Hi folks,

Oliver Kloes has sent me an update to the TDF for the XZ80P
dataset (catalogue of occultation stars):

http://www.projectpluto.com/extras.htm#xz80p

The new version shows "more info" with better organization and
HIP and TYC numbers. Both of these are only possible because
I made a few extensions to how the TDF system works. if you're
working on your own user-added datasets, then you may want to
read about those extensions at

http://www.projectpluto.com/tdf_info.htm#guide8_extensions

The donations to schools, astronomy clubs, and similar organizations
have actually had a bit of a benefit for me: Ray isn't the only one who
purchased Guide after trying out a donated copy. It happens just
often enough so that I might even be able to justify the practice to a
hard-eyed accountant (which, fortunately, I do not.) In any case, if
any of you happen to have an old copy of Guide occupying shelf space,
I'll be perfectly happy if you find it a "good home" at a school or club.

The only slight problem with donating to schools is that few have
much in the way of astronomy education... but that's another story!

-- Bill