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AXIS /ABSOLUTE
The option /ABSOLUTE is used to write (RA,DEC) labels for EQUATORIAL
system or (L,B) coordinates for GALACTIC system when a projection is
active, i.e., both a PROJECTION and a SYSTEM are defined. RA (or L) is
used for X-like axis, and DEC (or B) for Y-like axis. Note that this
should be used only for small fields (size less than 0.2 Radians), and
must be used only with the axes at the default position (i.e. no
/LOCATION option). When SYSTEM is defined but the projection is NONE or
has never been defined, the /ABSOLUTE option supports large fields
(since PROJECTION NONE makes a non-conformal mapping anyway). The SET
SEXAGESIMAL command (see help) permits some mastering on how UNKNOWN or
GALACTIC ABSOLUTE labels are written.
See HELP TICKSPACE for more information on how to master the Tick
spacing with the /ABSOLUTE or the /UNIT options.
Gildas manager
1999-03-12