ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:23:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:23:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:23:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:23:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:23:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:23:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:23:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:23:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:23:17 Dome is MaxDome 01:23:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:23:17 Imager is ASCOM 01:23:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:23:17 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20231113@094204 UTC 01:23:17 Imager readout modes: 01:23:17 0 is Fast 01:23:17 1 is Normal 01:23:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:23:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:23:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:23:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:23:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:23:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:23:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:23:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:23:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:23:17 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 01:23:17 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 01:23:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 01:23:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:23:17 Pointing updates are enabled 01:23:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:23:17 Start slew to V0704_And... 01:23:19 (wait for slew to complete) 01:24:19 (slew complete) 01:24:19 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=8119s GW=T HAz=8779s DWz=T WF=no] 01:24:19 Updating pointing... 01:24:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:24:19 (using Fast readout mode) 01:24:19 (starting exposure) 01:24:35 (exposure complete) 01:24:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:24:39 Image finished 01:24:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:24:39 843 image stars found 01:24:39 238 catalog stars found 01:24:41 Solved! 84 stars matched. 01:24:41 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 01:24:41 Pointing error is 0.601 arcmin @ angle 172.74 01:24:41 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 01:24:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:24:41 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.9s 43° 30' 46.54" 01:24:41 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 01:24:41 [sync] pointing model updated 01:24:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:24:41 Target is now centered. 01:24:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:24:41 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:24:41 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:24:41 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:24:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:24:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=815.3184 Y=420.5219 01:24:59 (guide star SNR=18.4 X=815 Y=420) 01:24:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:25:04 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=815 Y=421) 01:25:04 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:25:09 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=815 Y=420) 01:25:15 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:25:15 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=8175s GW=T HAz=8775s DWz=T WF=no] 01:25:15 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240117_012515_T3 01:25:15 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:25:15 (using Normal readout mode) 01:25:18 (ex=2.60 ey=1.55) 01:25:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:25:20 (ex=4.65 ey=2.41) 01:25:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 01:25:23 (ex=6.66 ey=4.25) 01:25:23 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 01:25:25 (ex=10.30 ey=7.04) 01:25:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 01:25:28 (ex=14.89 ey=11.06) 01:25:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 01:25:33 (ex=21.52 ey=15.54) 01:25:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 01:25:41 (ex=30.51 ey=23.84) 01:25:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 01:25:53 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:25:53 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:25:54 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:26:00 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:26:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:26:00 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:26:00 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:26:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:26:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:26:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:26:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:26:01 Dome is MaxDome 01:26:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:26:01 Imager is ASCOM 01:26:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:26:01 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@012445 UTC 01:26:01 Imager readout modes: 01:26:01 0 is Fast 01:26:01 1 is Normal 01:26:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:26:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:26:01 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:26:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:26:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:26:01 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:26:01 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:26:01 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:26:01 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:26:01 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 01:26:01 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 01:26:01 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 01:26:01 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:26:01 Pointing updates are enabled 01:26:01 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:26:01 (V0704_And within tolerance, no slew needed) 01:26:01 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 01:26:01 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=8219s GW=T HAz=8629s DWz=T WF=no] 01:26:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:26:01 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:26:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:26:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=665.2974 Y=305.3268 01:26:10 (guide star SNR=19.1 X=665 Y=305) 01:26:11 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:26:16 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=666 Y=305) 01:26:16 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:26:20 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=665 Y=306) 01:26:27 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:26:27 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=8237s GW=T HAz=8595s DWz=T WF=no] 01:26:27 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240117_012627_T3 01:26:27 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:26:27 (using Normal readout mode) 01:26:29 (ex=1.43 ey=0.41) 01:26:29 (guider check OK) 01:26:29 (starting exposure) 01:27:28 (exposure complete) 01:27:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:27:32 Image finished 01:27:33 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240117_012627_T3 final image. 01:27:36 1768 image stars found 01:27:36 119 catalog stars found 01:27:37 Solved! 47 stars matched. 01:27:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:27:37 Pointing error is 1.535 arcmin @ angle 110.00 01:27:37 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 01:27:37 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 01:27:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:27:37 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 05.5s 43° 30' 50.77" 01:27:37 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 01:27:37 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.14 pixels) 01:27:37 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 01:27:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:27:37 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:27:42 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=8316s GW=T HAz=8670s DWz=T WF=no] 01:27:42 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240117_012742_T3 01:27:42 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:27:42 (using Normal readout mode) 01:27:42 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 01:27:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:27:54 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:27:54 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:27:55 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:28:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:28:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:28:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:28:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:28:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:28:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:28:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:28:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:28:02 Dome is MaxDome 01:28:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:28:02 Imager is ASCOM 01:28:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:28:02 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@012445 UTC 01:28:02 Imager readout modes: 01:28:02 0 is Fast 01:28:02 1 is Normal 01:28:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:28:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:28:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:28:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:28:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:28:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:28:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:28:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:28:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:28:02 ==== Starting target V1112_Per ==== 01:28:02 ACPS Observation V1112_Per(1 of 1) 01:28:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P167_HGUA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V1112_Per) 01:28:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:28:02 Pointing updates are enabled 01:28:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:28:02 Start slew to V1112_Per... 01:28:04 (wait for slew to complete) 01:29:14 (slew complete) 01:29:14 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-8680s GW=T HAz=-8199s DWz=T WF=no] 01:29:14 Updating pointing... 