FSX / P3D

FSX AutoStar X

AutoStar X transforms the night sky in FSX with brighter, correctly positioned planets for any chosen date, plus comets and optional user-defined events like eclipses or Messier objects. Import the SAO star catalog to dramatically expand background star density, adding richer celestial detail for navigation, sightseeing, and long-haul flying.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D
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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File information

Filename
autostrx.zip
File size
1.44 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place files per the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  3. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

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

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

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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  1. Heron Domingues, Jr

    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.

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  2. David Woodford

    Doesn't install on Windows 10 64-bit.

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  3. Col Darrell M

    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.

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  4. Timothy DeShazo

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

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  5. Th3Scop3DJ PRO

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

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  6. Tom Koenen

    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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