ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 01:46:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:46:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:46:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:46:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:46:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:46:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:46:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:46:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:46:16 Dome is MaxDome 01:46:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:46:16 Imager is ASCOM 01:46:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:46:16 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240128@013248 UTC 01:46:16 Imager readout modes: 01:46:16 0 is Fast 01:46:16 1 is Normal 01:46:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:46:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:46:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:46:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:46:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:46:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:46:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:46:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:46:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:46:16 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ==== 01:46:16 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1) 01:46:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KN_Lyn) 01:46:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:46:16 Pointing updates are enabled 01:46:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:46:16 Start slew to KN_Lyn... 01:46:18 (wait for slew to complete) 01:47:48 (slew complete) 01:47:48 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-18600s GW=T HAz=-18097s DWz=T WF=no] 01:47:48 Updating pointing... 01:47:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:47:48 (using Fast readout mode) 01:47:48 (starting exposure) 01:48:04 (exposure complete) 01:48:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:48:08 Image finished 01:48:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:48:09 333 image stars found 01:48:09 252 catalog stars found 01:48:10 Solved! 110 stars matched. 01:48:10 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 01:48:10 Pointing error is 0.682 arcmin @ angle 213.62 01:48:10 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 01:48:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:48:10 True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 34.1s 47° 50' 08.42" 01:48:10 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:48:10 [sync] pointing model updated 01:48:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:48:10 Target is now centered. 01:48:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:48:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:48:10 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 01:48:10 Focus change of 50 steps required 01:48:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:48:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 01:48:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:48:23 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 01:48:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287 Y=881.9903 01:48:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:48:36 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 01:48:36 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 01:48:37 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 01:48:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:48:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:48:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:48:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:48:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:48:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:48:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:48:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:48:44 Dome is MaxDome 01:48:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:48:44 Imager is ASCOM 01:48:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:48:44 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240128@014812 UTC 01:48:44 Imager readout modes: 01:48:44 0 is Fast 01:48:44 1 is Normal 01:48:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:48:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:48:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:48:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:48:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:48:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:48:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:48:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:48:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:48:44 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 01:48:44 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 01:48:44 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P237_CWT_AUTO_ver3515, Plan V838_Mon) 01:48:44 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:48:44 Pointing updates are enabled 01:48:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:48:44 Start slew to V838_Mon... 01:48:46 (wait for slew to complete) 01:49:27 (slew complete) 01:49:27 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-14117s GW=T HAz=-13577s DWz=T WF=no] 01:49:27 Updating pointing... 01:49:27 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:49:27 Focus change of -50 steps required 01:49:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:49:29 (using Fast readout mode) 01:49:29 (starting exposure) 01:49:51 (exposure complete) 01:49:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:49:55 Image finished 01:49:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:49:56 2601 image stars found 01:49:56 483 catalog stars found 01:49:57 Solved! 192 stars matched. 01:49:57 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 01:49:57 Pointing error is 2.156 arcmin @ angle 84.47 01:49:57 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 01:49:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:49:57 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 13.4s -03° 50' 38.13" 01:49:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:49:57 [sync] pointing model updated 01:49:57 Re-slew to target. 01:49:57 Start slew to V838_Mon... 01:49:59 (wait for slew to complete) 01:50:08 (slew complete) 01:50:08 Target is now centered. 01:50:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:50:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:50:08 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 01:50:08 Focus change of 50 steps required 01:50:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:50:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=603.7688 Y=725.2907 01:50:22 (guide star SNR=16.0 X=602 Y=720) 01:50:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:50:27 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=603 Y=721) 01:50:27 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:50:32 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=603 Y=721) 01:50:38 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:50:38 (wait for slew to complete) 01:50:39 (slew complete) 01:50:39 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14036s GW=T HAz=-13564s DWz=T WF=no] 01:50:39 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240128_015039_T3 01:50:39 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 01:50:39 (using Normal readout mode) 01:50:41 (ex=0.87 ey=0.29) 01:50:41 (guider check OK) 01:50:41 (starting exposure) 01:53:52 (exposure complete) 01:53:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:53:56 Image finished 01:53:56 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SG_20240128_015039_T3 final image. 01:53:59 11879 image stars found 01:54:00 247 catalog stars found 01:54:01 Solved! 238 stars matched. 01:54:01 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 01:54:01 Pointing error is 0.600 arcmin @ angle 266.87 01:54:01 True focal length is 3466.5 mm. 01:54:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 01:54:01 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 02.4s -03° 50' 52.56" 01:54:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:54:01 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.71 pixels) 01:54:01 (avg FWHM = 3.45 arcsec) 01:54:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:54:01 (waiting for guider to settle...) 