Blackwater Skies / Imaging Toolbox broken ???

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Jay Hovnanian avatar
Jay Hovnanian avatar

I often use this tool for quick look-up and framing references. Unfortunately, a few months back, its “Search Objects” feature stopped working. The only way I can now look-up and frame is by entering coordinates. I have tried reaching out to the site’s creator / owner without success. I have also searched the page for some control feature that needs to change — no luck. Has anyone else had a similar experience, know how to overcome this issue, or know how to get in touch with the site administrator, etc. ?? Thanks

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Carastro avatar
Carastro avatar
Yes I find I have to enter Co-ordinates lately,

I love this tool, and there was a time when the website was completely down a year or so back.  There were several of us discussing this on SGL and I managed to track down the site owner (or at least his wife), I think I found him on Stargazers Lounge (SGL)  think his Avatar was something to do with Blackwater, and I googled him.  This prompted him to reset the site and it got working again.  

He gives this site for free and I think he doesn't always maintain it.  

At least it is working with co-ordinates.

Carole
Stellar Nomads avatar
Stellar Nomads avatar

I created a field of view simulator that may suit your needs, any suggestions of improvements are appreciated in advance. Here is the link: https://www.stellarnomads.com/fov/

Carastro avatar
Carastro avatar
Ah, at last I am able to posted a reply, but not before I resorted to messaging you @ Stellar Nomads.  

Thanks for offering your FOV calculator, it looks as good as Imaging Toolbox so have book marked it.  

Replying to posts earlier would not work.

Carole