ACP console log opened 25-Dec-2022 01:35:45 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:35:45 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:35:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:35:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:35:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:35:46 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:35:46 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:35:46 User actions detected. 01:35:46 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:35:46 Dome is MaxDome 01:35:46 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:35:46 Imager is ASCOM 01:35:46 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:35:46 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20221225@013423 UTC 01:35:46 Imager readout modes: 01:35:46 0 is Fast 01:35:46 1 is Normal 01:35:46 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:35:46 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:35:46 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:35:46 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:35:46 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:35:46 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:35:46 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:35:46 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:35:46 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 01:35:46 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 01:35:46 ==== Starting target V407_Cyg ==== 01:35:46 ACPS Observation V407_Cyg(1 of 1) 01:35:46 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3381, Plan V407_Cyg) 01:35:46 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:35:46 Pointing updates are enabled 01:35:46 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:35:46 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 01:35:48 (wait for slew to complete) 01:36:13 (slew complete) 01:36:13 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:36:13 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=13227s GW=T HAz=13647s DWz=T WF=no] 01:36:13 Updating pointing... 01:36:13 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:36:13 Focus change of 20 steps required 01:36:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:36:15 (using Fast readout mode) 01:36:15 (starting exposure) 01:36:32 (exposure complete) 01:36:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:36:36 Image finished 01:36:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:36:36 4239 image stars found 01:36:36 775 catalog stars found 01:37:21 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 01:37:22 Start slew to offset... 01:37:23 (wait for slew to complete) 01:37:33 (slew complete) 01:37:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:37:33 (using Fast readout mode) 01:37:33 (starting exposure) 01:37:48 (exposure complete) 01:37:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:37:52 Image finished 01:37:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:37:52 4680 image stars found 01:37:52 545 catalog stars found 01:37:54 Solved! 128 stars matched. 01:37:54 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 01:37:54 Pointing error is 3.118 arcmin @ angle 115.70 01:37:54 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 01:37:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:37:54 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 26.3s 46° 57' 47.85" 01:37:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:37:54 [sync] pointing model updated 01:37:54 Re-slew to target. 01:37:54 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 01:37:56 (wait for slew to complete) 01:38:05 (slew complete) 01:38:05 Target is now centered. 01:38:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:38:05 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=13355s GW=T HAz=13700s DWz=T WF=no] 01:38:05 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:38:05 Imaging to V407_Cyg_SI_20221225_013805_T3 01:38:05 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 01:38:05 Focus change of -20 steps required 01:38:08 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 01:38:08 (using Normal readout mode) 01:38:08 (starting exposure) 01:39:19 (exposure complete) 01:39:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:39:23 Image finished 01:39:23 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_SI_20221225_013805_T3 final image. 01:39:27 12313 image stars found 01:39:27 373 catalog stars found 01:39:54 Solved! 106 stars matched. 01:39:54 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 01:39:54 Pointing error is 0.741 arcmin @ angle 79.99 01:39:54 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 01:39:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:39:54 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 14.0s 45° 46' 40.72" 01:39:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:39:54 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.84 pixels) 01:39:54 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 01:39:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:39:54 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:39:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:39:55 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:39:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:39:55 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=13465s GW=T HAz=13790s DWz=T WF=no] 01:39:55 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:39:55 Imaging to V407_Cyg_R_20221225_013955_T3 01:39:55 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 01:39:55 Focus change of 290 steps required 01:39:58 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 01:39:58 (using Normal readout mode) 01:39:58 (starting exposure) 01:40:52 (exposure complete) 01:40:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:40:55 Image finished 01:40:56 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_R_20221225_013955_T3 final image. 01:41:00 9029 image stars found 01:41:00 373 catalog stars found 01:42:00 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 01:42:01 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:42:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:42:02 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:42:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:42:02 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=13593s GW=T HAz=13937s DWz=T WF=no] 01:42:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:42:02 Imaging to V407_Cyg_V_20221225_014202_T3 01:42:02 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 01:42:02 Focus change of 20 steps required 01:42:04 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:42:04 (using Normal readout mode) 01:42:04 (starting exposure) 01:43:21 (exposure complete) 01:43:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:43:25 Image finished 01:43:26 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_V_20221225_014202_T3 final image. 01:43:29 6057 image stars found 01:43:30 373 catalog stars found 01:43:31 Solved! 127 stars matched. 01:43:31 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:43:31 Pointing error is 1.551 arcmin @ angle 82.34 01:43:31 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 01:43:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:43:31 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.7s 45° 46' 45.37" 01:43:31 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:43:31 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.70 pixels) 01:43:31 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 01:43:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:43:31 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:43:32 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:43:32 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:43:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:43:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:43:32 (autoguider still running...) 