I have been putting together a list of targets sorted by hour angle. There are spacers indicating the nominal best month of the year to image them (the target is opposite the sun). The list is meant to be extensive without being so large it includes really obscure stuff. It is made with the northern hemisphere in mind so objects to the deep south are not included. All spiral galaxies at or brighter than 11th magnitude and larger then 4' in size are included if they are far enough North. I update this list from time to time so you might want to check if there is a newer version available. I used SkyTools 3 Pro in the preparation of this list. Fortunately, they have a liberal policy when it comes to sharing lists made with it (you just want you to mention them.)
The list is in the form of an Excel file. You will need either a copy of Excel, and Excel viewer, or the excellent (and free) LibreOffice.
The list is in the form of an Excel file. You will need either a copy of Excel, and Excel viewer, or the excellent (and free) LibreOffice.
imaging_targets_20191226.xlsx | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | xlsx |
Here is a version of the observing list that is in Roboclip format for Voyager automation software. Unfortunately it is in backwards order. Use at your own risk. It has been tested by RockStarBill and worked for him (thanks!). It is probably case sensitive and Weebly messes the case up. It should be VoyRC.mdb
You will need to copy it into Documents -> Voyager -> Data
If you already have a Roboclip file there, you should probably back up your existing file.
You will need to copy it into Documents -> Voyager -> Data
If you already have a Roboclip file there, you should probably back up your existing file.
voyrc.mdb | |
File Size: | 364 kb |
File Type: | mdb |