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3Atlas (PDF) project:: 9, 11 and 13 mag sky atlas

Started by jr_ , May 14 2007 07:15 AM

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#51 macastronomer

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Posted 03 August 2008 - 11:59 PM

Using the C set for Herschel objects and found a few inconsistencies in the bold type.

These should be bold:
7814
7790
7789
7727
7723
7606
7686
7662

Not sure if 5866B should be bold but I think so.

and a strange one, 3226 is only partially bold.

I've used this for a bit, searching out the Herschel 400 and the chart works very well. Good job. Now, if anybody knows of a way to protect the pages from dew without spending a bundle or making it 6" thick

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#52 o1d_dude

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Posted 04 August 2008 - 03:05 AM

Great idea to sticky this thread!

Nothing like having direct input with the author of these wonderful star charts.

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#53 Magellan

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Posted 10 August 2008 - 10:01 AM

is that the panoramic set I have been waiting for??? I like sky atlas field or deluxe size, is it very similar?

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#54 macastronomer

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Posted 11 August 2008 - 12:35 AM

Went through the trouble of making a table for the Herschel 400 objects cross referencing which map they are on.

Attached Files

2573608-Hershel400TriAtlasC.pdf 57.46KB 349 downloads

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#55 Tom T

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Posted 25 September 2008 - 05:36 PM

Uh, anybody got current links??

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#56 Starman1

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Posted 25 September 2008 - 06:20 PM

Tom:
http://www.uv.es/jrt...s/triatlas.html

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#57 Tom T

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Posted 25 September 2008 - 06:47 PM

Thanks Don. This looks perfect for my class.

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#58 BCB

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Posted 25 September 2008 - 09:40 PM

T, have you ever taken a glance at the Mag 7 charts? Might be good too..

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#59 jr_

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Posted 26 September 2008 - 06:43 AM

Hi everybody,

I was in holidays and have had a quite busy come back to work. These are the links for the temporary (still in progress) panoramic edition. I still have to discuss with Casey Skelton, but I have printed a copy and I think it is a quite good starting point. The fonts are too small. Anyway, just to show you the current state and give the chance to give suggestions to enhance it (and copy/print whoever want it), here they are: 31 new maps in both A3 and tabloid paper size. When it be finally ready, it will be fairly equivalent to Sky Atlas 2000, but much deeper, and probably double number of charts. Enjoy...

http://cgi.unk.edu/t...f/A3_proof1.pdf

http://cgi.unk.edu/t...loid_proof1.pdf

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#60 Casey

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Posted 07 October 2008 - 11:46 AM

Hello all!!

FYI-I am a "newbie" to this group but I have been working with Jose on the TriAtlas and CNebulaX projects. I just wanted to let you all know that things are in full swing for the next release of the TriAtlas. We have listened to your concerns, needs and wants and are incorporating many into to next release. Not everyone can be satisfied but you will have to admit that the TriAtlas is the most in-depth atlas you will ever use and it is FREE!! One of the major concerns that is being addressed is the amount of information(clutter) on some of the charts. This will be addressed by dividing those charts into 2 and sometimes even four individual charts. All of the information will still be there but in a "zoomed in" mode. The fonts have also been a concern and this is being looked at and some changes have been made.

Our main concern with the charts is that we keep the integrity of them and that all of the information given is legible and accurate. As always, any and all concerns posted by the group are looked at and if the concern can be implemented without taking away from the original purpose of the charts it will be done.

The release date of the next set has not been established but when it is everyone here will be the first to know.

Clear Skies to you all!!!

Casey

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#61 RobFriedman

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Posted 12 October 2008 - 05:17 PM

just to make a small note on JR's page
the maps are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

second.. the Triatlas _USA-A index isnt correct. The USa maps correspond to the Triatlas A index (or close enough
the USA is still in landscape maps so it only shows 13 maps, while the euro one shows all 25.
sorry just want to help... it (and his software) are utterly amazing!!!!
I just found my favorite maps!!!

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#62 Casey

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Posted 12 October 2008 - 05:57 PM

Rob,

The Index for the "A" charts seems to be incorrect as you have noted. I will pass this on to Jose and get it fixed for the next release.

