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SILICON UNIVERSE
version 3.0
by Larry Adkins
Copyright (C) 1993
UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
ALGOL SOFTWARE WORKS
P.O. Box 6714
Orange, CA 92613
SILICON UNIVERSE
version 3.0
by Larry Adkins
Copyright (C) 1992
I. INTRODUCTION
Silicon Universe is a computer program with two major sections. Section
one plots the location of deep sky objects with respect to the plane of our
galaxy, the Milky Way; section two consists of an interactive astronomy
tutorial defining and illustrating these objects. The term "deep sky
object" refers to everything in the visible universe beyond the Solar
System. By this definition deep sky objects can be stars, star clusters,
nebulae and galaxies, all of which are prime targets for both amateur and
professional astronomical telescopes. This program differs from
planetarium software (such as ALGOL SOFTWARE WORKS companion program
SILICON SKY) in that the universe is displayed, not as it is seen from the
earth, but from the point of view of an observer stationed far outside our
galaxy. In other words, simply by pressing a few keys on a computer
keyboard, you will have before you a "God's Eye View" of the cosmos.
Objects which may be displayed are:
1. Globular Clusters
2. Open Clusters
3. Diffuse Nebulae
4. Planetary Nebulae
5. Stars
6. External Galaxies
In addition to the data files which are supplied with the program, the
user may make custom files using an included file making utility.
The following paragraphs describe the operation of the program, although
every effort has been made to make the program self contained and easy to
use without reference to this manual.
II. RUNNING THE PROGRAM
Begin the SILICON UNIVERSE by typing "SUNV" and then pressing return; the
subsequent title display will show a button bearing the legend "PRESS ENTER
TO CONTINUE". If you want to terminate the program at this point press
ESC, otherwise press ENTER as requested.
Upon pressing ENTER the screen will display the Milky Way with the location
of the sun indicated by an arrow. Across the top of the display will be a
row of five buttons: ACTIVATE, OBJECTS,INFO, HELP and ESCAPE. Note that
each button has a letter (or letters) highlighted in RED and one of the
buttons shaded cyan. A button may be selected either by pressing the
appropriate yellow letter or by moving the cyan highlight to the desired
button using the arrow keys and pressing ENTER. If a (previously initialized) MOUSE is available, then the buttons may be
selected by moving the cursor to the desired function and pressing the LEFT
mouse button.
From right to left the action of each button is as follows:
ESCAPE: Terminates the program and returns to DOS.
INFO: Provides a basic astronomy tutorial, with interactive
illustrations defining the structure and dimensions of the universe
and the nature of the various types of deep sky objects.
OBJECT: Selects the type of object to be located on the active
display.
ACTIVATE: Plots the selected object and provides a number of tools to
manipulate the resulting image.
These keys will now be examined in detail in the following sections.
III. INFO - BASIC ASTRONOMY TUTORIAL
When INFO is pressed a menu will appear with the following buttons:
Introduction, Stars, Globular Clusters, Open Clusters, Diffuse
Nebulae, Planetary Nebulae, and Galaxies. Each selection gives a
brief write up of the subject in one or more panels which can be
accessed by pressing the "Page Down" key. Previously viewed panels
can be reexamined by pressing "Page Up". After the written material
is completed, illustrative screens can be displayed by again pressing
"Page Down". These illustrations will vary with the subject matter.
For example, the Introduction section illustrates cosmic distances by
showing the time required for a beam of light from a flashlight to
travel across progressively larger distances, beginning with the
Earth-Moon system and finishing with the whole of the observable
universe. The cosmic distance examples are selectable from a menu.
Many of the illustrations involve some interaction with the user. For
example, globular clusters, diffuse nebulae and elliptical galaxies
are constructed using mathematical models which place stars (or
circles for diffuse nebulae) on the screen according to a series of
calculations. When globular clusters or nebulae are first displayed
only 1,000 stars (circles) are placed. The user can specify more
stars or circles (up to 30,000) if a richer looking cluster or nebula
is desired. Elliptical galaxies are calculated with a similar
algorithm using an initial value of 30,000 stars. If the galaxy
display process appears to be taking too long for your machine, you
can always curtail the process by pressing "ESC".
NOTE: ANY ACTION CAN BE TERMINATED BY PRESSING THE "ESC" KEY
OR SELECTING THE ESC BUTTON WITH A MOUSE. IF THERE IS NO
EXPLICIT "ESC" BUTTON, THE ACTION MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED BY
PRESSING THE RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON.
