SGP scraps the scale
HI Ken, Centreing consistently fails when I use it. I use ASTAP as the solver. It failed again tonight on the one occasion I tried to use it. I’ve been imaging galaxies by platesolving nearby then...
View ArticleSequence start and end times
Start and end times are sometimes confusing because they are relative dates. It is not possible to assume that a start date should always be in the future so we operate on what’s called an “SGPro day”...
View ArticleCall for AutoFocus Data
Sure thing, we can add additional headers. If you would like to post any data for testing the new “AutoFocus Tuning Wizard” it would be most welcome. Thx!
View ArticleSGP scraps the scale
OK, just so I’m clear: the original suggestion was to use the 4.5 beta because it has corrected this issue. You noted that you did, but had to revert to because the beta will no longer center implying...
View ArticleSupport for camera rotators
Apparently SGP supports Pegasus Falcon rotators, but the other rotators listed in the selection box are either simulators or “manual rotator.” Is there any prospect that others will be added, such as...
View ArticleCall for AutoFocus Data
Thanks for the additional headers! I sent a PM to Jared with a download link to the AF packs (your name Ken looks to be blocking PM, maybe that is a policy now). Cheers, Mikael
View ArticleSupport for camera rotators
SGP should support any ASCOM rotator once you have installed its driver. If something’s not in the list it’s driver isn’t installed.
View ArticleFocusing using SCT
I will say most of my time at the start of an imaging session is devoted to getting my Celestron 11" Edge HD to focus. I also feel it takes way too long to get a good curve but this may be inherent to...
View ArticleFocusing using SCT
P.S. I have the same focusing set up as Paulkirk. Feathertouch to replace the original Celestron focuser and Starizona Microtouch applied to the Feathertouch for autofocus.
View ArticleFocusing using SCT
@ra_dpdal, I’m not familiar with the Feathertouch or Microtouch, so could you please explain in more detail what goes where? I understand that the Feathertouch replaces the rubber knob on the back of...
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Focusing using SCT
ra_dpdal: I move the primary mirror about 20,000 clicks in each direction to help “move” the air inside the scope. I assume the “20,000 clicks” is the number of steps you move the Feathertouch...
View ArticleFocusing using SCT
The Feathertouch is the motor drive part that physically does the primary miror movement via the celestron focuser knob. It fits onto the C14 once the standard focuser knob has been removed....
View ArticleSGP scraps the scale
yes that’s right Ken, I had the same problem in Beta and stable. Sorry I haven’t posted logs as I haven’t got to the observatory yet. Paul
View ArticleFocusing using SCT
thanks for the explanation @Paulkirk. I understand now, just 1 focuser. I’m very curious if @ra_dpdal has the same issue as you give they have the same setup. What do you use for backlash on the...
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
I’ve been trying to log into SGP in order to manage my license, but I keep getting the message “This site is currently unavailable”. Is there any estimate of when the SGP website will be back online?...
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This site is currently unavailable?
Hi, I just wanted to report the same problem! I can’t reach the site for several days in a row now, all I get is this error: This is particularly annoying because I was about to of set up a new...
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
Are you getting that message on the website or via the “Report a problem” link in SGP? If on the website, how were you able to post your message?
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
I just got the message going to https://www.sequencegeneratorpro.com/downloads/. But the forum is working.
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
It appears that only the forum is working. Nothing on https://www.sequencegeneratorpro.com seems to be working. The forum is on https://forum.sequencegeneratorpro.com, which is hosted on an entirely...
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
Same problem here. I wanted to download the latest version. I looked at NINA. But the Advanced Sequencer is too confusing, and the Simple Sequencer doesn’t do a lot of things.
View ArticleSequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1530 (BETA) is Released for Test
Sequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1530 (BETA) (32-bit and 64-bit) is Released for Test Hello! Welcome to the 4.X beta for SGPro. As always, we aim to ensure that even our betas are stable, but please know...
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This site is currently unavailable?
The site is now back online for me and I managed to activate my new installation
View ArticleThis site is currently unavailable?
Wonderful! Thank you, bflachsbart, for the notification. The license management is working just fine!
View ArticleSequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1530 (BETA) bug
Looks like a repeatable bug with the big status window on .1530. If you deselect the bottom ‘Minimize Big Status with the main SGP app’, the big status window and SGP console freeze. While frozen, I...
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Target Events Disappear
Hi Ken, I tried your latest version, 1530, to see if you’d fixed the blank events field when importing from C2A. Still doesn’t work. Add New Event doesn’t do anything although I can create a new...
