November 23 - 2024 v1.9.3 - bug fix when joystick button configured to stop satellite tracking - updates to deep sky objects database October 11 -2024 v1.9.2 - iOptron support expanded to include all current HAZ and HAE mounts - bug fixes to 'Identify Satellite', sun and moon included - updates to deep sky objects database May 30 - 2024 v1.9.1 - fixed calibration routine to not give results for RightAscensionRate/DeclinationRate when mount does not support commands - can use a dark image for cameras without cooling when platesolving - selected dwarf planets and large asteroids are included in the JPL Major bodies list April 27-2024 v1.9.0 - improvement to sun rise and set times March 25-2024 v1.8.9 - add sync functionality to SynScan legacy interfaces - extended AOS/LOS calculation in Satellite Data frame - sidereal tracking status retained after use manual slew keys March 8 -2024 v1.8.8b - improvement to calibration routine - fix to occasional lock-ups when stopping satellite tracking March 1 -2024 v1.8.8 - TLE file integrity verified - various bug fixes February 9-2024 v1.8.7 - iOptron HAE interface bug fix when satellite path modeling - improvements to horizon file compability January 17-2024 v1.8.6 - critical bug fix when downloading orbital files with CSV or XML format December 15-2023 v1.8.5b - various minor bug fixes December 13-2023 v1.8.4 - added iOptron HAE interface (HAE29 and HAE43 in Alt/Az config only) - bug fix SkyWatcher EQ inteface - updates to deep sky objects database - reinstated "Mouse/Kbd" tool for adjusting tracking August 5-2023 v1.8.3 - horizon file import - fixed out of memory error for large resolution cameras August 1 -2023 v1.8.2c - fixed bug that caused random non-responsiveness issue with legacy interfaces July 28 -2023 v1.8.2 - fixed bug with Celestron StarSense and legacy interface - improved plate solving process July 14 -2023 v1.8.1 - added Celestron EQ-S legacy interface - fixed memory error when downloading large orbital files and improved download speed July 7 -2023 v1.8.0 - added OMM XML, CSV format capability for orbital data (aka TLE) files July 3 -2023 v1.7.9 - updated TLE download method using Celestrak data query July 1 -2023 v1.7.8 - iOptron HAZ inteface supports both HAZ31 and HAZ46 - improvement to FITS file for plate solving - updates to deep sky objects database Apr 11 -2023 v1.7.7 - improved accuracy for Pluto location - turn sidereal tracking on/off - nudge mount feature (preliminary - may not work well for all mounts) - updates to deep sky objects database - minor bug fixes - cosmetic improvements Feb 24 -2023 v1.7.6 - updated calibration routine to include rightascensionrate/declinationrate ASCOM properties - additions to deep sky objects database Feb 4 -2023 v1.7.5 - option to lock current framing when using ASCOM custom tracking - bug fix with SynScan Pro legacy interface in southern hemisphere - bug fix where date picker control would sometimes be clipped Feb 1 -2023 v1.7.4 - send tracking rates to PHD2 for JPL Objects custom tracking - option to slew past meridian in SynScan Pro legacy interface - refresh bug fix when scrolling in "Current and Upcoming Satellite Pass" list - bug fix for Auto Dark Mode setting - workaround for issue with CPWI ASCOM command queue order Dec 15-2022 v1.7.3 - specify exact date/time range for downloading JPL Horizons Data - new legacy interface for iOptron HAZ31 mount - simulate future satellite pass tracking with ASCOM interface for GEM mounts Oct 31-2022 v1.7.2c - bug fix for planet position calculation Oct 29-2022 v1.7.2b - bug fixes that could occur when first installing SkyTrack Oct 14-2022 v1.7.2 - custom tracking rate for comets and asteroids (JPL Horizons data) - when custom tracking ra and dec rates are displayed - high contrast screen mode - switch line drawings at the sky map - tracking indicator displays sidereal, custom or satellite tracking mode - various minor bug fixes Sep 30-2022 v 1.7.1 - main dialog is resizable, intial size