ACP console log opened 30-Jan-2023 01:49:39 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:49:39 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:49:39 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:49:39 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:49:39 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:49:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:49:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:49:40 User actions detected. 01:49:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:49:40 Dome is MaxDome 01:49:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:49:40 Imager is ASCOM 01:49:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:49:40 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20230130@014628 UTC 01:49:40 Imager readout modes: 01:49:40 0 is Fast 01:49:40 1 is Normal 01:49:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:49:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:49:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:49:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:49:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:49:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:49:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:49:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:49:40 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 01:49:40 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 01:49:40 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 01:49:40 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 01:49:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3426, Plan V630_Cas) 01:49:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:49:40 Pointing updates are enabled 01:49:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:49:40 Start slew to V630_Cas... 01:49:42 (wait for slew to complete) 01:50:12 (slew complete) 01:50:12 Calling TargetStart user action. 01:50:12 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=12562s GW=T HAz=13102s DWz=T WF=no] 01:50:12 Updating pointing... 01:50:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:50:12 (using Fast readout mode) 01:50:12 (starting exposure) 01:50:27 (exposure complete) 01:50:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:50:30 Image finished 01:50:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:50:31 1608 image stars found 01:50:31 447 catalog stars found 01:50:32 Solved! 202 stars matched. 01:50:33 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 01:50:33 Pointing error is 5.899 arcmin @ angle 135.38 01:50:33 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 01:50:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:50:33 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 18.6s 51° 23' 26.89" 01:50:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:50:33 [sync] pointing model updated 01:50:33 Re-slew to target. 01:50:33 Start slew to V630_Cas... 01:50:35 (wait for slew to complete) 01:50:39 (slew complete) 01:50:39 Target is now centered. 01:50:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:50:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:50:39 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 01:50:39 Focus change of 290 steps required 01:50:43 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:50:57 (guide star SNR=28.9 X=204 Y=442) 01:50:57 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:51:02 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=204 Y=442) 01:51:02 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:51:07 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=205 Y=444) 01:51:10 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:51:10 (wait for slew to complete) 01:51:14 (slew complete) 01:51:14 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=12650s GW=T HAz=13105s DWz=T WF=no] 01:51:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:51:14 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20230130_015114_T3 01:51:14 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:51:14 (using Normal readout mode) 01:51:14 (ex=0.53 ey=0.04) 01:51:14 (guider check OK) 01:51:14 (starting exposure) 01:54:25 (exposure complete) 01:54:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:54:28 Image finished 01:54:30 Plate-solve V630_Cas_V_20230130_015114_T3 final image. 01:54:32 3489 image stars found 01:54:33 240 catalog stars found 01:54:34 Solved! 79 stars matched. 01:54:34 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 01:54:34 Pointing error is 0.020 arcmin @ angle 353.81 01:54:34 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 01:54:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:54:34 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 52.0s 51° 27' 40.21" 01:54:34 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:54:34 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.93 pixels) 01:54:34 (avg FWHM = 1.94 arcsec) 01:54:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:54:34 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:54:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:54:35 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 01:54:35 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=12851s GW=T HAz=13306s DWz=T WF=no] 01:54:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:54:35 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20230130_015435_T3 01:54:35 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:54:35 (using Normal readout mode) 01:54:35 (ex=0.25 ey=0.94) 01:54:35 (guider check OK) 01:54:35 (starting exposure) 01:57:46 (exposure complete) 01:57:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:57:49 Image finished 01:57:54 Plate-solve V630_Cas_V_20230130_015435_T3 final image. 01:57:56 3532 image stars found 01:57:57 240 catalog stars found 01:57:58 Solved! 77 stars matched. 01:57:58 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:57:58 Pointing error is 0.027 arcmin @ angle 346.59 01:57:58 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 01:57:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:57:58 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 52.0s 51° 27' 40.56" 01:57:58 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:57:58 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.84 pixels) 01:57:58 (avg FWHM = 2.02 arcsec) 01:57:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:57:58 Calling ImageComplete user action 01:57:59 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 01:57:59 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 01:57:59 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=13056s GW=T HAz=13511s DWz=T WF=no] 01:57:59 Calling AcquireImage user action. 01:57:59 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20230130_015759_T3 01:57:59 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:57:59 (using Normal readout mode) 01:57:59 (ex=0.77 ey=0.84) 01:57:59 (guider check OK) 01:57:59 (starting exposure) 02:01:11 (exposure complete) 02:01:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:01:14 Image finished 02:01:15 Plate-solve V630_Cas_V_20230130_015759_T3 final image. 