ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 01:18:27 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:18:27 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:18:27 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:18:27 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:18:27 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:18:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:18:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:18:28 User actions detected. 01:18:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:18:28 Dome is MaxDome 01:18:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:18:28 Imager is ASCOM 01:18:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:18:28 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20230106@011516 UTC 01:18:28 Imager readout modes: 01:18:28 0 is Fast 01:18:28 1 is Normal 01:18:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:18:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:18:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:18:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:18:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:18:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:18:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:18:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:18:28 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 01:18:28 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 01:18:28 ==== Starting target EG_And ==== 01:18:28 ACPS Observation EG_And(1 of 1) 01:18:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3391, Plan EG_And) 01:18:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:18:28 Pointing updates are enabled 01:18:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:18:28 Start slew to EG_And... 01:18:30 (wait for slew to complete) 01:19:13 (slew complete) 01:19:13 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:19:13 [flip check: Tn=410s HAc=1667s GW=T HAz=2077s DWz=T WF=no] 01:19:13 Updating pointing... 01:19:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:19:13 (using Fast readout mode) 01:19:13 (starting exposure) 01:19:28 (exposure complete) 01:19:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:19:31 Image finished 01:19:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:19:32 670 image stars found 01:19:32 367 catalog stars found 01:19:34 Solved! 149 stars matched. 01:19:34 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 01:19:34 Pointing error is 1.598 arcmin @ angle 81.49 01:19:34 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 01:19:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:19:34 True image center (J2000): 00h 44m 45.4s 40° 40' 59.87" 01:19:34 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:19:34 [sync] pointing model updated 01:19:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:19:34 Target is now centered. 01:19:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:19:34 [flip check: Tn=350s HAc=1688s GW=T HAz=2038s DWz=T WF=no] 01:19:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:19:34 Imaging to EG_And_B_20230106_011934_T3 01:19:34 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:19:34 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:19:37 (taking 50 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:19:37 (using Normal readout mode) 01:19:37 (starting exposure) 01:20:37 (exposure complete) 01:20:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:20:41 Image finished 01:20:42 Plate-solve EG_And_B_20230106_011934_T3 final image. 01:20:45 1026 image stars found 01:20:45 197 catalog stars found 01:20:46 Solved! 93 stars matched. 01:20:46 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 01:20:46 Pointing error is 1.878 arcmin @ angle 81.75 01:20:46 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 01:20:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:20:46 True image center (J2000): 00h 44m 46.9s 40° 41' 01.84" 01:20:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:20:46 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.60 pixels) 01:20:46 (avg FWHM = 2.32 arcsec) 01:20:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:20:46 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:20:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO put into fits header 01:20:47 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:20:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:20:47 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 01:20:47 Switching from B to SU filter for imaging 01:20:47 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:20:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:21:11 (guide star SNR=42.6 X=464 Y=405) 01:21:12 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:21:16 (guide star SNR=42.4 X=462 Y=403) 01:21:16 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:21:21 (guide star SNR=42.2 X=460 Y=402) 01:21:24 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:21:24 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=1799s GW=T HAz=2199s DWz=T WF=no] 01:21:24 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:21:24 Imaging to EG_And_SU_20230106_012124_T3 01:21:24 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 01:21:24 (using Normal readout mode) 01:21:26 (ex=0.43 ey=0.66) 01:21:26 (guider check OK) 01:21:26 (starting exposure) 01:23:17 (exposure complete) 01:23:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:23:21 Image finished 01:23:21 Plate-solve EG_And_SU_20230106_012124_T3 final image. 01:23:23 506 image stars found 01:23:24 197 catalog stars found 01:23:25 Solved! 73 stars matched. 01:23:25 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 01:23:25 Pointing error is 2.173 arcmin @ angle 84.06 01:23:25 True focal length is 3473.3 mm. 01:23:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:23:25 True image center (J2000): 00h 44m 48.5s 40° 40' 59.16" 01:23:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:23:25 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.56 pixels) 01:23:25 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 01:23:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:23:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO put into fits header 01:23:26 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:23:26 Calling TargetEnd user action 01:23:26 SchedulerData.mdb size: 3051520 01:23:27 (stopping the autoguider) 01:23:27 Run complete ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 01:23:27 UTC ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 01:23:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:23:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:23:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:23:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:23:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:23:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:23:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:23:34 User actions detected. 