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- Short: Next Generation Planetarium (1.5)
- Author: astegema@ix.urz.uni-heidelberg.de (Achim Stegemann)
- Uploader: astegema@ix.urz.uni-heidelberg.de (Achim Stegemann)
- Type: misc/sci
-
- Version: 1.5
-
- ********* This is Digital Almanac II *********
-
-
- ########## Requires ##########
-
- * MC68020/68881
- * OS 3.0
- * Harddrive (20 MB space)
- * 6 MB free FastRAM
- * MUI 3.8
- * DAlmanac_Data.lha of version 1.0
-
- ########## Additional archives ##########
-
- These archives are add-ons. You don't need to install them, if you don't like to.
-
- * DAlmanac_NList.lha: Contains MUI-NList replacement of the main program.
- * DAlmanac_Ast.lha: Contains the asteroid catalog.
- * DAlmanac_DS.lha: Contains the deep-sky object catalogs.
- * DAlmanac_Maps.lha: Contains the surface textures of planets.
- The old maps from previous data archives are obsolete. DO NOT USE THEM !!!
-
-
- ########## Recommended ##########
-
- * MC68040 or MC68060
- * OS 3.1
- * 16 MB FastRAM
- * Graphic card with CyberGraphX V3
-
-
- ########## Supported software ##########
-
- * CyberGraphX for true/hicolor screens.
- * The JPEG-Tower system by Christoph Feck or the jpeg.library by Paul Huxham, to make use
- of JPEG and QuickTime features.
- Both programs are available on the Aminet.
- * Jpeg2Mov by Alex Kazik (included in the archive) to create QuickTime movies.
- * mpeg_encode (included in the archive) to create MPEG movies
- (requires ixemul.library V39 or higher).
- * Xpk system to store images in IFF-RGFX format.
- A datatype for this new graphic format is available at Aminet:util/dtype/rgfx-dt.lha.
- * Turboprint V3 or higher.
-
-
- ########## Installation ##########
-
- * Download this archive and at least DAlmanac_Data.lha.
- * Unpack the exe archive.
- * Read the chapter 'Installation' in the guide carefully before you proceed !!!
- * Start the installer script and follow its instructions.
- The add-ons will be installed by the script too.
-
-
- ########## Supported languages ##########
-
- * German
- * English
- * French (catalog only, no docs !!)
-
- Note: Some french expressions are still missing in the catalog.
-
-
- ########## INTRODUCTION ##########
-
- Digital Almanac is one of the best programs for hobby astronomers and professionals
- available for the Amiga !
-
- It offers:
- * Star database with ca. 500,000 stars up to 16m.
- * Cross-index for SAO, PPM, HD, YBS und GC catalogs.
- * About 40000 deep-sky objects (Messier, NGC, IC, UGC, Abell, Zwicky and other misc objects).
- * About 50000 minor planets and asteroids as well as the
- comets Halley, Hyakutake and Hale-Bopp.
- * Highly accurate calculation of Moon and planets with JPL's integration tables (DE404).
- Accuracy partly <0.1'' over a period of some thousand years !!
- * Moons of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.
- * Textures for all planets and most moons.
- * Milky way structure.
- * View the sky from any solar system object.
- * Save animations in IFF-ANIM, QuickTime or MPEG format.
- * Loading and saving of configuration files.
- * Highly optimized algorithms for maximum speed, mostly written in assembler.
- Recognizes CPU for maximum speed.
- * Lots of configuration possibilities.
- * Online and menu help with HELP-key and MUI's bubblehelp.
- * Full Drag&Drop support.
- * Creation and export of ephemeris tables.
- * Picture galery creation.
- * User editable database of orbital elements.
- * Control program with ARexx scripts.
-
- Included in the archive are two project files of a solar and a lunar eclipse ready to watch !
-
-
- ########## THIS PROGRAM IS SHAREWARE ##########
-
- Following features are restricted for non registered users:
-
- * Deep-sky catalog access limited to the Messier catalog.
- * All saving and printer functions are disabled.
- * No changing site to a different planet, only Earth enabled.
- * No detailed course of eclipses.
- * No picture galery.
- * Plotting stars only to 6m.
- * Plotting other objects only to 10m.
- * Fixed pixelsize.
- * No events in the calendar.
- * The program will terminate after 20 min and all 5 min a requester will appear.
-
- Read the guide file for more information and how to become a registered user or
- visit my homepage.
-
- Internet: http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~astegema
-
-
- ########## Troubleshooting ##########
-
- If you have installed Digital Almanac correctly and your computer crashes without
- any visible reason, please check the following statements:
-
- * I run a MC68040 and I have installed the original 68040.library from Commodore.
- * I run a MC68060 and I have installed the latest 68060.library.
- * I have installed the original math-libs from Commodore, i.e
- I do not use any replacement libs or patches concerning these math-libs.
-
- If you negate any of these statements, you may find Digital Almanac not
- to work on your Amiga !!
- Please read the chapter "Troubleshooting" in the docs !
-
-
- ########## Changes since Digital Almanac II 1.4 ##########
-
- Fixed bugs:
- * Removed a debugging output.
- * Starting from CLI, some arguments where not analysed.
- * Dragging an orbit-object to telescope window in orrery mode caused an Enforcer hit.
- * Loads project files correctly, even when list entries have been changed.
-
- Improvements:
- * Added new tooltype 'PICTUREPATH' to redirect path for the picture galery.
