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Originally Posted by Analog6
I have long had the problem that the downloaded elements such as comets didn't show on my screen. When I searched it would go to the area but no handles or anything.
So yesterday I deleted Stellarium and uploaded a new version (I have an iMac running 10.6.8) and it now seems to find them but on every comet I search for it goes to the same place and finds an object with the label Atlas Centaur 2.
Suggestions? Are there settings I need to make different?
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Hi Odille
It is difficult to say exactly what the problem is without knowing how you have added the extra comets.
The comet elements are stored in the system.ini file similar to this:
[CK08S030]
# M1= 4.0 M2= 4.0
name = C/2008 S3 (Boattini) MPC 66921
To search for a comet you will first need to check the system.ini file to ensure it is there and the syntax is correct.
You then search for it by name exactly as it is listed. However you will probably find it from the first seven or eight characters.
The amount of names shown will also depend on where you have the slider on the planet name display.
Barry