ACP console log opened 25-Mar-2022 06:55:27 UTC
This is ACP version 8.3 (build 1, Release 8.3)
Licensed to Arne Henden
06:55:27 This is AcquireScheduler V8.2.8
06:55:27 Custom image file path/names are in use
06:55:27   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
06:55:27 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
06:55:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V8.3.1
06:55:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
06:55:28 User actions detected.
06:55:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
06:55:29 Dome is MaxDome
06:55:29 MaxIm DL is version 6.26
06:55:29 Imager is ASCOM
06:55:29 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
06:55:29 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20220325@065117 UTC
06:55:29 Imager readout modes:
06:55:29   0 is Fast
06:55:29   1 is Normal
06:55:29 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
06:55:29 Guider plate scale unknown, guided dither with guider pixels
06:55:29 Max unguided exposure 61 sec.
06:55:29 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
06:55:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.22 V = 0.22
06:55:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 35.8 V = 24.0
06:55:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
06:55:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
06:55:34 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1)
06:55:34   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5634)
06:55:34   (turning on sidereal tracking)
06:55:34 Pointing updates are enabled
06:55:34   Start slew to NGC_5634...
06:55:35   (wait for slew to complete)
06:56:36   (slew complete)
06:56:36   Calling TargetStart user action.
06:56:36     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-9006s GW=T HAz=-8586s DWz=T WF=no]
06:56:36   Updating pointing...
06:56:36   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 2)
06:56:36   (using Fast readout mode)
06:56:36   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
06:56:51   (exposure complete)
06:56:54   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
06:56:56   Image finished
06:56:56   Plate-solve pointing image.
06:56:59   453 image stars found
06:57:01   164 catalog stars found
06:57:06 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
06:57:06   Start slew to offset...
06:57:08   (wait for slew to complete)
06:57:18   (slew complete)
06:57:18   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 2)
06:57:18   (using Fast readout mode)
06:57:18   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
06:57:32   (exposure complete)
06:57:34   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
06:57:36   Image finished
06:57:37   Plate-solve pointing image.
06:57:40   362 image stars found
06:57:41   128 catalog stars found
06:57:46   Solved! 22 stars matched.
06:57:47   Average residual is 0.17 arcsec.
06:57:47   Pointing error is 0.719 arcmin @ angle 74.69
06:57:47   True focal length is 3478.1 mm.
06:57:47   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
06:57:47   True image center (J2000): 14h 29m 40.0s   -04° 46' 45.58"
06:57:47   Imager sky position angle is 182.9 deg.
06:57:47   [sync] pointing model updated
06:57:47   Re-slew to target.
06:57:47   Start slew to NGC_5634...
06:57:49   (wait for slew to complete)
06:57:58   (slew complete)
06:57:58   Target is now centered.
06:57:58   (high cadence option, no web previews)
06:57:58     [flip check:  Tn=360s HAc=-8920s GW=T HAz=-8563s DWz=T WF=no]
06:57:59   Calling AcquireImage user action.
06:57:59   Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20220325_065759_T3
06:57:59   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
06:57:59   Focus change of 50 steps required
06:58:03   (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
06:58:04   (using Normal readout mode)
06:58:04   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
06:59:09   (exposure complete)
06:59:11   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
06:59:13   Image finished
06:59:13   Plate-solve NGC_5634_SG_20220325_065759_T3 final image.
06:59:16   826 image stars found
06:59:18   164 catalog stars found
06:59:19 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
06:59:19   Calling ImageComplete user action
06:59:20  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
06:59:20  CCD-TPWR=49 put into fits header
06:59:20   (high cadence option, no web previews)
06:59:20   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
06:59:20   (take guider image at initial interval 10 sec)
06:59:34   (guide star SNR=9.4 X=272 Y=123)
06:59:34   (first exposure estimate 3.18 sec)
06:59:40   (guide star SNR=5.4 X=270 Y=122)
06:59:40   (final exposure for guiding 1.76 sec)
06:59:45   (guide star SNR=3.3 X=269 Y=122)
06:59:49   (autoguiding at 1.76 sec.)
06:59:49     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=-8810s GW=T HAz=-8412s DWz=T WF=no]
06:59:49   Calling AcquireImage user action.
06:59:49   Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20220325_065949_T3
06:59:49   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
06:59:49   (using Normal readout mode)
06:59:53   (ex=0.42 ey=0.84)
06:59:53   (guider check OK)
06:59:53   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
07:01:42   (exposure complete)
07:01:44   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
07:01:45   Image finished
07:01:46   Plate-solve NGC_5634_SG_20220325_065949_T3 final image.
07:01:49   778 image stars found
07:01:50   164 catalog stars found
07:01:50 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
07:01:51   Calling ImageComplete user action
07:01:52  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
07:01:52  CCD-TPWR=49 put into fits header
07:01:52   (waiting for guider to settle...)
07:01:57     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=-8679s GW=T HAz=-8284s DWz=T WF=no]
07:01:57   Calling AcquireImage user action.
07:01:58   Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20220325_070157_T3
07:01:58   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
07:01:58   (using Normal readout mode)
07:01:58   (ex=1.76 ey=1.07)
07:01:58   (guider check OK)
07:01:58   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
07:16:23 **Exposure failed after being successfully started
07:16:24   (stopping  the autoguider)
ACP console log closed 25-Mar-2022 07:16:25 UTC