Pempro Polar Align Wizard and SGP Issue
Hi Adrian, It looks like the server connection to SGPro was lost. I'm not really sure why that would happen but PEMPro recovered about 8 minutes later on its own. Do you recall seeing anything unusual...
View ArticleMeridian Flip Fails
Ken, I have an idea of what happened that the flip doesn't show in the log. I was imaging M81-82 and for some reason SGP was not showing side of pier. I need to investigate if this was happening...
View ArticleMeridian Flip Fails
Well now I see that the log is showing side of pier so I am really confused...Last night, SGP was not showing the side of pier, all I had was N/A.
View ArticleWould a QHY-5 guider be usable for multi target sequence?
Your camera doesn't have anything to do with what your software is selecting for a guide star. I've used/owned both of those cameras and while they're not the most sensitive in the world, they work...
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PS2 solve error no longer displayed
Lawrence: do remember seeing that on earlier occasions but it is no longer there. This info is valuable when you need to know how far off the current pointing is. If the actual scope mount is unable...
View ArticleAutofocus with DSLR and Lens
Hi, I’m starting out in astrophotography. I have a AZ-EQ6 mount but am using a DSLR (Canon) with a telephoto lens rather than an OTA at this point. Sequence Generator looks really interesting but what...
View ArticlePS2 solve error no longer displayed
I'll have to look again when I can run through a session. Last night was abandoned before I got started when the forecast clear skies didn't happen! Currently, the only way to identify any solve data...
View ArticleDoes not react
I don't know the difference between the drivers on the disk and ascom drivers..... Fact is that when I use a QHY camera and the Lodestar guide camera SGP runs smooth and secure. But when I use the...
View ArticlePS2 solve error no longer displayed
Yea, you can see it on the auto centering dialog at the bottom. Keep in mind this is a non-issue once you have plate solving working. I haven't adjusted mine in 4 years.
View ArticleAutofocus with DSLR and Lens
In a word, no. To focus a DSLR you have to physically rotate the lens barrel. SGP has no way to do this. It can control a motorized focuser on a telescope with its software, but the physical part of...
View ArticleAutofocus with DSLR and Lens
I've seen a camera lens focus system where an external focus motor was coupled to the lens using a timing belt but I've no recollection of where or if it was an absolute focus system. Anyway something...
View ArticleAutofocus with DSLR and Lens
Sure you could. You'd just need to write a ASCOM driver that called the correct commands. Make sure you set that it is an absolute focuser even though it isn't. Most Astro focusing programs can't...
View ArticleDoes not react
You need the ASCOM driver installed in addition to the 'system' drivers: http://www.sxccd.com/drivers-downloads Then, scroll down to where it says: ASCOM compliant SX camera driver for most of our...
View ArticleStrange error in Auto Center in 2.5.2.1
ThanksIt is certainly the solution (I should have found it myself !)I will try it ASAP and let you know.
View ArticleDoes not react
What mads0100 said. Download latest SX ASCOM driver from: http://www.daddog.com/ascom/sxcamera The CD disk you have that came with SX cameras are very likely to be out of date. Peter
View ArticleReference Frames
Sorry if this question is too basic but I am having questions about plate solving from a reference frame. I use a ccd camera on an AP 900 mount and SGP works fine with my equipment. Since I have a...
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There's a few ways to do this. What I would do:1. Open the .fit image in SGP (File/Open Image)2. Left click anywhere in the image, choose "Plate Solve"3. Plates solve the image using your default...
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Mads0100 and topboxman,thank you very much, my Lenovo computer sees the SX cameras again and I can work with SGP again. I am very happy and thankfull for your help,yours sincere, Arie
View ArticleReference Frames
Another way is to search for your target DSO at Astrobin.com and find your favorite framed target image and copy the Astrobin's url address. Open SGP's Target Settings window and click on "Populate...
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