Exposure time less than 1 second
Hello, I try to use SGP with a Mono 1600 ZWO ASI. In the Frame and Focus Box are the available times 0 s, 1 s, 2 s ...: can I set up in SGP an exposure time is less than 1 second (as 0.45 s). Can I...
View ArticleQHY10 gain and offset settings someone know how to do it?
HadesZ: spokeshave, I have this same CCD and have seen 2 different ways of setting gain. one place is telling me that the MAX should never hit above 65535, another is saying that the MEAN/average...
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Thanks Ok. That succeeds. Too bad it's not with a slider.Another question: can I make an AVI movie with SGP?
View ArticleQHY10 gain and offset settings someone know how to do it?
some of that is some what confusing to me still as im .. new to the CCD imaging world. I think my exposure is long and bright enough, I was testing on a white wall from about a foot or so away, with a...
View ArticleProblem with 2.5.2.2 and SBIG API guider
No update should be needed as 2.5.2.2 didn't have API changes (which is what the API Guider Uses). I'll try and see if I can duplicate the issue this evening. Thanks,Jared
View ArticlePlateSolve2 Falis to launch...Sometimes
ok - have been through many plate solving/centering events over last 2 nights, and this problem has not re-occurred even once. This is using the latest beta 2.5.2.2. So, problem solved for me. Dave
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
Is there a way to delay the initiation of Centering/Plate Solving (or whatever is next in sequence after slewing the scope) until after the dome has finished slewing (my dome does not start slewing...
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
Just put in a long settling delay. I don't know if there is something specific for that in the 'other' panel for domes and my obs computer is off :).
View ArticleHelp with D800?
It also works if I use Cloudmakers (OSX). Anyone have any troubleshooting tips? I'm at a loss.
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Hmm... Well, it's working now... on my Imac in bootcamp (windows 10). Another fun fact, the custom firmware finally showed up with the 'astrophotography' option in menu. Maybe it just needed to be...
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
I can't find another way to do that. You'd think SGP would be waiting for a response back from the ASCOM driver for the dome saying 'yes, I'm in position'. I'm not savvy enough to know that though. I...
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
dnube: Perhaps it depends on if SGP is slaving the dome instead of external dome software slaving the dome? Yes, if SGP is slaving the dome we will wait until the dome has finished slewing. If SGP is...
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
Thanks for all the suggestions. I did have the Foster Systems/Exploradome selected under Extra-Dropdown/Observatory/"AstroMC Dome/Roof Driver" and connected. At least, it was indicating that it was...
View Article2.5.2.1 sync offset command seeming not working
On SB forum, Dan is asking for my logfiles for the ASCOM exception - that suggests it was meant to work. I have sent him log files and asked him if it should have synched. I am going to repeat the...
View ArticleHelp with D800?
I'm starting to get a better picture of what is wrong. For some reason, I can't get the MTP USB device driver to load. It's an older Windows 7 version that I haven't been updating since it's just the...
View ArticleDelay Centering/Plate Solving until dome has finished slewing
Yea, you have to have the dome slaved like Jared said. I use a Foster Systems roof controller. You might try the Foster forum. There is a few people who run the dome controller over there and respond.
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