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1. What does "Astrodienst" mean? How is it pronounced?
   
   "Astrodienst" means "Astro Service".
   "Dienst" is German for "service", and is pronounced "deenst". "Astro" is not a particular word, but a common abbreviation for Astrology. It is pronounced more in 'italian style'.
   
   
2. For the Current Planets listed on the homepage, do you list the declinations, degrees N or S of the ecliptic?
   
   They have been added as a hidden feature. Please move your mouse cursor on the minutes or seconds, and let it rest there. The declination will appear as a tiny popup. South appears as negative value.
   
   
3. In the list of current planets on the homepage, what does the number left of the zodiac symbols refer to?
   
   The planet position is given in the following pattern {degree} {sign} {arc minute} {arc second}, for example: 23°31"02'. The planet is on exactly 23 deg. Leo 31 min. 02 sec. in Leo.
   
   The number on the left is the degree of the planet in the sign. The numbers to right of the symbol are arc minutes and arc seconds.
   
   
4. How can I link to www.astro.com?
   
   For more information, go to the Astrodienst Link directory and click on the link Links to Astrodienst in the left column.
   If you would like us to link to your website, you can find the necessary information in this section of the Astrodienst link directory.