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FITS header error
@rankinstudio wrote: Version 2.6.0.23 Fits header is writing CTYPE1 and CTYPE2 as CTYPE1 RA---DEFCTYPE2 DEC--DEF DEF is not an option in the standard, this prevents certain software from opening...
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SGP has become my friend
@Ron_Kramer wrote: I've done lots of bitching and yaking over the past month but we're finally becoming friends. Last night I was setup in 5 minutes. Polar alighned in two minutes. Called up the...
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PHD2 error message using ONAG XM
@kvwood wrote: Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and look forward to making some new relationships. I have looked through previous posts and did not see anything pertaining to this specific topic....
View ArticlePHD2 not seeing stars with ONAG XM and ASI 1600, with Debug log
@kvwood wrote: I forgot to include the debug log on the last post...sorry. Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and look forward to making some new relationships. I have looked through previous posts...
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Dome Park Problem
@PhotoGav wrote: I am experiencing an issue when trying to Park my mount and dome. When I click the Park button the following sequence occurs: The dome shutter closes (Good!) The dome rotates to its...
View ArticleDotNet Crash
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello, I don't recall the exact message that I sometimes get from .net, I will try to capture next time. .net is a prerequisite to SGP so I am hoping there is some knowledge here...
View ArticleRecovery mode question
@swag72 wrote: As I leave SGP running when I sleep, if I have recovery mode enabled I never see what it does.... Can you tell me if it parks the mount on recovery or just keeps it tracking in the same...
View ArticleSGP can't see the UCAC Catalog
@CaitnahsSwan wrote: I downloaded both APM and UCAC3PS. APM has an installer and SGP sees it with no problem. However, I extracted the UCAC3PS files, point SGP to that directory but it doesn't...
View ArticleTrouble with Centering
@h2opolo wrote: I'm having a lot of trouble centering the scope to complete plate solve. I read a bunch this morning and will check into some of what I read but have a quick question. Typically I...
View ArticleTemp Compensation carry forward from one evening to the next?
@dnube wrote: Hi,Question on temperature compensation ... would this carry forward from one session to another? For instance if temperature at end of one evening is 10 deg and next day the temp at...
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Looking for advice with SCT Autofocus
@dnube wrote: Hi,I am using a C11 and Starizona Microtouch focuser. I find I am balancing the step size with focus range. If step size is too big, get funky points on the graph. If step size is too...
View ArticleUCAC4 and Plate solve2
@toml wrote: Can I use UCAC4 for plate solve 2? Does it require any changes from using UCAC3? Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleSetting ambient temperature
@bach wrote: Is there a way to set the ambient temperature without using a weather interface (Temperhum etc.)? If possible I would like to have it as part of my image file string name. Thanks Posts: 1...
View ArticleDither while Image Capturing
@Zach_Kohlman wrote: Is anyone having issues with the dither occurring during image capture? I have it set to dither every 4 frames so at the end of the night I have to throw out every fourth...
View ArticleDelay during event
@REMenard wrote: Is there any way to delay exposure during an event. For instance, I want to take a series of exposures, and have a 10 or 20 minute delay between each exposure. I know that I could...
View ArticleMethod for determining filter offsets
@Dang.astro wrote: I've tried on a few nights now to figure out my NB filter offsets relative to Lum. I fail to get consistent results. I've tried 2 ways. Run the AF routine such as:...
View ArticleCentering versus "Plate Solve" in Control Panel
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello, This is not necessarily a feature request. It is a suggestion for improvement to this fabulous software. I have been studying SGP to get better at it and I have noticed that I...
View Article"Flip When"
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello, The manual on page 64/209 instructs to set the "Flip When" value in SGP, I am not sure where to find that input field under CP>Telescope... Are there plans to update the...
View ArticleNexDome and SGP: normal behavior?
@mcaustin2004 wrote: New User here:So I finally got my rotation kit working(thats a another story in itself) and got it connected to SGP. Just wondering if this is normal behavior: When I slew the...
View ArticleSGP Licensing Question
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello, I have a Mac laptop that is partitioned with Bootcamp for windows. I am considering setting it up as a backup field computer and was wondering if an additional license for the...
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