How to Add Comet ISON to Stellarium

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press F2 to open the Stellarium Configuration window;

   A window for Solar System Objects should open. , (If it is, then the rest of the steps are not needed!) ,, Choose Select the type as Comets. ,,,, Either find by typing or scroll down and check the box next to C/2012 S1 (ISON). , The Comet will be added to Stellarium Solar System objects. , To see where Comet ISON will be in the sky, get the Search Window by pressing F3.
   
   Switch to the Lists tab in the Find Object or Position window.
   
   Double click the comet or any other object you want to find under the Solar System list.
   
   You will be automatically taken to a view of the sky where the object is located.
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   Step 2: Select Solar System Editor under the Plugins tab in this window.

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   Step 3: Click the Configure button under Options at the bottom.

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   Step 4: Check if the object you want to add is already in the list shown under the Solar System tab of this window.

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   Step 5: If not

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   Step 6: then click the Import orbital elements in MPC format button at the bottom of the tab.

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   Step 7: Go to the lists tab of the Import data window that opens.

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   Step 8: "Select the source" should be selected as "download a list of objects from the internet".

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   Step 9: Under Select a source from the list click on Select bookmark and go on to select "MPC's list of observable comets".

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    Step 10: Click the Get orbital elements button at the bottom of the window.

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    Step 11: A list of Objects found should load.

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    Step 12: Click the Add objects button.

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    Step 13: Just close all the configuration windows and enjoy.

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