01:23:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:23:34 Dome is MaxDome 01:23:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:23:34 Imager is ASCOM 01:23:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:23:34 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20230106@012051 UTC 01:23:34 Imager readout modes: 01:23:34 0 is Fast 01:23:34 1 is Normal 01:23:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:23:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:23:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:23:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:23:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:23:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:23:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:23:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:23:34 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 01:23:34 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 01:23:34 ==== Starting target CGCS_5926 ==== 01:23:34 ACPS Observation CGCS_5926(1 of 1) 01:23:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3391, Plan CGCS_5926) 01:23:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:23:34 Pointing updates are enabled 01:23:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:23:35 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 01:23:36 (wait for slew to complete) 01:23:56 (slew complete) 01:23:56 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:23:56 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=5493s GW=T HAz=5893s DWz=T WF=no] 01:23:56 Updating pointing... 01:23:56 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:23:56 No focus change required 01:23:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:23:56 (using Fast readout mode) 01:23:56 (starting exposure) 01:24:17 (exposure complete) 01:24:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:24:20 Image finished 01:24:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:24:21 2297 image stars found 01:24:21 393 catalog stars found 01:24:22 Solved! 165 stars matched. 01:24:22 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 01:24:22 Pointing error is 2.523 arcmin @ angle 80.73 01:24:22 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 01:24:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:24:22 True image center (J2000): 23h 46m 06.5s 62° 53' 15.38" 01:24:22 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:24:22 [sync] pointing model updated 01:24:22 Re-slew to target. 01:24:22 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 01:24:24 (wait for slew to complete) 01:24:34 (slew complete) 01:24:34 Target is now centered. 01:24:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:24:34 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=5552s GW=T HAz=5871s DWz=T WF=no] 01:24:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:24:34 Imaging to CGCS_5926_SI_20230106_012434_T3 01:24:34 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 01:24:34 Focus change of -20 steps required 01:24:36 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 01:24:36 (using Normal readout mode) 01:24:36 (starting exposure) 01:25:28 (exposure complete) 01:25:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:25:31 Image finished 01:25:31 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_SI_20230106_012434_T3 final image. 01:25:34 5094 image stars found 01:25:34 206 catalog stars found 01:25:35 Solved! 126 stars matched. 01:25:35 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 01:25:35 Pointing error is 0.100 arcmin @ angle 22.55 01:25:35 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 01:25:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:25:35 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.0s 62° 52' 56.62" 01:25:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:25:35 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.95 pixels) 01:25:35 (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec) 01:25:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:25:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:25:36 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:25:36 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:25:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:25:36 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=5615s GW=T HAz=5954s DWz=T WF=no] 01:25:36 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:25:36 Imaging to CGCS_5926_R_20230106_012536_T3 01:25:36 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 01:25:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 01:25:40 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 01:25:40 (using Normal readout mode) 01:25:40 (starting exposure) 01:26:53 (exposure complete) 01:26:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:26:56 Image finished 01:26:57 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_R_20230106_012536_T3 final image. 01:27:00 4180 image stars found 01:27:01 206 catalog stars found 01:27:02 Solved! 115 stars matched. 01:27:02 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 01:27:02 Pointing error is 0.141 arcmin @ angle 33.54 01:27:02 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 01:27:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:27:02 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.3s 62° 52' 58.15" 01:27:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:27:02 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.58 pixels) 01:27:02 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 01:27:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:27:02 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:27:03 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:27:03 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:27:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:27:03 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 01:27:03 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 01:27:03 Focus change of 20 steps required 01:27:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:27:20 (guide star SNR=14.2 X=1209 Y=695) 01:27:20 (first exposure estimate 1.06 sec) 01:27:25 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1210 Y=695) 01:27:25 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:27:30 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1210 Y=695) 01:27:33 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:27:33 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=5731s GW=T HAz=6191s DWz=T WF=no] 01:27:33 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:27:33 Imaging to CGCS_5926_V_20230106_012733_T3 01:27:33 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:27:33 (using Normal readout mode) 01:27:35 (ex=0.73 ey=0.39) 01:27:35 (guider check OK) 01:27:35 (starting exposure) 01:30:45 (exposure complete) 01:30:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:30:49 Image finished 01:30:50 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_V_20230106_012733_T3 final image. 01:30:53 5224 image stars found 01:30:53 206 catalog stars found 01:30:54 Solved! 105 stars matched. 01:30:54 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 01:30:54 Pointing error is 0.154 arcmin @ angle 22.66 01:30:54 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 01:30:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:30:54 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.2s 62° 52' 59.61" 01:30:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:30:54 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.74 pixels) 01:30:54 (avg FWHM = 1.93 arcsec) 01:30:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:30:54 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:30:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:30:55 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:30:55 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:31:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:31:01 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:31:01 (autoguider still running...) 