ACP console log opened 06-May-2022 09:23:39 UTC
This is ACP version 8.3 (build 1, Release 8.3)
Licensed to Arne Henden
09:23:39 This is AcquireScheduler V8.2.8
09:23:39 Custom image file path/names are in use
09:23:39   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
09:23:39 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
09:23:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V8.3.1
09:23:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
09:23:40 User actions detected.
09:23:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
09:23:40 Dome is MaxDome
09:23:41 MaxIm DL is version 6.26
09:23:41 Imager is ASCOM
09:23:41 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
09:23:41 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20220506@091726 UTC
09:23:41 Imager readout modes:
09:23:41   0 is Fast
09:23:41   1 is Normal
09:23:41 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
09:23:41 Guider plate scale unknown, guided dither with guider pixels
09:23:41 Max unguided exposure 61 sec.
09:23:41 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
09:23:46 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.22 V = 0.22
09:23:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 35.8 V = 24.0
09:23:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
09:23:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
09:23:47 ACPS Observation NGC_6333(1 of 1)
09:23:47   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6333)
09:23:47   (turning on sidereal tracking)
09:23:47 Pointing updates are enabled
09:23:47   Start slew to NGC_6333...
09:23:48   (wait for slew to complete)
09:24:08   (slew complete)
09:24:08   Calling TargetStart user action.
09:24:08     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-376s GW=T HAz=44s DWz=T WF=no]
09:24:08   Updating pointing...
09:24:08   Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure
09:24:08   Focus change of 20 steps required
09:24:12   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 2)
09:24:12   (using Fast readout mode)
09:24:12   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:24:27   (exposure complete)
09:24:29   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:24:31   Image finished
09:24:31   Plate-solve pointing image.
09:24:35   2462 image stars found
09:24:36   150 catalog stars found
09:24:38   Solved! 36 stars matched.
09:24:38   Average residual is 0.18 arcsec.
09:24:38   Pointing error is 2.870 arcmin @ angle 266.16
09:24:38   True focal length is 3469.1 mm.
09:24:38   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:24:38   True image center (J2000): 17h 18m 59.2s   -18° 31' 08.91"
09:24:38   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:24:40   [sync] pointing model updated
09:24:40   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:24:40   Target is now centered.
09:24:40   (high cadence option, no web previews)
09:24:40     [flip check:  Tn=360s HAc=-344s GW=T HAz=16s DWz=T WF=no]
09:24:40   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:24:40   Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092440_T3
09:24:40   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
09:24:40   Focus change of 50 steps required
09:24:45   (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
09:24:45   (using Normal readout mode)
09:24:45   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:25:49   (exposure complete)
09:25:51   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:25:53   Image finished
09:25:54   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092440_T3 final image.
09:25:57   5325 image stars found
09:25:58   150 catalog stars found
09:26:01   Solved! 33 stars matched.
09:26:01   Average residual is 0.16 arcsec.
09:26:01   Pointing error is 2.511 arcmin @ angle 265.30
09:26:01   True focal length is 3468.9 mm.
09:26:01   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:26:01   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 00.7s   -18° 31' 09.72"
09:26:01   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:26:01   Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.39 pixels)
09:26:01   (avg FWHM = 2.18 arcsec)
09:26:01   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:26:01   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:26:02  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:26:02  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:26:02   (high cadence option, no web previews)
09:26:02   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
09:26:03   (take guider image at initial interval 10 sec)
09:26:16   (guide star SNR=18.7 X=261 Y=460)
09:26:16   (first exposure estimate 1.61 sec)
09:26:21   (guide star SNR=4.1 X=259 Y=459)
09:26:21   (final exposure for guiding 1.18 sec)
09:26:25   (guide star SNR=3.4 X=259 Y=458)
09:26:29   (autoguiding at 1.18 sec.)
09:26:29     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=-235s GW=T HAz=165s DWz=T WF=no]
09:26:29   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:26:29   Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092629_T3
09:26:29   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
09:26:29   (using Normal readout mode)
09:26:31   (ex=0.51 ey=0.13)
09:26:31   (guider check OK)
09:26:31   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:28:21   (exposure complete)
09:28:23   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:28:25   Image finished
09:28:25   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092629_T3 final image.