View ArticleTarget Events Disappear
BTW, importing the Starry Night format does not work either. Same thing.
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This site is currently unavailable?
Sorry for the delay on the answer here. Apparently a couple of bots crawled our site VERY AGGRESSIVELY and managed to chew through all of our CPU allocations for the month and our host disabled the...
View ArticleDesired Autofocus Metric
I do not have Pinpoint so FWHM is out. Which is preferred HFR or HFD. I have ASTAP + D80 installed. A 140mm refractor + reducer + QHY600M are used (if this matters). Thanks Steve Hoffman
View ArticleSequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1530 (BETA) bug
Thanks for the report. I still haven’t fully figured this one out… seems to be some kind of underlying window parenting issue. The temporary solution is the use the standard default windows messaging...
View ArticleDesired Autofocus Metric
There’s lots of arguments about the subtleties concerning FWHM vs HFR/D but there isn’t really any diff between HFR and HFD. It’s equivalent to saying I have a length of some yarn (HFR) or I have...
View ArticleTarget Events Disappear
I had not gotten around to correcting this issue yet, but it is fixed now and will be in the next beta on Thu / Fri.
View ArticleSGP scraps the scale
Can you provide additional details describing the failure. What is happening? Possibly more importantly, there is an assumption that centering was working in the recent past… did anything change?...
View ArticleFraming & Mosaic Wizard problem
Tonight I tried to image an NGC object. I always use Framing & Mosaic Wizard to help frame the object. Tonight it failed with the notice " error fetching the image data. Could not resolve “NGC...
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Framing & Mosaic Wizard problem
REMenard: NGC 1499 SINBAD seems to be having some issues. It is working right now, but was VERY slow. Unsure why.
View ArticleSGPro 4.5.0.1456 Public Alpha Available for Test
I do believe I have arrived at a solution that will correct this behavior (seen in regions that use the comma decimal separator). It will be available in the next 4.5 beta out Thu / Fri this week.
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Call for AutoFocus Data
mikaelA: On a related topic, I have been recording AF packs for a backspacing analysis software, and I noticed that the FITS header is extremely basic (this has been pointed out in the past threads)....
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
I am running the latest version of SGP. My equipment is a Paramount MYT (running The Sky X), Ultimate Power Box (running Pegasus Unity software). The PC is an Intel NUC mounted on the scope. After not...
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
You’ll want to upload the SGP log file from when this happens. Start SGP, wait 16 mintues for it to start, then go to the Help menu and “Report a problem”. You can tell it to upload the current log...
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
I’m not at the observatory so I cannot so I cannot go the “report a problem” route. I have stored two files with the .log extension on my iPad and just uploaded them to Google drive. The links are...
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
The delay is due to SGP looking for the PegasusAstro switch. Someone else had an (almost?) identical problem recently so you may want to search prior posts. I believe the most recent beta of SGP has...
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
Eric thanks for the suggestion. I see the log entires re “PegasusAstro Switch 1” and “PegasusAstro Switch 2”. I am not sure whether the 1 and 2 refer to switch numbers generated in the software or...
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SGP Activity While Exposing DSLR
Hi Ken, There seems to be a lot of activity associated with a DSLR exposure. Is this normal or not? Regards, Kent
View ArticleSGP 16 minutes Establishing Orbit
Was on my phone when I responded the first time so no easy way to search. Look at This version is really very slow at startup about 20 minutes - Premium Support - Main Sequence Software.
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ASCOM OmniSimulator
When SGP 4.5 is started, a DOS Windows also open, for ASCOM Simulator: Is there a way to avoid this DOS Windows from opening?
View ArticleASCOM 7.0 with SGP 3.2.0.66
Quick question for a new install! Is vers 3.2.0.66 compatible with the latest ASCOM 7.0 platform? Thank you
View ArticleASCOM OmniSimulator
If you are running the 1530 beta you can “ignore” a switch, although the release notes don’t say how to ignore it.
View ArticleSGP scraps the scale
ok , so what happens is as follows: I set up the sequence, connect the equipment and initialise the target position by clicking centre now. The centre now operation starts and goes through its...
View ArticleNo UI presented on startup
Hi, For some reason when i start SGP on my win 10 machine, it goes through process with splash screen visible, but no UI is presented. If i use Alt+Tab, I see a white SGP window, but it’s not...
View ArticleNo UI presented on startup
ok, I found a way to cure it. End task in win task mgr and restart. thanks Paul
View ArticleModules disarrange
Hi, I have the latest version, last night i open the program and all the modules started to load separately, instead of keeping its original position. I arranged them and again after closing the...
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