01:54:06 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-13827s GW=T HAz=-13357s DWz=T WF=no] 01:54:06 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240128_015406_T3 01:54:06 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 01:54:06 (using Normal readout mode) 01:54:06 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 01:54:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:54:18 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:54:18 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 01:54:19 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 01:57:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:57:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:57:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:57:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:57:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:57:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:57:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:57:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:57:16 Dome is MaxDome 01:57:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:57:16 Imager is ASCOM 01:57:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:57:16 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240128@015619 UTC 01:57:16 Imager readout modes: 01:57:16 0 is Fast 01:57:16 1 is Normal 01:57:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:57:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:57:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:57:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:57:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:57:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:57:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:57:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:57:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:57:16 ==== Starting target V1112_Per ==== 01:57:16 ACPS Observation V1112_Per(1 of 1) 01:57:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P167_HGUA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V1112_Per) 01:57:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:57:16 Pointing updates are enabled 01:57:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:57:16 Start slew to V1112_Per... 01:57:18 (wait for slew to complete) 01:58:06 (slew complete) 01:58:06 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-4340s GW=T HAz=-3860s DWz=T WF=no] 01:58:06 Updating pointing... 01:58:06 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:58:06 (using Fast readout mode) 01:58:06 (starting exposure) 01:58:22 (exposure complete) 01:58:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:58:26 Image finished 01:58:26 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:58:26 1694 image stars found 01:58:26 424 catalog stars found 01:58:28 Solved! 168 stars matched. 01:58:28 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 01:58:28 Pointing error is 1.482 arcmin @ angle 265.30 01:58:28 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 01:58:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:58:28 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 10.7s 43° 54' 15.69" 01:58:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:58:28 [sync] pointing model updated 01:58:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:58:28 Target is now centered. 01:58:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:58:28 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:58:28 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:58:28 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:58:32 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:58:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=474.5956 Y=620.0358 01:58:46 (guide star SNR=44.1 X=475 Y=620) 01:58:46 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:58:51 (guide star SNR=12.0 X=472 Y=617) 01:58:51 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:58:56 (guide star SNR=11.3 X=470 Y=616) 01:59:17 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 01:59:18 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 01:59:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=435.2952 Y=588.6929 01:59:23 (guide star SNR=11.6 X=435 Y=588) 01:59:24 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 01:59:28 (guide star SNR=10.7 X=434 Y=589) 01:59:28 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 01:59:33 (guide star SNR=11.0 X=434 Y=588) 01:59:40 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 01:59:40 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-4248s GW=T HAz=-3826s DWz=T WF=no] 01:59:40 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240128_015940_T3 01:59:40 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 01:59:40 (using Normal readout mode) 01:59:42 (ex=2.27 ey=1.66) 01:59:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 01:59:45 (ex=4.58 ey=3.46) 01:59:45 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 01:59:47 (ex=6.48 ey=5.32) 01:59:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 01:59:50 (ex=13.26 ey=10.15) 01:59:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 01:59:53 (ex=21.19 ey=16.15) 01:59:53 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:00:05 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:00:05 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:00:06 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:00:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:00:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:00:12 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:00:12 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:00:12 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:00:13 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:00:13 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:00:13 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:00:13 Dome is MaxDome 02:00:13 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:00:13 Imager is ASCOM 02:00:13 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:00:13 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240128@015832 UTC 02:00:13 Imager readout modes: 02:00:13 0 is Fast 02:00:13 1 is Normal 02:00:13 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:00:13 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:00:13 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:00:13 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:00:13 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:00:13 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:00:13 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:00:13 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:00:13 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:00:13 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 02:00:13 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 02:00:13 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 02:00:13 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:00:13 Pointing updates are enabled 02:00:13 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:00:13 Start slew to AE_And... 02:00:15 (wait for slew to complete) 02:01:11 (slew complete) 02:01:11 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9447s GW=T HAz=10107s DWz=T WF=no] 02:01:11 Updating pointing... 02:01:11 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:01:11 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:01:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:01:15 (using Fast readout mode) 02:01:15 (starting exposure) 02:01:41 (exposure complete) 02:01:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:01:44 Image finished 02:01:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:01:45 772 image stars found 02:01:45 297 catalog stars found 02:01:46 Solved! 122 stars matched. 02:01:46 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 02:01:46 Pointing error is 0.794 arcmin @ angle 81.22 02:01:46 True focal length is 3466.1 mm. 02:01:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:01:46 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 06.7s 41° 49' 19.47" 02:01:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:01:46 [sync] pointing model updated 02:01:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:01:46 Target is now centered. 