02:01:18 3551 image stars found 02:01:18 240 catalog stars found 02:01:19 Solved! 79 stars matched. 02:01:20 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 02:01:20 Pointing error is 0.022 arcmin @ angle 349.65 02:01:20 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 02:01:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:01:20 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 52.0s 51° 27' 40.32" 02:01:20 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:01:20 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.17 pixels) 02:01:20 (avg FWHM = 2.02 arcsec) 02:01:20 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:01:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:01:21 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:01:21 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:01:21 SchedulerData.mdb size: 4046848 02:01:22 (stopping the autoguider) 02:01:22 Run complete ACP console log closed 30-Jan-2023 02:01:22 UTC ACP console log opened 30-Jan-2023 02:01:27 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:01:27 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:01:27 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:01:27 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:01:27 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:01:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:01:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:01:28 User actions detected. 02:01:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:01:28 Dome is MaxDome 02:01:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:01:28 Imager is ASCOM 02:01:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:01:28 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20230130@015043 UTC 02:01:28 Imager readout modes: 02:01:28 0 is Fast 02:01:28 1 is Normal 02:01:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:01:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:01:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:01:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:01:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:01:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:01:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:01:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:01:28 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:01:28 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:01:28 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 02:01:28 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 02:01:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3426, Plan DW_Cas) 02:01:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:01:28 Pointing updates are enabled 02:01:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:01:28 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:01:30 (wait for slew to complete) 02:01:46 (slew complete) 02:01:46 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:01:46 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 02:01:46 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=13865s GW=T HAz=14265s DWz=T WF=no] 02:01:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:01:46 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=13865s GW=T HAz=14205s DWz=T WF=no] 02:01:46 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:01:46 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20230130_020146_T3 02:01:46 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 02:01:46 Focus change of -310 steps required 02:01:49 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:01:50 (using Normal readout mode) 02:01:50 (starting exposure) 02:02:44 (exposure complete) 02:02:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:02:47 Image finished 02:02:58 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20230130_020146_T3 final image. 02:03:01 3895 image stars found 02:03:01 95 catalog stars found 02:03:02 Solved! 44 stars matched. 02:03:02 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:03:02 Pointing error is 5.513 arcmin @ angle 138.46 02:03:02 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 02:03:02 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 02:03:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:03:02 True image center (J2000): 23h 39m 17.1s 59° 19' 22.72" 02:03:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:03:02 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.42 pixels) 02:03:02 (avg FWHM = 1.90 arcsec) 02:03:02 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=13941s GW=T HAz=13941s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:02 Re-slew to target. 02:03:02 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:03:04 (wait for slew to complete) 02:03:13 (slew complete) 02:03:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:03:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:03:14 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:03:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:03:15 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=13983s GW=T HAz=14284s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:03:15 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20230130_020315_T3 02:03:15 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:03:15 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:03:18 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:03:19 (using Normal readout mode) 02:03:19 (starting exposure) 02:04:02 (exposure complete) 02:04:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:04:05 Image finished 02:04:09 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20230130_020315_T3 final image. 02:04:13 2938 image stars found 02:04:13 95 catalog stars found 02:04:14 Solved! 51 stars matched. 02:04:14 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:04:14 Pointing error is 0.419 arcmin @ angle 342.24 02:04:14 True focal length is 3469.5 mm. 02:04:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:04:14 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.4s 59° 23' 54.41" 02:04:14 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:04:14 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.41 pixels) 02:04:14 (avg FWHM = 1.77 arcsec) 02:04:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:04:14 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:04:15 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:04:15 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:04:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:04:15 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=14044s GW=T HAz=14355s DWz=T WF=no] 02:04:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:04:15 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20230130_020415_T3 02:04:15 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:04:15 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:04:17 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:04:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:04:18 (starting exposure) 02:05:09 (exposure complete) 02:05:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:05:12 Image finished 02:05:14 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20230130_020415_T3 final image. 