Have you switched on the database for Messier and NGC objects? If not, do this
first.

Clear skies
Bernd

> no, it doesn't work. for example. i search for M13...big globular cluster. when
> the screen redisplays, there is only the green cross hairs on the screen. no
> matter where i right-click, it only brings up info about a star. if i turn images
> on, i see M13 in all its glory but right-clicking still indicates i'm pointing at
> a star.
>
> Display|Data shown for globulars is "Auto" with label checked.
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> --- In guide-user@yahoogroups.com, Bernd Brinkmann <bernd.brinkmann@...> wrote: >
> > Hi, > > > i have started using the Guide last night. i need a little help. > > >
> > i haven't been able to figure out how to enable DSO outlines, as shown in red in
> > > the following example. > > goto |Display|Data shown| and click on the radio
> buttons you want to see. When > right clicking on such an DSO you can change the
> color of the outline and get > more info of the object. Right clicking on any
> object is the first choice you > should do. > > >
> http://www.projectpluto.com/dso_ast.gif > > > > i can get the images to show up
> but i would like to see the red ovals so i can > > tell where the DSO is. > > I
> hope this helps.

Bernd Brinkmann

Sternwarte Herne, MPC code A18
Herne, Germany

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