will the source code be published to fix some bug like bugs of the missing file for overlay creation on one's own? Or better to write and integrate features for my own daily work?

I'm pretty sad about this discontinue, because I grew up with Guide it, too, got me into the field of astronomy as a profession  and it still is my first and only program to consult when it comes to star maps, position calculations and observation planning.

But I really can understand the decision to let go. There comes the time when other things take priority and even maintaining isn't possible anymore. These issues become more frequent with age.

cheers,

Christian

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"A little learning never caused anyone's head to explode!"

"Ein wenig Lernen hat noch niemandens Kopf zum Explodieren gebracht!"