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In these fields, you will have the ability to input the appropriate values to grab information from the database that revolve around a given RA and Dec. Required fields are denoted by an asterisk, any errors in the validation will be denoted by an "X" within a red circle, and possible errors/warnings will be denoted by an "!" inside of a yellow triangle.
Catalog
The catalog field currently has 3 different databases to choose from: GWAVES (default), UCAC2, and UCAC3. The GWAVES database is a combination of UCAC2 and UCAC3 but will only return information about the objects that are present in both UCAC2 and UCAC3. UCAC2 and UCAC3 are comprised of the raw data compiled by the USNO. Their range in Declination is limited to that of each catalog but will return all the raw data on each returned object.
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These fields, mostly buttons and checkboxes, will allow you to manipulate the chart on the Image View and how the data is represented. Additionally, each action, and a couple extras not included in the user view, are able to be executed through shortcut keys.
Rotate Instrument
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