01:31:01 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=5940s GW=T HAz=6520s DWz=T WF=no] 01:31:01 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:31:01 Imaging to CGCS_5926_B_20230106_013101_T3 01:31:01 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 01:31:01 Focus change of 30 steps required 01:31:04 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:31:04 (using Normal readout mode) 01:31:04 (ex=0.04 ey=0.69) 01:31:04 (guider check OK) 01:31:04 (starting exposure) 01:36:20 (exposure complete) 01:36:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:36:24 Image finished 01:36:25 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_B_20230106_013101_T3 final image. 01:36:28 3141 image stars found 01:36:28 206 catalog stars found 01:36:29 Solved! 105 stars matched. 01:36:29 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:36:29 Pointing error is 0.190 arcmin @ angle 12.27 01:36:29 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 01:36:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:36:29 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.0s 62° 53' 02.22" 01:36:29 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:36:29 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.74 pixels) 01:36:29 (avg FWHM = 1.90 arcsec) 01:36:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:36:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:36:30 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:36:30 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:36:30 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:36:36 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=6276s GW=T HAz=6856s DWz=T WF=no] 01:36:36 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:36:36 Imaging to CGCS_5926_B_20230106_013636_T3 01:36:36 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:36:36 (using Normal readout mode) 01:36:36 (ex=0.06 ey=0.19) 01:36:36 (guider check OK) 01:36:36 (starting exposure) 01:41:46 (exposure complete) 01:41:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:41:50 Image finished 01:41:51 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_B_20230106_013636_T3 final image. 01:41:54 2870 image stars found 01:41:54 206 catalog stars found 01:41:55 Solved! 105 stars matched. 01:41:55 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 01:41:55 Pointing error is 0.197 arcmin @ angle 13.81 01:41:55 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 01:41:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:41:55 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.1s 62° 53' 02.58" 01:41:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:41:55 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.92 pixels) 01:41:55 (avg FWHM = 2.12 arcsec) 01:41:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:41:55 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:41:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:41:56 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:41:56 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:42:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:42:02 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 01:42:02 (autoguider still running...) 01:42:02 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=6602s GW=T HAz=7062s DWz=T WF=no] 01:42:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:42:02 Imaging to CGCS_5926_V_20230106_014202_T3 01:42:02 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 01:42:02 Focus change of -30 steps required 01:42:04 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:42:04 (using Normal readout mode) 01:42:04 (ex=0.11 ey=0.02) 01:42:04 (guider check OK) 01:42:04 (starting exposure) 01:45:17 (exposure complete) 01:45:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:45:20 Image finished 01:45:21 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_V_20230106_014202_T3 final image. 01:45:24 4615 image stars found 01:45:24 206 catalog stars found 01:45:25 Solved! 108 stars matched. 01:45:25 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 01:45:25 Pointing error is 0.176 arcmin @ angle 24.07 01:45:25 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 01:45:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:45:25 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.3s 62° 53' 00.74" 01:45:25 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:45:25 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.01 pixels) 01:45:25 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 01:45:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:45:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:45:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:45:27 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:45:27 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:45:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:45:32 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=6813s GW=T HAz=7153s DWz=T WF=no] 01:45:32 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:45:32 Imaging to CGCS_5926_R_20230106_014532_T3 01:45:32 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 01:45:32 Focus change of -20 steps required 01:45:35 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 01:45:35 (using Normal readout mode) 01:45:35 (ex=0.32 ey=0.57) 01:45:35 (guider check OK) 01:45:35 (starting exposure) 01:46:47 (exposure complete) 01:46:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:46:51 Image finished 01:46:52 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_R_20230106_014532_T3 final image. 01:46:55 4678 image stars found 01:46:55 206 catalog stars found 01:46:56 Solved! 117 stars matched. 01:46:56 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 01:46:56 Pointing error is 0.192 arcmin @ angle 26.50 01:46:56 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 01:46:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:46:56 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.4s 62° 53' 01.41" 01:46:56 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:46:56 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.02 pixels) 01:46:56 (avg FWHM = 2.09 arcsec) 01:46:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:46:56 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:46:57 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:46:57 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:46:57 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:47:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:47:02 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=6904s GW=T HAz=7224s DWz=T WF=no] 01:47:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:47:02 Imaging to CGCS_5926_SI_20230106_014702_T3 01:47:03 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 01:47:03 Focus change of -290 steps required 01:47:06 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 01:47:06 (using Normal readout mode) 01:47:06 (ex=0.39 ey=0.39) 01:47:06 (guider check OK) 01:47:06 (starting exposure) 01:48:04 (exposure complete) 01:48:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:48:08 Image finished 01:48:08 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_SI_20230106_014702_T3 final image. 