02:05:17 2356 image stars found 02:05:17 95 catalog stars found 02:05:18 Solved! 52 stars matched. 02:05:18 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:05:18 Pointing error is 0.432 arcmin @ angle 345.78 02:05:18 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 02:05:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:05:18 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.6s 59° 23' 55.61" 02:05:18 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:05:18 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.26 pixels) 02:05:18 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 02:05:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:05:18 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:05:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:05:19 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:05:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:05:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:05:19 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:05:19 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:05:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:05:37 (guide star SNR=31.7 X=1182 Y=744) 02:05:37 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:05:42 (guide star SNR=7.8 X=1181 Y=744) 02:05:42 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:05:46 (guide star SNR=7.2 X=1181 Y=745) 02:05:48 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:05:48 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=14137s GW=T HAz=14488s DWz=T WF=no] 02:05:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:05:48 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20230130_020548_T3 02:05:48 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:05:48 (using Normal readout mode) 02:05:51 (ex=0.32 ey=0.37) 02:05:51 (guider check OK) 02:05:51 (starting exposure) 02:07:22 (exposure complete) 02:07:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:07:25 Image finished 02:07:28 Plate-solve DW_Cas_B_20230130_020548_T3 final image. 02:07:32 1873 image stars found 02:07:32 95 catalog stars found 02:07:33 Solved! 45 stars matched. 02:07:33 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:07:33 Pointing error is 0.495 arcmin @ angle 342.10 02:07:33 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 02:07:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:07:33 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.2s 59° 23' 58.76" 02:07:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:07:33 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.48 pixels) 02:07:33 (avg FWHM = 1.51 arcsec) 02:07:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:07:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:07:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:07:34 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:07:34 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:07:40 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=14249s GW=T HAz=14600s DWz=T WF=no] 02:07:40 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:07:40 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20230130_020740_T3 02:07:40 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:07:40 (using Normal readout mode) 02:07:40 (ex=0.45 ey=0.23) 02:07:40 (guider check OK) 02:07:40 (starting exposure) 02:09:11 (exposure complete) 02:09:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:09:15 Image finished 02:09:17 Plate-solve DW_Cas_B_20230130_020740_T3 final image. 02:09:20 1800 image stars found 02:09:20 95 catalog stars found 02:09:22 Solved! 56 stars matched. 02:09:22 Average residual is 0.13 arcsec. 02:09:22 Pointing error is 0.502 arcmin @ angle 341.91 02:09:22 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 02:09:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:09:22 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.2s 59° 23' 59.12" 02:09:22 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:09:22 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.40 pixels) 02:09:22 (avg FWHM = 1.51 arcsec) 02:09:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:09:22 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:09:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:09:23 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:09:23 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:09:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:09:28 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=14357s GW=T HAz=14668s DWz=T WF=no] 02:09:28 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:09:28 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20230130_020928_T3 02:09:28 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:09:28 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:09:30 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:09:31 (using Normal readout mode) 02:09:31 (ex=0.43 ey=1.14) 02:09:31 (guider check OK) 02:09:31 (starting exposure) 02:10:22 (exposure complete) 02:10:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:10:26 Image finished 02:10:31 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20230130_020928_T3 final image. 02:10:33 2385 image stars found 02:10:34 95 catalog stars found 02:10:35 Solved! 55 stars matched. 02:10:35 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:10:35 Pointing error is 0.465 arcmin @ angle 343.96 02:10:35 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 02:10:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:10:35 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.4s 59° 23' 57.30" 02:10:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:10:35 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.38 pixels) 02:10:35 (avg FWHM = 1.51 arcsec) 02:10:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:10:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:10:36 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:10:36 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:10:36 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:10:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:10:41 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=14431s GW=T HAz=14732s DWz=T WF=no] 02:10:41 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:10:41 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20230130_021041_T3 02:10:41 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 02:10:41 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:10:44 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:10:44 (using Normal readout mode) 02:10:44 (ex=0.21 ey=0.24) 02:10:44 (guider check OK) 02:10:44 (starting exposure) 02:11:26 (exposure complete) 02:11:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:29 Image finished 02:11:31 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20230130_021041_T3 final image. 