Atik EFW2 Fails to report move complete + SGP failed to notify
I tried the new core software dated Sept 28, 2016 downloaded from the Atik site. Happy to report that the filterwheel driver performed with no glitches during a quick bench-trial. The lengthy...
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Ken Thanks for the BETA release, I just tested the SBIG and the new release and no errors. You ROCK!!!
View ArticleWindows 10 updates - you might want to go pro
Yes, that is another option. I hate to do that since I would rather they download in the background but not install until I am ready but will use that option if indeed the group policy fix does not work
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Melotte15 in narrowband
First image run of the season after an interminable summer. Melotte 15 T: 190mm Maksutov NewtonianC: Atik 460EXF: Baader Ha, SII, R, G, B. Astrodon OIIIM: NEQ6Pro (belt driven)G: SX Lodestar + SX...
View ArticleWindows 10 updates - you might want to go pro
I have Windows 10, not the pro edition. This what I do to disable updates.In the cortina window, TYPE 'services.msc' (without the quotations), press enter.In the services window scroll down to Windows...
View ArticleMelotte15 in narrowband
Super processing.....great detail coming through on that one. Like it!
View ArticleGemini-2: "Error converting from J2000 to Know..." 5.2.1.x
Can I hand type the RA somehow to make it work?
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Can't Stopp rigel steepr usb focuser
Can you post what fixed it? Often times people search for solutions and it really helps.
View ArticleIncreasingly seeing Alert: SBIG Shutter Error
Mechanical shutters are good for darks. I'm about to send my STF8300 off to bill for repair due to the shutter not positioning correctly. What is the field fix?
View ArticleCan't Stopp rigel steepr usb focuser
I had reverse on the rigel software. Removed it and voila!!
View ArticleIncreasingly seeing Alert: SBIG Shutter Error
Rob, that is exactly what is was. Wrapped the belt around the capston and it seems to work well. @mads0100, Unfortunately, the STT shutter is different from the the STF. For what it's worth, I had a...
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Issue with Nightscape 8300
Hey Ken! OK, trying to determine what was wrong with the FITS file to better see what could be off ... I tried loading the two above files in about every FITS editor I could find, they all loaded and...
View ArticleUnsafe condition failed to park scope and close roof at End of Sequence options
This evening quite unexpectedly the End of Sequence options for park scope and closing ROR roof when Unsafe condition is triggered failed. Whenever the Unsafe condition has triggered before now the...
View ArticleIncreasingly seeing Alert: SBIG Shutter Error
Craig, Good to know. Mine is actually on a power supply putting out... 13.8V. The error showed up when I swapped to using it on a bench supply versus the standard supply too! I wonder if there is some...
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Unsafe condition failed to park scope and close roof at End of Sequence options
Update: just using TV to connect to the obs pc, and I can see that the ccd did not in fact warm up as I first thought. Looking the the log, I can see a reference to "Skipping end of sequence actions ....
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Autofocus with feedback (like centering)
Here's an illustration of the request. Algorithm should avoid more than one (fine step) to the new (perfect focus)... PerfectFocus.JPG1591x1220 88.8 KB
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