01:48:11 5067 image stars found 01:48:11 206 catalog stars found 01:48:12 Solved! 134 stars matched. 01:48:12 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 01:48:12 Pointing error is 0.177 arcmin @ angle 28.61 01:48:12 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 01:48:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:48:12 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.4s 62° 53' 00.41" 01:48:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:48:12 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.37 pixels) 01:48:12 (avg FWHM = 2.04 arcsec) 01:48:12 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:48:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:48:13 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:48:13 Calling TargetEnd user action 01:48:13 SchedulerData.mdb size: 3051520 01:48:14 (stopping the autoguider) 01:48:15 Run complete ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 01:48:15 UTC ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 01:48:20 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:48:20 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:48:20 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:48:20 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:48:20 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:48:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:48:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:48:21 User actions detected. 01:48:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:48:21 Dome is MaxDome 01:48:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:48:21 Imager is ASCOM 01:48:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:48:21 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20230106@014706 UTC 01:48:21 Imager readout modes: 01:48:21 0 is Fast 01:48:21 1 is Normal 01:48:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:48:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:48:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:48:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:48:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:48:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:48:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:48:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:48:21 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 01:48:21 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 01:48:21 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 01:48:21 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 01:48:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 01:48:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:48:22 Pointing updates are enabled 01:48:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:48:22 Start slew to V0704_And... 01:48:23 (wait for slew to complete) 01:48:43 (slew complete) 01:48:43 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:48:43 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=7029s GW=T HAz=7689s DWz=T WF=no] 01:48:43 Updating pointing... 01:48:43 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:48:43 Focus change of 20 steps required 01:48:45 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:48:45 (using Fast readout mode) 01:48:45 (starting exposure) 01:49:03 (exposure complete) 01:49:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:49:06 Image finished 01:49:06 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:49:06 894 image stars found 01:49:07 238 catalog stars found 01:49:08 Solved! 86 stars matched. 01:49:08 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 01:49:08 Pointing error is 3.819 arcmin @ angle 85.11 01:49:08 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 01:49:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:49:08 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 18.5s 43° 31' 41.72" 01:49:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 01:49:08 [sync] pointing model updated 01:49:08 Re-slew to target. 01:49:08 Start slew to V0704_And... 01:49:09 (wait for slew to complete) 01:49:19 (slew complete) 01:49:19 Target is now centered. 01:49:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:49:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:49:19 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:49:19 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:49:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:49:36 (guide star SNR=17.0 X=793 Y=466) 01:49:36 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:49:41 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=792 Y=466) 01:49:41 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:49:46 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=792 Y=466) 01:49:49 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:49:49 (wait for slew to complete) 01:49:53 (slew complete) 01:49:53 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=7119s GW=T HAz=7700s DWz=T WF=no] 01:49:53 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:49:53 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20230106_014953_T3 01:49:53 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:49:53 (using Normal readout mode) 01:49:53 (ex=0.87 ey=0.21) 01:49:53 (guider check OK) 01:49:53 (starting exposure) 01:55:04 (exposure complete) 01:55:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:55:07 Image finished 01:55:08 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20230106_014953_T3 final image. 01:55:11 1561 image stars found 01:55:11 119 catalog stars found 01:55:12 Solved! 41 stars matched. 01:55:12 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 01:55:12 Pointing error is 0.025 arcmin @ angle 40.54 01:55:12 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 01:55:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:55:12 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.6s 43° 31' 23.44" 01:55:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 01:55:12 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.07 pixels) 01:55:12 (avg FWHM = 1.99 arcsec) 01:55:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:55:12 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:55:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 01:55:13 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 01:55:13 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:55:18 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=7445s GW=T HAz=8026s DWz=T WF=no] 01:55:18 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:55:18 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20230106_015518_T3 01:55:18 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:55:18 (using Normal readout mode) 01:55:18 (ex=0.05 ey=0.37) 01:55:18 (guider check OK) 01:55:18 (starting exposure) 02:00:29 (exposure complete) 02:00:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:00:32 Image finished 02:00:33 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20230106_015518_T3 final image. 