Which star database to use?

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Which star database to use?

Forum: General discussions ASTAP

Creator: steve hoffman

Created: 2025-05-24

Updated: 2025-05-24

steve hoffman - 2025-05-24

Currently the H18 star database is installed and it works well. Is this star database obsolete?

Should I delete H18 and install H80?

My focal length is 2939 mm

thanks
Steve

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steve hoffman - 2025-05-24

Sorry I meant to say should I install D80.

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han.k - 2025-05-24

Hi Steve,

For that focal length, yes delete the H18 and install the D80.

Cheers, Han

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steve hoffman - 2025-05-24

Thank Han!!
All the best.

Steve

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