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Old 12-10-2009, 11:52 AM
Coen
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Taki's free double star atlas also has some helpful tips (http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~zs3t-tk/index.htm)

I also use StarCalc (http://www.relex.ru/~zalex/main.htm), CNebulaX (http://www.uv.es/jrtorres/index.html and the excellent TriAtlas that is there) and finally CdC (http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/) with its numerous catalogues (which you have to selectively download and activate separately) allows for cross referencing although I always struggle with its interface.

There is a bit of time involved initially in sorting it all out but it soon becomes easier.

Also don't forget the Washington double star catalogue/database (http://ad.usno.navy.mil/wds/wdstext.html) and its web-page has some more information on various catalogues etc.

Also there is in the double star forum on Cloudy Nights (http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthrea...0/Board/double) which contains further information.
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