02:00:36 1659 image stars found 02:00:37 119 catalog stars found 02:00:38 Solved! 42 stars matched. 02:00:38 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:00:38 Pointing error is 0.028 arcmin @ angle 61.62 02:00:38 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 02:00:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:00:38 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.6s 43° 31' 23.11" 02:00:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:00:38 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.79 pixels) 02:00:38 (avg FWHM = 1.90 arcsec) 02:00:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:00:38 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:00:39 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 02:00:39 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:00:39 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:00:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:00:44 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:00:44 (autoguider still running...) 02:00:44 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=7771s GW=T HAz=8352s DWz=T WF=no] 02:00:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:00:44 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20230106_020044_T3 02:00:44 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:00:44 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:00:46 (taking 300 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:00:47 (using Normal readout mode) 02:00:47 (ex=0.02 ey=0.07) 02:00:47 (guider check OK) 02:00:47 (starting exposure) 02:05:59 (exposure complete) 02:06:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:06:03 Image finished 02:06:04 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20230106_020044_T3 final image. 02:06:07 510 image stars found 02:06:07 119 catalog stars found 02:06:12 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:06:12 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:06:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 02:06:13 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:06:13 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:06:18 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=8106s GW=T HAz=8687s DWz=T WF=no] 02:06:18 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:06:18 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20230106_020618_T3 02:06:18 (taking 300 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:06:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:06:18 (ex=0.32 ey=0.42) 02:06:18 (guider check OK) 02:06:18 (starting exposure) 02:11:29 (exposure complete) 02:11:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:32 Image finished 02:11:34 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 02:11:34 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:11:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 02:11:35 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:11:35 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:11:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:11:40 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:11:40 (autoguider still running...) 02:11:40 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=8429s GW=T HAz=9010s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:40 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:11:40 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20230106_021140_T3 02:11:40 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 02:11:40 Focus change of -310 steps required 02:11:44 (taking 300 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:11:44 (using Normal readout mode) 02:11:44 (ex=0.23 ey=0.18) 02:11:44 (guider check OK) 02:11:44 (starting exposure) 02:17:04 (exposure complete) 02:17:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:17:07 Image finished 02:17:08 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20230106_021140_T3 final image. 02:17:10 2241 image stars found 02:17:10 119 catalog stars found 02:17:11 Solved! 40 stars matched. 02:17:11 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 02:17:11 Pointing error is 0.085 arcmin @ angle 122.42 02:17:11 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 02:17:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:17:11 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.9s 43° 31' 19.55" 02:17:11 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:17:11 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.88 pixels) 02:17:11 (avg FWHM = 1.82 arcsec) 02:17:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:17:11 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:17:12 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 02:17:12 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:17:12 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=8761s GW=T HAz=9343s DWz=T WF=no] 02:17:12 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:17:12 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20230106_021712_T3 02:17:12 (taking 300 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:17:12 (using Normal readout mode) 02:17:12 (ex=0.38 ey=0.34) 02:17:13 (guider check OK) 02:17:13 (starting exposure) 02:22:23 (exposure complete) 02:22:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:22:27 Image finished 02:22:27 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20230106_021712_T3 final image. 02:22:29 360 image stars found 02:22:30 119 catalog stars found 02:22:30 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 02:22:30 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:22:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 02:22:31 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:22:31 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:22:31 SchedulerData.mdb size: 3051520 02:22:31 (stopping the autoguider) 02:22:32 Run complete ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 02:22:32 UTC ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 02:30:12 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:30:12 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:30:12 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:30:12 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:30:12 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:30:13 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:30:13 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:30:13 User actions detected. 02:30:13 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:30:14 Dome is MaxDome 02:30:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:30:14 Imager is ASCOM 02:30:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:30:14 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20230106@022324 UTC 02:30:14 Imager readout modes: 02:30:14 0 is Fast 02:30:14 1 is Normal 02:30:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:30:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:30:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:30:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:30:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:30:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:30:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:30:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:30:14 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:30:14 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:30:14 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 02:30:14 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 02:30:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3391, Plan DW_Cas) 02:30:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:30:14 Pointing updates are enabled 02:30:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:30:14 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:30:15 (wait for slew to complete) 02:30:41 (slew complete) 02:30:41 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:30:41 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=9927s GW=T HAz=10327s DWz=T WF=no] 02:30:41 Updating pointing... 