[APBeta] What to call those pesky graphic thingies

[Paul Rodman]

On Jul 9, 2008, at 13:49 , Craig Starnes wrote:

> I've just been lurking and watching the progress, but I second  
> "Nightly Visibility / Annual Visibility"
>
> On a semi-related point, it would be cool if there was a column in  
> the observing or planning lists that could somehow summarize the  
> information in the "Annual Visibility" graphic... perhaps a "Best  
> Month For Viewing" column.
>
> It would be nice to have automatic seasonal sorting, rather than  
> doing it manually ....unless it's already there and I've just never  
> found it  :-). Personally I prefer by season (or month), then by  
> constellation, then elevation.

I'm pondering a means of optimal (or near optimal) sorting for things  
like a Messier marathon, or just a night's viewing. However, it's non- 
trivial to get it right. I may put it on hold for the next version  
release.

Paul R.

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