Framing and Mosaic Wizard - Expansion
@gnomus wrote: I have a number of images where I would like to add some frames around the main image and make a wider field mosaic. A typical example might be the the Veil Nebula where I have an...
View ArticleRidiculously slow camera cooling? (QHY12)
@airscottdenning wrote: Let me start by saying I have read the other "similar threads," and that I have been using SGP for many months without encountering this before. Last night my camera (QHY12)...
View ArticleAutofocus changing to the wrong filter before routine
@jtlandreneau wrote: EDIT! figured it out, sorry to cycle yall... im an idiot turns out when i bumped the filters up from 5 to 7, the "focus with" column on the right didnt change... so it was...
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Linear vs. Non-Linear ADU Levels
@AJ132 wrote: I could use some help figuring out my Target ADU for Flats. I read in a post on CN that Flats should be taken in the Linear portion of the camera’s sensor and that to determine the...
View ArticleFilter Wheel dialogue/docking module not showing up
@JoelKuiper wrote: We're using the 2.6.0.23 release, however, recently the docking module for the filter wheel fails to open. Clicking it seems to do nothing. We're able to change the filters reliably...
View ArticleSequence and target timing question
@WayneH wrote: I'm doing a several night mosaic project now with nine target panels . And I'm trying to figure out how to schedule the lights to run only between nautical dusk and nautical Dawn. I...
View ArticleOrganizing Mosaic Files
@WayneH wrote: Just starting mosaics and looking for tips on organizing and naming the massive number of files in preparation for processing in PixInsight. Looking at separate subdirectories for each...
View ArticleFilter Wheel docking module bug?
@LarryC wrote: All aspects of SGP works fine for me in the field, but today I wanted to take flats indoors, so I hooked up my ASI filter wheel and camera still on my OTA to my laptop and loaded the...
View ArticleBacklash Compensation howto
@Frank wrote: Hi there, i´m new to SGP and also, have a new Focuser (Lacerta Motorfocus).I think, the Motorunit has a Backlash, and i´d like to know how to handle this the best way. The description of...
View ArticleWait for temperature
@RobF wrote: Suggestion - What if there was an additional option for camera not yet at temperature - an option to allow everything else to run, but go into wait before any frames are taken? This would...
View ArticleSet stop time for all Light frames while continuing with Calibration Frames
@WayneH wrote: Would like to continue light frames targets during darkest times (say stop at Astronomical dawn) but continue with any calibration frames targets. Right now this will work only if the...
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PHD graph inverted
@buzz wrote: I was doing a drift experiment and noticed that the DEC plot in SGP is inverted. Here is a screen shot: PHD2 graphs.jpg2102x634 168 KB PHD version 2.6.3 Dev6 and SGP 2.6.0.24 Posts: 1...
View ArticlePixel Saturation
@Farzad_k wrote: Hello, When an image is captured a preview of it is shown in SGP. Is there a way to check for saturation in order to determine when an exposure limit is being reached? Thanks Farzad...
View ArticleDual Scope and Dithering (again)
@Mike wrote: Hello, After finishing my dual scope setup I have been successfully using two instance of SGP to control the acquisitions. As I would like to dither, I firstly wanted to check if there...
View ArticleWhat Is ADU?
@Farzad_k wrote: The user guide makes many references to ADU. What is it? Posts: 2 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleCenterHere is failing
@DEnc wrote: Hi, PlateSolve2 is working well but Center Here consistently fails. I haven't seen any prior posts that help with my situation. Help! AP Mach1 mount with ASCOM connection, SBIG STT-8300M...
View ArticleDelayed Sequence Start/Resume Triggers Immediate Plate Solve
@WayneH wrote: I have my first even scheduled to start at 11:00 pm. I'd like to start the sequence with the telescope parked at 6-8 pm. This immediately triggers a plate solve that fails. Is there a...
View ArticleCan't Turn on Alnitak Flip Flat while Waiting for Sequence Start
@WayneH wrote: I have an Alnitak Flip Flat and seems to work fine during actual operation. I have a sequence waiting to start at 11:00 pm. The Flip Flat is connected and I can open and close it from...
View ArticleASI 1600mmc plate solve problem
@Gunny01 wrote: I just received an ASi 1600 and all went well with the imaging session the first night. Last night, the centering action and plate solves seem to result in a large shift in the image...
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Problem with browsing directory function
@genehelsel wrote: When I use the browsing function to locate the directory I want to use it does not show up in the directory box. Also whats the % file box below it? Could I just call support to get...
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