01:29:14 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:29:14 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:29:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:29:18 (using Fast readout mode) 01:29:18 (starting exposure) 01:29:44 (exposure complete) 01:29:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:29:47 Image finished 01:29:47 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:29:48 1617 image stars found 01:29:48 424 catalog stars found 01:29:50 Solved! 178 stars matched. 01:29:50 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 01:29:50 Pointing error is 2.342 arcmin @ angle 249.09 01:29:50 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 01:29:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:29:50 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 06.7s 43° 53' 32.81" 01:29:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:29:50 [sync] pointing model updated 01:29:50 Re-slew to target. 01:29:50 Start slew to V1112_Per... 01:29:52 (wait for slew to complete) 01:30:02 (slew complete) 01:30:02 Target is now centered. 01:30:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:30:02 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:30:02 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:30:02 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:30:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:30:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=336.0449 Y=535.3774 01:30:19 (guide star SNR=36.0 X=336 Y=535) 01:30:19 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:30:24 (guide star SNR=9.1 X=333 Y=534) 01:30:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:30:29 (guide star SNR=8.5 X=330 Y=531) 01:30:59 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:31:00 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 01:31:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=286.08 Y=495.9649 01:31:05 (guide star SNR=10.2 X=286 Y=496) 01:31:05 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:31:10 (guide star SNR=9.4 X=285 Y=495) 01:31:10 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:31:15 (guide star SNR=10.2 X=285 Y=494) 01:31:21 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:31:21 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8565s GW=T HAz=-8132s DWz=T WF=no] 01:31:22 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240117_013121_T3 01:31:22 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:31:22 (using Normal readout mode) 01:31:24 (ex=1.97 ey=0.82) 01:31:24 (guider check OK) 01:31:24 (starting exposure) 01:33:35 (exposure complete) 01:33:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:33:39 Image finished 01:33:40 Plate-solve V1112_Per_B_20240117_013121_T3 final image. 01:33:43 4506 image stars found 01:33:43 214 catalog stars found 01:33:45 Solved! 91 stars matched. 01:33:45 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:33:45 Pointing error is 1.715 arcmin @ angle 86.39 01:33:45 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 01:33:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:33:45 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 28.4s 43° 54' 29.45" 01:33:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:33:45 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.00 pixels) 01:33:45 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 01:33:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:33:45 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:33:51 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8418s GW=T HAz=-7982s DWz=T WF=no] 01:33:51 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240117_013351_T3 01:33:51 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:33:51 (using Normal readout mode) 01:33:51 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 01:33:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:34:03 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:34:03 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:34:04 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:34:09 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:34:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:34:09 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:34:09 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:34:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:34:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:34:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:34:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:34:10 Dome is MaxDome 01:34:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:34:11 Imager is ASCOM 01:34:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:34:11 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@013005 UTC 01:34:11 Imager readout modes: 01:34:11 0 is Fast 01:34:11 1 is Normal 01:34:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:34:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:34:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:34:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:34:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:34:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:34:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:34:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:34:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:34:11 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 01:34:11 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 01:34:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 01:34:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:34:11 Pointing updates are enabled 01:34:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:34:11 Start slew to AF_And... 01:34:13 (wait for slew to complete) 01:35:07 (slew complete) 01:35:07 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=5245s GW=T HAz=5905s DWz=T WF=no] 01:35:07 Updating pointing... 01:35:07 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:35:07 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:35:11 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:35:11 (using Fast readout mode) 01:35:11 (starting exposure) 01:35:37 (exposure complete) 01:35:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:35:41 Image finished 01:35:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:35:41 860 image stars found 01:35:41 240 catalog stars found 01:35:42 Solved! 98 stars matched. 01:35:42 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 01:35:42 Pointing error is 0.452 arcmin @ angle 141.80 01:35:42 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 01:35:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:35:42 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 34.6s 41° 11' 48.96" 01:35:42 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:35:42 [sync] pointing model updated 01:35:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:35:42 Target is now centered. 01:35:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:35:42 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:35:42 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:35:42 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:35:46 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:35:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=445.3592 Y=711.2173 01:36:00 (guide star SNR=17.0 X=445 Y=712) 01:36:00 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:36:05 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=444 Y=711) 01:36:05 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:36:10 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=443 Y=710) 01:36:16 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:36:16 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=5314s GW=T HAz=5915s DWz=T WF=no] 01:36:16 Imaging to AF_And_B_20240117_013616_T3 01:36:16 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:36:16 (using Normal readout mode) 01:36:18 (ex=0.14 ey=0.43) 01:36:18 (guider check OK) 01:36:18 (starting exposure) 01:41:29 (exposure complete) 01:41:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:41:34 Image finished 01:41:35 Plate-solve AF_And_B_20240117_013616_T3 final image. 01:41:38 3472 image stars found 01:41:39 117 catalog stars found 01:41:43 Solved! 42 stars matched. 