02:30:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:30:41 (using Fast readout mode) 02:30:41 (starting exposure) 02:30:57 (exposure complete) 02:30:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:31:00 Image finished 02:31:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:31:01 4 image stars found 02:31:01 192 catalog stars found 02:31:01 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:31:01 Start slew to offset... 02:31:02 (wait for slew to complete) 02:31:12 (slew complete) 02:31:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:31:12 (using Fast readout mode) 02:31:12 (starting exposure) 02:31:27 (exposure complete) 02:31:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:31:30 Image finished 02:31:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:31:31 56 image stars found 02:31:31 232 catalog stars found 02:31:31 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:31:31 Attempting all-sky plate solution (time-consuming)... 02:31:48 All-sky solution successful! 02:31:48 Scope: 23:38:48 60° 36' 07" 02:31:48 Actual: 23:39:06 60° 36' 26" 02:31:48 Pointing error is 2.2 arcmin. 02:31:48 [sync] pointing model updated 02:31:48 Re-slew to target. 02:31:48 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:31:49 (wait for slew to complete) 02:31:59 (slew complete) 02:31:59 Target is now centered. 02:31:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:31:59 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=10020s GW=T HAz=10345s DWz=T WF=no] 02:31:59 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:31:59 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20230106_023159_T3 02:31:59 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 02:31:59 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:32:02 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:32:02 (using Normal readout mode) 02:32:02 (starting exposure) 02:32:53 (exposure complete) 02:32:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:32:57 Image finished 02:32:57 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20230106_023159_T3 final image. 02:33:00 1268 image stars found 02:33:00 95 catalog stars found 02:33:01 Solved! 55 stars matched. 02:33:01 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:33:01 Pointing error is 0.158 arcmin @ angle 21.56 02:33:01 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 02:33:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:33:01 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 48.8s 59° 23' 39.33" 02:33:01 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:33:01 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.17 pixels) 02:33:01 (avg FWHM = 1.72 arcsec) 02:33:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:33:01 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:33:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:33:02 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:33:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:33:02 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=10083s GW=T HAz=10398s DWz=T WF=no] 02:33:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:33:02 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20230106_023302_T3 02:33:02 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:33:02 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:33:05 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:33:05 (using Normal readout mode) 02:33:05 (starting exposure) 02:33:48 (exposure complete) 02:33:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:33:52 Image finished 02:33:53 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20230106_023302_T3 final image. 02:33:56 682 image stars found 02:33:56 95 catalog stars found 02:33:57 Solved! 63 stars matched. 02:33:57 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:33:57 Pointing error is 0.194 arcmin @ angle 26.60 02:33:57 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:33:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:33:57 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.1s 59° 23' 40.92" 02:33:57 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:33:57 Image FWHM is 1.3 arcsec (2.92 pixels) 02:33:57 (avg FWHM = 1.59 arcsec) 02:33:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:33:57 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:33:58 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:33:58 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:33:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:33:59 (wait for slew to complete) 02:34:00 (slew complete) 02:34:00 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=10141s GW=T HAz=10466s DWz=T WF=no] 02:34:00 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:34:00 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20230106_023400_T3 02:34:00 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:34:00 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:34:02 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:34:02 (using Normal readout mode) 02:34:02 (starting exposure) 02:34:54 (exposure complete) 02:34:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:34:57 Image finished 02:34:58 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20230106_023400_T3 final image. 02:35:01 424 image stars found 02:35:01 95 catalog stars found 02:35:02 Solved! 44 stars matched. 02:35:03 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:35:03 Pointing error is 0.204 arcmin @ angle 22.03 02:35:03 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 02:35:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:35:03 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.0s 59° 23' 41.87" 02:35:03 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:35:03 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.43 pixels) 02:35:03 (avg FWHM = 1.52 arcsec) 02:35:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:35:03 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:35:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:35:04 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:35:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:35:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:35:04 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:35:04 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:35:06 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:35:20 (guide star SNR=6.8 X=1164 Y=706) 02:35:20 (first exposure estimate 2.22 sec) 02:35:26 (guide star SNR=2.2 X=1165 Y=707) 02:35:27 (final exposure for guiding 3.09 sec) 02:35:33 **No stars at all found in guider image 02:35:34 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:35:35 (take guider image at initial interval 3.09 sec) 02:35:42 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1165 Y=707) 02:35:42 (first exposure estimate 3.25 sec) 02:35:49 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=1165 Y=707) 02:35:50 (final exposure for guiding 2.49 sec) 02:35:55 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1165 Y=708) 02:36:00 (autoguiding at 2.49 sec.) 02:36:00 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=10262s GW=T HAz=10627s DWz=T WF=no] 02:36:01 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:36:01 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20230106_023600_T3 02:36:01 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:36:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:36:04 (ex=0.13 ey=0.90) 02:36:04 (guider check OK) 02:36:04 (starting exposure) 02:37:35 (exposure complete) 02:37:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:37:38 Image finished 02:37:39 Plate-solve DW_Cas_B_20230106_023600_T3 final image. 