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FSX AutoStar X

FSX AutoStar X, v1.01, a utility that adds new features to the night sky such as brighter planets in the correct position for any date, comets and even user objects such as an eclipse or Messier object. The SAO star catalog can be imported to greatly increase the number of background stars. By Ch...

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  • File: autostrx.zip
  • Size:1.44 MB
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FSX AutoStar X, v1.01, a utility that adds new features to the night sky such as brighter planets in the correct position for any date, comets and even user objects such as an eclipse or Messier object. The SAO star catalog can be imported to greatly increase the number of background stars. By Chris Wright.

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A utility window displays astronomical data for planets and comets, with options for star generation, file paths, and color settings visible.A star and comet configuration utility window is open on a desktop, showing fields for image names, celestial coordinates, and planet color values.A utility window labeled AutoStarX displays options for generating stars, editing comet and planet parameters, and setting image and color values.A partially illuminated moon rises above a dark horizon with faint water reflections and a mostly black night sky.A mostly black night sky is visible with faint stars above a dark landscape and a few scattered lights near the horizon.A bright sun rises above a dark horizon with faint clouds below and numerous stars visible in the night sky.A bright sun rises above a dark horizon with scattered clouds and a faint star field visible in the night sky.A dark horizon curves beneath a star-filled night sky, with faint ground details and a subtle orange glow near the horizon.A dark landscape is visible under a star-filled night sky with a faint horizon glow and scattered ground lights.A dark horizon curves gently beneath a star-filled night sky, with faint clouds and a subtle glow along the edge.A dark night scene shows a faintly illuminated horizon with scattered city lights and a star-filled sky above.A dark night sky with faint stars appears above a distant line of dimly illuminated terrain on the horizon.A dark landscape with faint mountain silhouettes appears under a night sky scattered with a few dim stars.A dark night sky is filled with faint stars above an almost invisible landscape with a few dimly lit areas near the horizon.A dark landscape with a faint mountain range silhouette appears under a night sky dotted with a few visible stars.A dark night sky filled with scattered stars appears above a barely visible horizon with faint hints of twilight.A dark night sky filled with stars appears above a barely visible landscape with faintly illuminated horizon.A dark night sky filled with numerous faint stars appears above a barely visible horizon and shadowy landscape.A dark night sky is visible with faint stars scattered across the scene and a subtle cloudy band running diagonally.A mostly black night sky is visible with faint stars scattered throughout and a single small orange light near the lower left.A dark nighttime sky with faint stars is visible above a barely discernible landscape and distant horizon.A completely black sky is dotted with numerous small white stars scattered evenly across the entire scene.A dark nighttime scene shows a faintly illuminated coastline on the right and a mostly clear sky dotted with stars.A mostly black scene is visible with faint scattered white specks resembling distant stars against a dark sky.A dark sky is dotted with numerous faint stars, with no visible aircraft, terrain, or cockpit instruments present.The screen is completely black with no visible aircraft, instruments, scenery, or interface elements present.

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The archive autostrx.zip has 53 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
venus.bmp08.14.06192.05 kB
Comet West.bmp08.26.06394.27 kB
jupiter.bmp08.14.06192.05 kB
lunar eclipse 1.bmp08.28.0648.05 kB
lunar eclipse 2.bmp09.04.0648.05 kB
M1.bmp08.27.0648.05 kB
M31.bmp08.27.0648.05 kB
M42.bmp08.26.0612.05 kB
mars.bmp08.20.06192.05 kB
mercury.bmp08.14.06192.05 kB
saturn.bmp08.14.06192.05 kB
circles.ini08.30.06356 B
plutodog.bmp09.05.06131.30 kB
AutoStarX_manual.doc12.15.0658.00 kB
christmas.bmp09.04.06768.05 kB
circles.bmp11.16.063.00 MB
UserObjects.txt10.10.06776 B
Comet Swan.bmp10.27.06486.05 kB
Comet West.ini11.15.06459 B
autostar.ini12.15.06450 B
stars_data.dat12.15.061.38 MB
AutoStarX.exe12.16.0692.00 kB
star_test.FLT11.08.068.54 kB
readme.txt12.18.061.31 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B
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Heron Domingues, JrSun, 17 Jan 2021 20:15:07 GMT

Congratulations. I have been using AutoStar for years in FSX and P3Dv4 and enjoyed the beautiful and perfect night skies produced. Now, I have gone to P3Dv5. and would like to know if AutoStar is compatible. Thanks and keep up the good job.

David WoodfordSun, 10 May 2020 17:55:57 GMT

Doesn't install on Windows 10 64-bit.

Col Darrell MThu, 02 Apr 2020 23:48:48 GMT

A true "PILOT" can use stars and planets as a guide for navigating during night flights! So having accurate star and planet placement is a requirement for proper navigation at night.

So..... yep! this is a great add-on.

Timothy DeShazoMon, 18 Mar 2019 16:30:20 GMT

I don`t fly aircraft to look at planets and don't think flight simulator even brags about looking at stars much.

Th3Scop3DJWed, 24 Oct 2018 18:45:33 GMT

Unfortunately it seems that a .dll file is missing. I get an error message every time I try to run the .exe file.

Tom KoenenSun, 12 Aug 2018 16:09:40 GMT

I thought de stars in FSX a bit unreal compared to the real world stars and so, I wanted a little bit more real stars when flying in the night. I found AutoStar X on the internet forums and decided to try it myself. It works indeed! My computer runs with Win7 64 bit. Two things: I got an error report about a missing MVSVD50.DLL. The missing DLL can be downloaded via de Microsoft Support/download webpages. The second thing is, I had to run the program as an administrator, otherwise the program will not overwrite de Star.dat file in FSX (back up the original Star.dat file!)

I have now flow and tried AuroStar X and I am very happy with it. Do not expect a high res star field, but it is very close to what you see in reality. The visible planets can also be seen. They are constructed out of dots and the more dots ( >3) will make it bigger and better to see, but then you might see the dots easier! So, 3 or 2 is better.

You don't have to capture the most recent SOA Star Cataloge, for the one in the program is current and gives the stars as we can see them.

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