I think 1000 is the max

Thanks Guys.

I'm using the celestial coordinate system based on an Earth centric map. I got the idea from TSRs old Bug Hunters Game. I could never figure out how they placed the star systems until now.

good luck flash keep us posted

Sure why not!!!

Update
I have my stellar database with 100's of stars in a 36 ly spherical radius. My map will represent an area 27 ly by 27 ly. Some of my stars won't fit by area, but i can still add a few by area.

Any ideas on how many extra stars that i should add that will fit xy coordinates to the map?

How big will biggest map be in TA?

I use 0.2 ly per small square. that gives me roughly 27 x 27 ly on a gigantic map. on the new map scale: 33 x 33 ly. thank you

Sole Soul,

I am creating a real star database. But I'm going to add in some Sci-Fi planet names.

I found a stellar database that lists celestial and Galactic coordinates in LY. The coordinates are listed in XYZ format with the Sol system listed as (0,0,0). I am mainly looking at the (X,Y) numbers. So, 18/2=9*3=27 ly each direction.

Now for the scale I'm using. one small square = 0.2 ly. 5 small squares = 1 ly. One sector square = 3 ly or almost a parsec. Unfortunately, in GalCiv2, the planets are on the main map instead of being hidden on a separate map like Space Empires V.

So, technically the total map size for my scale is 54 x 54 ly.

I hope this answers some questions.

Which proves, again (Hi-Hi!), that space IS made out of a 3D plane rather than it is spread on a flat tiled gameboard ala GC'galactic'framework.

Kay, seriously.

If you're looking for an hypothetical map of the milky-way you should consider Trek stuff... cuz the Klingons and the Romulans, well - they ARE out there.
Beginning here --WWW Link
in the Astrometrics section!

Or even, A long time ago in(!!).

Now, for a little bit of fun with projection theories.

1- However slim your choices can get, there is a direct limit to two tier coordinates system(s) using x-y only.
2- The solution is to ***ELIMINATE*** anything which isn't within the 2ly "boxlike" depth you mentioned.
3- Sure a few key stars may simply disappear from reality, but i would think that in all fairness... what matters more is objectivity and being true to the actual figures.
4- As an alternative, i would also suggest the following program (java enabled) to REALLY stick to projection principles within a strict (and/or theoric!) 250+ly of Sol;
Here, with ChView2.1 --WWW Link

Believe me, i have experimented with a LOT of "galactic" devices in the past and i understand what you're getting into with precision.

- Zyxpsilon.

Which reminds of an explanation given in the pdf manual for "space" distortions as they are applied to galaxy sizes and GC context.
I'm still laughing outloud about the hilarious comment!


- Zyxpsilon.

Okay, unless something else rears its ugly head, I am done with the stellar database. I bought a copy of Star Trek: Star Charts as an aid. I am now ready to add in planets to the database as needed. (I also have "Worlds of the Federation" too.)

I am testing out TA's editor but I'm disappointed in how it handles planets assigned to stars. Unless someone has any ideas on where to assign Major Races, I guess I'll just have to assign them later.

On a side note: Does anyone know if "Beta Rigel" fron STSC refers to a real star? I have been searching for such a star online without much luck.

"Beta Rigel: A5V, Abs Mag 6.2"

Nasty,

Thanks but wrong star. I don't know if someone goofed during Entprise or not. That Rigel "Beta Orionis" is too far away for the Enterprise to reach in descent time at Warp 4.5. So, I don't know if "Beta Rigel" was made up or not. STSC says that it is not the same as Beta Orionis.

Nasty,

I was never going do that many systems. I was mainly interested in the races.

They tried to use real stars when they could, but sometimes the writing staff wasn't so concerned about conflicting or made-up star issues. So, in this case, Rigel probably was meant to be Beta Orionis, But someone goofed on Enterprise, the result was to make Beta Rigel.

In the skeem of things, it is not a big deal. But would help if the new editor allowed for random star system generation on a system by system basis.