STAR Atlas:PRO frequently asked questions - FAQs


How Do I Print an Ephemeris of the Planets ?

An �Ephemeris� is a table listing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Planets over a given period of time.

It is easy for Star Atlas: PRO to produce this data for you. Here is how:-

1. Open Star Atlas: PRO.
2. Click on [Locate] on the main menu
3. Then under [Other Objects], (bottom right) click on [42 � Planetary Ephemerides], which lists the positions, Magnitudes, Rise and Set Times and other information for each of the Planets, our Moon and the Sun.
4. You may now print the list to your printer. Choose [Preview Only] to see what the report will look like on your printer, or simply click [Print Ephemeris], (bottom right) to send the Ephemeris to your printer. (bottom right).

The Planetary Ephemeris also may also be accessed when you are browsing STAR Atlas:PRO's planetary database, here is an example:-

1. Click on [Locate] on the main menu.
2. Now click [ 1 ] - Planets on the list of [Extended Objects], (left and centre).
3. The next step is to click on [Ephemeris], (bottom, centre)
4. You may now print the list to your printer. Choose [Preview Only] to see what the report will look like on your printer, or simply click [Print Ephemeris], (bottom right) to send the Ephemeris to your printer.

This is an option which is simple for Star Atlas: PRO but will make access to the information you need for such selected viewing that much easier to obtain!

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