09:28:29   6438 image stars found
09:28:29   150 catalog stars found
09:28:31   Solved! 34 stars matched.
09:28:31   Average residual is 0.2 arcsec.
09:28:31   Pointing error is 2.168 arcmin @ angle 263.91
09:28:32   True focal length is 3467.8 mm.
09:28:32   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:28:32   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.20"
09:28:32   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:28:32   Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.10 pixels)
09:28:32   (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec)
09:28:32   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:28:32   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:28:33  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:28:33  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:28:33   (waiting for guider to settle...)
09:28:38     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=-102s GW=T HAz=294s DWz=T WF=no]
09:28:38   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:28:38   Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092838_T3
09:28:38   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
09:28:38   (using Normal readout mode)
09:28:38   (ex=1.28 ey=0.99)
09:28:38   (guider check OK)
09:28:38   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:30:27   (exposure complete)
09:30:30   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:30:32   Image finished
09:30:32   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20220506_092838_T3 final image.
09:30:36   6406 image stars found
09:30:36   150 catalog stars found
09:30:38   Solved! 32 stars matched.
09:30:38   Average residual is 0.2 arcsec.
09:30:38   Pointing error is 2.164 arcmin @ angle 263.83
09:30:38   True focal length is 3467.6 mm.
09:30:38   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:30:38   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.36"
09:30:38   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:30:38   Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.51 pixels)
09:30:38   (avg FWHM = 2.31 arcsec)
09:30:38   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:30:38   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:30:39  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:30:39  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:30:39   (waiting for guider to settle...)
09:30:44     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=28s GW=T HAz=421s DWz=T WF=no]
09:30:45   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:30:45   Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20220506_093045_T3
09:30:45   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
09:30:45   (using Normal readout mode)
09:30:45   (ex=0.33 ey=0.34)
09:30:45   (guider check OK)
09:30:45   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:32:35   (exposure complete)
09:32:37   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:32:39   Image finished
09:32:39   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20220506_093045_T3 final image.
09:32:43   6371 image stars found
09:32:43   150 catalog stars found
09:32:45   Solved! 38 stars matched.
09:32:45   Average residual is 0.23 arcsec.
09:32:45   Pointing error is 2.165 arcmin @ angle 263.59
09:32:45   True focal length is 3468.0 mm.
09:32:45   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:32:45   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.88"
09:32:45   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:32:45   Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.19 pixels)
09:32:45   (avg FWHM = 2.37 arcsec)
09:32:45   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:32:45   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:32:46  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:32:46  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:32:46   (waiting for guider to settle...)
09:32:52     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=158s GW=T HAz=548s DWz=T WF=no]
09:32:52   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:32:52   Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20220506_093252_T3
09:32:52   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
09:32:52   (using Normal readout mode)
09:32:52   (ex=1.17 ey=0.72)
09:32:52   (guider check OK)
09:32:52   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:34:41   (exposure complete)
09:34:43   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:34:45   Image finished
09:34:45   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20220506_093252_T3 final image.
09:34:49   6106 image stars found
09:34:49   150 catalog stars found
09:34:51   Solved! 33 stars matched.
09:34:51   Average residual is 0.19 arcsec.
09:34:51   Pointing error is 2.166 arcmin @ angle 263.37
09:34:51   True focal length is 3469.1 mm.
09:34:51   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:34:51   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 12.39"
09:34:51   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:34:51   Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.04 pixels)
09:34:51   (avg FWHM = 2.33 arcsec)
09:34:51   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:34:51   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:34:52  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:34:52  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:34:52   (waiting for guider to settle...)
09:34:58   (high cadence option, no web previews)
09:34:58   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
09:34:58   (autoguider still running...)
09:34:58     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=287s GW=T HAz=675s DWz=T WF=no]
09:34:58   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:34:58   Imaging to NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093458_T3
09:34:58   Switching from SG to SI filter for imaging
09:34:58   Focus change of -70 steps required
09:35:06   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
09:35:06   (using Normal readout mode)
09:35:06   (ex=0.49 ey=0.24)
09:35:06   (guider check OK)
09:35:06   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:36:56   (exposure complete)
09:36:58   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:37:00   Image finished
09:37:00   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093458_T3 final image.
