While I know Sharpless (Sh2) objects are in your database, is it possible to include Sharpless (Sh2) objects in display mode? As an astrophotographer, I capture a lot of Sharpless objects during nebula season, as they are usually in narrowband and a good fit for me being just 15 minutes out of Detroit. Here is an example of one of my Sharpless objects I captured:
http://www.astrobin.com/312290/
Thanks,
Douglas
Hi Douglas,
The problem is, objects with unknown magnitudes in the database are only visible if you search for them - except you set the magnitude limit to "unlimited".
The disadvantage is that you'll get a very cluttered display (see attachment).
A catalogue filter to switch off certain objects would be helpful (in this case LDN dark nebulae) - or a individual object type magnitude slider.
If the rectangles could be replaced by the approx. real shapes would also be a nice feature.
Cheers
Walter
Correction - I meant the LBN (Lynds Bright Nebulae) instead LDN (Lynds Dark Nebulae) in the above example.
Yes turning off and on certain catalogues as well as adding the catalogues to this list would be awesome. Currently I have dark nebula turned off because my light polluted skies make it almost impossible to capture. BUT sharpness objects are usually in narrowband and are great for light polluted skies.