02:01:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:01:46 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:01:46 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:01:46 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:01:50 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:02:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.128 Y=608.2023 02:02:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:02:04 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:02:17 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=368.1487 Y=81.29222 02:02:17 (guide star SNR=20.8 X=368 Y=81) 02:02:18 (first exposure estimate 1.45 sec) 02:02:23 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=368 Y=81) 02:02:23 (final exposure for guiding 1.05 sec) 02:02:27 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=369 Y=82) 02:02:29 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:02:31 (take guider image at initial interval 1.05 sec) 02:02:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=369 Y=82 02:02:35 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=370 Y=83) 02:02:36 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 02:02:41 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=370 Y=83) 02:02:41 (final exposure for guiding 1.13 sec) 02:02:46 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=371 Y=84) 02:02:52 (autoguiding at 1.13 sec.) 02:02:52 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=9548s GW=T HAz=10148s DWz=T WF=no] 02:02:52 Imaging to AE_And_B_20240128_020252_T3 02:02:52 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:02:52 (using Normal readout mode) 02:02:54 (ex=0.26 ey=0.74) 02:02:54 (guider check OK) 02:02:54 (starting exposure) 02:08:05 (exposure complete) 02:08:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:08:09 Image finished 02:08:10 Plate-solve AE_And_B_20240128_020252_T3 final image. 02:08:13 3453 image stars found 02:08:14 150 catalog stars found 02:08:15 Solved! 36 stars matched. 02:08:15 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:08:15 Pointing error is 0.385 arcmin @ angle 58.57 02:08:15 True focal length is 3480.7 mm. 02:08:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:08:15 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 04.3s 41° 49' 24.24" 02:08:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:08:15 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.49 pixels) 02:08:15 (avg FWHM = 2.98 arcsec) 02:08:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:08:15 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:08:20 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=9879s GW=T HAz=10477s DWz=T WF=no] 02:08:20 Imaging to AE_And_B_20240128_020820_T3 02:08:20 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:08:20 (using Normal readout mode) 02:08:20 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:08:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:08:32 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:08:33 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:08:33 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:10:24 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:10:24 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:10:24 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:10:24 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:10:24 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:10:25 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:10:25 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:10:25 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:10:25 Dome is MaxDome 02:10:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:10:26 Imager is ASCOM 02:10:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:10:26 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240128@020925 UTC 02:10:26 Imager readout modes: 02:10:26 0 is Fast 02:10:26 1 is Normal 02:10:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:10:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:10:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:10:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:10:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:10:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:10:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:10:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:10:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:10:26 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 02:10:26 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 02:10:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V630_Cas) 02:10:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:10:26 Pointing updates are enabled 02:10:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:10:26 Start slew to V630_Cas... 02:10:28 (wait for slew to complete) 02:11:03 (slew complete) 02:11:03 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=13298s GW=T HAz=13838s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:03 Updating pointing... 02:11:03 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:11:03 (using Fast readout mode) 02:11:03 (starting exposure) 02:11:18 (exposure complete) 02:11:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:22 Image finished 02:11:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:11:22 1649 image stars found 02:11:23 447 catalog stars found 02:11:24 Solved! 167 stars matched. 02:11:24 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 02:11:24 Pointing error is 0.400 arcmin @ angle 117.49 02:11:24 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 02:11:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:11:24 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 54.3s 51° 27' 27.92" 02:11:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 02:11:24 [sync] pointing model updated 02:11:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:24 Target is now centered. 02:11:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:11:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:11:24 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:11:24 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:11:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:11:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=174.0195 Y=396.545 02:11:42 (guide star SNR=33.7 X=172 Y=398) 02:11:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:11:47 (guide star SNR=8.6 X=171 Y=398) 02:11:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:11:52 (guide star SNR=8.3 X=172 Y=398) 02:11:58 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:11:58 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=13354s GW=T HAz=13834s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:58 Imaging to V630_Cas_V_20240128_021158_T3 02:11:58 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:11:58 (using Normal readout mode) 02:12:01 (ex=2.37 ey=1.63) 02:12:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:12:03 (ex=2.89 ey=2.10) 02:12:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:12:05 (ex=4.51 ey=3.57) 02:12:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:12:08 (ex=6.96 ey=5.37) 02:12:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:12:12 (ex=10.44 ey=7.90) 02:12:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:12:15 (ex=15.29 ey=11.77) 02:12:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:12:19 (ex=23.23 ey=17.54) 02:12:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 02:12:26 (ex=29.37 ey=24.51) 02:12:26 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 02:12:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:12:38 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:12:39 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:12:45 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:12:45 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:12:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:12:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:12:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:12:46 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:12:46 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:12:46 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:12:46 Dome is MaxDome 02:12:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:12:47 Imager is ASCOM 02:12:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:12:47 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240128@021127 UTC 02:12:47 Imager readout modes: 02:12:47 0 is Fast 02:12:47 1 is Normal 02:12:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:12:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:12:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:12:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:12:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:12:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:12:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:12:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:12:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:12:47 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 02:12:47 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 02:12:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 02:12:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:12:47 Pointing updates are enabled 02:12:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:12:47 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:12:48 (wait for slew to complete) 02:13:19 (slew complete) 02:13:19 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=6602s GW=T HAz=6982s DWz=T WF=no] 02:13:19 Updating pointing... 