------------------------------------------------------------------------- If using a text editor such as Notepad to read this document, please make sure that you have selected Word Wrap from the Edit menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coeli - Adastra (tm) -------------------- What's new for version 2.0 Major Feature Update (Dec 98) --- 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! 1.0 --- Initial release of software. (May 98)