01:41:43 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:41:43 Pointing error is 0.351 arcmin @ angle 214.38 01:41:43 True focal length is 3476.4 mm. 01:41:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:41:43 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 32.0s 41° 11' 52.91" 01:41:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:41:43 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.34 pixels) 01:41:43 (avg FWHM = 2.15 arcsec) 01:41:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:41:43 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:41:48 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=5650s GW=T HAz=6248s DWz=T WF=no] 01:41:49 Imaging to AF_And_B_20240117_014148_T3 01:41:49 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:41:49 (using Normal readout mode) 01:41:49 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 01:41:49 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:42:01 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:42:01 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:42:01 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:42:07 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:42:07 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:42:07 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:42:07 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:42:07 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:42:08 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:42:08 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:42:08 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:42:08 Dome is MaxDome 01:42:08 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:42:08 Imager is ASCOM 01:42:08 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:42:08 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@013546 UTC 01:42:08 Imager readout modes: 01:42:08 0 is Fast 01:42:08 1 is Normal 01:42:08 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:42:08 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:42:08 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:42:08 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:42:08 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:42:08 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:42:08 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:42:08 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:42:08 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:42:08 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ==== 01:42:08 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1) 01:42:08 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KN_Lyn) 01:42:08 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:42:09 Pointing updates are enabled 01:42:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:42:09 Start slew to KN_Lyn... 01:42:10 (wait for slew to complete) 01:43:55 (slew complete) 01:43:55 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-21435s GW=T HAz=-20933s DWz=T WF=no] 01:43:55 Updating pointing... 01:43:55 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:43:55 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:43:59 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:43:59 (using Fast readout mode) 01:43:59 (starting exposure) 01:44:25 (exposure complete) 01:44:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:44:29 Image finished 01:44:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:44:30 234 image stars found 01:44:30 252 catalog stars found 01:44:31 Solved! 90 stars matched. 01:44:31 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 01:44:31 Pointing error is 1.438 arcmin @ angle 207.66 01:44:31 True focal length is 3464.0 mm. 01:44:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:44:31 True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 32.4s 47° 49' 26.09" 01:44:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:44:31 [sync] pointing model updated 01:44:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:44:31 Target is now centered. 01:44:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:44:31 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:44:31 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 01:44:31 Focus change of 50 steps required 01:44:33 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:44:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 01:44:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:44:44 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 01:44:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=547.1166 Y=449.1151 01:44:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:44:58 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 01:44:58 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:44:58 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:45:04 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:45:04 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:45:04 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:45:04 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:45:04 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:45:05 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:45:05 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:45:05 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:45:05 Dome is MaxDome 01:45:05 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:45:05 Imager is ASCOM 01:45:05 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:45:05 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240117@014433 UTC 01:45:05 Imager readout modes: 01:45:05 0 is Fast 01:45:05 1 is Normal 01:45:05 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:45:05 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:45:05 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:45:05 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:45:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:45:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:45:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:45:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:45:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:45:06 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 01:45:06 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 01:45:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 01:45:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:45:06 Pointing updates are enabled 01:45:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:45:06 Start slew to AE_And... 01:45:07 (wait for slew to complete) 01:46:52 (slew complete) 01:46:52 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=5983s GW=T HAz=6643s DWz=T WF=no] 01:46:52 Updating pointing... 01:46:52 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:46:52 Focus change of -50 steps required 01:46:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:46:55 (using Fast readout mode) 01:46:55 (starting exposure) 01:47:16 (exposure complete) 01:47:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:47:20 Image finished 01:47:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:47:21 740 image stars found 01:47:21 297 catalog stars found 01:47:22 Solved! 125 stars matched. 01:47:22 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 01:47:22 Pointing error is 0.360 arcmin @ angle 134.14 01:47:22 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 01:47:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:47:22 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 03.9s 41° 48' 57.14" 01:47:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:47:22 [sync] pointing model updated 01:47:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:47:22 Target is now centered. 01:47:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:47:22 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:47:22 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:47:22 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:47:26 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:47:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=428.1667 Y=83.21291 01:47:39 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=428 Y=83) 01:47:40 (first exposure estimate 1.35 sec) 01:47:44 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=428 Y=83) 01:47:45 (final exposure for guiding 1.12 sec) 01:47:49 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=428 Y=83) 01:47:56 (autoguiding at 1.12 sec.) 01:47:56 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=6047s GW=T HAz=6647s DWz=T WF=no] 01:47:56 Imaging to AE_And_B_20240117_014756_T3 01:47:56 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:47:56 (using Normal readout mode) 01:47:58 (ex=0.69 ey=0.13) 01:47:58 (guider check OK) 01:47:58 (starting exposure) 01:53:09 (exposure complete) 01:53:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:53:13 Image finished 01:53:15 Plate-solve AE_And_B_20240117_014756_T3 final image. 01:53:17 3202 image stars found 01:53:18 150 catalog stars found 01:53:19 Solved! 36 stars matched. 