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Outsourced images, maps, data, and arrays.
All databases/catalogues are provided as SQL import file and Povray array.
Maps and Images

Milkyway

Extremely high-resolution images of our Milky Way, optionally with or without bright stars. They can be mapped on Povray's Sky-Sphere and make space scenes look completely different. Matching separate images to represent constellation lines, borders, and a grid.
Databases and catalogues

HYG-Lite Star Catalogue

The original HYG catalogue used as a basis contains data from almost 120,000 stars. I have adapted, trimmed and documented it for my purposes. The resulting SQL import files and Povray arrays are ready for download. Current version: HYG-Lite 4.2.1

RISSO Catalogue

Contains 869 interstellar objects that are neither a "real" star nor orbit one. In short, all brown dwarfs and planets that fly around between the well-known stars. Current version: RISSO 2603

Lunar Crater Catalogue LCC

Database table and Povray array contains names, sizes and positions as well as other information from about 9,000 craters and surface features on the Moon. It was generated on the basis of two text files, and then supplemented with missing information and columns. Current version: LCC 1.0
New + updated pages

RISSO Catalogue

Published at 31.03.2026

Lunar Crater Catalogue LCC

Published at 16.01.2026

HYG-Lite Star Catalogue

Published at 06.12.2025

Maps of the Milkyway

Published at 31.10.2025