Nebula Textures Plugin

[Peter Gallop]

Hi,

Thank you for the new Nebula Textures plugin, a really great addition. Very easy to use.

I was wondering if there was anyway to specify using a local version of astrometry.net. In order to speed up the process. I took a look in config.ini and couldn't see any configuration I could set.

If it isn't possible, I was hoping it could be added as a feature request. Another great candidate for plate solving would be ASTAP. Cross platform and fast.

Thank you again for adding another great feature.

Pete

[Alexander V. Wolf]

Hi!

Please fill the feature request on github page of Stellarium

With best regards, Alexander Wolf.

Вт, 17 июня 2025 г. в 18:07, Peter Gallop <peter...@gmail.com>:

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[Georg Zotti]

I just checked and saw it is indeed possible to install locally. Nice for desert locations. But may not be too widespread:  "Windows: it should work in WSL. Any more detailed reports would be welcome." So, the best workflow for those who cannot wait: Find out how, change Stellarium's sources, document (write clear instructions), and PR us. And remain available for later maintenance!

[Peter Gallop]

Hi guys,

Thank you, I will raise a feature request. 

As you say Georg, not sure how many people have ansvr (https://adgsoftware.com/ansvr/) installed locally. I use it with AstroImageJ. My thought was that adapting the code to use a local version of the same system, would be easier than coding for another offline solution, such as ASTAP.

Many thanks.

Pete

[Georg Zotti]

Ah, good start. That means, the plugin GUI should just have config options for astrometry.net-clone-URL, portnumber and credentials? Can be useful to add indeed. I'm starting to get curious about these "index files", how large can they get? In any case, this is a "local installation of the solver", and as user we should assume that "the 3rd-party solution works".