What is the legend for the objects shown on the map?
The objects are represented in different ways depending on their category:
The most famous nebulae are represented by red lines: |  |
The other nebulae are represented by a red ellipse: |  |
Clusters are represented by white ellipses: |  |
Galaxies are represented by blue ellipses: | |
Stars are represented by yellow dots: |  |
Groups of stars are represented by yellow ellipses: | |
The objects in the catalog are displayed with a border By tapping on the text, you can get information about the selected object: - If it is a catalog object, you have access to its full name and a link to the object record - Otherwise, you will only see the object's ID and its category |  |
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