02:11:34 3143 image stars found 02:11:34 95 catalog stars found 02:11:35 Solved! 57 stars matched. 02:11:35 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:11:35 Pointing error is 0.456 arcmin @ angle 345.26 02:11:35 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 02:11:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:11:35 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.5s 59° 23' 56.98" 02:11:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:11:35 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.26 pixels) 02:11:35 (avg FWHM = 1.51 arcsec) 02:11:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:11:36 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:11:36 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:11:36 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:11:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:11:41 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=14491s GW=T HAz=14802s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:41 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:11:41 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20230130_021141_T3 02:11:41 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 02:11:41 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:11:45 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:11:45 (using Normal readout mode) 02:11:45 (ex=0.17 ey=0.45) 02:11:45 (guider check OK) 02:11:45 (starting exposure) 02:12:43 (exposure complete) 02:12:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:12:47 Image finished 02:12:48 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20230130_021141_T3 final image. 02:12:50 4419 image stars found 02:12:50 95 catalog stars found 02:12:51 Solved! 48 stars matched. 02:12:51 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:12:51 Pointing error is 0.442 arcmin @ angle 344.80 02:12:51 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 02:12:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:12:51 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 47.5s 59° 23' 56.08" 02:12:51 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:12:51 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.45 pixels) 02:12:51 (avg FWHM = 1.51 arcsec) 02:12:51 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:12:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:12:53 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:12:53 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:12:53 SchedulerData.mdb size: 4046848 02:12:54 (stopping the autoguider) 02:12:54 Run complete ACP console log closed 30-Jan-2023 02:12:54 UTC ACP console log opened 30-Jan-2023 02:35:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:35:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:35:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:35:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:35:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:35:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:35:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:35:34 User actions detected. 02:35:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:35:34 Dome is MaxDome 02:35:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:35:34 Imager is ASCOM 02:35:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:35:34 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20230130@021145 UTC 02:35:34 Imager readout modes: 02:35:34 0 is Fast 02:35:34 1 is Normal 02:35:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:35:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:35:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:35:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:35:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:35:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:35:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:35:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:35:34 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:35:34 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:35:34 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 02:35:34 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 02:35:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3426, Plan AZ_Cas) 02:35:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:35:35 Pointing updates are enabled 02:35:35 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:35:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:35:45 (slew complete) 02:35:45 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:35:46 (wait for slew to complete) 02:36:17 (slew complete) 02:36:17 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:36:17 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=8503s GW=T HAz=8876s DWz=T WF=no] 02:36:17 Updating pointing... 02:36:17 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:36:17 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:36:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:36:20 (using Fast readout mode) 02:36:20 (starting exposure) 02:36:37 (exposure complete) 02:36:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:36:40 Image finished 02:36:40 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:36:41 1217 image stars found 02:36:41 441 catalog stars found 02:36:42 Solved! 113 stars matched. 02:36:43 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 02:36:43 Pointing error is 4.434 arcmin @ angle 167.04 02:36:43 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 02:36:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:36:43 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 24.8s 61° 20' 57.14" 02:36:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:36:43 [sync] pointing model updated 02:36:43 Re-slew to target. 02:36:43 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:36:45 (wait for slew to complete) 02:36:49 (slew complete) 02:36:49 Target is now centered. 02:36:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:36:49 [flip check: Tn=313s HAc=8544s GW=T HAz=8848s DWz=T WF=no] 02:36:49 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:36:49 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20230130_023649_T3 02:36:49 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:36:49 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:36:53 (taking 12.7 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:36:53 (using Normal readout mode) 02:36:53 (starting exposure) 02:37:15 (exposure complete) 02:37:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:37:19 Image finished 02:37:20 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20230130_023649_T3 final image. 02:37:22 884 image stars found 02:37:23 209 catalog stars found 02:37:24 Solved! 120 stars matched. 