Bug 382021

Summary:	Updates Comets NEA Supernovae KStars 2.7.8 linux
Product:	[Applications] kstars	Reporter:	VTVL <john.sved>
Component:	general	Assignee:	Jasem Mutlaq <mutlaqja>
Status:	RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Severity:	normal
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description VTVL 2017-07-05 17:39:44 UTC

Are the correct sources for Comets, NEAs and Supernovae included in KStars?

In CdC   comets are at  http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/Ephemerides/Comets/Soft00Cmt.txt

and Asteroids (including NEAs)  are at http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/MPCORB/MPCORB.DAT.gz

Is there a way for a user to nominate or at least see the links of the sources?

Similar concern for new supernovae.

Comment 1 VTVL 2017-09-23 10:33:11 UTC

Hello Northern Sky uses
http:77minorplanetcenter.org/iau/Ephemerides/Soft06.html

for Comets

Data and update (TheSky format)

Comment 2 Jasem Mutlaq 2017-09-24 12:54:45 UTC

We use JPL data for comets and asteroids. For supoernovae, we use Open Supernova Project

Comment 3 VTVL 2017-09-24 13:12:15 UTC

Please test for comet C/2017 O1 (ASASSN)  which is at present in Taurus  and at about mag 8.5.

This a is a newly discovered comet.   It is listed on the other ephemeris element sources.

Is the JPL data or KStars enquiry to update correctly configured?

Comment 4 VTVL 2017-09-24 13:14:23 UTC

Similar test request for asteroid 3122  Florence .