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xmo1
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Having purchased my first scope, I'm observing (Oct 2010) with an 8" dob from Houston, TX, but the sky maps that I have (including the online apps I've found) do not seem to show the correct orientation of objects. The stars in Orion's belt, for example, are shown in many maps as being in a 45 degree line. When I look at Orion around 2AM the stars are nearly vertical. I've observed a few large star clusters, but am having a dickens of a time trying to identify them. Any recommendations for software or websites that might help me find my way around the night sky from my location?
Also, besides identifying star clusters and such, I'm interested in a map that indicates the directions things are moving, because everything is moving (as so many people point out). I would rather know than be scared of the unknown when I see something like a massive cluster galaxy out there.
Are there movies of Hubble or other space based scope observations? I've scouted the net a little, but haven't found any live scopes online. That's surprising, except for the cost of the bandwidth maybe. Thanks.
Also, besides identifying star clusters and such, I'm interested in a map that indicates the directions things are moving, because everything is moving (as so many people point out). I would rather know than be scared of the unknown when I see something like a massive cluster galaxy out there.
Are there movies of Hubble or other space based scope observations? I've scouted the net a little, but haven't found any live scopes online. That's surprising, except for the cost of the bandwidth maybe. Thanks.