02:13:19 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:13:19 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:13:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:13:22 (using Fast readout mode) 02:13:22 (starting exposure) 02:13:47 (exposure complete) 02:13:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:13:50 Image finished 02:13:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:13:51 2034 image stars found 02:13:51 441 catalog stars found 02:13:53 Solved! 173 stars matched. 02:13:53 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 02:13:53 Pointing error is 1.629 arcmin @ angle 263.25 02:13:53 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 02:13:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:13:53 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.0s 61° 25' 04.86" 02:13:53 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:13:53 [sync] pointing model updated 02:13:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:13:53 Target is now centered. 02:13:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:13:53 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=6636s GW=T HAz=6957s DWz=T WF=no] 02:13:53 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240128_021353_T3 02:13:53 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:13:53 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:13:57 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:13:57 (using Normal readout mode) 02:13:57 (starting exposure) 02:14:27 (exposure complete) 02:14:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:14:31 Image finished 02:14:32 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240128_021353_T3 final image. 02:14:35 1872 image stars found 02:14:35 209 catalog stars found 02:14:37 Solved! 117 stars matched. 02:14:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:14:37 Pointing error is 1.597 arcmin @ angle 265.26 02:14:37 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 02:14:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:14:37 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.2s 61° 25' 08.44" 02:14:37 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:14:37 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.28 pixels) 02:14:37 (avg FWHM = 2.60 arcsec) 02:14:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:14:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:14:37 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=6680s GW=T HAz=6990s DWz=T WF=no] 02:14:37 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240128_021437_T3 02:14:37 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:14:37 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:14:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:14:39 (using Normal readout mode) 02:14:39 (starting exposure) 02:14:57 (exposure complete) 02:14:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:15:01 Image finished 02:15:02 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240128_021437_T3 final image. 02:15:04 1987 image stars found 02:15:05 209 catalog stars found 02:15:06 Solved! 117 stars matched. 02:15:06 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:15:06 Pointing error is 1.528 arcmin @ angle 263.98 02:15:06 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 02:15:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:15:06 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.8s 61° 25' 06.75" 02:15:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:15:06 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.03 pixels) 02:15:06 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 02:15:06 Run complete ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:15:06 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:15:12 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:15:12 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:15:12 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:15:12 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:15:12 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:15:13 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:15:13 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:15:13 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:15:13 Dome is MaxDome 02:15:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:15:14 Imager is ASCOM 02:15:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:15:14 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240128@021439 UTC 02:15:14 Imager readout modes: 02:15:14 0 is Fast 02:15:14 1 is Normal 02:15:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:15:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:15:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:15:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:15:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:15:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:15:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:15:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:15:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:15:14 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 02:15:14 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 02:15:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 02:15:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:15:14 Pointing updates are enabled 02:15:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:15:14 Start slew to AF_And... 02:15:16 (wait for slew to complete) 02:15:41 (slew complete) 02:15:41 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=10288s GW=T HAz=10948s DWz=T WF=no] 02:15:41 Updating pointing... 02:15:41 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:15:41 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:15:44 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:15:44 (using Fast readout mode) 02:15:44 (starting exposure) 02:16:09 (exposure complete) 02:16:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:16:13 Image finished 02:16:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:16:13 826 image stars found 02:16:14 240 catalog stars found 02:16:15 Solved! 95 stars matched. 02:16:15 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 02:16:15 Pointing error is 0.753 arcmin @ angle 80.51 02:16:15 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 02:16:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:16:15 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 37.0s 41° 12' 17.75" 02:16:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:16:15 [sync] pointing model updated 02:16:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:16:15 Target is now centered. 02:16:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:16:15 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:16:15 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:16:15 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:16:19 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:16:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=391.2381 Y=723.5127 02:16:32 (guide star SNR=16.1 X=391 Y=723) 02:16:33 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:16:38 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=390 Y=723) 02:16:38 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:16:43 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=389 Y=722) 02:16:49 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:16:49 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=10357s GW=T HAz=10957s DWz=T WF=no] 02:16:49 Imaging to AF_And_B_20240128_021649_T3 02:16:49 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:16:49 (using Normal readout mode) 02:16:51 (ex=0.03 ey=0.51) 02:16:51 (guider check OK) 02:16:51 (starting exposure) 02:22:03 (exposure complete) 02:22:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:22:07 Image finished 02:22:08 Plate-solve AF_And_B_20240128_021649_T3 final image. 