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DSO Planner supports two user databases of optical instruments: telescope database and eyepiece database. Telescope and eyepiece data is used for [[Data formats#Visibility_value_explained|visibility]] calculation and for depicting [[Star Chart module#sky_chart_ep_fov|eyepieces field of view]] on the Star Chart.<br />
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Select necessary telescope before [[Object Selection module|filtering]] objects based on their [[Data formats#Visibility_value_explained|visibility]] in either [[Select Conditions]] module or [[Settings module]].<br />
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DSO Planner [[Star Chart module]] draws the field of view for each selected eyepiece of the selected telescope; the [[Details screen]] shows object's visibility for each of them as well.<br />
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= Telescopes List =<br />
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=600px caption="Figure 12: Telescopes List module screenshots"><br />
Image:telesc1.jpg | (using bright theme)<br />
Image:telesc2.jpg | (editing telescope's data field)<br />
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The telescopes list shows names and brief descriptions of your telescopes, on the right side there are checkboxes to indicate which telescope is currently active (Figure <span id=fig:telescope_list_screen>12<span>). Press on checkbox to make a new selection.<br />
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* '''Add new instrument...''' button helps you add a new telescope to your telescopes list.<br />
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== Context menu ==<br />
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* '''Edit''' &mdash; Edit telescope parameters.<br />
** '''Name''' &mdash; Telescope name.<br />
** '''Aperture (mm)''' &mdash; Telescope aperture in mm.<br />
** '''Focal length (mm)''' &mdash; Telescope focal length.<br />
** '''Pass through (%)''' &mdash; The amount of light passing through the telescope. 70% is a usual benchmark for reflectors.<br />
** '''Short text note''' &mdash; Brief comment if required.<br />
* '''Assign Eyepieces''' &mdash; Assigned eyepieces are used for Star Chart eyepiece ring drawing and visibility calculations. An eyepiece may be assigned to several telescopes.<br />
* '''Remove''' &mdash; Remove telescope from the list.<br />
* '''Remove All''' &mdash; Clear telescope list.<br />
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== Main Menu ==<br />
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Provides access to [[Other Modules#import_export|export/import]] operations.<br />
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= Eyepiece List =<br />
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=600px caption="Figure 13: Eyepiece List module screenshots"><br />
Image:eye2.jpg | (using bright theme)<br />
Image:eye1.jpg | (editing eyepiece data field)<br />
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The Eyepieces List shows the names and brief descriptions of your eyepieces (Figure <span id=fig:eyepiece_list_screen>13</span>) and CCD camera sensors. The '''Add new eyepiece''' button adds an eyepiece to your eyepieces list, open the Main Menu to add a new CCD. When adding a new eyepiece you can either enter your own eyepiece parameters or select an eyepiece by its name from the integrated list of more than 500 popular eyepieces data available.<br />
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== Context menu ==<br />
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* '''Edit''' &mdash; Edit eyepiece parameters:<br />
** '''Name''' &mdash; Arbitrary short eyepiece name.<br />
** '''Focal length (mm)''' &mdash; Eyepiece focal length in millimeters.<br />
** '''AFOV''' &mdash; Eyepiece apparent field of view in degrees.<br />
** '''Short text note''' &mdash; Arbitrary note (longer description) if required.<br />
* '''Remove''' &mdash; Remove selected eyepiece from the list.<br />
* '''Remove All''' &mdash; Clear the eyepieces list.<br />
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== Main Menu ==<br />
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* Provides access to [[Other Modules#import_export|export/import]] operations with the list.<br />
* '''Add CCD''' &mdash; Open the CCD Add dialog window.<br />
** '''Name''' &mdash; Arbitrary short name for the CCD.<br />
** '''Horiz.size (mm)''' &mdash; Width of the CCD (N-S) in millimeters.<br />
** '''Vert.size (mm)''' &mdash; Height of the CCD (E-W) in millimeters.<br />
** '''Short text note''' &mdash; Arbitrary note (longer description) if required.</div>Halxinator