Add an autofocus exposure (at any time by user) to the last AF graph to...
I would love to be able to pause the sequence and be able to call up the AutoFocus graph used to get you to the focus you're currently at, and be able to take an image using the same exposure settings...
View ArticleWhat software to use for stitching mosaic images?
Hi, Just started to use the mosaic function in SG and have some images taken.I would be happy if I could get suggestions on software to use for stitching them together?I have software for making each...
View ArticleWhat software to use for stitching mosaic images?
MSICE is very good and free.... It always stitches things where Pixinsight fails to do so.
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
If so, I would love to find out how you do it!
View ArticleSBIG AO-8 support
One of the main reasons I've never bought one. They're neat, but support sucks.
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Autofocus trigger based on FWHM (or HFR) of previous image
I don't think I showed this image history graph before - it's real data showing changes in focus criteria (HFR, number of stars recorded, temperature) for a 3hour run where the target was rising in...
View ArticlePlate solving problem
My apologies Jared, wrong log. i have checked my astrometry files and they are the right ones. here is the correct log file.https://www.dropbox.com/s/0xtqu3e1scxhyg3/sg_logfile_20161022234523.txt?dl=0
View ArticleAdd an autofocus exposure (at any time by user) to the last AF graph to...
I have another approach that might be easier to do and/or make more sense. You would pause the sequence, take one exposure that you use for AF and when the image downloads push the 'Star Icon Button'...
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Add an autofocus exposure (at any time by user) to the last AF graph to...
JameeDon: It would also be nice if the Validation Frame at the end of an AF run was independently plotted on the graph, and in a different color than the blue dots. This would definitely be great too.
View ArticleObservatory Dome "Sync" button
Thanks Jared for the info. That is the problem I am having (ie. dome is not pointing where it needs to point). It is close, but not close enough :=) Sounds like I'm better off using AstroMC to make...
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Observatory Dome "Sync" button
dnube: It is close, but not close enough In case you have forgotten.....double check & adjust your numbers here... Capture.JPG874x578 175 KB I had to play around with the numbers a bit (initially)...
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
SGP help file contains detailed documentation on using EQMOD. cm
View ArticleProblems using pier flip option of SGP with 10Micron Mount
Photo shoot is now complete and I can get back to this problem. I received this response from 10u via their forum. My guess is that they are trying to narrow down where the problem is coming from with...
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
Thanks Chas. Yes I have used that, but have issues with auto center failing after the flip.Do you manage to do flips using EQMOD without problems?
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
in your other thread someone had pointed to another thread, linked below. it seemed as though the EQMOD settings described in that thread were different than your settings that you had posted. did you...
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
Rob, as far as I can tell I have the same settings: "SideOfPier" set to "Pointing (ASCOM)" "Allow Auto Meridian Flip" is not checked "Point Count" is "0" Sync Data is cleared (although SGP enters new...
View ArticleQuestion on meridian flip logic
I recently decided to try a night of imaging where I had two targets in a sequence file. The first target was acquired east of the meridian and the sequence performed an automated meridian flip with...
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Is anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
sorry - i posted the wrong link! it was this one: Help from EQMOD users Ken, I use eqmod with great success with sgpro. I am happy to document what I do and will try to answer questions. The first...
View ArticleIs anyone managing to do meridian flips with EQMOD?
Thanks Rob - SideOfPier is the one difference. Will give it a try.
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Observatory Dome "Sync" button
My understanding (and I'll freely admit it is limited ) is that these settings are required to account for the funky geometry created by the realities of an EQ mount (and to lesser extent, Alt-Az...
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