Add an Object to the Database

Step 1:

From the Search page, click either the yellow + button, or the Create Custom Object button on a search with no results.

Step 2:

Add in details about the object. Note that you must include some type of name or catalog number, an RA/Dec pair, and object type. The other properties are optional.

Add a photo if available. Skyplanner works best with object photos.

Step 3:

Step 5:

Your custom object now has a detail page like all other database objects. It can be a favorite, added to the planner, and will show in search results.

Step 4:

Pro Tip: SkyPlanner Pro is NOT needed to add a photo to a custom object.

Click Create Object

Pro Tip: Click the yellow star icon in the upper left of any custom object to edit details or delete.