Plate solving window
Thank you for this comprehensive reply.It is a shame that we cannot simply slew the mount to object with Ctr 1 in stellarium and then have a fetch button to get the co-ordinates from ASCOM. This is...
View ArticlePS2 solve error no longer displayed
sg_logfile_20160925195137.zip (39.8 KB) I have now uploaded the correct log from the correct laptop! You will see when it started - ~1951BST. IT shows where (and hopefully why) the program...
View ArticleDirect mount guider for unguided imaging w/ 10 U mounts
Has this feature been used successfully for unguided imaging with the 10 U mounts?
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SGP 5.2.1 no dither after first frame
Ken: Seems to be an issue with older profiles or sequences and the new "dither every N frames" functionality. Does this mean if I make a totally new profile and sequence using the latest 2.5 that this...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
Hi All, I had technical support from SBIG review my process and also install all the new drivers and he discussed with the other developer and they state that SGP is trying to open the SBIG driver...
View ArticleDirect mount guider for unguided imaging w/ 10 U mounts
Hi Gunny I use the 'Direct Mount Guider' option with my GM1000HPS along with dithering and it works well unguided. The trick of course for unguided is to get a good mount model but I'm sure you know...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
That's weird. What camera are you using? I have an STF8300M and it doesn't have any issues. I use frame and focus all the time. I updated my drivers about a week ago.
View ArticleHelp with D800?
This isn't really an SGP question but a Nikon question. My D800 can do MTP/PTP but doesn't give me the option to select that in the firmware. Now, I used to be able to select my D800 by plugging it...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
That is really strange. I wonder what yours is doing differently from mine. Like you said, you've tried the obvious... different USB ports, different cables, etc... I wonder if my camera is, for...
View Article2.5.2.1 sync offset command seeming not working
Great, I was planning to give it a try as well but not sure when will have the opportunity. Will be interested if this works for you.
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
If you shadow me I can recreate it at will. I had the SBIG tech guy shadow me, he read the log and after reviewing the log, he stated SGP sent a command to open the driver for the SBIG camera when it...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
What version are you running? I haven't updated... I'm still on 2.5.16.
View ArticleDirect mount guider for unguided imaging w/ 10 U mounts
Good to hear from you Barry, Hope all is going well for you. Thanks for the information, I'll give it a try tonight. Got another problem though with the pier flips lately and am going to start another...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
Don't know if this will help, but yesterday I hooked up a second camera (sbig) to a piggy backed FSQ. I was getting similar messages to what you are seeing and found this post which may help:...
View Article2.5.2.1 sync offset command seeming not working
Love to know the result, I have been sticking to an older TSX build for now.
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
I'm on 2.5.1.17 that was version that was available as a download.
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Flip working but not sync confirm
The past two evenings I've had problems with imaging after successful meridian flips. After the flip, the confirm slew to the plate solved image causes the program to freeze. The problem can be seen...
View ArticleMerdian Flip failed to flip
Just tested it on 2.5.1.16 same error when I do the same steps.
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