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name/id for stars in full catalog

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:18 am
by joanbdunham
I see that stars to 7th mag are included in the full catalog. What name or id do I use to reference them? I searched the manual and help, but don't see the answer.

Re: name/id for stars in full catalog

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:30 am
by admin
Hi,

SharpCap is using the Hipparcos catalog numbers for stars, so for instance Rigel is HIP 24436

cheers,

Robin

Re: name/id for stars in full catalog

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:12 pm
by joanbdunham
Thanks for the quick response! This is very helpful.
Joan