01:53:19 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 01:53:19 Pointing error is 0.837 arcmin @ angle 101.92 01:53:19 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 01:53:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:53:19 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 06.9s 41° 49' 01.82" 01:53:19 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:53:19 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.89 pixels) 01:53:19 (avg FWHM = 2.04 arcsec) 01:53:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:53:19 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:53:24 (wait for slew to complete) 01:53:26 (slew complete) 01:53:26 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=6374s GW=T HAz=6978s DWz=T WF=no] 01:53:26 Imaging to AE_And_B_20240117_015326_T3 01:53:26 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:53:26 (using Normal readout mode) 01:53:26 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 01:53:26 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:53:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:53:38 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:53:38 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:53:44 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:53:44 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:53:44 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:53:44 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:53:44 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:53:45 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:53:45 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:53:45 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:53:45 Dome is MaxDome 01:53:45 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:53:45 Imager is ASCOM 01:53:45 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:53:45 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@014726 UTC 01:53:45 Imager readout modes: 01:53:45 0 is Fast 01:53:45 1 is Normal 01:53:45 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:53:45 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:53:45 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:53:45 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:53:45 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:53:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:53:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:53:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:53:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:53:45 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 01:53:45 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 01:53:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 01:53:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:53:45 Pointing updates are enabled 01:53:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:53:45 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 01:53:47 (wait for slew to complete) 01:54:12 (slew complete) 01:54:12 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=2850s GW=T HAz=3230s DWz=T WF=no] 01:54:12 Updating pointing... 01:54:12 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:54:12 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:54:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:54:15 (using Fast readout mode) 01:54:16 (starting exposure) 01:54:42 (exposure complete) 01:54:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:54:45 Image finished 01:54:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:54:46 2031 image stars found 01:54:46 441 catalog stars found 01:54:47 Solved! 188 stars matched. 01:54:47 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 01:54:47 Pointing error is 2.317 arcmin @ angle 249.71 01:54:47 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 01:54:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:54:47 True image center (J2000): 01h 41m 58.3s 61° 24' 28.12" 01:54:47 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:54:47 [sync] pointing model updated 01:54:47 Re-slew to target. 01:54:47 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 01:54:49 (wait for slew to complete) 01:54:59 (slew complete) 01:54:59 Target is now centered. 01:54:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:54:59 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=2880s GW=T HAz=3217s DWz=T WF=no] 01:54:59 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240117_015459_T3 01:54:59 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:54:59 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:55:03 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:55:03 (using Normal readout mode) 01:55:03 (starting exposure) 01:55:33 (exposure complete) 01:55:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:55:37 Image finished 01:55:38 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240117_015459_T3 final image. 01:55:41 1788 image stars found 01:55:41 209 catalog stars found 01:55:42 Solved! 120 stars matched. 01:55:42 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 01:55:42 Pointing error is 0.141 arcmin @ angle 60.05 01:55:42 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 01:55:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:55:42 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 17.5s 61° 25' 20.64" 01:55:42 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:55:42 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.12 pixels) 01:55:42 (avg FWHM = 1.88 arcsec) 01:55:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:55:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:55:42 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=2923s GW=T HAz=3251s DWz=T WF=no] 01:55:43 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240117_015542_T3 01:55:43 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 01:55:43 Focus change of -30 steps required 01:55:45 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:55:45 (using Normal readout mode) 01:55:45 (starting exposure) 01:56:03 (exposure complete) 01:56:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:56:06 Image finished 01:56:07 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240117_015542_T3 final image. 01:56:10 2022 image stars found 01:56:10 209 catalog stars found 01:56:12 Solved! 114 stars matched. 01:56:12 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 01:56:12 Pointing error is 0.255 arcmin @ angle 80.60 01:56:12 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 01:56:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:56:12 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 18.6s 61° 25' 18.90" 01:56:12 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 01:56:12 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.31 pixels) 01:56:12 (avg FWHM = 1.74 arcsec) 01:56:12 Run complete ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 01:56:12 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 01:56:18 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:56:18 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:56:18 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:56:18 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:56:18 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:56:19 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:56:19 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:56:19 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:56:19 Dome is MaxDome 01:56:19 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:56:19 Imager is ASCOM 01:56:19 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:56:19 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240117@015545 UTC 01:56:19 Imager readout modes: 01:56:19 0 is Fast 01:56:19 1 is Normal 01:56:19 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:56:19 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:56:19 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:56:19 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:56:19 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:56:19 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:56:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:56:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:56:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:56:19 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 01:56:19 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 01:56:19 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V630_Cas) 01:56:19 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:56:19 Pointing updates are enabled 01:56:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:56:19 Start slew to V630_Cas... 01:56:21 (wait for slew to complete) 01:56:56 (slew complete) 01:56:56 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=9847s GW=T HAz=10387s DWz=T WF=no] 01:56:56 Updating pointing... 01:56:56 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:56:56 Focus change of -290 steps required 01:57:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:57:00 (using Fast readout mode) 01:57:00 (starting exposure) 01:57:25 (exposure complete) 01:57:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:57:29 Image finished 01:57:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:57:30 1745 image stars found 01:57:30 447 catalog stars found 01:57:31 Solved! 186 stars matched. 01:57:31 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 01:57:31 Pointing error is 0.345 arcmin @ angle 180.36 01:57:31 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 01:57:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:57:31 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 52.0s 51° 27' 18.30" 01:57:31 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 01:57:31 [sync] pointing model updated 01:57:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:57:31 Target is now centered. 