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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. |
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| ===== Alternatives ===== | ===== Alternatives ===== |
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| 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]]. |