ACP console log opened 16-Mar-2022 02:25:56 UTC
This is ACP version 8.3 (build 1, Release 8.3)
Licensed to Arne Henden
02:25:56 This is AcquireScheduler V8.2.8
02:25:56 Custom image file path/names are in use
02:25:56   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
02:25:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
02:25:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V8.3.1
02:25:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
02:25:57 User actions detected.
02:25:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
02:25:57 Dome is MaxDome
02:25:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.26
02:25:57 Imager is ASCOM
02:25:58 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
02:25:58 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20220316@022529 UTC
02:25:58 Imager readout modes:
02:25:58   0 is Fast
02:25:58   1 is Normal
02:25:58 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
02:25:58 Guider plate scale unknown, guided dither with guider pixels
02:25:58 Max unguided exposure 61 sec.
02:25:58 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
02:26:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.22 V = 0.22
02:26:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 35.8 V = 24.0
02:26:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
02:26:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
02:26:03 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1)
02:26:03   (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver2706, Plan AZ_Cas)
02:26:03   (turning on sidereal tracking)
02:26:03 Pointing updates are enabled
02:26:03   Start slew to AZ_Cas...
02:26:05   (wait for slew to complete)
02:26:24   (slew complete)
02:26:24   Calling TargetStart user action.
02:26:24     [flip check:  Tn=380s HAc=18632s GW=T HAz=19012s DWz=T WF=no]
02:26:24   Updating pointing...
02:26:24   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
02:26:24   Focus change of -290 steps required
02:26:37   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 2)
02:26:37   (using Fast readout mode)
02:26:37   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
02:26:52   (exposure complete)
02:26:54   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
02:26:56   Image finished
02:26:56   Plate-solve pointing image.
02:27:00   1270 image stars found
02:27:00   430 catalog stars found
02:27:02   Solved! 102 stars matched.
02:27:03   Average residual is 0.15 arcsec.
02:27:03   Pointing error is 1.550 arcmin @ angle 53.76
02:27:03   True focal length is 3466.6 mm.
02:27:03   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
02:27:03   True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 27.0s   61° 26' 11.34"
02:27:03   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
02:27:03   [sync] pointing model updated
02:27:03   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
02:27:03   Target is now centered.
02:27:03   (high cadence option, no web previews)
02:27:03     [flip check:  Tn=320s HAc=18671s GW=T HAz=18991s DWz=T WF=no]
02:27:03   Calling AcquireImage user action.
02:27:03   Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20220316_022703_T3
02:27:03   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
02:27:03   Focus change of 320 steps required
02:27:11   (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
02:27:12   (using Normal readout mode)
02:27:12   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
02:27:35   (exposure complete)
02:27:37   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
02:27:39   Image finished
02:27:41   Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20220316_022703_T3 final image.
02:27:44   720 image stars found
02:27:44   430 catalog stars found
02:27:47   Solved! 98 stars matched.
02:27:47   Average residual is 0.16 arcsec.
02:27:47   Pointing error is 1.537 arcmin @ angle 51.08
02:27:47   True focal length is 3469.4 mm.
02:27:47   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
02:27:47   True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 26.5s   61° 26' 14.32"
02:27:47   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
02:27:47   Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.43 pixels)
02:27:47   (avg FWHM = 1.59 arcsec)
02:27:47   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
02:27:47   Calling ImageComplete user action
02:27:48  PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header
02:27:48  CCD-TPWR=52 put into fits header
02:27:49   (high cadence option, no web previews)
02:27:49     [flip check:  Tn=310s HAc=18717s GW=T HAz=19027s DWz=T WF=no]
02:27:49   Calling AcquireImage user action.
02:27:49   Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20220316_022749_T3
02:27:49   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
02:27:49   Focus change of -30 steps required
02:27:53   (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
02:27:53   (using Normal readout mode)
02:27:53   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
02:28:07   (exposure complete)
02:28:09   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
02:28:11   Image finished
02:28:12   Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20220316_022749_T3 final image.
02:28:16   808 image stars found
02:28:16   430 catalog stars found
02:28:18   Solved! 107 stars matched.
02:28:18   Average residual is 0.15 arcsec.
02:28:18   Pointing error is 1.561 arcmin @ angle 52.92
02:28:18   True focal length is 3469.7 mm.
02:28:18   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
02:28:18   True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 26.9s   61° 26' 12.86"
02:28:18   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
02:28:18   Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.05 pixels)
02:28:18   (avg FWHM = 1.64 arcsec)
02:28:18   Calling ImageComplete user action
02:28:19  PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header
02:28:19  CCD-TPWR=52 put into fits header
02:28:19   Calling TargetEnd user action
02:28:19 SchedulerData.mdb size: 25890816
02:28:20 Run complete
ACP console log closed 16-Mar-2022 02:28:20 UTC