Parse the log file for focus positions?
@UlteriorModem wrote: Does the log file record what position an autofocus settled at ‘best’ focus for each filter? I am thinking maybe this data could be used to determine offsets. What key words...
View ArticleMesu/sitech users - methodology question
@HomerPepsi wrote: Hi all, Just wondering what other users of these mounts/controllers do in terms of running purely with SGP and platesolve as I do, vs running with a pxp model. SGP requires 2 times...
View ArticleASI1600MM-Cool Gain settings and Image Statistics
@roswellastronomy wrote: I’ve been going over several threads both here and CN trying to figure out a feature in SGP. Under Image Statistics, there is a field for determining ‘ideal’ exposure time...
View ArticleBlind Plate Solve
@WayneH wrote: I use Pinpoint for plate solving with failover to ansvr. This works well when I’m on the internet but will be away to a star party without internet. I’ve set up the blind server data...
View ArticleStitching mosaic panels
@Gunny01 wrote: Just starting with mosaics and wanted to know what was the best software for stitching the panes together. I know that microsoft has image composite, but don’t know if it handles fits...
View ArticlePark Failure and I don't know why
@pablotwa wrote: I have been trying to upload the logfile but it’s 7.24 megabytes and the forum keeps telling me that the file is too large Twice this week the scope failed to park and I don’t know...
View ArticleMissed it by 'that' much!
@UlteriorModem wrote: Last night I capped a few frames of the Helix nebula. They were actually pretty good but not well centered. I had used an image off astrobin for the plate solving location. Thing...
View ArticleStrange Registering Issue
@Sonixx wrote: I have a very strange issue registering a 3rd machine. it is a remote computer with a functioning internet connection. When I type in my email and password it gives me an error message...
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[Smart] Auto focus help
@jbrazio wrote: I need some guidance understanding the auto focus routine. I’m running autofocus with “Smart AF” off, SGP does it’s thing and says that the best focus point is 23200 but we can clearly...
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First two panel mosaic M8 NGC 6559
@Gunny01 wrote: First attempt at mosiacs using SGP and MSICE. Used two panels of rgb masters for M8 and NGC 6559. Very little processing at this point as I hope to include M80 in two more panels. I...
View ArticleFITS temperature in image not correct
@Gunny01 wrote: I just upgraded to version 3 and noticed that ccdstack was showing the camera sensor temp as +20C (and other ambient temperatures) when it is actually -20C. All environmental data in...
View ArticleAuto focus compensation
@Xsubmariner wrote: Hi, New to SGpro I am having a rough time getting Auto Focus to work properly, my plots are all over the place. I am using 2x Pegasus ver3 motor focusers in my setup. Please can...
View ArticleModifying Existing Frame & Mosaic
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello. After generating a sequence using Frame & Mosaic tool is It possible to edit it out? If not, and if there is no internet access, is there a way to use the downloaded image?...
View ArticleCan't load PHD2 profile. Says "refreshing" non-stop
@Micheal wrote: Uninstalled PHD2, cleaned the registry, reinstalled PHD2 with latest version, created a new profile with first light wizard, went back to SGP and tried to point it to that profile and...
View ArticleExposures framing & mosaic
@ve1drg wrote: I am having some diffuculty getting my exposures correct. I think… In Sharpcap I expose on an image fit let’s say 1 minute. My gain is 350. And my image is recorded well. Than I go over...
View ArticleCan I change the e-mail address from my account
@Avdhoeven wrote: I found that my license is attached to an e-mail address that I don’t have anymore. I can login to the account, but can’t change the e-mail there. Is there a way to upgrade this?...
View ArticleComet tracking?
@Clifford wrote: Is there a way to track a comet in SGP? Or to do a comet do we have to figure out its position for the time we want to start and work with sidereal tracking? tia for any input...
View ArticleRegistration Problem
@Hugh wrote: Hi, my telescope computer threw a wobbly and somehow did a fresh install of Windows 10. After this, SGP loads as the lite version. When I try to re-register the computer I get a message...
View ArticleAutofocus and clouds?
@RadOD wrote: Tonight will be my first use of a forcuser. What is autofocus going to do if there are occasional clouds obscuring the stars? Will my sequence fail and end? Will it just keep trying over...
View ArticleResort mosaic
@RadOD wrote: I plan on some larger mosaics and being able to shoot, for example, the lower images in the west first would be helpful to image them as high in the sky as possible. Reshuffling 12, 16,...
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