01:57:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:57:31 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:57:31 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 01:57:31 Focus change of 290 steps required 01:57:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:57:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1159.049 Y=162.4034 01:57:49 (guide star SNR=36.5 X=1159 Y=162) 01:57:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:57:54 (guide star SNR=8.7 X=1159 Y=162) 01:57:54 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:57:59 (guide star SNR=9.7 X=1160 Y=162) 01:58:05 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:58:05 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=9917s GW=T HAz=10397s DWz=T WF=no] 01:58:06 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20240117_015805_T3 01:58:06 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 01:58:06 (using Normal readout mode) 01:58:08 (ex=0.36 ey=0.36) 01:58:08 (guider check OK) 01:58:08 (starting exposure) 02:01:18 (exposure complete) 02:01:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:01:23 Image finished 02:01:24 Plate-solve V630_Cas_V_20240117_015805_T3 final image. 02:01:27 6775 image stars found 02:01:27 240 catalog stars found 02:01:29 Solved! 111 stars matched. 02:01:29 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 02:01:29 Pointing error is 0.684 arcmin @ angle 244.20 02:01:29 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 02:01:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:01:29 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 48.0s 51° 27' 21.13" 02:01:29 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:01:29 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.58 pixels) 02:01:29 (avg FWHM = 1.81 arcsec) 02:01:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:01:29 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=10124s GW=T HAz=10601s DWz=T WF=no] 02:01:29 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20240117_020129_T3 02:01:29 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:01:29 (using Normal readout mode) 02:01:29 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:01:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:01:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:01:41 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:01:41 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 02:01:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:01:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:01:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:01:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:01:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:01:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:01:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:01:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:01:48 Dome is MaxDome 02:01:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:01:48 Imager is ASCOM 02:01:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:01:48 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240117@015734 UTC 02:01:48 Imager readout modes: 02:01:48 0 is Fast 02:01:48 1 is Normal 02:01:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:01:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:01:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:01:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:01:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:01:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:01:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:01:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:01:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:01:48 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:01:48 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:01:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:01:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:01:48 Pointing updates are enabled 02:01:48 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:01:48 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:01:50 (wait for slew to complete) 02:03:25 (slew complete) 02:03:25 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-14960s GW=T HAz=-14420s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:25 Updating pointing... 02:03:25 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:03:25 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:03:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:03:29 (using Fast readout mode) 02:03:29 (starting exposure) 02:03:54 (exposure complete) 02:03:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:03:57 Image finished 02:03:57 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:03:58 1188 image stars found 02:03:58 315 catalog stars found 02:03:59 Solved! 119 stars matched. 02:03:59 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:03:59 Pointing error is 2.572 arcmin @ angle 259.31 02:03:59 True focal length is 3466.2 mm. 02:03:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:03:59 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 22.6s 19° 36' 45.66" 02:03:59 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:03:59 [sync] pointing model updated 02:03:59 Re-slew to target. 02:03:59 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:04:01 (wait for slew to complete) 02:04:11 (slew complete) 02:04:11 Target is now centered. 02:04:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:04:11 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:04:11 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:04:11 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:04:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:04:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=607.7948 Y=281.264 02:04:29 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=608 Y=281) 02:04:29 (first exposure estimate 3.25 sec) 02:04:36 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=606 Y=279) 02:04:36 (final exposure for guiding 2.68 sec) 02:04:42 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=605 Y=278) 02:04:44 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:04:45 (take guider image at initial interval 2.68 sec) 02:04:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1149.031 Y=338.1978 02:04:51 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1149 Y=338) 02:04:52 (first exposure estimate 2.48 sec) 02:04:58 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1148 Y=337) 02:04:58 (final exposure for guiding 2.66 sec) 02:05:04 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1147 Y=337) 02:05:20 **Guider waited for 13.3 sec and never got a measurement 02:05:21 (take guider image at initial interval 2.66 sec) 02:05:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1352.498 Y=250.951 02:05:27 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=1353 Y=251) 02:05:28 (first exposure estimate 1.6 sec) 02:05:32 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=1348 Y=246) 02:05:32 (final exposure for guiding 1.76 sec) 02:05:37 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1332 Y=233) 02:05:40 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:05:41 (take guider image at initial interval 1.76 sec) 02:05:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1328.273 Y=231.0381 02:05:46 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=1328 Y=231) 02:05:46 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:05:51 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1328 Y=231) 02:05:51 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:05:56 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1328 Y=231) 02:06:02 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:06:02 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14813s GW=T HAz=-14323s DWz=T WF=no] 02:06:03 Imaging to MP_Gem_V_20240117_020602_T3 02:06:03 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:06:03 (using Normal readout mode) 02:06:05 (ex=2.45 ey=3.53) 02:06:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:06:07 (ex=4.30 ey=3.99) 02:06:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:06:10 (ex=8.78 ey=7.71) 02:06:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:06:13 (ex=17.73 ey=14.90) 02:06:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:06:25 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:06:25 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:06:26 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 02:06:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:06:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:06:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:06:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:06:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:06:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:06:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:06:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:06:32 Dome is MaxDome 02:06:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:06:33 Imager is ASCOM 02:06:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:06:33 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240117@020414 UTC 02:06:33 Imager readout modes: 02:06:33 0 is Fast 02:06:33 1 is Normal 02:06:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:06:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:06:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:06:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:06:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:06:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:06:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:06:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:06:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:06:33 ==== Starting target EE_Cep ==== 02:06:33 ACPS Observation EE_Cep(1 of 1) 02:06:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P124_Staels_AUTO_ver3395, Plan EE_Cep) 02:06:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:06:33 Pointing updates are enabled 02:06:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:06:33 Start slew to EE_Cep... 02:06:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:08:35 (slew complete) 02:08:35 [flip check: Tn=388s HAc=16538s GW=T HAz=16926s DWz=T WF=no] 02:08:35 Updating pointing... 