ACP console log opened 24-Feb-2021 01:57:56 UTC This is ACP version 8.2 (build 7, V8.2 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:57:56 This is AcquireScheduler V8.2.5 01:57:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:57:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:57:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:57:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V8.2.10 01:57:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:57:57 User actions detected. 01:57:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:57:58 Dome is MaxDome 01:57:58 MaxIm DL is version 6.21 01:57:58 Imager is QSI Universal 01:57:58 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:57:58 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20210224@015456 UTC 01:57:58 Imager readout modes: 01:57:58 0 is Image Quality 01:57:58 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:57:58 Guider plate scale unknown, guided dither with guider pixels 01:57:58 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:57:58 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:58:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.32 V = 0.32 01:58:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 17.8 V = 13.4 01:58:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:58:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:58:03 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 01:58:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver1939, Plan AZ_Cas) 01:58:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:58:03 Pointing updates are enabled 01:58:03 (wait for slew to complete) 01:58:04 (slew complete) 01:58:04 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 01:58:06 (wait for slew to complete) 01:58:36 (slew complete) 01:58:36 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:58:36 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=12289s GW=T HAz=12669s DWz=T WF=no] 01:58:36 Updating pointing... 01:58:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 4) 01:58:36 (using Image Quality readout mode) 01:58:38 (starting exposure) 01:58:49 (exposure complete) 01:58:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:58:57 Image finished 01:58:57 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:58:57 137 image stars found 01:58:57 108 catalog stars found 01:58:59 Solved! 39 stars matched. 01:58:59 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 01:58:59 Pointing error is 0.611 arcmin @ angle 64.85 01:58:59 True focal length is 3456.2 mm. 01:58:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 1.29 V = 1.29 01:58:59 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.1s 61° 25' 31.98" 01:58:59 Imager sky position angle is 357.6 deg. 01:58:59 [sync] pointing model updated 01:58:59 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:58:59 Target is now centered. 01:58:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:58:59 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=12312s GW=T HAz=12632s DWz=T WF=no] 01:58:59 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20210224_015859_T3 01:58:59 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 01:58:59 Focus change of 4 steps required 01:59:04 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:59:04 (using Image Quality readout mode) 01:59:05 (starting exposure) 01:59:26 (exposure complete) 01:59:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:59:39 Image finished 01:59:40 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20210224_015859_T3 final image. 01:59:41 95 image stars found 01:59:41 108 catalog stars found 01:59:42 Solved! 34 stars matched. 01:59:42 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 01:59:42 Pointing error is 0.579 arcmin @ angle 63.82 01:59:42 True focal length is 3454.8 mm. 01:59:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.64 V = 0.64 01:59:42 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 20.9s 61° 25' 31.72" 01:59:42 Imager sky position angle is 357.6 deg. 01:59:42 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (2.82 pixels) 01:59:42 (avg FWHM = 1.57 arcsec) 01:59:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:59:42 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:59:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 01:59:44 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=12357s GW=T HAz=12667s DWz=T WF=no] 01:59:44 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20210224_015944_T3 01:59:44 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 01:59:44 Focus change of -4 steps required 01:59:47 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:59:47 (using Image Quality readout mode) 01:59:49 (starting exposure) 01:59:59 (exposure complete) 02:00:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:00:11 Image finished 02:00:12 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20210224_015944_T3 final image. 02:00:13 151 image stars found 02:00:13 108 catalog stars found 02:00:14 Solved! 35 stars matched. 02:00:14 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:00:14 Pointing error is 0.604 arcmin @ angle 63.27 02:00:14 True focal length is 3453.9 mm. 02:00:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.64 V = 0.64 02:00:14 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.0s 61° 25' 32.70" 02:00:14 Imager sky position angle is 357.7 deg. 02:00:14 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (2.57 pixels) 02:00:14 (avg FWHM = 1.61 arcsec) 02:00:14 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:00:15 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:00:15 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:00:16 Run complete ACP console log closed 24-Feb-2021 02:00:16 UTC