02:37:42 423 image stars found 02:37:42 95 catalog stars found 02:37:43 Solved! 47 stars matched. 02:37:43 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:37:43 Pointing error is 0.257 arcmin @ angle 18.65 02:37:43 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 02:37:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:43 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.0s 59° 23' 45.13" 02:37:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:37:43 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.77 pixels) 02:37:43 (avg FWHM = 1.48 arcsec) 02:37:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:37:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:37:44 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:37:44 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:37:50 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=10371s GW=T HAz=10737s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:50 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:37:50 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20230106_023750_T3 02:37:50 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:37:50 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:50 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:37:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:37:51 (ex=26.53 ey=31.50) 02:37:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:37:56 (ex=7.33 ey=5.49) 02:37:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:38:02 (ex=0.64 ey=0.08) 02:38:02 (guiding errors within limits) 02:38:02 (guider check OK) 02:38:02 (starting exposure) 02:39:34 (exposure complete) 02:39:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:39:37 Image finished 02:39:38 Plate-solve DW_Cas_B_20230106_023750_T3 final image. 02:39:41 391 image stars found 02:39:41 95 catalog stars found 02:39:42 Solved! 51 stars matched. 02:39:42 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:39:42 Pointing error is 0.263 arcmin @ angle 18.75 02:39:42 True focal length is 3472.3 mm. 02:39:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:39:42 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.1s 59° 23' 45.41" 02:39:42 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:39:42 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.31 pixels) 02:39:42 (avg FWHM = 1.50 arcsec) 02:39:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:39:42 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:39:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:39:43 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:39:43 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:39:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:39:48 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=10490s GW=T HAz=10816s DWz=T WF=no] 02:39:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:39:48 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20230106_023948_T3 02:39:48 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:39:48 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:39:50 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:39:50 (using Normal readout mode) 02:39:50 (ex=1.05 ey=0.50) 02:39:50 (guider check OK) 02:39:50 (starting exposure) 02:40:42 (exposure complete) 02:40:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:40:46 Image finished 02:40:47 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20230106_023948_T3 final image. 02:40:50 383 image stars found 02:40:50 95 catalog stars found 02:40:52 Solved! 43 stars matched. 02:40:52 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:40:52 Pointing error is 0.231 arcmin @ angle 26.98 02:40:52 True focal length is 3469.7 mm. 02:40:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:40:52 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.2s 59° 23' 42.83" 02:40:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:40:52 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.21 pixels) 02:40:52 (avg FWHM = 1.53 arcsec) 02:40:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:40:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:40:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 02:40:53 CCD-TPWR=38 put into fits header 02:40:53 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:40:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:40:58 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=10562s GW=T HAz=10876s DWz=T WF=no] 02:40:58 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:40:58 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20230106_024058_T3 02:40:59 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 02:40:59 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:41:01 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:41:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:41:01 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:41:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:41:07 (ex=26.62 ey=31.32) 02:41:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:41:13 (ex=24.62 ey=31.46) 02:41:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:41:19 (ex=20.20 ey=29.56) 02:41:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:41:25 (ex=11.76 ey=26.98) 02:41:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:41:31 (ex=25.73 ey=31.03) 02:41:31 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:41:38 (ex=27.16 ey=31.57) 02:41:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 02:41:43 (ex=20.35 ey=29.50) 02:41:43 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 02:41:50 (ex=19.47 ey=31.41) 02:41:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 02:41:55 (ex=20.85 ey=29.54) 02:41:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 02:42:10 **Guider waited for 12.45 sec and never got a measurement 02:42:10 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 02:42:10 UTC ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 02:42:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:42:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:42:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:42:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:42:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:42:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:42:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:42:17 User actions detected. 