02:08:35 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:08:35 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:08:38 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:08:38 (using Fast readout mode) 02:08:38 (starting exposure) 02:09:03 (exposure complete) 02:09:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:09:07 Image finished 02:09:07 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:09:08 3414 image stars found 02:09:08 378 catalog stars found 02:09:09 Solved! 171 stars matched. 02:09:09 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 02:09:09 Pointing error is 0.790 arcmin @ angle 203.02 02:09:09 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 02:09:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:09:09 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.6s 55° 44' 40.58" 02:09:09 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:09:09 [sync] pointing model updated 02:09:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:09:09 Target is now centered. 02:09:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:09:09 (wait for slew to complete) 02:09:11 (slew complete) 02:09:11 [flip check: Tn=328s HAc=16575s GW=T HAz=16903s DWz=T WF=no] 02:09:12 Imaging to EE_Cep_B_20240117_020911_T3 02:09:12 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:09:12 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:09:15 (taking 27.91 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:09:15 (using Normal readout mode) 02:09:15 (starting exposure) 02:09:53 (exposure complete) 02:09:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:09:57 Image finished 02:09:58 Plate-solve EE_Cep_B_20240117_020911_T3 final image. 02:10:01 3088 image stars found 02:10:01 188 catalog stars found 02:10:03 Solved! 105 stars matched. 02:10:03 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:10:03 Pointing error is 0.758 arcmin @ angle 207.46 02:10:03 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:10:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:10:03 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.3s 55° 44' 43.86" 02:10:03 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:10:03 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.41 pixels) 02:10:03 (avg FWHM = 1.74 arcsec) 02:10:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:10:03 [flip check: Tn=328s HAc=16626s GW=T HAz=16954s DWz=T WF=no] 02:10:03 Imaging to EE_Cep_B_20240117_021003_T3 02:10:03 (taking 27.91 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:10:03 (using Normal readout mode) 02:10:03 (starting exposure) 02:10:37 (exposure complete) 02:10:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:10:40 Image finished 02:10:42 Plate-solve EE_Cep_B_20240117_021003_T3 final image. 02:10:45 3282 image stars found 02:10:45 188 catalog stars found 02:10:46 Solved! 115 stars matched. 02:10:46 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:10:46 Pointing error is 0.758 arcmin @ angle 209.05 02:10:46 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 02:10:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:10:46 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.1s 55° 44' 44.42" 02:10:46 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:10:46 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.25 pixels) 02:10:46 (avg FWHM = 1.65 arcsec) 02:10:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:10:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:10:46 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=16670s GW=T HAz=16979s DWz=T WF=no] 02:10:46 Imaging to EE_Cep_V_20240117_021046_T3 02:10:46 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:10:46 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:10:48 (taking 9.49 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:10:48 (using Normal readout mode) 02:10:48 (starting exposure) 02:11:05 (exposure complete) 02:11:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:08 Image finished 02:11:10 Plate-solve EE_Cep_V_20240117_021046_T3 final image. 02:11:13 2788 image stars found 02:11:13 188 catalog stars found 02:11:14 Solved! 126 stars matched. 02:11:14 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:11:14 Pointing error is 0.748 arcmin @ angle 203.29 02:11:14 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:11:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:11:14 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.6s 55° 44' 42.97" 02:11:14 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:11:14 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.23 pixels) 02:11:14 (avg FWHM = 1.56 arcsec) 02:11:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:14 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=16698s GW=T HAz=17007s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:14 Imaging to EE_Cep_V_20240117_021114_T3 02:11:14 (taking 9.49 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:11:14 (using Normal readout mode) 02:11:14 (starting exposure) 02:11:29 (exposure complete) 02:11:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:33 Image finished 02:11:35 Plate-solve EE_Cep_V_20240117_021114_T3 final image. 02:11:37 2901 image stars found 02:11:38 188 catalog stars found 02:11:39 Solved! 117 stars matched. 02:11:39 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:11:39 Pointing error is 0.744 arcmin @ angle 204.16 02:11:39 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 02:11:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:11:39 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.6s 55° 44' 43.45" 02:11:39 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:11:39 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.22 pixels) 02:11:39 (avg FWHM = 1.46 arcsec) 02:11:39 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:11:39 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=16723s GW=T HAz=17032s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:39 Imaging to EE_Cep_R_20240117_021139_T3 02:11:39 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 02:11:39 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:11:42 (taking 9.38 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:11:42 (using Normal readout mode) 02:11:42 (starting exposure) 02:11:59 (exposure complete) 02:12:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:12:03 Image finished 02:12:04 Plate-solve EE_Cep_R_20240117_021139_T3 final image. 02:12:07 3416 image stars found 02:12:07 188 catalog stars found 02:12:08 Solved! 117 stars matched. 02:12:08 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:12:08 Pointing error is 0.749 arcmin @ angle 205.01 02:12:08 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 02:12:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:12:08 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.5s 55° 44' 43.45" 02:12:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:12:08 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.16 pixels) 02:12:08 (avg FWHM = 1.44 arcsec) 02:12:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:12:08 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=16752s GW=T HAz=17061s DWz=T WF=no] 02:12:08 Imaging to EE_Cep_R_20240117_021208_T3 02:12:08 (taking 9.38 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:12:08 (using Normal readout mode) 02:12:08 (starting exposure) 02:12:23 (exposure complete) 02:12:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:12:27 Image finished 02:12:28 Plate-solve EE_Cep_R_20240117_021208_T3 final image. 02:12:31 3468 image stars found 02:12:31 188 catalog stars found 02:12:32 Solved! 120 stars matched. 02:12:32 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:12:32 Pointing error is 0.747 arcmin @ angle 206.32 02:12:32 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 02:12:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:12:32 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.4s 55° 44' 44.01" 02:12:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:12:32 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.06 pixels) 02:12:32 (avg FWHM = 1.42 arcsec) 02:12:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:12:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:12:33 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=16777s GW=T HAz=17088s DWz=T WF=no] 02:12:33 Imaging to EE_Cep_SI_20240117_021233_T3 02:12:33 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 02:12:33 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:12:36 (taking 11.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:12:36 (using Normal readout mode) 02:12:36 (starting exposure) 02:13:01 (exposure complete) 02:13:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:13:05 Image finished 02:13:05 Plate-solve EE_Cep_SI_20240117_021233_T3 final image. 02:13:07 2787 image stars found 02:13:08 188 catalog stars found 02:13:09 Solved! 113 stars matched. 02:13:09 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:13:09 Pointing error is 0.749 arcmin @ angle 205.83 02:13:09 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 02:13:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:13:09 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.4s 55° 44' 43.77" 02:13:09 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:13:09 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.36 pixels) 02:13:09 (avg FWHM = 1.43 arcsec) 02:13:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:13:09 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=16813s GW=T HAz=17125s DWz=T WF=no] 02:13:09 Imaging to EE_Cep_SI_20240117_021309_T3 02:13:09 (taking 11.