IV. OBJECT - SELECTING THE ACTIVE DISPLAY
Pressing the "OBJECT" button gives a menu from which a specific type of
object for display can be selected. The menu is as follows:
Globular Clusters
Open Clusters
Diffuse Nebulae
Planetary Nebulae
Brightest Stars
Nearest Stars
Local Group
Messier Galaxies
No Objects
Custom
Pressing any button but the last two will access a predefined data file.
The "No Objects" option will simply display the "bare" galaxy without any
objects, while the selection of "Custom" requires the user to input the
name of a user prepared file (more on this below). After choosing the
object, it may be displayed by pressing the "ACTIVATE" button.
With the exception of extra-galactic displays, the initial display will
always be of the Milky Way inclined to the field of view by 30 degrees, and
the Sun will be represented by a yellow dot. A menu showing the tools to
manipulate the display is given at the bottom of the screen.
TOOL MENU - BOTTOM ROW
F1-F8: MAGNIFY
The first thing to note in the tool menu is that the display can be
magnified (i.e., the area represented by the screen can be reduced) using
the function keys F1 through F8. Different types of objects will require
different magnifications for optimum display. For example, globular
clusters are relatively distant from the Solar System, forming a "halo"
about the Milky Way. Thus, they are most conveniently viewed along with
the whole galaxy (i.e., on the initial screen display). The other objects
are much closer to the Solar System, and the scale of the display must be
changed to view them properly. Pressing function keys F1 through F8 will
display the galaxy at unit scales ranging from 10,000 to .8 light years.
Try each set of data at different scales until the proper perspective is
obtained.
PgUp:EDGE ON, PgDn:FACE ON, HOME:30 DEGREE, UP/DOWN ARROWS:TILT
Continuing with the tool menu, an edge on view of the galaxy can be
displayed by hitting the "PAGE UP" key, and a face on view may be obtained
by hitting the "PAGE DOWN" key. Pressing the "HOME" key will re-display
the 30 degree view. For magnifications F1 through F6 the "UP" and "DOWN"
arrows will,respectively, tilt the display up or down in 5 degree
increments. At the two highest magnifications, F7 and F8, the increment
will be one degree.
At magnifications F4 and above, the "LEFT" and "RIGHT" arrows will rotate
the display. From F4 through F6 the rotational increment is 20 degrees,
while the increment is one degree for F7 and F8.
TOOL MENU - TOP ROW
REMOVE/RESTORE MENU
Pressing "R" will remove the tool menu from the bottom of the screen.
Pressing "R" a second time will restore it.
SPHERE
Pressing this key draws a sun centered sphere whose equator is defined by
the galactic plane. It can be understood as representing two different
things. First, it demonstrates the GALACTIC COORDINATE SYSTEM, i.e., the
system of coordinates in which an astronomical object's location on the
celestial sphere is specified by its galactic longitude and latitude.
Second, the radius of this sphere is equal to that of the unit scale of the
display. Thus, if the scale is 10,000 light years, a glance at the sphere
will show how many objects are located within this distance from the sun.
LABEL
This key has no effect unless either the "SPHERE" or the "GRID" button has
been activated. If the celestial sphere has been selected, then pressing
"LABEL" will display primary galactic longitudes and latitudes, as well as
the constellations in which the specified galactic longitudes and latitudes
are located. Naturally, constellations have no meaning from the standpoint
of the omniscient observer in intergalactic space; such things are strictly
for Earth bound mortals. If the grid alone is present, then only galactic
longitudes are labeled.
IDENTIFY
Repeatedly pressing this key will label the objects displayed in sequence.
Since it is sometimes hard to get a sense of perspective from these
diagrams, both the in plane and perpendicular projections of the distance
are given. A dashed perpendicular line means BELOW the galactic plane,
while a solid perpendicular line means ABOVE the plane.
GRID
The grid is circular, with radii marked off in units of the current scale.
For the face on and edge on displays the grid is in the galactic plane,
while it is normal to the plane when the edge on view is displayed.
SCALE
Pressing this button will display the unit scale at the top of the screen.
MOUSE
Pressing the "MOUSE" button will display an arrow cursor which may be moved
with a mouse to an object whose identity is desired. Pressing the LEFT
button will label the object. THE MOUSE WILL WORK ONLY IF IT HAS BEEN
PREVIOUSLY ACTIVATED BY MOUSE DRIVER SOFTWARE.
