ACP console log opened 12-Feb-2022 03:07:03 UTC This is ACP version 8.3 (build 1, Release 8.3) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:07:03 This is AcquireScheduler V8.2.8 03:07:03 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:07:03 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:07:03 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:07:04 Initializing AcquireSupport V8.3.1 03:07:04 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:07:04 User actions detected. 03:07:04 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:07:04 Dome is MaxDome 03:07:04 MaxIm DL is version 6.26 03:07:04 Imager is ASCOM 03:07:04 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:07:04 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20220212@030557 UTC 03:07:04 Imager readout modes: 03:07:04 0 is Fast 03:07:04 1 is Normal 03:07:04 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:07:04 Guider plate scale unknown, guided dither with guider pixels 03:07:04 Max unguided exposure 61 sec. 03:07:04 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:07:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.22 V = 0.22 03:07:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 35.8 V = 24.0 03:07:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:07:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:07:10 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 03:07:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan AZ_Cas) 03:07:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:07:10 Pointing updates are enabled 03:07:10 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 03:07:11 (wait for slew to complete) 03:07:48 (slew complete) 03:07:48 Calling TargetStart user action. 03:07:48 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=13552s GW=T HAz=13932s DWz=T WF=no] 03:07:48 Updating pointing... 03:07:48 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:07:48 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:08:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 2) 03:08:01 (using Fast readout mode) 03:08:01 (starting [RBI] + exposure) 03:08:16 (exposure complete) 03:08:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:08:19 Image finished 03:08:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:08:23 1416 image stars found 03:08:24 430 catalog stars found 03:08:25 Solved! 107 stars matched. 03:08:26 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 03:08:26 Pointing error is 2.122 arcmin @ angle 84.29 03:08:26 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 03:08:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:08:26 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 34.2s 61° 25' 29.00" 03:08:26 Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg. 03:08:26 [sync] pointing model updated 03:08:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:08:26 Target is now centered. 03:08:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:08:26 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=13590s GW=T HAz=13910s DWz=T WF=no] 03:08:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 03:08:26 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20220212_030826_T3 03:08:26 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:08:26 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:08:35 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:08:35 (using Normal readout mode) 03:08:35 (starting [RBI] + exposure) 03:09:00 (exposure complete) 03:09:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:09:04 Image finished 03:09:06 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20220212_030826_T3 final image. 03:09:10 851 image stars found 03:09:10 430 catalog stars found 03:09:13 Solved! 101 stars matched. 03:09:13 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:09:13 Pointing error is 2.087 arcmin @ angle 82.45 03:09:13 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 03:09:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:09:13 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 33.8s 61° 25' 32.80" 03:09:13 Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg. 03:09:13 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.40 pixels) 03:09:13 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 03:09:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:09:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 03:09:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 03:09:14 CCD-TPWR=45 put into fits header 03:09:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:09:14 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=13638s GW=T HAz=13949s DWz=T WF=no] 03:09:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 03:09:14 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20220212_030914_T3 03:09:14 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:09:14 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:09:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:09:18 (using Normal readout mode) 03:09:19 (starting [RBI] + exposure) 03:09:33 (exposure complete) 03:09:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:09:37 Image finished 03:09:39 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20220212_030914_T3 final image. 03:09:43 962 image stars found 03:09:43 430 catalog stars found 03:09:46 Solved! 99 stars matched. 03:09:46 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 03:09:46 Pointing error is 2.093 arcmin @ angle 83.14 03:09:46 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 03:09:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:09:46 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 33.9s 61° 25' 31.34" 03:09:46 Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg. 03:09:46 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.46 pixels) 03:09:46 (avg FWHM = 1.89 arcsec) 03:09:46 Calling ImageComplete user action 03:09:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 03:09:47 CCD-TPWR=45 put into fits header 03:09:47 Calling TargetEnd user action 03:09:47 SchedulerData.mdb size: 25890816 03:09:48 Run complete ACP console log closed 12-Feb-2022 03:09:48 UTC