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:13:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:13:09 (starting exposure) 02:13:27 (exposure complete) 02:13:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:13:30 Image finished 02:13:31 Plate-solve EE_Cep_SI_20240117_021309_T3 final image. 02:13:33 2827 image stars found 02:13:33 188 catalog stars found 02:13:35 Solved! 124 stars matched. 02:13:35 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:13:35 Pointing error is 0.736 arcmin @ angle 204.79 02:13:35 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 02:13:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:13:35 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 20.6s 55° 44' 44.08" 02:13:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:13:35 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.25 pixels) 02:13:35 (avg FWHM = 1.43 arcsec) 02:13:35 Run complete ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:13:35 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 02:13:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:13:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:13:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:13:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:13:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:13:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:13:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:13:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:13:42 Dome is MaxDome 02:13:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:13:42 Imager is ASCOM 02:13:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:13:42 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240117@021236 UTC 02:13:43 Imager readout modes: 02:13:43 0 is Fast 02:13:43 1 is Normal 02:13:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:13:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:13:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:13:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:13:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:13:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:13:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:13:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:13:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:13:43 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 02:13:43 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 02:13:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan DW_Cas) 02:13:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:13:43 Pointing updates are enabled 02:13:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:13:43 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:13:44 (wait for slew to complete) 02:14:13 (slew complete) 02:14:13 [flip check: Tn=392s HAc=11495s GW=T HAz=11886s DWz=T WF=no] 02:14:13 Updating pointing... 02:14:13 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:14:13 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:14:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:14:16 (using Fast readout mode) 02:14:16 (starting exposure) 02:14:32 (exposure complete) 02:14:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:14:36 Image finished 02:14:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:14:36 1604 image stars found 02:14:36 192 catalog stars found 02:14:37 Solved! 84 stars matched. 02:14:38 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:14:38 Pointing error is 2.655 arcmin @ angle 255.92 02:14:38 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 02:14:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:14:38 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 28.2s 59° 22' 51.66" 02:14:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:14:38 [sync] pointing model updated 02:14:38 Re-slew to target. 02:14:38 Start slew to DW_Cas... 02:14:39 (wait for slew to complete) 02:14:44 (slew complete) 02:14:44 Target is now centered. 02:14:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:14:44 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=11506s GW=T HAz=11857s DWz=T WF=no] 02:14:44 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20240117_021444_T3 02:14:44 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 02:14:44 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:14:47 (taking 31.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:14:47 (using Normal readout mode) 02:14:47 (starting exposure) 02:15:30 (exposure complete) 02:15:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:15:34 Image finished 02:15:34 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20240117_021444_T3 final image. 02:15:37 2069 image stars found 02:15:37 95 catalog stars found 02:15:39 Solved! 49 stars matched. 02:15:39 Average residual is 0.12 arcsec. 02:15:39 Pointing error is 0.144 arcmin @ angle 90.90 02:15:39 True focal length is 3473.5 mm. 02:15:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:15:39 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 49.5s 59° 23' 30.36" 02:15:39 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:15:39 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.53 pixels) 02:15:39 (avg FWHM = 1.47 arcsec) 02:15:39 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:15:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:15:39 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=11562s GW=T HAz=11904s DWz=T WF=no] 02:15:39 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20240117_021539_T3 02:15:39 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:15:39 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:15:43 (taking 23.54 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:15:43 (using Normal readout mode) 02:15:43 (starting exposure) 02:16:20 (exposure complete) 02:16:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:16:23 Image finished 02:16:24 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20240117_021539_T3 final image. 02:16:28 2728 image stars found 02:16:28 95 catalog stars found 02:16:29 Solved! 65 stars matched. 02:16:29 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:16:29 Pointing error is 0.293 arcmin @ angle 85.47 02:16:29 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 02:16:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:16:29 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 50.7s 59° 23' 31.89" 02:16:29 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:16:29 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.27 pixels) 02:16:29 (avg FWHM = 1.59 arcsec) 02:16:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:16:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:16:29 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=11611s GW=T HAz=11962s DWz=T WF=no] 02:16:29 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20240117_021629_T3 02:16:29 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:16:29 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:16:31 (taking 31.57 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:16:31 (using Normal readout mode) 02:16:31 (starting exposure) 02:17:14 (exposure complete) 02:17:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:17:18 Image finished 02:17:19 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20240117_021629_T3 final image. 02:17:22 2535 image stars found 02:17:23 95 catalog stars found 02:17:24 Solved! 43 stars matched. 02:17:24 Average residual is 0.13 arcsec. 02:17:24 Pointing error is 0.678 arcmin @ angle 86.42 02:17:24 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 02:17:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:17:24 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 53.7s 59° 23' 33.04" 02:17:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:17:24 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.10 pixels) 02:17:24 (avg FWHM = 1.69 arcsec) 02:17:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:17:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:17:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:17:24 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:17:24 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:17:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:17:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1019.651 Y=582.6848 02:17:42 (guide star SNR=32.2 X=1020 Y=583) 02:17:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:17:47 (guide star SNR=8.4 X=1017 Y=580) 02:17:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:17:52 (guide star SNR=7.8 X=1016 Y=580) 02:17:58 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:17:58 [flip check: Tn=363s HAc=11701s GW=T HAz=12084s DWz=T WF=no] 02:17:59 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20240117_021758_T3 02:17:59 (taking 63.41 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:17:59 (using Normal readout mode) 02:18:01 (ex=3.49 ey=1.45) 02:18:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:18:04 (ex=5.90 ey=3.27) 02:18:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:18:06 (ex=8.75 ey=5.70) 02:18:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:18:09 (ex=12.90 ey=9.44) 02:18:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:18:14 (ex=19.75 ey=14.00) 02:18:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:18:18 (ex=28.44 ey=20.24) 02:18:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:18:30 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:18:30 