02:37:24 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:37:24 Pointing error is 0.149 arcmin @ angle 60.35 02:37:24 True focal length is 3471.5 mm. 02:37:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:24 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 17.6s 61° 25' 20.82" 02:37:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:37:24 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.27 pixels) 02:37:24 (avg FWHM = 1.61 arcsec) 02:37:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:24 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:37:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:37:25 CCD-TPWR=40 put into fits header 02:37:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:37:25 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=8581s GW=T HAz=8878s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:37:25 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20230130_023725_T3 02:37:25 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:37:25 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:37:28 (taking 6.24 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:37:28 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:28 (starting exposure) 02:37:41 (exposure complete) 02:37:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:37:44 Image finished 02:37:47 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20230130_023725_T3 final image. 02:37:50 1034 image stars found 02:37:50 209 catalog stars found 02:37:51 Solved! 139 stars matched. 02:37:51 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:37:51 Pointing error is 0.240 arcmin @ angle 79.55 02:37:51 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 02:37:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:51 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 18.5s 61° 25' 19.01" 02:37:51 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:37:51 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.20 pixels) 02:37:51 (avg FWHM = 1.59 arcsec) 02:37:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:51 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:37:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:37:52 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:37:52 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=8607s GW=T HAz=8905s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:37:52 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20230130_023752_T3 02:37:52 (taking 6.24 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:37:52 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:52 (starting exposure) 02:38:04 (exposure complete) 02:38:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:38:07 Image finished 02:38:08 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20230130_023752_T3 final image. 02:38:11 1008 image stars found 02:38:11 209 catalog stars found 02:38:13 Solved! 129 stars matched. 02:38:13 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:38:13 Pointing error is 0.283 arcmin @ angle 80.65 02:38:13 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 02:38:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:38:13 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 18.8s 61° 25' 19.16" 02:38:13 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:38:13 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.39 pixels) 02:38:13 (avg FWHM = 1.59 arcsec) 02:38:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:38:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 02:38:14 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:38:14 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:38:14 SchedulerData.mdb size: 4046848 02:38:14 Run complete ACP console log closed 30-Jan-2023 02:38:14 UTC ACP console log opened 30-Jan-2023 02:38:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:38:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:38:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:38:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:38:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:38:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:38:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:38:20 User actions detected. 02:38:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:38:20 Dome is MaxDome 02:38:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:38:21 Imager is ASCOM 02:38:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:38:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20230130@023728 UTC 02:38:21 Imager readout modes: 02:38:21 0 is Fast 02:38:21 1 is Normal 02:38:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:38:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:38:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:38:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:38:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:38:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:38:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:38:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:38:21 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 02:38:21 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 02:38:21 ==== Starting target V504_Per ==== 02:38:21 ACPS Observation V504_Per(1 of 1) 02:38:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO_ver3394, Plan V504_Per) 02:38:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:38:21 Pointing updates are enabled 02:38:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:38:21 Start slew to V504_Per... 02:38:23 (wait for slew to complete) 02:38:38 (slew complete) 02:38:38 Calling TargetStart user action. 02:38:38 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 02:38:38 [flip check: Tn=376s HAc=6300s GW=T HAz=6676s DWz=T WF=no] 02:38:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:38:38 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=6300s GW=T HAz=6616s DWz=T WF=no] 02:38:39 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:38:39 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20230130_023839_T3 02:38:39 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 02:38:39 Focus change of -310 steps required 02:38:42 (taking 15.95 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:38:42 (using Normal readout mode) 02:38:42 (starting exposure) 02:39:12 (exposure complete) 02:39:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:39:16 Image finished 02:39:16 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20230130_023839_T3 final image. 02:39:19 3177 image stars found 02:39:19 525 catalog stars found 02:39:21 Solved! 277 stars matched. 02:39:21 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:39:21 Pointing error is 4.211 arcmin @ angle 168.01 02:39:21 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 02:39:21 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 02:39:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:39:21 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 24.6s 57° 14' 14.83" 02:39:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:39:21 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.99 pixels) 02:39:21 (avg FWHM = 1.64 arcsec) 02:39:21 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=6342s GW=T HAz=6342s DWz=T WF=no] 02:39:21 Re-slew to target. 