Framing rectangle in stellarium?

[MG1]

Is it possible to set the view in stellarium (scope?) to show a custom rectangle that represents your camera? This would really help with framing and I understand it's a feature in CdC.

[MG1]

I'm assuming that the lack of replies suggests this can't be done....?

No probs.

[Jack123456]

I believe that there is something in the ocular plugin to do it, but i'm not that sure how to use it/configure it.

sorry that i can't be any more helpful

Jack

[Sp@ce_d]

Alt+O should get you the Oculars plugin config tab up. Then select the Sensors tab and enter your sensor details in there.

[Sp@ce_d]

If the Oculars plugin is not available go to configuration - plugins make sure the Oculars plugin has the tick against "Load at Startup"

[MG1]

Cheers guys

Will have a look tmrw.

[antimorris]

Here's a wiki that might help you: Stellarium Ocular wiki

[MG1]

Thanks Anna that's really handy. I had seem the Ocular plug in before, but hadn't managed to get it to display the CCD rectangle. The wiki is really useful.

btw, I just checked out your blog....all I can say is amazing tour of the JSC...really cool!

Thanks again

michael

[MG1]

Had a play with the plug in but couldn't get it to work properly. I have version 0.10.6.1 but the wiki talks about stellarium 0.10.7 which I can't seem to find.

The screen shots also look different. Oh and my Camera only appears in the ocular window, not in the main window like the telrad.

Maybe I need to wist for next release?

[msinclairinork]

I spent about an hour one night trying to set this up, but it just didn't sit right with me as the FOV indicator always appeared a perfect square which we all know is never the case with a DSLR. Also obviously the two values I entered for it were different...so my guess is it isn't up to much.

Telrad worked a treat though.

Shame as it is always a handy feature for planning. Another reason for sticking to Cartes du Ciel

Good luck!

Michael

[MG1]

Yeah....i may go back to CdC....I was lured by the snazzy graphics but I really would like this framing info.

I'm assuming CdC works fine with EQmod as I know Chris uses it in the video tutorials (if you haven't seen those check them out...very good), but are there any hidden surprises (like stellarium scope!) or is it just plug and play?

[msinclairinork]

They are great vid's.

No CdC linked up with EQmod in two or three mouse clicks...seriously, that simple!

It may not look as pritty but I think once you get used to it, the features and usability is much better.

Michael

[Digz]

There is an error with the ocular plugin on the latest version 0.10.6 I ended up downloading the latest beta version which works very well. It also reflects the help on their wiki page.

[MG1]

Ah brill....thanks for that.

I'll dig that out when I get a moment.

[Earl]

I use Stellarium on the house PC as its pretty and i can mooch while my Astro PC runs CdC