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:18:30 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 02:18:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:18:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:18:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:18:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:18:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:18:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:18:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:18:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:18:37 Dome is MaxDome 02:18:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:18:38 Imager is ASCOM 02:18:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:18:38 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240117@021727 UTC 02:18:38 Imager readout modes: 02:18:38 0 is Fast 02:18:38 1 is Normal 02:18:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:18:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:18:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:18:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:18:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:18:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:18:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:18:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:18:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:18:38 ==== Starting target KK_Cas ==== 02:18:38 ACPS Observation KK_Cas(1 of 1) 02:18:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KK_Cas) 02:18:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:18:38 Pointing updates are enabled 02:18:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:18:38 Start slew to KK_Cas... 02:18:40 (wait for slew to complete) 02:18:49 (slew complete) 02:18:49 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 02:18:49 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=11101s GW=T HAz=11491s DWz=T WF=no] 02:18:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:18:49 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=11101s GW=T HAz=11431s DWz=T WF=no] 02:18:50 Imaging to KK_Cas_SI_20240117_021849_T3 02:18:50 Switching from B to SI filter for imaging 02:18:50 Focus change of -340 steps required 02:18:53 (taking 30.32 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:18:53 (using Normal readout mode) 02:18:53 (starting exposure) 02:19:39 (exposure complete) 02:19:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:19:43 Image finished 02:19:43 Plate-solve KK_Cas_SI_20240117_021849_T3 final image. 02:19:45 2010 image stars found 02:19:46 146 catalog stars found 02:20:03 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:20:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:20:03 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=11175s GW=T HAz=11495s DWz=T WF=no] 02:20:03 Imaging to KK_Cas_R_20240117_022003_T3 02:20:03 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:20:03 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:20:07 (taking 19.97 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:20:07 (using Normal readout mode) 02:20:07 (starting exposure) 02:20:40 (exposure complete) 02:20:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:20:44 Image finished 02:20:45 Plate-solve KK_Cas_R_20240117_022003_T3 final image. 02:20:49 2483 image stars found 02:20:49 146 catalog stars found 02:20:50 Solved! 101 stars matched. 02:20:50 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:20:50 Pointing error is 2.007 arcmin @ angle 251.20 02:20:50 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 02:20:50 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 02:20:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:20:50 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 40.8s 59° 55' 47.65" 02:20:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:20:50 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.73 pixels) 02:20:50 (avg FWHM = 1.79 arcsec) 02:20:50 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=11222s GW=T HAz=11222s DWz=T WF=no] 02:20:50 Re-slew to target. 02:20:50 Start slew to KK_Cas... 02:20:52 (wait for slew to complete) 02:21:02 (slew complete) 02:21:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:21:02 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=11218s GW=T HAz=11572s DWz=T WF=no] 02:21:02 Imaging to KK_Cas_V_20240117_022102_T3 02:21:02 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:21:02 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:21:04 (taking 37.88 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:21:04 (using Normal readout mode) 02:21:04 (starting exposure) 02:21:54 (exposure complete) 02:21:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:21:59 Image finished 02:22:00 Plate-solve KK_Cas_V_20240117_022102_T3 final image. 02:22:03 2461 image stars found 02:22:03 146 catalog stars found 02:22:04 Solved! 71 stars matched. 02:22:04 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:22:04 Pointing error is 0.281 arcmin @ angle 70.93 02:22:04 True focal length is 3474.8 mm. 02:22:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:22:04 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 58.1s 59° 56' 32.00" 02:22:04 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:22:04 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.31 pixels) 02:22:04 (avg FWHM = 1.96 arcsec) 02:22:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:22:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:22:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:22:04 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:22:04 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:22:07 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:22:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=177.0624 Y=155.179 02:22:21 (guide star SNR=44.9 X=177 Y=155) 02:22:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:22:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:22:26 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 02:22:26 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:22:27 UTC ACP console log opened 17-Jan-2024 02:28:10 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:28:10 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:28:10 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:28:10 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:28:10 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:28:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:28:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:28:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:28:11 Dome is MaxDome 02:28:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:28:12 Imager is ASCOM 02:28:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:28:12 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240117@022329 UTC 02:28:12 Imager readout modes: 02:28:12 0 is Fast 02:28:12 1 is Normal 02:28:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:28:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:28:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:28:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:28:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:28:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:28:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:28:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:28:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:28:12 ==== Starting target QZ_Aur ==== 02:28:12 ACPS Observation QZ_Aur(1 of 1) 02:28:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan QZ_Aur) 02:28:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:28:12 Pointing updates are enabled 02:28:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:28:12 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 02:28:13 (wait for slew to complete) 02:29:13 (slew complete) 02:29:13 [flip check: Tn=460s HAc=-8618s GW=T HAz=-8158s DWz=T WF=no] 02:29:13 Updating pointing... 02:29:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:29:13 (using Fast readout mode) 02:29:13 (starting exposure) 02:29:29 (exposure complete) 02:29:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:29:32 Image finished 02:29:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:29:33 2636 image stars found 02:29:33 486 catalog stars found 02:29:34 Solved! 158 stars matched. 02:29:34 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 02:29:34 Pointing error is 2.392 arcmin @ angle 256.88 02:29:34 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 02:29:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:29:34 True image center (J2000): 05h 28m 22.9s 33° 17' 49.19" 02:29:34 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:29:34 [sync] pointing model updated 02:29:34 Re-slew to target. 02:29:34 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 02:29:36 (wait for slew to complete) 02:29:46 (slew complete) 02:29:46 Target is now centered. 02:29:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:29:46 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:29:46 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:29:46 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:29:50 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:30:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1347.328 Y=792.3359 02:30:03 (guide star SNR=22.3 X=1347 Y=793) 02:30:03 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:30:03 **Script Error** 02:30:04 Source: ACP 02:30:04 Message: The script was aborted. 02:30:04 Location: line 1899 column 5. ACP console log closed 17-Jan-2024 02:30:06 UTC