02:22:11 3439 image stars found 02:22:11 117 catalog stars found 02:22:12 Solved! 44 stars matched. 02:22:12 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:22:12 Pointing error is 0.270 arcmin @ angle 42.49 02:22:12 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 02:22:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:22:12 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 34.1s 41° 12' 22.26" 02:22:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:22:12 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.19 pixels) 02:22:12 (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec) 02:22:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:22:12 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:22:17 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=10689s GW=T HAz=11286s DWz=T WF=no] 02:22:17 Imaging to AF_And_B_20240128_022217_T3 02:22:17 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:22:17 (using Normal readout mode) 02:22:17 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:22:17 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:22:30 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:22:30 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:22:30 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:22:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:22:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:22:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:22:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:22:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:22:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:22:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:22:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:22:37 Dome is MaxDome 02:22:37 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:22:37 Imager is ASCOM 02:22:37 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:22:37 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240128@021619 UTC 02:22:37 Imager readout modes: 02:22:37 0 is Fast 02:22:37 1 is Normal 02:22:37 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:22:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:22:37 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:22:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:22:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:22:37 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:22:37 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:22:37 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:22:37 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:22:37 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:22:37 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:22:37 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:22:37 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:22:37 Pointing updates are enabled 02:22:37 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:22:37 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:22:39 (wait for slew to complete) 02:24:05 (slew complete) 02:24:05 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-11114s GW=T HAz=-10574s DWz=T WF=no] 02:24:05 Updating pointing... 02:24:05 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:24:05 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:24:09 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:24:09 (using Fast readout mode) 02:24:09 (starting exposure) 02:24:35 (exposure complete) 02:24:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:24:38 Image finished 02:24:38 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:24:39 1802 image stars found 02:24:39 315 catalog stars found 02:24:40 Solved! 130 stars matched. 02:24:40 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 02:24:40 Pointing error is 1.681 arcmin @ angle 272.00 02:24:40 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:24:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:24:40 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 26.2s 19° 37' 17.80" 02:24:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:24:40 [sync] pointing model updated 02:24:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:24:40 Target is now centered. 02:24:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:24:40 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:24:40 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:24:40 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:24:44 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:24:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1283.241 Y=472.3428 02:24:59 (guide star SNR=7.9 X=1283 Y=472) 02:24:59 (first exposure estimate 1.9 sec) 02:25:04 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1282 Y=472) 02:25:05 (final exposure for guiding 1.71 sec) 02:25:09 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1281 Y=471) 02:25:33 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:25:34 (take guider image at initial interval 1.71 sec) 02:25:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1336.747 Y=440.1576 02:25:39 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1337 Y=440) 02:25:39 (first exposure estimate 1.61 sec) 02:25:44 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1334 Y=437) 02:25:44 (final exposure for guiding 1.75 sec) 02:25:49 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1332 Y=436) 02:26:06 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:26:07 (take guider image at initial interval 1.75 sec) 02:26:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1310.44 Y=380.4183 02:26:12 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1310 Y=380) 02:26:13 (first exposure estimate 1.61 sec) 02:26:17 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1309 Y=380) 02:26:17 (final exposure for guiding 1.54 sec) 02:26:22 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1309 Y=380) 02:26:30 (autoguiding at 1.54 sec.) 02:26:30 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-10969s GW=T HAz=-10490s DWz=T WF=no] 02:26:30 Imaging to MP_Gem_V_20240128_022630_T3 02:26:30 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:26:30 (using Normal readout mode) 02:26:32 (ex=0.11 ey=0.70) 02:26:32 (guider check OK) 02:26:32 (starting exposure) 02:29:43 (exposure complete) 02:29:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:29:47 Image finished 02:29:48 Plate-solve MP_Gem_V_20240128_022630_T3 final image. 02:29:52 13035 image stars found 02:29:52 156 catalog stars found 02:29:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 02:29:52 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:29:57 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-10761s GW=T HAz=-10281s DWz=T WF=no] 02:29:58 Imaging to MP_Gem_V_20240128_022957_T3 02:29:58 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:29:58 (using Normal readout mode) 02:29:58 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:29:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:30:10 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:30:10 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:30:10 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:33:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:33:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:33:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:33:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:33:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:33:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:33:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:33:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:33:34 Dome is MaxDome 02:33:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:33:34 Imager is ASCOM 02:33:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:33:34 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240128@023202 UTC 02:33:34 Imager readout modes: 02:33:34 0 is Fast 02:33:34 1 is Normal 02:33:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:33:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:33:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:33:34 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:33:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:33:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:33:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:33:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:33:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:33:34 ==== Starting target EE_Cep ==== 02:33:34 ACPS Observation EE_Cep(1 of 1) 02:33:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P124_Staels_AUTO_ver3395, Plan EE_Cep) 02:33:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:33:34 Pointing updates are enabled 02:33:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:33:34 Start slew to EE_Cep... 02:33:36 (wait for slew to complete) 02:34:36 (slew complete) 02:34:36 [flip check: Tn=388s HAc=20706s GW=T HAz=21094s DWz=T WF=no] 02:34:36 Updating pointing... 