- * Current active screenmode can now be saved directly into the icon's tooltypes.
- * Changed the stop-button to a tape image to make button smaller.
- Also removed the busy bar to improve speed.
- * Solar system list is now a listtree.
- * Create MPEG movies !
- * Screens can now be opened in lores mode to make animation size smaller.
- * Added an animated logo with sound.
- * Removed GSC option, because nobody was using it.
-
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- ============================= Archive contents =============================
-
- Original Packed Ratio Date Time Name
- -------- ------- ----- --------- -------- -------------
- 2766 1594 42.3% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 Install_DigitalAlmanac.info
- 2762 1883 31.8% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +ARexx.info
- 295 200 32.2% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +SolarEclipse1999.rx
- 2433 1761 27.6% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +SolarEclipse1999.rx.info
- 5836 3192 45.3% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +DT2Map
- 42396 23243 45.1% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +Jpeg2Mov
- 135448 61564 54.5% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +mpeg_encode
- 14356 6365 55.6% 20-Aug-99 01:51:16 +DigitalAlmanac.catalog
- 13768 6150 55.3% 20-Aug-99 01:51:16 +DigitalAlmanac.catalog
- 14542 6412 55.9% 20-Aug-99 01:51:18 +DigitalAlmanac.catalog
- 5538 2625 52.6% 20-Aug-99 01:51:22 +DAlmanac_Exe.readme
- 1848 1130 38.8% 20-Aug-99 01:51:22 +DAlmanac_Exe.readme.info
- 2684 1580 41.1% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Developer.info
- 478 274 42.6% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +damessage.h
- 3616 1590 56.0% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Developer.doc
- 1848 1132 38.7% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Developer.doc.info
- 6160 3882 36.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +example
- 1640 879 46.4% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +example.c
- 1789 1333 25.4% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Example.info
- 775352 332149 57.1% 20-Aug-99 01:51:16 +DigitalAlmanac
- 11257 5035 55.2% 15-Jul-99 16:33:22 +DigitalAlmanac.info
- 2713 1466 45.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DockBrushes.info
- 4044 3011 25.5% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +DA_1.ilbm
- 8237 4812 41.5% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +DA_1.ilbm.info
- 3970 2911 26.6% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_2.ilbm
- 8282 4888 40.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_2.ilbm.info
- 4066 3163 22.2% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_3.ilbm
- 8126 5557 31.6% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_3.ilbm.info
- 3488 1905 45.3% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_4.ilbm
- 8084 2826 65.0% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +DA_4.ilbm.info
- 2373 1520 35.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Docs.info
- 2535 1602 36.8% 20-Aug-99 01:51:18 +Deutsch.info
- 84904 28943 65.9% 20-Aug-99 01:51:20 +DigitalAlmanac.guide
- 3106 1703 45.1% 20-Aug-99 01:51:18 +DigitalAlmanac.guide.info
- 2540 1650 35.0% 20-Aug-99 01:51:18 +English.info
- 77039 25980 66.2% 20-Aug-99 01:51:20 +DigitalAlmanac.guide
- 3106 1703 45.1% 20-Aug-99 01:51:20 +DigitalAlmanac.guide.info
- 524 41 92.1% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +Astro.font
- 3572 2082 41.7% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +11
- 3048 1704 44.0% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +9
- 524 47 91.0% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +Astro_Fix.font
- 3604 2059 42.8% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +11
- 2520 1557 38.2% 15-Jul-99 15:28:02 +9
- 2714 1688 37.8% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Icons.info
- 2491 1378 44.6% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +Project.info
- 2686 1585 40.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Installation.info
- 10750 2425 77.4% 20-Aug-99 01:51:30 +Install
- 3103 2126 31.4% 20-Aug-99 01:51:28 +Install_deutsch.info
- 3103 2128 31.4% 20-Aug-99 01:51:30 +Install_english.info
- 3312 2241 32.3% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +asyncio.library
- 196044 184475 5.9% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Earthmap.pic
- 56125 53769 4.1% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Logo.anim
- 5328 3699 30.5% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Logo.pic
- 2717 1587 41.5% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Pictures.info
- 2678 1702 36.4% 15-Jul-99 15:28:00 +Projects.info
- 1832 585 68.0% 20-Aug-99 01:51:28 +Hale-Bopp-Fix
- 2491 1379 44.6% 20-Aug-99 01:51:28 +Hale-Bopp-Fix.info
- 1820 605 66.7% 20-Aug-99 01:51:28 +Hale-Bopp-Flight
- 2491 1381 44.5% 20-Aug-99 01:51:26 +Hale-Bopp-Flight.info
- 1824 637 65.0% 20-Aug-99 01:51:24 +LunarEclipse1997
- 2491 1378 44.6% 20-Aug-99 01:51:24 +LunarEclipse1997.info
- 1824 628 65.5% 20-Aug-99 01:51:24 +SolarEclipse1999
- 2491 1378 44.6% 20-Aug-99 01:51:24 +SolarEclipse1999.info
- 1826 583 68.0% 20-Aug-99 01:51:24 +Startup
- 2491 1381 44.5% 20-Aug-99 01:51:26 +Startup.info
- 39 39 0.0% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +ngcnames.data
- 396 301 23.9% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +orbit.data
- 520 454 12.6% 15-Jul-99 15:27:58 +place.data
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- 1600804 834635 47.8% 24-Aug-99 18:26:42 68 files
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