Cross-Referencing MK5(SAO) & BD-HD Numbers with Constellations, NGCs & ICs

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The discussion focuses on cross-referencing MK5(SAO) and BD-HD numbers with constellation designations, NGC, and IC numbers. The user has compiled a list that includes right ascension (RA2000), declination (DEC2000), and proper motions but seeks additional data for stars with a magnitude of 10 or below. Tools mentioned include the SIMBAD database and WCSTools for star cataloging. The Tycho-2 catalog, which contains data on 2.5 million of the brightest stars, is also referenced as a potential resource for completing the list.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with astronomical cataloging, specifically MK5(SAO) and BD-HD numbers.
  • Understanding of celestial coordinates, including RA2000 and DEC2000.
  • Knowledge of star magnitude and its significance in astronomy.
  • Experience using online astronomical databases such as SIMBAD and WCSTools.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Tycho-2 catalog for additional star data.
  • Utilize the SIMBAD database for further cross-referencing of star designations.
  • Investigate WCSTools for advanced star cataloging techniques.
  • Research methods for compiling and managing large astronomical datasets effectively.
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Astronomers, astrophysics researchers, and amateur astronomers interested in star cataloging and cross-referencing celestial objects.

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I have a comprehensive list of MK5(SAO) and BD-HD numbers with RA2000, DEC2000, Proper Motions and etc.

I want to equate the MK5(SAO) and BD-HD numbers with Constellation Designations(delta Ori, gamma Tau), NGC and IC Numbers.

I have tried:

http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-fid
http://tdc-www.harvard.edu/software/wcstools/scat/

Found some but need more stars with MK5 and Constellation Designations at 10 or below magnitude to complete my list:

http://www.starxref.com/data/alpha_star_names.htm
 
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