02:34:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:34:36 (using Fast readout mode) 02:34:36 (starting exposure) 02:34:51 (exposure complete) 02:34:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:34:55 Image finished 02:34:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:34:55 3197 image stars found 02:34:56 378 catalog stars found 02:34:57 Solved! 183 stars matched. 02:34:57 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 02:34:57 Pointing error is 0.351 arcmin @ angle 191.83 02:34:57 True focal length is 3465.1 mm. 02:34:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:34:57 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 22.2s 55° 45' 03.59" 02:34:57 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:34:57 [sync] pointing model updated 02:34:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:34:57 Target is now centered. 02:34:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:34:57 [flip check: Tn=328s HAc=20727s GW=T HAz=21055s DWz=T WF=no] 02:34:57 Imaging to EE_Cep_B_20240128_023457_T3 02:34:57 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:34:57 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:35:01 (taking 27.91 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:35:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:35:01 (starting exposure) 02:35:39 (exposure complete) 02:35:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:35:43 Image finished 02:35:44 Plate-solve EE_Cep_B_20240128_023457_T3 final image. 02:35:47 2777 image stars found 02:35:48 188 catalog stars found 02:35:49 Solved! 97 stars matched. 02:35:49 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:35:49 Pointing error is 0.310 arcmin @ angle 197.88 02:35:49 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:35:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:35:49 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 22.1s 55° 45' 06.48" 02:35:49 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:35:49 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.06 pixels) 02:35:49 (avg FWHM = 2.04 arcsec) 02:35:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:35:49 [flip check: Tn=328s HAc=20779s GW=T HAz=21107s DWz=T WF=no] 02:35:49 Imaging to EE_Cep_B_20240128_023549_T3 02:35:49 (taking 27.91 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:35:49 (using Normal readout mode) 02:35:49 (starting exposure) 02:36:22 (exposure complete) 02:36:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:36:26 Image finished 02:36:27 Plate-solve EE_Cep_B_20240128_023549_T3 final image. 02:36:30 2801 image stars found 02:36:30 188 catalog stars found 02:36:31 Solved! 104 stars matched. 02:36:32 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:36:32 Pointing error is 0.308 arcmin @ angle 199.99 02:36:32 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 02:36:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:36:32 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 22.0s 55° 45' 06.85" 02:36:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:36:32 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.58 pixels) 02:36:32 (avg FWHM = 1.91 arcsec) 02:36:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:36:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:36:32 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=20822s GW=T HAz=21131s DWz=T WF=no] 02:36:32 Imaging to EE_Cep_V_20240128_023632_T3 02:36:32 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:36:32 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:36:35 (taking 9.49 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:36:35 (using Normal readout mode) 02:36:35 (starting exposure) 02:36:51 (exposure complete) 02:36:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:36:55 Image finished 02:36:56 Plate-solve EE_Cep_V_20240128_023632_T3 final image. 02:36:59 2812 image stars found 02:37:00 188 catalog stars found 02:37:01 Solved! 125 stars matched. 02:37:01 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:37:01 Pointing error is 0.334 arcmin @ angle 200.67 02:37:01 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 02:37:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:01 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 21.9s 55° 45' 05.47" 02:37:01 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:37:01 Image FWHM is 1.3 arcsec (2.98 pixels) 02:37:01 (avg FWHM = 1.71 arcsec) 02:37:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:01 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=20851s GW=T HAz=21160s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:01 Imaging to EE_Cep_V_20240128_023701_T3 02:37:01 (taking 9.49 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:37:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:01 (starting exposure) 02:37:16 (exposure complete) 02:37:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:37:20 Image finished 02:37:21 Plate-solve EE_Cep_V_20240128_023701_T3 final image. 02:37:23 2785 image stars found 02:37:24 188 catalog stars found 02:37:25 Solved! 142 stars matched. 02:37:25 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:37:25 Pointing error is 0.334 arcmin @ angle 202.36 02:37:25 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 02:37:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:25 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 21.8s 55° 45' 05.65" 02:37:25 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:37:25 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.11 pixels) 02:37:25 (avg FWHM = 1.53 arcsec) 02:37:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:37:25 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=20875s GW=T HAz=21185s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:25 Imaging to EE_Cep_R_20240128_023725_T3 02:37:25 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 02:37:25 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:37:27 (taking 9.38 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:37:27 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:27 (starting exposure) 02:37:43 (exposure complete) 02:37:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:37:47 Image finished 02:37:48 Plate-solve EE_Cep_R_20240128_023725_T3 final image. 02:37:51 3361 image stars found 02:37:51 188 catalog stars found 02:37:53 Solved! 129 stars matched. 02:37:53 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:37:53 Pointing error is 0.317 arcmin @ angle 195.30 02:37:53 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 02:37:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:37:53 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 22.2s 55° 45' 05.84" 02:37:53 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:37:53 Image FWHM is 1.3 arcsec (2.95 pixels) 02:37:53 (avg FWHM = 1.41 arcsec) 02:37:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:37:53 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=20903s GW=T HAz=21212s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:53 Imaging to EE_Cep_R_20240128_023753_T3 02:37:53 (taking 9.38 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:37:53 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:53 (starting exposure) 02:38:08 (exposure complete) 02:38:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:38:12 Image finished 02:38:13 Plate-solve EE_Cep_R_20240128_023753_T3 final image. 02:38:16 3209 image stars found 02:38:16 188 catalog stars found 02:38:17 Solved! 117 stars matched. 