02:39:21 Start slew to V504_Per... 02:39:22 (wait for slew to complete) 02:39:31 (slew complete) 02:39:31 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:39:32 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:39:33 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:39:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:39:33 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=6360s GW=T HAz=6663s DWz=T WF=no] 02:39:33 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:39:33 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20230130_023933_T3 02:39:33 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:39:33 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:39:37 (taking 9.46 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:39:38 (using Normal readout mode) 02:39:38 (starting exposure) 02:39:59 (exposure complete) 02:40:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:40:02 Image finished 02:40:03 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20230130_023933_T3 final image. 02:40:06 3085 image stars found 02:40:07 525 catalog stars found 02:40:08 Solved! 298 stars matched. 02:40:08 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:40:08 Pointing error is 0.325 arcmin @ angle 91.98 02:40:08 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 02:40:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:40:08 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.5s 57° 18' 21.33" 02:40:08 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:40:08 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.42 pixels) 02:40:08 (avg FWHM = 1.62 arcsec) 02:40:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:40:08 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:40:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:40:09 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:40:09 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=6397s GW=T HAz=6700s DWz=T WF=no] 02:40:09 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:40:09 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20230130_024009_T3 02:40:09 (taking 9.46 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:40:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:40:09 (starting exposure) 02:40:24 (exposure complete) 02:40:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:40:28 Image finished 02:40:29 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20230130_024009_T3 final image. 02:40:32 2941 image stars found 02:40:32 525 catalog stars found 02:40:33 Solved! 269 stars matched. 02:40:33 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:40:33 Pointing error is 0.368 arcmin @ angle 91.95 02:40:33 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 02:40:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:40:33 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.8s 57° 18' 21.25" 02:40:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:40:33 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.94 pixels) 02:40:33 (avg FWHM = 1.66 arcsec) 02:40:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:40:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:40:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:40:35 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:40:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:40:35 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=6423s GW=T HAz=6733s DWz=T WF=no] 02:40:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:40:35 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20230130_024035_T3 02:40:35 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:40:35 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:40:37 (taking 15.77 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:40:37 (using Normal readout mode) 02:40:37 (starting exposure) 02:41:05 (exposure complete) 02:41:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:41:08 Image finished 02:41:10 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20230130_024035_T3 final image. 02:41:12 3106 image stars found 02:41:12 525 catalog stars found 02:41:14 Solved! 257 stars matched. 02:41:15 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:41:15 Pointing error is 0.498 arcmin @ angle 89.99 02:41:15 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 02:41:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:41:15 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 21.8s 57° 18' 22.00" 02:41:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:41:15 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.33 pixels) 02:41:15 (avg FWHM = 1.75 arcsec) 02:41:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:41:15 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:41:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:41:16 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:41:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:41:16 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:41:16 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:41:16 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:41:19 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:41:33 (guide star SNR=42.8 X=888 Y=692) 02:41:33 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:41:38 (guide star SNR=9.9 X=886 Y=691) 02:41:38 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:41:44 (guide star SNR=9.8 X=882 Y=687) 02:41:50 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:41:50 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=6499s GW=T HAz=6823s DWz=T WF=no] 02:41:50 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:41:50 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20230130_024150_T3 02:41:50 (taking 31.73 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:41:50 (using Normal readout mode) 02:41:52 (ex=0.55 ey=0.16) 02:41:52 (guider check OK) 02:41:52 (starting exposure) 02:42:35 (exposure complete) 02:42:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:42:39 Image finished 02:42:40 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20230130_024150_T3 final image. 02:42:43 3063 image stars found 02:42:43 525 catalog stars found 02:42:44 Solved! 221 stars matched. 02:42:45 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:42:45 Pointing error is 0.682 arcmin @ angle 86.57 02:42:45 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 02:42:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:42:45 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.1s 57° 18' 24.44" 02:42:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:42:45 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.57 pixels) 02:42:45 (avg FWHM = 1.81 arcsec) 02:42:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:42:45 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:42:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:42:46 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:42:46 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:42:51 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=6561s GW=T HAz=6885s DWz=T WF=no] 02:42:51 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:42:51 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20230130_024251_T3 02:42:51 (taking 31.73 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:42:51 (using Normal readout mode) 02:42:51 (ex=0.90 ey=0.22) 02:42:51 (guider check OK) 02:42:51 (starting exposure) 02:43:34 (exposure complete) 02:43:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:43:37 Image finished 02:43:39 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20230130_024251_T3 final image. 