>>>>>>>> TO EXIT MOUSE <<<<<<<<<<
To exit the mouse environment WITH MOUSE PRESENT press the RIGHT button
or "ESC".
ZOOM FEATURE
The views given in the standard displays, regardless of the scale, are
views which would be seen by an observer an infinite (or very large)
distance away from the Milky Way. Thus the perspective is "flat" in the
same sense that the moon appears to be a flat disk from the point view of
Earth bound observers. A more three dimensional effect can be obtained by
bringing the observer closer to the galaxy. This is accomplished by
pressing the "Z" key when the display magnification is F4 or higher. The
effect is somewhat like using a wide angle lens in a camera, and thus there
will always be some resulting distortion. Three successively closer zoom
distances can be obtained by repeatedly pressing the "Z" key. Return to
the original perspective by pressing "X".
CUSTOM FILES
One of the most useful features of SILICON UNIVERSE is the ability to read
user defined files. To prepare a file you must have the following
information about the objects you wish to plot on the SILICON UNIVERSE
display:
1. Type of object (star, globular cluster, open cluster, diffuse
nebula, planetary nebula or galaxy).
2. Type of coordinates (equatorial or galactic).
3. The coordinates of each object
4. The distance to each object in light years.
The file can be prepared using the program "MAKEFILE.EXE". To use this
utility simply type "MAKEFILE" and press ENTER. The program will then step
you through the file making process. To use your newly created file,
select "CUSTOM" from the OBJECT menu and input the name you have given the
file. REGISTRATION
This disk is being distributed as SHAREWARE which means that
individuals may copy it freely and give it to friends, provided
that (a) at most only a nominal fee is charged for reproduction
services, and (b) the contents of the program, including all
files, are not changed in any way.
However, if the user finds SILICON UNIVERSE useful and continues
to use it beyond a short evaluation period, it should be registered
for a total price of $12.00 ($10.00 registration plus $2.00 to
cover shipping and handling of the registered copy) .
Registered users receive:
(1) The latest copy of the program without registration
messages.
(2) Free technical support and bug fixes for a year.
(3) A free copy of the next upgrade when available and
information concerning future products.
If you have enjoyed using SILICON UNIVERSE, you might also be interested
in another ALGOL SOFTWARE WORKS publication, SILICON SKY. SILICON SKY is a
planetarium program which displays stars brighter than magnitude 4.5 which
can be seen from a given locality at a specified time, date and viewing
horizon. Constellations are identified, and the motions of the sun, moon
and planets are also given. In addition, the program shows "telescopic"
views of the moon and bright planets, along with a selection of deep sky
objects and double stars.
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This disk is being distributed as SHAREWARE which means that
individuals may copy it freely and give it to friends, provided
that (a) at most only a nominal fee is charged for reproduction
services, and (b) the contents of the program, including all
files, are not changed in any way.
Shareware dealers must have specific permission to market the
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THE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE SOLD IN RACKS AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
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If the user finds the program useful it should be registered by
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Registered users receive:
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(3) A free copy of the next upgrade when available and
information concerning future products.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: [REQUIRES EGA OR VGA GRAPHICS]
Silicon Universe is a both a cosmic simulator and an astronomy tutorial.
Using this program the location of celestial bodies known as "deep sky"
objects can be displayed with respect to the plane of our galaxy, the Milky
Way. To give the user an understanding of these objects, an astronomy
tutorial is provided with interactive graphics and illustrative examples.
The term "deep sky object" refers to everything in the visible universe
beyond the Solar System. By this definition deep sky objects can be
stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, all of which are prime targets
for both amateur and professional astronomical telescopes. This program
differs from planetarium software (such as ALGOL SOFTWARE WORKS companion
program SILICON SKY) in that the universe is displayed, not as it is seen
from the earth, but from the point of view of an observer stationed far
outside our galaxy; simply by pressing a few keys on a computer keyboard,
you will have before you a "God's Eye View" of the cosmos. Objects which
may be displayed are:
1. Globular Clusters
2. Open Clusters
3. Diffuse Nebulae
4. Planetary Nebulae
5. Stars
6. External Galaxies
In addition to the data files which are supplied with the program, the
user may make custom files using an included file making utility.
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