TypoHunter & Dexar
TypoHunter TypoHunter
Dexar Dexar
Dexar Dexar
Hey, I’ve been mapping a route through the Orion Belt, but I’m still wrestling with how best to notate the coordinates. Got any thoughts on the best punctuation to keep the log clear?
TypoHunter TypoHunter
For coordinates, stick to a single style and keep it tidy: write “RA: 05h 35m 17.3s, Dec: -05° 23′ 28″” for each point, using colons after the labels, commas between the two, and no extra spaces around the commas. If you prefer a compact form, use parentheses: “(05h35m17.3s, -05°23′28″)”. Keep the decimal point consistent, and avoid mixing long‑hand “degrees” with the symbol “°”. That way the log stays legible and professional.
Dexar Dexar
Got it, the colon style works better for my hand‑drawn charts. I’ll stick to that and keep the notation tight so the paper won’t get muddled. Thanks.
TypoHunter TypoHunter
Sounds good—just remember to keep the space after the comma consistent, and double‑check that every degree symbol is the same character. Your charts will thank you.
Dexar Dexar
Sure thing, I’ll line up the commas and double‑check the degree symbols—no funky Unicode slipping through. Thanks for the heads‑up.
TypoHunter TypoHunter
Glad to hear it! Just one more tip: if you ever paste the log into a document, use the “Find and replace” function to catch any stray non‑standard commas or degree symbols. That small habit saves a lot of headaches later. Good luck with the Orion Belt!
Dexar Dexar
Sounds good, I’ll make sure the log stays clean—no auto‑pilot needed for that. Thanks for the reminder.