setting - updated countries detail on world map - options to drawn lat/long lines on world map, option for pop-out topographic map - left and right gamepad stick configurable for coarse or fine tracking adjustments - bug fix with sun avoidance when sun is below horizon Sep 16-2022 v 1.7.0 - new legacy interfaces for SkyWatcher mounts via SynScan Pro app - open loop tracking option for JPL custom tracking - bug fix for JPL custom tracking with Astro-Physics using APCC - gamepad button functions are configurable - changed orbital velocity units to km/s - mount intefaces help screen Sep 1- 2022 v 1.6.9b - api to JPL Horizons, custom tracking rates for JPL major bodies and other bug fixes Aug 19 -2022 v 1.6.8b - fixed bug with site coordinates with certain Windows code pages - other minor cosmetic bugs fixed Aug 17 -2022 v 1.6.8 - pop-out sky map - sky map displays selected astronomical object (green dot) - sky map option to draw azimuth and altitude lines - alert if SkyTrack local sidereal time and mount(driver) local sidereal time do not match (setup error) - improvements to manual slew keys - bug fixes with pop-out maps (reduced flicker) - pop-out maps save size and location Aug 9 -2022 v 1.6.7 - plot sun, moon on sky map, option to not draw stars - sun avoidance feature when satellite tracking Aug 2 -2022 v 1.6.6 - compatibility with Celestron CPWI v2.4.3 Beta 5 or higher - bug fix for AP legacy interface - bug fix with legacy inteface last COM port used - additions to the astronomocial objects database Jul 27- 2022 v 1.6.5 - added secondary plate solver Astrometry.net Local (ANSVR) - cooling option for plate solving camera - RA/Dec lines option for sky map - extended parameters for pass export - bug fix for ASTAP minimum star size - force GEM configuration (and meridian flip) for early versions of ZWO AM5 ASCOM driver - fixed issue with some country code pages Jul 9 - 2022 v 1.6.4b - bug fix when using a model and slewing to AOS position Jul 7 - 2022 v 1.6.4 - create pass model points from [Current and Upcoming Satellite Passes] - other minor improvments Jul 4 - 2022 v 1.6.3b - bug fix when image path contains a space character - other minor bug fixes Jun 15 - 2022 v 1.6.3 - satellite pass pointing modeling - RMS parameter for assessing continuous tracking - name filter in [Satellite Future Pass Predictions] - sky map options - draw constellations, south at top - bug fixes with Celestron CGE/AVX legacy interface May 12 - 2022 v 1.6.2 - improved continuous tracking including aggression settings - bug fixes with tracking before AOS routine - AOS/LOS information in pop-out tracking adjustment dialog. - reformatted setup dialogs May 5 - 2022 v 1.6.1 - orthographic pop-out world map option - additions to the astronomocial objects database - options for astronomical objects internet search including Astrobin Apr 30 - 2022 v 1.6.0 - pop-out world maps with AOS alert - automatic TLE download at boot-up - automatic satellite display at boot-up - additions/corrections to astronomical objects database Mar 14 - 2022 v 1.5.9 - ability to start tracking before AOS, mount will slew to point of AOS and wait for the satellite to arrive after which satellite tracking commences (only for ASCOM, Az Mount Pro and NexStar interfaces when continuous tracking). - additions to astronomical objects database Feb 23 - 2022 v1.5.8 - cord wrap prevention for iOptron Az Mount Pro legacy interface - minor bug fixes Feb 8 - 2022 v1.5.7 - bug fixes to Meade LX200 Classic interface - bug fixes to NexStar EQ-N inteface - double star database - some minor speed improvements Jan 1 - 2022 v1.5.6 - improved dark mode (night vision) and other cosmetic changes - function create .ics file (calendar import file) for transit events - ability to import coordinates from a Google Earth .kml file when editing a site Dec 15 - 2021 v1.5.5 - improved transit finder creating a .kml file for Google Earth to display a transit line Dec 2 - 2021 v1.5.4 - added satellite information