> local star map so that starfields in the background of my images are
> accurate.  Randomly placed feels wrong.  I had hoped to find an image on
the
> web, but I've had no luck.  This could do better, as it gives some
> variability.
>
> Geoff

There already is a package called XStars which contains what you want, the
9999 brightest stars in correct position and color, in an include file. I
found it in Ken's links some time ago.

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Galaxy/8018/

Chris

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