09:37:04   8066 image stars found
09:37:05   150 catalog stars found
09:37:06   Solved! 35 stars matched.
09:37:06   Average residual is 0.19 arcsec.
09:37:06   Pointing error is 2.168 arcmin @ angle 263.79
09:37:06   True focal length is 3469.1 mm.
09:37:07   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:37:07   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.46"
09:37:07   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:37:07   Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.67 pixels)
09:37:07   (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec)
09:37:07   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:37:07   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:37:08  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:37:08  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:37:08     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=417s GW=T HAz=805s DWz=T WF=no]
09:37:08   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:37:08   Imaging to NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093708_T3
09:37:08   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
09:37:08   (using Normal readout mode)
09:37:08   (ex=0.27 ey=0.26)
09:37:08   (guider check OK)
09:37:08   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:38:57   (exposure complete)
09:39:00   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:39:02   Image finished
09:39:02   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093708_T3 final image.
09:39:06   8187 image stars found
09:39:06   150 catalog stars found
09:39:08   Solved! 35 stars matched.
09:39:08   Average residual is 0.21 arcsec.
09:39:08   Pointing error is 2.166 arcmin @ angle 263.56
09:39:08   True focal length is 3468.9 mm.
09:39:08   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:39:08   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.96"
09:39:08   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:39:08   Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.49 pixels)
09:39:08   (avg FWHM = 2.16 arcsec)
09:39:08   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:39:08   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:39:09  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:39:10  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:39:10     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=539s GW=T HAz=928s DWz=T WF=no]
09:39:10   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:39:10   Imaging to NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093910_T3
09:39:10   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
09:39:10   (using Normal readout mode)
09:39:10   (ex=0.03 ey=0.29)
09:39:10   (guider check OK)
09:39:10   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:41:00   (exposure complete)
09:41:03   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:41:05   Image finished
09:41:05   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SI_20220506_093910_T3 final image.
09:41:09   8218 image stars found
09:41:09   150 catalog stars found
09:41:11   Solved! 38 stars matched.
09:41:11   Average residual is 0.2 arcsec.
09:41:11   Pointing error is 2.167 arcmin @ angle 263.60
09:41:11   True focal length is 3468.7 mm.
09:41:11   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:41:11   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 11.88"
09:41:11   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:41:11   Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.67 pixels)
09:41:11   (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec)
09:41:11   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
09:41:11   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:41:12  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:41:13  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:41:13     [flip check:  Tn=400s HAc=663s GW=T HAz=1051s DWz=T WF=no]
09:41:13   Calling AcquireImage user action.
09:41:13   Imaging to NGC_6333_SI_20220506_094113_T3
09:41:13   (taking 100 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
09:41:13   (using Normal readout mode)
09:41:13   (ex=0.19 ey=0.42)
09:41:13   (guider check OK)
09:41:13   (starting [RBI] + exposure)
09:43:02   (exposure complete)
09:43:04   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
09:43:06   Image finished
09:43:06   Plate-solve NGC_6333_SI_20220506_094113_T3 final image.
09:43:10   8245 image stars found
09:43:11   150 catalog stars found
09:43:12   Solved! 36 stars matched.
09:43:12   Average residual is 0.19 arcsec.
09:43:12   Pointing error is 2.169 arcmin @ angle 263.53
09:43:13   True focal length is 3466.6 mm.
09:43:13   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
09:43:13   True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 02.2s   -18° 31' 12.05"
09:43:13   Imager sky position angle is 183.0 deg.
09:43:13   Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.53 pixels)
09:43:13   (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec)
09:43:13   Calling ImageComplete user action
09:43:14  PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header
09:43:14  CCD-TPWR=67 put into fits header
09:43:14   Calling TargetEnd user action
09:43:14 SchedulerData.mdb size: 35065856
09:43:15   (stopping  the autoguider)
09:43:15 Run complete
ACP console log closed 06-May-2022 09:43:15 UTC