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18.6 Questions and Answers
1. What do the different symbols for deep-sky objects mean?
2. What do the different colors of Deep-sky objects mean?
3. Why are there so many more U.S. cities than in other countries?
4. How can I add a new custom location to KStars?
5. I have added a custom location to KStars that I no longer want. How do I
remove it from the program?
6. Why do some objects disappear when I am scrolling the display?
7. I do not understand all the terms used in KStars. Where can I learn more about
the astronomy behind the program?
8. I want KStars to start up with a time and date different from my system CPU
clock. Is this possible?
9. I want KStars to start up with the simulation clock paused. Is this possible?
10. How accurate/precise is KStars?
11. Why do I have to download an improved NGC/IC catalog and Messier object
images? Why not just include them as part of the KStars distribution?
12. I am really enjoying the beautiful images I have downloaded through KStars! I
would like to share them with the world; can I publish a calendar featuring these
images (or are there any usage restrictions on the images)?
13. Can I help contribute to future versions of KStars?
1. What do the different symbols for deep-sky objects mean?
The symbol indicates the object type:
· dotted circle: Open Cluster
· cross-in-circle: Globular Cluster
· box: Gaseous Nebula
· diamond: Supernova Remnant
· circle with outer lines: Planetary Nebula
· ellipse: Galaxy
2. What do the different colors of Deep-sky objects mean?
Generally, the different colors indicate to which catalog the object belongs
(Messier, NGC or IC). However, some objects have a different color which
indicates that there are extra images available in the popup menu (the
default “extras” color is red).
3. Why are there so many more U.S. cities than in other countries?
When we started KStars, we were unable to find a longitude/latitude
database that covered the globe equitably. However, the KStars community
is rapidly overcoming this problem! We have already received city lists from
many users around the world. If you can contribute to this effort, please send
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