Create observing lists using the SAC database
This site is an online observing list generator for amateur astronomers who love to pursue deep sky objects. It employs a web-based version of the Saguaro Astronomy Club's database (ver 7.2), consisting of over 10,000 records. This online version of the SAC database allows amateur astronomers to compile detailed and customized observing lists.
Each search screen has instructions on conducting a useful search along with a link to the Database Documention which will open up in a new window for easy reference. Results can be printed in portrait format with left and right margins set to the minimum (click on File, Page Setup in Firefox or Internet Explorer). Both Firefox and Internet Explorer users will also be able to copy and paste the results directly into Excel, Word, Notepad or Open Office Calc if desired.
Online Queries
Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters
Open and Globular Clusters
Bright and Dark Nebulae
Planetary Nebulae
All objects within a Constellation
Unusual objects in the sky
The Herschel 400 Objects by Constellation
The Herschel 2500 Objects by Constellation
Double Stars by Constellation
About this site
This site is provided as a service to the amateur astronomer community. It is hoped that these queries will aid your observing runs and lead to greater satisfaction under the stars.
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