02:43:41 2900 image stars found 02:43:42 525 catalog stars found 02:43:43 Solved! 262 stars matched. 02:43:43 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:43:43 Pointing error is 0.687 arcmin @ angle 87.01 02:43:43 True focal length is 3471.5 mm. 02:43:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:43:43 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.2s 57° 18' 24.15" 02:43:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:43:43 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.82 pixels) 02:43:43 (avg FWHM = 1.86 arcsec) 02:43:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:43:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:43:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:43:44 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:43:44 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:43:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:43:50 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=6622s GW=T HAz=6927s DWz=T WF=no] 02:43:50 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:43:50 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20230130_024350_T3 02:43:50 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:43:50 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:43:52 (taking 15.77 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:43:52 (using Normal readout mode) 02:43:52 (ex=0.55 ey=0.50) 02:43:52 (guider check OK) 02:43:52 (starting exposure) 02:44:20 (exposure complete) 02:44:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:44:23 Image finished 02:44:24 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20230130_024350_T3 final image. 02:44:27 3085 image stars found 02:44:27 525 catalog stars found 02:44:29 Solved! 287 stars matched. 02:44:29 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:44:29 Pointing error is 0.707 arcmin @ angle 90.12 02:44:29 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 02:44:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:44:29 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.3s 57° 18' 21.90" 02:44:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:44:29 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.81 pixels) 02:44:29 (avg FWHM = 1.85 arcsec) 02:44:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:44:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:44:30 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:44:30 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:44:30 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:44:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:44:35 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=6670s GW=T HAz=6967s DWz=T WF=no] 02:44:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:44:35 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20230130_024435_T3 02:44:35 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 02:44:35 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:44:37 (taking 9.46 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:44:37 (using Normal readout mode) 02:44:37 (ex=1.34 ey=0.51) 02:44:37 (guider check OK) 02:44:37 (starting exposure) 02:44:59 (exposure complete) 02:45:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:45:03 Image finished 02:45:04 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20230130_024435_T3 final image. 02:45:06 3116 image stars found 02:45:07 525 catalog stars found 02:45:08 Solved! 300 stars matched. 02:45:08 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:45:08 Pointing error is 0.725 arcmin @ angle 90.39 02:45:08 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 02:45:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:45:08 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.5s 57° 18' 21.70" 02:45:08 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:45:08 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.44 pixels) 02:45:08 (avg FWHM = 1.75 arcsec) 02:45:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:45:08 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:45:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:45:09 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:45:09 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:45:15 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=6710s GW=T HAz=7006s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:45:15 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20230130_024515_T3 02:45:15 (taking 9.46 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:45:15 (using Normal readout mode) 02:45:15 (ex=1.32 ey=0.40) 02:45:15 (guider check OK) 02:45:15 (starting exposure) 02:45:34 (exposure complete) 02:45:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:45:37 Image finished 02:45:38 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20230130_024515_T3 final image. 02:45:41 2962 image stars found 02:45:42 525 catalog stars found 02:45:43 Solved! 299 stars matched. 02:45:43 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:45:43 Pointing error is 0.734 arcmin @ angle 90.13 02:45:43 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 02:45:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:45:43 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.5s 57° 18' 21.89" 02:45:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:45:43 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.57 pixels) 02:45:43 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 02:45:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:45:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:45:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:45:44 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:45:44 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:45:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:45:49 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=6746s GW=T HAz=7047s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:49 Calling AcquireImage user action. 02:45:49 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20230130_024549_T3 02:45:49 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 02:45:49 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:45:53 (taking 15.95 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:45:54 (using Normal readout mode) 02:45:54 (ex=0.35 ey=0.15) 02:45:54 (guider check OK) 02:45:54 (starting exposure) 02:46:27 (exposure complete) 02:46:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:46:31 Image finished 02:46:31 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20230130_024549_T3 final image. 