I does't want that GUIDE become more realistic........The is plentifull program as, The Sky, Stellarium and ECU etc.. which give more realistic sky

For my own usage, I want something more graphic and simplest, not distractive.  It present all the info that you like with precision.  It speed to get the screen is not jammed to make a realistic view.  

Also our brain more prone to get the essential in a schematic view than a realistic one.  It help you to spot objects in the sky, through your yes, scope or your CCD more easily than a realistic picture.....

I use GUIDE since GUIDE 3.0............

For those who want  a realistic view of the sky,  GO OUT BY NIGHT...............

Pierre Laporte

COAMND

Centre d'Observation Astronomique des Monts Notre-Dame

QUébec

CANADA