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Line 101: + + + + − |style="width: 50%;| − Press F6 to open the Location Window. Alternatively, click on the Location Window − icon in the tool bar. <br> − Type the name of the city in the search box, then select it t. Click on “use as default” − if you wish to retain the setting the next time Stellarium starts. Close when finished. + − + − + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Setting the correct location and time must be done before Stellarium can be used to
Setting the correct location and time must be done before Stellarium can be used to
plan an evening’s observations. <br>
plan an evening’s observations. <br>
Press F6 to open the Location Window. Alternatively, click on the Location Window
icon in the tool bar. <br>
Type the name of the city in the search box, then select it t. Click on “use as default”
if you wish to retain the setting the next time Stellarium starts. Close when finished.
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|style="width: 50%;|The main display should reflect the new location details:
|style="width: 50%;|The main display should reflect the new location details:
|style="width: 50%;|Press F5 to bring up the Date and Time window. Set the time to 8:30 PM.
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Stellarium also allows us to manipulate time. <br>
Press the “L” key 3 times to see the stars move across the sky. <br>
Press the “K” key to return time to normal speed. <br>
Press the “J” key repeatedly to make time move backwards. <br>
Press the “8” key to reset the date and time to current. <br>
Press the “7” key to freeze time. <br>
If you get lost, remember: <br>
The “8” key sets the date and time to current.<br>
The “K” key set the simulation to normal speed.<br>
Refer to the status bar at the bottom of the screen at any time to check on the date,
time, and simulation speed.
|style="width: 50%;|Controls for time can also be found on the lower tool bar:
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