SUMMARY: Many restrictions lifted, notably the inability to auto-center during search operations (ZDNet please note!). Adastra now comes with 6000 stars as standard.
MAJOR FEATURE: Find stars by designation (Bayer, Flamsteed, HR, SAO number)
MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: 6000 stars now supplied as standard.(Sep 98)
ENHANCEMENT: Find facility permits searching for Deep Sky Objects.
ENHANCEMENT: Find facility incorporates option to auto-center on found object. (ZDNet please take note!)
MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: Higher accuracy & reliability routines implemented for all co-ordinate conversions and most effects (eg. Equatorial --> Horizon coordinates) (24.6.98)
ENHANCEMENT: A large selection from the NGC catalogue of Deep Sky Objects now accessible. (28.8.98)
A certain amount of 'slimming down' and streamlining as regards Adastra's resource requirements has been achieved. Adastra will now load and run more efficiently.
An Enhanced registration is available for just $29, adding over 3000 new stars and permitting full tailoring and configuration of the Report window with many extra fields.
Best news of all: Adastra as you have grown to know it is STILL free!