
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 | :::           | ::: |  [8]  | Resets the clock to system time. The increased speed is preserved. | | :::           | ::: |  [8]  | Resets the clock to system time. The increased speed is preserved. |
 | :::           | ::: |  [L]  | Fast forward, each additional click increases the speed | | :::           | ::: |  [L]  | Fast forward, each additional click increases the speed |
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 === The telescope menu === === The telescope menu ===
  
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 ^ Button group ^ Name ^ Function ^ ^ Button group ^ Name ^ Function ^
-| {{ost:stellarium:stellarium_menu_telescope.jpg?280}}  | The telescope menu offers the possibility to simulate the field of view of your own equipment. The use of this option is described [[en:software:stellarium#inclusion_of_your_own_observation_equipment| below]]. | Turns on the eyepiece view. Another button appears, which shows a crosshair.|+| {{ost:stellarium:stellarium_menu_telescope.jpg?280}}  | The telescope menu offers the possibility to simulate the field of view of your own equipment. The use of this option is described [[en:software:stellarium#incorporation_of_own_observation_equipment| below]]. | Turns on the eyepiece view. Another button appears, which shows a crosshair.|
 | ::: | ::: | Displays the size of the image sensor. | | ::: | ::: | Displays the size of the image sensor. |
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 | ::: | ::: | Opens the configuration of the telescope plugin. | | ::: | ::: | Opens the configuration of the telescope plugin. |
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 ==== What does Stellarium offer me? ==== ==== What does Stellarium offer me? ====
 Stellarium offers a considerable amount of additional information in addition to the simulation. Stellarium offers a considerable amount of additional information in addition to the simulation.
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 === Level of detail and additional information === === Level of detail and additional information ===
 Stellarium outputs a list of parameters for each object. Most of these are coordinates in various coordinate systems. In addition, depending on the object, there is also basic information. For stars these are for example spectral type and photometric data. These are to be handled with care. Often these data differ from the current state of knowledge. Therefore, for each object at least the [[http://www.simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-fid|Simbad database]] should always be consulted. Stellarium outputs a list of parameters for each object. Most of these are coordinates in various coordinate systems. In addition, depending on the object, there is also basic information. For stars these are for example spectral type and photometric data. These are to be handled with care. Often these data differ from the current state of knowledge. Therefore, for each object at least the [[http://www.simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-fid|Simbad database]] should always be consulted.
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 === Day and night cycle, scattered light === === Day and night cycle, scattered light ===
 Stellarium simulates besides the positions of the objects also a luminosity cycle in the sky. This is based on a rough approximation including the positions of all luminous objects. First and foremost, the sun naturally provides the most scattered light. But also darker objects like the moon, Jupiter or Saturn can illuminate the sky around them so much that darker objects are no longer visible. However, the representation of Stellarium is only a rough guide, for observations at the OST the light scattering is greater due to the air pollution of the surrounding cities. Stellarium simulates besides the positions of the objects also a luminosity cycle in the sky. This is based on a rough approximation including the positions of all luminous objects. First and foremost, the sun naturally provides the most scattered light. But also darker objects like the moon, Jupiter or Saturn can illuminate the sky around them so much that darker objects are no longer visible. However, the representation of Stellarium is only a rough guide, for observations at the OST the light scattering is greater due to the air pollution of the surrounding cities.
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 === Incorporation of own observation equipment === === Incorporation of own observation equipment ===
  
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 === Extensions === === Extensions ===
 There are a lot of extensions for Stellarium, too many to mention here. For working with the OST the standard installation is usually sufficient. Also installing additional catalogs makes only limited sense, because of the connection to the Simbad database. All known objects, which were listed somewhere once, can be found by their coordinates. Even if these objects are not always displayed. There are a lot of extensions for Stellarium, too many to mention here. For working with the OST the standard installation is usually sufficient. Also installing additional catalogs makes only limited sense, because of the connection to the Simbad database. All known objects, which were listed somewhere once, can be found by their coordinates. Even if these objects are not always displayed.
-==== How do I use Stellarium? ==== 
  
  
 +==== How do I use Stellarium? ====
  
 === Planning an observation === === Planning an observation ===
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   - What is in the near vicinity? Are there brighter objects that can influence my observation? The biggest interfering factor here is the moon, but Jupiter and Saturn can also brighten the sky around them so much due to their great brightness that darker objects are outshined. Even the brightest stars are practically unrecognizable close to the full moon. Stellarium displays the phase and degree of illumination of the moon. The graphical representation of other moons and planets is also dynamic, meaning that the illuminated area in Stellarium corresponds to that in the sky.   - What is in the near vicinity? Are there brighter objects that can influence my observation? The biggest interfering factor here is the moon, but Jupiter and Saturn can also brighten the sky around them so much due to their great brightness that darker objects are outshined. Even the brightest stars are practically unrecognizable close to the full moon. Stellarium displays the phase and degree of illumination of the moon. The graphical representation of other moons and planets is also dynamic, meaning that the illuminated area in Stellarium corresponds to that in the sky.
   - Are there any other detail requirements? Planets and moons of the solar system have special accuracy in Stellarium. For example, moons disappear behind Jupiter or cast a shadow on it as they pass by. The rotation of the planet itself is also included, and so it can be determined whether, for example, the great red spot of Jupiter is visible.   - Are there any other detail requirements? Planets and moons of the solar system have special accuracy in Stellarium. For example, moons disappear behind Jupiter or cast a shadow on it as they pass by. The rotation of the planet itself is also included, and so it can be determined whether, for example, the great red spot of Jupiter is visible.
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 +==== Controlling the telescope ====
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 +Stellarium can also be used to [[en:ost:stellarium |control the telescope or to drive to objects]] directly. 
  
 ===== Alternatives ===== ===== Alternatives =====
  
 Stellarium already offers a lot of information with its many possibilities. Comparable powerful software is mostly not usable free of charge. A selection can be found [[en:etc:progs|here]]. Stellarium already offers a lot of information with its many possibilities. Comparable powerful software is mostly not usable free of charge. A selection can be found [[en:etc:progs|here]].
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