Yes, these maps are incredible and we are happy you like them.

Clear Skies!!
Casey

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#63 Casey

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Posted 14 October 2008 - 11:44 AM

There is an algorithm issue in the code that is affecting the "A" chart index and it is being looked into and corrected.

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#64 st3ve

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Posted 24 October 2008 - 10:40 AM

I suppose that I should just print the old version if I can't wait, but... Will there be a new set of Z charts in the next month or so? I've enjoyed the A and B set that I printed; I think the Z set might be even more fun.
What a wonderful gift to the community these charts are!
steve

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#65 Casey

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Posted 25 October 2008 - 07:41 PM

Steve,

Jose and I have a meeting tentatively scheduled for tomorrow to go over our progress. It looks like the panoramic set will be the first to be released and then work on the A, B, C and Z charts begin. Most of the work will be done with the exception of a few minor adjustments. Jose has been very busy at the University and his time there is at a premium now. He should be in full swing again by the end of next week with work on the charts as he is very keen on getting this accomplished.

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#66 Emanuele

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 02:18 PM

Casey,

first of all I'd like to say thank you for this superb project! :applause:

Fantastic!!

I found that the A1 chart on the A-set is missing the constellation names overlay!

Just a little head-up if you please could correct that.

EDIT: Uh...hold on, I see that atlas Z1 does not have that as well, so maybe it is supposed to be like that? sorry my ignorance on the subject...

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#67 st3ve

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Posted 21 November 2008 - 10:11 PM

Hey, isn't the index to the A charts fixed now in "letter" format?
Thanks; I was about to print another copy using the A4 index, but it's too cluttered.
The A one works now!
steve

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#68 Casey

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Posted 25 November 2008 - 08:22 AM

Hello everyone!!

FYI- We are getting very close to the release of the updated charts and let me tell you what, they look GOOD!!

If things go as planned (fingers crossed) you should have the new charts before Christmas.

Clear Skies!!
Casey

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#69 Magellan

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Posted 08 December 2008 - 11:30 AM

Panoramic as well?

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#70 jr_

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Posted 08 January 2009 - 03:41 AM

Just for the discussion, here it is the first trial panoramic set (in A3 by now), with 56 charts in three PDF files. The final charts will be sorted by decreasing RA, there will be zoom charts for several regions (i.e., Sagittarius center, Virgo cluster, etc), and the objects will be slightly threshold up or down in some charts. There is also a companion catalogue listing all the objects in each chart, including double stars. Casey and me still have to solve some details and want a color set too with filled outlined objects. Have a look. We thought have solved most of the problems, and the charts still keep a high limiting magnitude and a quite huge collection of DSO. These are the links:

http://cgi.unk.edu/t...IATLAS_A3_1.pdf
http://cgi.unk.edu/t...IATLAS_A3_2.pdf
http://cgi.unk.edu/t...IATLAS_A3_3.pdf

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#71 Magellan

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Posted 14 January 2009 - 08:54 AM

They look really nice. I can't wait to laminate and bound it

When do you expect them to be finished, bar any delays that is

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#72 treaves

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 07:12 PM

Just an FYI: all of the US Letter size links from the http://www.uv.es/jrt...s/triatlas.html are down. Seems like an configured Xserv.

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#73 treaves

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 07:13 PM

Ah; same machine that jr has for the A3 panoramic too. So they aren't available either.

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#74 Coen

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 07:30 PM

I believe NGC 2257 (border of Dor & Pic) has the wrong size (it is more like 3' not 30')

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#75 jr_

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:47 AM

hello,

Sorry for the links. I have half of the triatlas files stored in my own webspace (the A4/A3 editions), whereas the letter/tabloid editions were stored in a space that was kindly donated for file sharing. That has been working during more than a year. Unfortunately, I discovered recently that all the files in the USA ftp site were deleted without warning me, and it seems that I have no access to the ftp site to reload them.

I am afraid that I have no more webspace, I have all my webspace exhausted with the CNebulaX and the TriAtlas A4/A3 files. If somebody could lend space for file sharing, I will reload them; I have no solution by now.