Target Search & Filtering¶
Target Search is one of the most practical planning pages in AstroManager.
This is where broad object discovery turns into real imaging decisions.
What Makes It Different¶
Unlike a simple catalog search, Target Search is built around planning context:
- your observatories
- your equipment
- observability filters
- bookmark lists
- the jump from "interesting object" to "real target"
That makes it one of the best places to answer the question:
What should I actually add to my queue next?
Typical Workflow¶
Most users work through this page like this:
- search for an object or a class of objects
- narrow the result set with observability and equipment-aware filters
- compare the viable candidates
- save good ones into Bookmarks
- or add them directly into Targets
What You Can Filter By¶
The exact filter set will evolve, but the current purpose of the page is clear:
- find objects that are realistic for your observatory
- match them against your equipment and framing needs
- narrow them down with the filters that matter for imaging decisions
This is the page where AstroManager becomes a planning companion rather than just a database viewer.
Mobile and Desktop Use¶
The page is designed to work on both desktop and mobile:
- desktop gives you the full filter sidebar
- mobile uses a more compact filter workflow
That makes it useful both at your desk and while checking plans from a phone or tablet.