02:46:33 2802 image stars found 02:46:34 525 catalog stars found 02:46:36 Solved! 270 stars matched. 02:46:36 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 02:46:36 Pointing error is 0.732 arcmin @ angle 91.24 02:46:36 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 02:46:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:46:36 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 23.5s 57° 18' 21.04" 02:46:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:46:36 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.96 pixels) 02:46:36 (avg FWHM = 1.65 arcsec) 02:46:36 Calling ImageComplete user action 02:46:37 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_RNO_AUTO put into fits header 02:46:37 CCD-TPWR=41 put into fits header 02:46:37 Calling TargetEnd user action 02:46:37 SchedulerData.mdb size: 4046848 02:46:37 (stopping the autoguider) 02:46:38 Run complete ACP console log closed 30-Jan-2023 02:46:38 UTC ACP console log opened 30-Jan-2023 03:09:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:09:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:09:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:09:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:09:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:09:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:09:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:09:57 User actions detected. 03:09:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:09:57 Dome is MaxDome 03:09:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:09:57 Imager is ASCOM 03:09:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:09:57 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20230130@030644 UTC 03:09:57 Imager readout modes: 03:09:57 0 is Fast 03:09:57 1 is Normal 03:09:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:09:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:09:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:09:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:09:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:09:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:09:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:09:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:09:57 All-sky plate solving will be attempted when needed 03:09:57 All-sky service at nova.astrometry.net will be used 03:09:57 ==== Starting target CGCS_5926 ==== 03:09:57 ACPS Observation CGCS_5926(1 of 1) 03:09:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3426, Plan CGCS_5926) 03:09:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:09:57 Pointing updates are enabled 03:09:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:09:57 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 03:09:59 (wait for slew to complete) 03:10:50 (slew complete) 03:10:50 Calling TargetStart user action. 03:10:50 [flip check: Tn=391s HAc=17603s GW=T HAz=17994s DWz=T WF=no] 03:10:50 Updating pointing... 03:10:50 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:10:50 (using Fast readout mode) 03:10:50 (starting exposure) 03:11:05 (exposure complete) 03:11:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:11:08 Image finished 03:11:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:11:09 72 image stars found 03:11:09 393 catalog stars found 03:11:13 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:11:13 Start slew to offset... 03:11:14 (wait for slew to complete) 03:11:24 (slew complete) 03:11:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:11:24 (using Fast readout mode) 03:11:24 (starting exposure) 03:11:40 (exposure complete) 03:11:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:11:43 Image finished 03:11:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:11:44 66 image stars found 03:11:44 394 catalog stars found 03:11:47 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:11:47 Attempting all-sky plate solution (time-consuming)... 03:22:03 Failed: All-sky solution failed: Job 7824278 status: failure 03:22:03 Astrometry.net may be offline or image quality is too poor. 03:22:03 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 03:22:04 (wait for slew to complete) 03:22:14 (slew complete) 03:22:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:22:14 [flip check: Tn=331s HAc=18289s GW=T HAz=18620s DWz=T WF=no] 03:22:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 03:22:14 Imaging to CGCS_5926_SI_20230130_032214_T3 03:22:14 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:22:14 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:22:16 (taking 31.2 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:22:16 (using Normal readout mode) 03:22:16 (starting exposure) 03:22:59 (exposure complete) 03:23:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:23:02 Image finished 03:23:02 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_SI_20230130_032214_T3 final image. 03:23:05 345 image stars found 03:23:05 206 catalog stars found 03:23:33 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:23:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 03:23:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 03:23:34 CCD-TPWR=40 put into fits header 03:23:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:23:34 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=18370s GW=T HAz=18717s DWz=T WF=no] 03:23:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 03:23:34 Imaging to CGCS_5926_R_20230130_032334_T3 03:23:34 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:23:34 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:23:38 (taking 47.8 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:23:38 (using Normal readout mode) 03:23:38 (starting exposure) 03:24:39 (exposure complete) 03:24:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:24:42 Image finished 03:25:05 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_R_20230130_032334_T3 final image. 03:25:08 381 image stars found 03:25:08 206 catalog stars found 03:25:39 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:25:39 Calling ImageComplete user action 03:25:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 03:25:40 CCD-TPWR=40 put into fits header 03:25:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:25:40 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:25:40 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:25:40 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:25:43 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:25:58 **No stars at all found in guider image 03:25:58 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:26:11 **No stars at all found in guider image 03:26:11 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:26:11 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 30-Jan-2023 03:26:12 UTC