02:38:17 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:38:17 Pointing error is 0.319 arcmin @ angle 197.63 02:38:17 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 02:38:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:38:17 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 22.1s 55° 45' 05.97" 02:38:17 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:38:17 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.24 pixels) 02:38:17 (avg FWHM = 1.37 arcsec) 02:38:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:38:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:38:17 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=20928s GW=T HAz=21239s DWz=T WF=no] 02:38:17 Imaging to EE_Cep_SI_20240128_023817_T3 02:38:17 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 02:38:17 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:38:21 (taking 11.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:38:21 (using Normal readout mode) 02:38:21 (starting exposure) 02:38:46 (exposure complete) 02:38:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:38:50 Image finished 02:38:50 Plate-solve EE_Cep_SI_20240128_023817_T3 final image. 02:38:53 3715 image stars found 02:38:53 188 catalog stars found 02:38:54 Solved! 100 stars matched. 02:38:54 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:38:54 Pointing error is 0.325 arcmin @ angle 200.63 02:38:54 True focal length is 3465.2 mm. 02:38:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:38:54 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 21.9s 55° 45' 05.94" 02:38:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:38:54 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.26 pixels) 02:38:54 (avg FWHM = 1.40 arcsec) 02:38:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:38:54 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=20965s GW=T HAz=21276s DWz=T WF=no] 02:38:54 Imaging to EE_Cep_SI_20240128_023854_T3 02:38:54 (taking 11.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:38:54 (using Normal readout mode) 02:38:54 (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 EE_Cep_SI_20240128_023854_T3 final image. 02:39:18 3702 image stars found 02:39:19 188 catalog stars found 02:39:20 Solved! 127 stars matched. 02:39:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:39:20 Pointing error is 0.321 arcmin @ angle 200.92 02:39:20 True focal length is 3465.8 mm. 02:39:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:39:20 True image center (J2000): 22h 09m 21.9s 55° 45' 06.21" 02:39:20 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 02:39:20 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.36 pixels) 02:39:20 (avg FWHM = 1.43 arcsec) 02:39:21 Run complete ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:39:21 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:39:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:39:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:39:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:39:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:39:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:39:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:39:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:39:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:39:27 Dome is MaxDome 02:39:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:39:28 Imager is ASCOM 02:39:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:39:28 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240128@023821 UTC 02:39:28 Imager readout modes: 02:39:28 0 is Fast 02:39:28 1 is Normal 02:39:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:39:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:39:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:39:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:39:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:39:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:39:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:39:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:39:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:39:28 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:39:28 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:39:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:39:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:39:28 Pointing updates are enabled 02:39:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:39:28 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:39:30 (wait for slew to complete) 02:41:26 (slew complete) 02:41:26 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-10071s GW=T HAz=-9531s DWz=T WF=no] 02:41:26 Updating pointing... 02:41:26 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:41:26 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:41:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:41:29 (using Fast readout mode) 02:41:29 (starting exposure) 02:41:46 (exposure complete) 02:41:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:41:50 Image finished 02:41:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:41:50 1665 image stars found 02:41:50 315 catalog stars found 02:41:51 Solved! 125 stars matched. 02:41:52 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 02:41:52 Pointing error is 1.893 arcmin @ angle 273.35 02:41:52 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 02:41:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:41:52 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 25.3s 19° 37' 20.92" 02:41:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:41:52 [sync] pointing model updated 02:41:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:41:52 Target is now centered. 02:41:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:41:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:41:52 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 02:41:52 No focus change required 02:41:52 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:42:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1296.161 Y=492.2484 02:42:02 (guide star SNR=8.5 X=1296 Y=493) 02:42:03 (first exposure estimate 1.77 sec) 02:42:07 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1296 Y=493) 02:42:07 (final exposure for guiding 1.45 sec) 02:42:12 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1293 Y=490) 02:42:50 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:42:51 (take guider image at initial interval 1.45 sec) 02:42:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1245.723 Y=452.1468 02:42:56 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1245 Y=452) 02:42:56 (first exposure estimate 1.46 sec) 02:43:01 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1245 Y=451) 02:43:01 (final exposure for guiding 1.54 sec) 02:43:06 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1244 Y=451) 02:43:28 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:43:30 (take guider image at initial interval 1.54 sec) 02:43:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1241.838 Y=386.8059 02:43:35 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1242 Y=387) 02:43:35 (first exposure estimate 1.67 sec) 02:43:40 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1240 Y=385) 02:43:40 (final exposure for guiding 1.55 sec) 02:43:45 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1235 Y=382) 02:44:11 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:44:12 (take guider image at initial interval 1.55 sec) 02:44:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1185.016 Y=341.1195 02:44:17 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1185 Y=341) 02:44:17 (first exposure estimate 1.37 sec) 02:44:22 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1185 Y=342) 02:44:22 (final exposure for guiding 1.45 sec) 02:44:27 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1184 Y=340) 02:44:28 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:44:29 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:44:29 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:44:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:44:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:44:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:44:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:44:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:44:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:44:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:44:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:44:37 Dome is MaxDome 02:44:37 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:44:37 Imager is ASCOM 02:44:37 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:44:37 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240128@024152 UTC 02:44:37 Imager readout modes: 02:44:37 0 is Fast 02:44:37 1 is Normal 02:44:37 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:44:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:44:37 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:44:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:44:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:44:37 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:44:37 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:44:37 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:44:37 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:44:37 ==== Starting target NGC_1904 ==== 02:44:37 ACPS Observation NGC_1904(1 of 1) 02:44:37 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_1904) 02:44:37 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:44:37 Pointing updates are enabled 02:44:37 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:44:37 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:44:39 (wait for slew to complete) 02:45:14 (slew complete) 02:45:14 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-4754s GW=T HAz=-4334s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:14 Updating pointing... 