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Autofocus asymmetry
AF has been working very well for me (well collimated 10" f3.9 reflector) but the AF curve is not symmetrical, though the parabolic shape is fine and consistent and the focus is accurate . The first...
View Article2.5.1 Plate solve works, but SGP doesn't get coordinates
Here is the logs. In the sg_log_1th_and_2nd_attempt.txt file there is the extract of the log related to a Astronomy.net and ANSVR plate solving attempts, for the local plate solving I have add also...
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Sorry....if it matters, I left off the rev...2.5.1.12. Just uploaded 2.5.1.14 but have not had a chance to try it.
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I have the same kind of reflector, and the same behaviour. I don't worry about that since the focus is always as accurate as possible !
View ArticleM51 from the northern suburbs of Paris
Thank you all ! For the colours, I use Regim to equilibrate them.For my sky condition, I measure a SQM-L of 19.5 at zenith, and a porr 18-18.5 in the southern direction, where lies the halo of the...
View ArticleSGP and new SBIG firmware update
YES. It connected with NO problem HOWEVER, I have not had the opportunity to image with it . I am using SBIG 8300 M
View ArticleAutofocus asymmetry
Appreciate that information. Just curious what might cause it. Perhaps it's the algorithm. Agree the focusing works well.
View ArticleWhy is it trying to meridian flip?
Not sure where this belongs, I'm trying to get everything running and gradually moving forward thanks to help of this forum. My first new problem is that it has a problem once PHD calibration is...
View ArticleSGP and new SBIG firmware update
Waiting for clear skies.. but from the readme SBIGUDrv Version History:Version 4.92 Build 1 5/17/2016· Bug fixes pertaining to USB communications, and firmware version checks to protect people with...
View ArticleSGP abort by sleeping user?
Sure thing. Here is the trimmed SGP log file (original was > 10MB) and the PHD2 log file. The shutdown occurred around 2:52am. Thanks!Gabe sg_logfile_20160519201847.txt.zip (103.4...
View ArticleAutofocus asymmetry
i see the same thing from time to time with my 6" RC. at first i thought my focuser must be slipping or that there was a 'dead spot' on the drawtube but subsequently i noticed that sometimes i get a...
View ArticleSGP and new SBIG firmware update
Yes, the driver update is safe looking but it now checks the firmware version which has also been updated. The new firmware allows some user selectable parameters related to "RBI" if I recall...
View Article2.5.1 Plate solve works, but SGP doesn't get coordinates
Do you happen to have the full ANSVR log available? There should be some communication that goes back and forth between SGP prior and after to a successful solve. Just want to see how these are...
View ArticleAutofocus asymmetry
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Could be a handful of things but it's almost certainly related to the light path somehow. I'm certainly no expert on optics but it seems there is a common thread...
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SGP abort by sleeping user?
There is really only 1 way to get this message to show up in your log: [5/20/2016 2:52:13 AM] [DEBUG] [Main Thread] User requested sequence abort... And that is actually to click on the "Pause...
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SGP and new SBIG firmware update
ftheadley: I don't really understand how those things work but I believe that software developers like to test their software against new releases that provide a new feature or function I'm not sure...
View ArticleProblems with plate solving
OK plate solving is now working very well so I've discovered the next problem, due for clear skies tonight so it'd be great to get this latest problem resolved forum.mainsequencesoftware.com Help...
View Article2.5.1 Plate solve works, but SGP doesn't get coordinates
This evening, middle Europe time, I try to get the full ANSVR log. I'm not sure how to get it, but I'll try. For the Astronometry.net problem I attached in the previous post the full log...
View ArticleAny iOptron users out there?
Get the pro versions, the older non-pro cannot have two connection (even with the ASCOM hub) at the same time. I run an iEQ45 AZ non-pro.
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