database Nov 25 - 2021 v1.5.3 - added decimal point to site location for increased transit accuracy - function to find ideal transit viewing location Nov 12 - 2021 v1.5.2 - Identify Satellite feature (under Utilities tab) - various minor bug fixes Nov 7 - 2021 v1.5.1b - Time zone comparison bug fix Oct 10 -2021 v1.5.1 - ASCOM continuous tracking for compatible mounts - Astro-Physics legacy interface - iOptron Az Mount Pro legacy interface - revised tracking adjustment controls with pop-out window - meridian line on sky map with time until meridian - known bug with Celestron CPWI - please use Celestron Unified ASCOM Driver May 3 -2021 v1.4.7 - dark screen mode - deep sky objects added - settings to reverse manual slewing - performance improvments - TLE download speed improved - comet and asteroid lists March 3 -2021 v1.4.6 - minor performance improvements - fixed bug with legacy LX200GPS interface - additional planet information - deep sky objects added February 11-2021 v1.4.5 - Satellite/Mount Separation Indicator - lists of objects have a light green or light red background to indicate object visibilty - a transit can now be found for any satellite with any solar system object - with the "Current and Upcoming Satellites" list for an upcoming satellite a pass preview is displayed - TLE filter files can be used to displayed only specified satellites by NORAD designation - improved speed when scrolling through lists of objects January 21-2021 v1.4.4 - status bar in upper right corner - ability to sync object information with N.I.N.A. - bug fix when "Ignore Eclipse Status..." is checked in setup - bug fix with some mounts with manual slewing controls - visual feedback when using manual slew buttons - the [Connect] button cannot be accidentally double-clicked - ASCOM compatible mounts with variable rate slewing now have multiple slew rates for manual slewing - deep sky objects added December 29-2020 v1.4.3 - added legacy interface for Celestron CGE - fixed bug for Celestron NexStar+ - improved tracking Celestron NexStar - deep sky objects added November 13-2020 v1.4.2 - added legacy interface for polar mounted Celestron NexStar SE, SLT and CPC - bug fix in finding a sync star in satellite pass predictions - added magnitude and apparent size to deep sky objects database - new deep sky objects added - new screen format in Deep Sky Objects, Stars and Solar System tab September 4-2020 v1.4.1 - Celestron NexStar SE, SLT and CPC legacy interface (Alt-Az) added with continuous satellite tracking - corrections/additions to deep sky objects database - bug fix to cardinal directions in "Current Visible Satellites" list August 11-2020 v1.4.0 - new option to "Ignore Eclipse Status in Pass Calculations" - changed satellite filter "Name Starts with" to "Name or NORAD Contains" - sync star suggestions in satellite pass predictions - bug fix in finding astronomical dusk when a future satellite pass is displayed - additional deep sky objects - name filter and type filter for deep sky objects - favorite flag for Deep Sky Objects - user defined defaults days for satellite pass predictions and transit predictions - "show all" option in solar system list - bug fix with solar transits when not including near transits - when refreshing lists, a selected target refreshs its target coords - increased calculation accuracy of solar position May 20-2020 v1.3.9 - in "Satellite Future Pass Predictions", when ISS is selected the maximum angular size is displayed - bug fix with some ASCOM drivers for manual slew arrows - check for updates feature under Help tab - bug fix with some ASCOM drivers when obtaining maximum slew rate May 12-2020 v1.3.8d Beta - UTC offset can have a fractional hour - fixed bug that caused a crash upon connecting with some ASCOM drivers - now compatible with Windows 32bit OS - fixed bug that caused a delay in a subsequent tracking session after clicking "Stop sign" button (some ASCOM Drivers) April 22-2020 v1.3.8 - first public release