Configuring Astro Info

Before you can use Astro Info, you must set your position, and the time you are interested in.

Position

To set your position, select "Astro Info" from the Palm applications screen, then choose "Options" from Astro Info's menu.

• TZ
  The time zone you will be using "Astro Info" from. Measured in hours and minutes from GMT. If you're west of Greenwich, England, check the "W" box - and remember to adjust for daylight savings time!
  
  
• Lat
  The latitude you will be using "Astro Info" from. Measured in degrees and minutes from the equator. Check the "S" box if your in the southern hemisphere.
  
  
• Long
  The longitude you will be using "Astro Info" from. Measured in degrees and minutes. Be sure to check the "W" box if you're west of Greenwich, England.
  
  

Once you've set your time zone and position, click on the "Okay" button.

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Time and Date

Most "Astro Info" screens start with controls for setting the time and date.

On the left is a button showing the currently selected date. Clicking on it will display the standard Palm date control, allowing you to select the day you wish to get information on.

On the right is a button showing the currently selected time. Clicking on it will display the standard Palm time control, allowing you to select the time you wish to get information on. NOTE! "Astro Info" only uses the "Start Time" field. Setting the "End Time" field has no effect.

Next, in the center of the screen is a button labelled "Now" with an arrow on either side. Pressing the "Now" button will set Astro Info's date and time to the Palm's current date and time. You can use the arrow buttons to quickly jump forwards and backwards one day at a time.

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