01:43:32 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=13685s GW=T HAz=14087s DWz=T WF=no] 01:43:32 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:43:32 Imaging to V407_Cyg_B_20221225_014332_T3 01:43:32 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 01:43:32 Focus change of 30 steps required 01:43:34 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:43:34 (using Normal readout mode) 01:43:34 (ex=0.65 ey=0.27) 01:43:34 (guider check OK) 01:43:34 (starting exposure) 01:45:50 (exposure complete) 01:45:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:45:54 Image finished 01:45:55 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_B_20221225_014332_T3 final image. 01:45:58 5268 image stars found 01:45:59 373 catalog stars found 01:46:00 Solved! 99 stars matched. 01:46:00 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:46:00 Pointing error is 1.526 arcmin @ angle 81.36 01:46:00 True focal length is 3472.6 mm. 01:46:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:46:00 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.5s 45° 46' 46.73" 01:46:00 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:46:00 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.12 pixels) 01:46:00 (avg FWHM = 2.26 arcsec) 01:46:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:46:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:46:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:46:01 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:46:01 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:46:06 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=13842s GW=T HAz=14242s DWz=T WF=no] 01:46:06 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:46:06 Imaging to V407_Cyg_B_20221225_014606_T3 01:46:06 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:46:06 (using Normal readout mode) 01:46:06 (ex=0.80 ey=0.10) 01:46:06 (guider check OK) 01:46:06 (starting exposure) 01:48:16 (exposure complete) 01:48:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:48:20 Image finished 01:48:33 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_B_20221225_014606_T3 final image. 01:48:36 5385 image stars found 01:48:36 373 catalog stars found 01:48:37 Solved! 104 stars matched. 01:48:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:48:37 Pointing error is 1.525 arcmin @ angle 81.32 01:48:37 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 01:48:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:48:37 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.5s 45° 46' 46.79" 01:48:37 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:48:37 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.67 pixels) 01:48:37 (avg FWHM = 2.27 arcsec) 01:48:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:48:37 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:48:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:48:39 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:48:39 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:48:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:48:44 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=14000s GW=T HAz=14340s DWz=T WF=no] 01:48:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:48:44 Imaging to V407_Cyg_V_20221225_014844_T3 01:48:44 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 01:48:44 Focus change of -30 steps required 01:48:47 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:48:47 (using Normal readout mode) 01:48:47 (ex=0.19 ey=0.96) 01:48:47 (guider check OK) 01:48:47 (starting exposure) 01:49:58 (exposure complete) 01:50:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:50:02 Image finished 01:50:06 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_V_20221225_014844_T3 final image. 01:50:08 6676 image stars found 01:50:09 373 catalog stars found 01:50:10 Solved! 135 stars matched. 01:50:10 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:50:10 Pointing error is 1.551 arcmin @ angle 82.32 01:50:10 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 01:50:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:50:10 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.7s 45° 46' 45.41" 01:50:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:50:10 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.81 pixels) 01:50:10 (avg FWHM = 2.04 arcsec) 01:50:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:50:10 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:50:11 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:50:11 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:50:11 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:50:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:50:16 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=14092s GW=T HAz=14413s DWz=T WF=no] 01:50:16 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:50:16 Imaging to V407_Cyg_R_20221225_015016_T3 01:50:16 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 01:50:16 Focus change of -20 steps required 01:50:18 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 01:50:18 (using Normal readout mode) 01:50:18 (ex=0.09 ey=0.44) 01:50:18 (guider check OK) 01:50:18 (starting exposure) 01:51:10 (exposure complete) 01:51:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:51:13 Image finished 01:51:14 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_R_20221225_015016_T3 final image. 01:51:17 7608 image stars found 01:51:17 373 catalog stars found 01:51:18 Solved! 139 stars matched. 01:51:18 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 01:51:18 Pointing error is 1.560 arcmin @ angle 82.75 01:51:18 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 01:51:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:51:18 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.7s 45° 46' 44.79" 01:51:18 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:51:18 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.59 pixels) 01:51:18 (avg FWHM = 1.92 arcsec) 01:51:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:51:18 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:51:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:51:20 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:51:20 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:51:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:51:25 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=14161s GW=T HAz=14502s DWz=T WF=no] 01:51:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:51:25 Imaging to V407_Cyg_SI_20221225_015125_T3 01:51:25 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 01:51:25 Focus change of -290 steps required 01:51:29 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 01:51:29 (using Normal readout mode) 01:51:29 (ex=0.11 ey=0.14) 01:51:29 (guider check OK) 01:51:29 (starting exposure) 01:52:47 (exposure complete) 01:52:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:52:50 Image finished 01:52:50 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_SI_20221225_015125_T3 final image. 01:52:53 10198 image stars found 01:52:54 373 catalog stars found 01:52:55 Solved! 146 stars matched. 01:52:55 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 01:52:55 Pointing error is 1.562 arcmin @ angle 83.13 01:52:55 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 01:52:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:52:55 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 18.7s 45° 46' 44.18" 01:52:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 01:52:55 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.70 pixels) 01:52:55 (avg FWHM = 1.76 arcsec) 01:52:55 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:52:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:52:56 CCD-TPWR=23 put into fits header 01:52:56 Calling TargetEnd user action 01:52:56 SchedulerData.mdb size: 2920448 01:52:57 (stopping the autoguider) 01:52:57 Run complete ACP console log closed 25-Dec-2022 01:52:57 UTC