Bug 508279

Summary: Option to automatically 'engage tracking' while exploring with skymap
Product: [Applications] kstars Reporter: mirphak <dotaparte>
Component: generalAssignee: Jasem Mutlaq <mutlaqja>
Status: RESOLVED NOT A BUG    
Severity: normal    
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
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Platform: Other   
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Description mirphak 2025-08-15 10:14:36 UTC
A small annoyance that happens when using kstars' skymap for astrophotography is that when you move around, the sky will move as time passes. You have to manually 'engage tracking' to freeze it. However, if you move again, this engage tracking will be disabled and you are forced to engage it again. I think this should not be the behavior. If the user wants it engaged, it should stay engaged even if you move around.
Comment 1 Jasem Mutlaq 2025-08-15 11:34:46 UTC
Already can be done to lock your mount. It's found in the Mount toolbar which you can toggle from Settings ---> Toolbars shown.