02:42:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:42:17 Dome is MaxDome 02:42:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:42:17 Imager is ASCOM 02:42:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:42:17 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20230106@024101 UTC 02:42:17 Imager readout modes: 02:42:17 0 is Fast 02:42:17 1 is Normal 02:42:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:42:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:42:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:42:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:42:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:42:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:42:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:42:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:42:17 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:42:17 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:42:17 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 02:42:17 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 02:42:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 02:42:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:42:17 Pointing updates are enabled 02:42:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:42:17 Start slew to AF_And... 02:42:19 (wait for slew to complete) 02:42:38 (slew complete) 02:42:38 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:42:38 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=6750s GW=T HAz=7411s DWz=T WF=no] 02:42:38 Updating pointing... 02:42:38 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:42:38 Focus change of -270 steps required 02:42:42 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:42:42 (using Fast readout mode) 02:42:42 (starting exposure) 02:43:07 (exposure complete) 02:43:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:43:10 Image finished 02:43:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:43:10 7 image stars found 02:43:11 240 catalog stars found 02:43:11 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:43:11 Start slew to offset... 02:43:12 (wait for slew to complete) 02:43:22 (slew complete) 02:43:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:43:22 (using Fast readout mode) 02:43:22 (starting exposure) 02:43:37 (exposure complete) 02:43:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:43:41 Image finished 02:43:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:43:41 10 image stars found 02:43:42 411 catalog stars found 02:43:42 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:43:42 Attempting all-sky plate solution (time-consuming)... 02:43:59 All-sky solution successful! 02:44:00 Scope: 00:43:33 42° 24' 46" 02:44:00 Actual: 00:43:36 42° 25' 02" 02:44:00 Pointing error is 0.6 arcmin. 02:44:00 [sync] pointing model updated 02:44:00 Re-slew to target. 02:44:00 Start slew to AF_And... 02:44:06 (wait for slew to complete) 02:44:16 (slew complete) 02:44:16 Target is now centered. 02:44:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:44:16 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:44:16 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:44:16 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:44:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:44:33 **No stars at all found in guider image 02:44:33 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:44:47 **No stars at all found in guider image 02:44:47 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:44:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 02:44:47 UTC ACP console log opened 06-Jan-2023 02:44:53 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:44:53 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:44:53 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:44:53 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:44:53 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:44:54 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:44:54 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:44:54 User actions detected. 02:44:54 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:44:54 Dome is MaxDome 02:44:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:44:54 Imager is ASCOM 02:44:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:44:54 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20230106@024420 UTC 02:44:54 Imager readout modes: 02:44:54 0 is Fast 02:44:54 1 is Normal 02:44:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:44:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:44:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:44:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:44:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:44:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:44:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:44:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:44:54 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:44:54 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:44:54 ==== Starting target EE_Cep ==== 02:44:54 ACPS Observation EE_Cep(1 of 1) 02:44:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3391, Plan EE_Cep) 02:44:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:44:54 Pointing updates are enabled 02:44:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:44:54 Start slew to EE_Cep... 02:44:56 (wait for slew to complete) 02:45:36 (slew complete) 02:45:36 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:45:36 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=16207s GW=T HAz=16607s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:36 Updating pointing... 02:45:36 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:45:36 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:45:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:45:40 (using Fast readout mode) 02:45:40 (starting exposure) 02:46:06 (exposure complete) 02:46:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:46:09 Image finished 02:46:09 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:46:10 No image stars found, failed. 02:46:10 Start slew to offset... 02:46:11 (wait for slew to complete) 02:46:21 (slew complete) 02:46:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:46:21 (using Fast readout mode) 02:46:21 (starting exposure) 02:46:36 (exposure complete) 02:46:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:46:39 Image finished 02:46:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:46:41 1 image stars found 02:46:41 254 catalog stars found 02:46:41 ** There are too few catalog stars in the area for reliable matching. Increase the catalog star faint limit, or use a more dense catalog. 02:46:41 Attempting all-sky plate solution (time-consuming)... 02:57:05 Failed: All-sky solution failed: Job 7626973 status: failure 02:57:05 Astrometry.net may be offline or image quality is too poor. 02:57:05 Start slew to EE_Cep... 02:57:06 CloudSensorII: Weather is unsafe! Cloud condition is Very Cloudy 02:57:06 **WEATHER ALERT: The weather has become unsafe! 02:57:06 **Script Error** 02:57:07 Source: ACP 02:57:07 Message: The script was aborted. 02:57:07 Location: line 1168 column 17. ACP console log closed 06-Jan-2023 02:57:08 UTC