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Old 19-11-2009, 08:49 AM
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Davekyn (David)
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Thanks for your patients Paul,
I’m having a hard time finding my Stellarium directory under windows7. Never used an STS file before, however must learn. In fact I think I’ll set aside some time to “LEARN” full stop. I can see now why I’m a star gazer and not an astronomer. I got heaps of books, but nothing that really helps with breaking down the terms commonly used at such sites you’ve listed or even what the parallax or BV description in Stellarium is about. I never bothered before as I did not want to be put off, but can general say now that I’d like to know more. Once again, thanks for trying to help me. It’s obvious I need to help myself first in regards to the format of listed descriptions & there meanings. (As long as I can get away without having to comprehend complex equations & formulas I think I might be able to understand enough to get me by) I’m not sure if I’m right here, but if by understanding a stars spectral type may give me an aprox idea of the size of a star-combined with maybe a few other descriptions; I can learn without complex math-I think maybe on that context I can get a better appreciation-if you understand any of what I’m trying to say. None the less…I’m still glad I asked another question. When the weather clears I’ll check it out! Hope your have plenty of rain and clear skies your way.
Cheers Dave.
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