DobHelper

Generate star maps for anywhere at anytime. Choose from a database of thousands of deep sky objects, including all Messier, Caldwell, and NGC objects. Also allows recording of notes on viewed objects, and configuration of user-generated observation lists.

Features

Create star maps for anywhere on earth, at any time
Find coordinates for many deep sky objects in dobsonian usable alt/azi format
Contains entire Messier, Caldwell, and Herschel catalog, as well as other objects
Contains database of most visible stars
Track your observation with ability to enter observation notes
User-configurable star map settings, including minimum star magnitude
Overlays included for all 88 modern constellations

Project Samples

Star Map showing stars and constellations with no deep sky objects

Star Map including messier catelog objects

Fully customizable map rendering, including choice of icon, choice of label display, and minimum stellar magnitude

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License

Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike License V2.0, GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Languages

English

User Interface

Java Swing

Programming Language

Java

Related Categories

Java Astronomy Software, Java Hobbies Software

Registered

2013-08-07

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