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Note: If things seem really slow,
try using the speed tips below.
Hints for slower
computers
If you have an older computer, then the following
suggestions may be useful in speeding up the program.
- Hint: Remember that you can
save an option set (or several) so that you can use one
option set for speeding around, and another for nicer
views.
- Note: Options that will have a
more significant effect on performance are marked with a
asterisk (*).
Monitors control panel of your Macintosh
- Make sure that the number of colors is set to 256.*
(However, Starry Night does look amazing in thousands and
millions of colors... a good reason to upgrade your
computer!)
Preferences Dialog
- Turn off dynamic scrolling*
- Turn off sound effects*
- Turn Off Show Viewport™ in info windows*
- Sun halo - use "never".
Options
- All option panels should have "Less Detail When
Scrolling"*
Planet Options
Surface tab:
- Turn off Rendered Surface*
- Turn off Show Cast Shadows (Note: you will not see
eclipses with this option off.)
Orbits tab:
- Turn off Enhanced Orbits*
Paths tab:
- Turn on "Hide Paths While Scrolling"
Comet Options (Images tab)
- Make the tails draft quality or turn them off (they
look so nice, though!).
Messier Options (Images tab)
- Make images draft quality or turn them off*
Horizon Options (Images tab)
Either hide scenery while scrolling* or turn scenery
off*.
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