new to celestia

[jackmatt]

wow what a cool program, I just had a quick question.

If I want to find objects like nebulae, black holes etc. do I need to install plug ins for them specifically or am I searching for objects in the wrong way.

For instance, I was looking for the crab nebula, so I went to 'go to object' and typed in 'crab nebula' the dialog box disappeared but it didn't take me to it. Should I input something more specific or does the program not contain these images.

Thanks very much

Matt

[ElChristou]

There is not yet 3D rendering in Celestia, so the nebulaes are here but not visible. For now you can download some addons at ML, most of them bilboards...

[selden]

The current version of Celestia does not include any nebulas, although it does have many galaxies, stars, solar system objects (planets, comets, etc) and a few spacecraft.

You'll need to install some Addons in order for Celestia to display nebulas. Some are available on the MotherLode at http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/

A Web search for the keywords
celestia addon
will find quite a few more.

Have fun!

[jackmatt]

Cheers guys, will go and have a hunt may have to post back though if the ad ons don't work.

Matt