ACP console log opened 13-Oct-2023 04:59:23 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:59:23 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:59:23 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:59:23 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:59:23 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:59:24 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:59:24 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:59:24 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:59:25 Dome is MaxDome 04:59:25 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:59:25 Imager is ASCOM 04:59:25 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:59:25 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20231013@044959 UTC 04:59:25 Imager readout modes: 04:59:25 0 is Fast 04:59:25 1 is Normal 04:59:25 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:59:25 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:59:25 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:59:25 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:59:25 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:59:25 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:59:25 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:59:25 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:59:25 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 04:59:25 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 04:59:25 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 04:59:25 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:59:25 Pointing updates are enabled 04:59:25 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:59:25 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 04:59:26 (wait for slew to complete) 05:00:26 (slew complete) 05:00:26 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=-8656s GW=T HAz=-8286s DWz=T WF=no] 05:00:26 Updating pointing... 05:00:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:00:26 (using Fast readout mode) 05:00:27 (starting exposure) 05:00:42 (exposure complete) 05:00:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:00:45 Image finished 05:00:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:00:46 2141 image stars found 05:00:46 441 catalog stars found 05:00:47 Solved! 177 stars matched. 05:00:48 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 05:00:48 Pointing error is 1.613 arcmin @ angle 243.24 05:00:48 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 05:00:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:00:48 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 04.5s 61° 24' 32.79" 05:00:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:00:48 [sync] pointing model updated 05:00:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:00:48 Target is now centered. 05:00:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:00:48 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-8635s GW=T HAz=-8324s DWz=T WF=no] 05:00:48 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20231013_050048_T3 05:00:48 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 05:00:48 Focus change of 320 steps required 05:00:52 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:00:52 (using Normal readout mode) 05:00:52 (starting exposure) 05:01:13 (exposure complete) 05:01:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:01:17 Image finished 05:01:18 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20231013_050048_T3 final image. 05:01:20 1419 image stars found 05:01:21 209 catalog stars found 05:01:22 Solved! 112 stars matched. 05:01:22 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:01:22 Pointing error is 1.422 arcmin @ angle 241.18 05:01:22 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 05:01:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:01:22 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 06.1s 61° 24' 35.24" 05:01:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:01:22 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.26 pixels) 05:01:22 (avg FWHM = 1.72 arcsec) 05:01:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:01:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:01:22 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-8600s GW=T HAz=-8295s DWz=T WF=no] 05:01:22 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050122_T3 05:01:22 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 05:01:22 Focus change of -30 steps required 05:01:24 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:01:24 (using Normal readout mode) 05:01:24 (starting exposure) 05:01:36 (exposure complete) 05:01:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:01:40 Image finished 05:01:41 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050122_T3 final image. 05:01:44 1530 image stars found 05:01:44 209 catalog stars found 05:01:45 Solved! 113 stars matched. 05:01:45 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 05:01:45 Pointing error is 1.424 arcmin @ angle 239.46 05:01:45 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 05:01:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:01:45 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 06.3s 61° 24' 32.95" 05:01:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:01:45 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.16 pixels) 05:01:45 (avg FWHM = 1.66 arcsec) 05:01:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:01:45 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-8577s GW=T HAz=-8272s DWz=T WF=no] 05:01:45 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050145_T3 05:01:45 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:01:45 (using Normal readout mode) 05:01:45 (starting exposure) 05:01:56 (exposure complete) 05:01:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:02:00 Image finished 05:02:01 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050145_T3 final image. 05:02:04 1424 image stars found 05:02:04 209 catalog stars found 05:02:05 Solved! 68 stars matched. 05:02:05 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:02:05 Pointing error is 1.328 arcmin @ angle 236.40 05:02:05 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 05:02:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:02:05 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 07.3s 61° 24' 32.28" 05:02:05 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:02:05 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.05 pixels) 05:02:05 (avg FWHM = 1.70 arcsec) 05:02:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:02:05 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-8557s GW=T HAz=-8252s DWz=T WF=no] 05:02:05 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050205_T3 05:02:05 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:02:05 (using Normal readout mode) 05:02:05 (starting exposure) 05:02:16 (exposure complete) 05:02:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:02:20 Image finished 05:02:21 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20231013_050205_T3 final image. 05:02:23 1486 image stars found 05:02:24 209 catalog stars found 05:02:25 Solved! 125 stars matched. 05:02:25 Average residual is 0.13 arcsec. 05:02:25 Pointing error is 1.350 arcmin @ angle 237.27 05:02:25 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 05:02:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:02:25 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 07.0s 61° 24' 32.57" 05:02:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:02:25 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.21 pixels) 05:02:25 (avg FWHM = 1.64 arcsec) 05:02:26 Run complete ACP console log closed 13-Oct-2023 05:02:26 UTC