Hi Ian
Did you try the launchpad version.
I would be interested if you could download and install today's patch
www.iceinspace.com.au/uploads/stellariumpatch.ZIP
This will work with 0.10.4 or the launch pad 0.10.5
There have been quite a few changes to the text and the loading bar has been removed to improve loading speed.
Follow the readme instructions on where to put all the files that need to be upgraded.
Barry