Chart Settings


Type:

Redraw

Labels

Coordinate grid Deep-sky objects (DSO)
Constellation names Deep-sky object images
Constellation lines Sunlike stars
Star names Nearby stars
Star catalog IDs Variables
Abbreviate IDs Motions

Advanced Settings

Chart Projection
Double-click options
Chart magnification:
Aspect ratio (range: 0.5 to 2.0)
Chart time (years before or after 2000)
Stellar motion markers (years before or after chart time)
Chart pixel width 600 3000 (current: 1000)
Star magnitude limit 0 18 (current: 0)
DSO magnitude limit 0 18 (current: 0)
Label stars closer than 0 100 (current: 0)
Redraw

Icons:

  • Screen Mode: Switch between regular and full-screen
  • Chart Size: Change chart dimensions on screen
  • Chart Mode + Type: Select chart type
  • Location: Where you're viewing from (default: the Sun)
  • Target: Where you're looking to
  • Redraw: Apply current settings and redraw chart
  • Zoom Level: Change magnification level
  • Star Level: Change number of stars shown
  • Labels: Change labels and names shown on chart
  • Advanced Settings: Change additional, less-used settings
  • Download: Download the current chart

Additional Controls

  • Mousewheel: Change magnification level (Atlas charts only)
  • Arrow Keys: Change chart location (same as arrow icons)