OK, is it just me or what? neither link works.

--- In guide-user@yahoogroups.com, Bernd Brinkmann <bernd.brinkmann@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Scott,
>
> > Been having this problem for a while now:
> >
> > Running Guide 8 April 3 2010 version on XP.
>
> I use the same version and have problems with the direct download. I think there
> was a thread on this the last month or so.
> >
> > When I go to update the comet data file (from the "Extras", "Comet/Asteroid
> > options", ...), I get a "connection to the server cannot be established" error
> > message, a series of little "OK" windows, and then the program dies.
> >
> > Is anyone else having this problem?
> >
> > Is there a way to update this file manually by going to a MPC site and saving the
> > comet file to the GUIDE8 folder?
>
> The way to go is following: download the "Observable Comets" from this MPC site:
> http://www.minorplanetcenter.org/iau/Ephemerides/Soft02.html
> Save the file and load it from |Extras|Asteroid/Comet options|Add MPC
> comets/asteroids|Add MPC asteroids/comets| within Guide. The last items is the
> last row in the popup window.
>
> > Also, since the original MPC asteroid site hasn't been updated since February
> > 2010, where can I find up to date Guide-format-ready asteroid files?
>
> The situation for minor planets is nearly the same, only use this link:
> http://www.minorplanetcenter.org/iau/MPCORB.html and choose the appropriate file.
>
> > Thanks!
> > -Scott Kranz
>
> Clear skies
> Bernd
>
> Bernd Brinkmann
>
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