SKYMAP Users Manual
SKYMAP 4.2 is an astronomical mapping program
written by Doug Mink
of the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory
Telescope Data Center.
- 1. Introduction: Uses, Data, Parameters
- 2. Mapping: Projections, Coordinate Systems, Labels, Zooming
- 3. Plotting Objects on the Sky: Point Sources, Guide Stars, Planets
- 4. User Interface: Unix Shell, Command Line, Menu, Cursor
- 5. Image display
- 6. Hardcopy Output
- 7. Future Features: Image Display, Data
- A. Installing SKYMAP
- B. ASCII Parameter Format
- C. Dictionary of Parameters
- D. Command Line Options
- E. Menu Options
- F. Cursor Options
- G. Catalog Formats:
ASCII,
Binary
- H. Examples:
Grid,
Guide Stars,
New Field,
Field from catalog