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Star Chart with More Detail

Building on the first example, you can also plot additional objects and even customize their style. Here's an example that plots a bunch of extra stuff (including the Milky Way, constellation borders, Deep Sky Objects, and more). It also demonstrates how you can plot your own markers, like the dashed yellow circle around the Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111):

from datetime import datetime
from pytz import timezone
from starplot import MapPlot, Projection, Star, DSO, _
from starplot.styles import PlotStyle, extensions

tz = timezone("America/Los_Angeles")
dt = datetime(2023, 7, 13, 22, 0, tzinfo=tz)  # July 13, 2023 at 10pm PT

p = MapPlot(
    projection=Projection.ZENITH,
    lat=33.363484,
    lon=-116.836394,
    dt=dt,
    style=PlotStyle().extend(
        extensions.BLUE_GOLD,
    ),
    resolution=3600,
    autoscale=True,
)
p.horizon()
p.constellations()
p.stars(where=[_.magnitude < 4.6], where_labels=[_.magnitude < 2.1])

p.galaxies(where=[_.magnitude < 9], true_size=False, labels=None)
p.open_clusters(where=[_.magnitude < 9], true_size=False, labels=None)

p.constellation_borders()
p.ecliptic()
p.celestial_equator()
p.milky_way()

p.marker(
    ra=12.36 * 15,
    dec=25.85,
    style={
        "marker": {
            "size": 60,
            "symbol": "circle",
            "fill": "none",
            "color": None,
            "edge_color": "hsl(44, 70%, 73%)",
            "edge_width": 2,
            "line_style": [1, [2, 3]],
            "alpha": 1,
            "zorder": 100,
        },
        "label": {
            "zorder": 200,
            "font_size": 22,
            "font_weight": "bold",
            "font_color": "hsl(44, 70%, 64%)",
            "font_alpha": 1,
            "offset_x": "auto",
            "offset_y": "auto",
            "anchor_point": "top right",
        },
    },
    label="Mel 111",
)
p.constellation_labels()

p.export("star_chart_detail.png", transparent=True, padding=0.1)