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Hi Gem,
I use Deepsky as a database and logbook keeping it is quite good though there are a couple of things I'm not overly keen on. The planning features are good, the logbook function is very good and the database is excellent and very extensive
The only thing I find a bit annoying is the lack of cross-referencing between catalogues. For example if I observe NGC 4303 and make an observation and mark it as observed, then that does not cross-reference to the other catalogues that also include this galaxy so when I prepare a plan, it will pop up as not observed under that other catalogue designation.
User support is good. Is updated every year or so. It also includes observing notes by some other amateurs on a large range of objects that you may find useful --one of them is my log up until about 2 years ago (about 3,500 observations) which is pretty extensive so far as southern objects are concerned. The maps are okay -- nothing to write home about. I use Megastar with DSS overlays for my maps so that doesn't worry me.
I thought about switching over toSkytools (which has a better user interface) but have stuck with Deepsky.
Best,
Les D
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