02:45:14 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:45:14 No focus change required 02:45:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:45:14 (using Fast readout mode) 02:45:14 (starting exposure) 02:45:34 (exposure complete) 02:45:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:45:38 Image finished 02:45:38 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:45:39 822 image stars found 02:45:39 299 catalog stars found 02:45:40 Solved! 126 stars matched. 02:45:40 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 02:45:40 Pointing error is 0.678 arcmin @ angle 51.33 02:45:40 True focal length is 3466.3 mm. 02:45:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:45:40 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 13.4s -24° 31' 03.59" 02:45:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:45:40 [sync] pointing model updated 02:45:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:45:40 Target is now centered. 02:45:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:45:40 (wait for slew to complete) 02:45:43 (slew complete) 02:45:43 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-4726s GW=T HAz=-4365s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:43 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240128_024543_T3 02:45:43 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:45:43 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:45:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:45:46 (using Normal readout mode) 02:45:46 (starting exposure) 02:46:53 (exposure complete) 02:46:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:46:57 Image finished 02:46:57 Plate-solve NGC_1904_SG_20240128_024543_T3 final image. 02:46:59 1673 image stars found 02:46:59 165 catalog stars found 02:47:01 Solved! 74 stars matched. 02:47:01 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:47:01 Pointing error is 0.666 arcmin @ angle 51.93 02:47:01 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 02:47:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:47:01 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 13.4s -24° 31' 04.34" 02:47:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:47:01 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.51 pixels) 02:47:01 (avg FWHM = 1.47 arcsec) 02:47:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:47:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:47:01 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:47:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:47:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1168.17 Y=704.2892 02:47:09 (guide star SNR=8.1 X=1169 Y=704) 02:47:09 (first exposure estimate 1.86 sec) 02:47:14 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1170 Y=705) 02:47:14 (final exposure for guiding 1.58 sec) 02:47:19 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1171 Y=706) 02:47:27 (autoguiding at 1.58 sec.) 02:47:27 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-4622s GW=T HAz=-4221s DWz=T WF=no] 02:47:27 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240128_024727_T3 02:47:27 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:47:27 (using Normal readout mode) 02:47:30 (ex=0.14 ey=0.16) 02:47:30 (guider check OK) 02:47:30 (starting exposure) 02:49:21 (exposure complete) 02:49:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:49:25 Image finished 02:49:26 Plate-solve NGC_1904_SG_20240128_024727_T3 final image. 02:49:28 2387 image stars found 02:49:28 165 catalog stars found 02:49:30 Solved! 76 stars matched. 02:49:30 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 02:49:30 Pointing error is 0.419 arcmin @ angle 21.75 02:49:30 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 02:49:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:49:30 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 11.8s -24° 31' 05.67" 02:49:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:49:30 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.22 pixels) 02:49:30 (avg FWHM = 1.58 arcsec) 02:49:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:49:30 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:49:35 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-4492s GW=T HAz=-4092s DWz=T WF=no] 02:49:35 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240128_024935_T3 02:49:35 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:49:35 (using Normal readout mode) 02:49:35 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:49:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:49:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:49:47 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:49:48 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:49:53 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:49:53 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:49:53 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:49:53 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:49:53 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:49:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:49:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:49:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:49:55 Dome is MaxDome 02:49:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:49:55 Imager is ASCOM 02:49:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:49:55 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240128@024546 UTC 02:49:55 Imager readout modes: 02:49:55 0 is Fast 02:49:55 1 is Normal 02:49:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:49:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:49:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:49:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:49:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:49:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:49:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:49:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:49:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:49:55 ==== Starting target B0133+47 ==== 02:49:55 ACPS Observation B0133+47(1 of 1) 02:49:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan B0133+47) 02:49:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:49:55 Pointing updates are enabled 02:49:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:49:55 Start slew to B0133+47... 02:49:57 (wait for slew to complete) 02:50:57 (slew complete) 02:50:57 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=9196s GW=T HAz=9736s DWz=T WF=no] 02:50:57 Updating pointing... 02:50:57 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:50:57 Focus change of -50 steps required 02:51:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:51:00 (using Fast readout mode) 02:51:00 (starting exposure) 02:51:22 (exposure complete) 02:51:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:51:25 Image finished 02:51:25 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:51:26 1083 image stars found 02:51:26 390 catalog stars found 02:51:27 Solved! 129 stars matched. 02:51:27 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 02:51:27 Pointing error is 0.851 arcmin @ angle 100.74 02:51:27 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 02:51:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:51:27 True image center (J2000): 01h 37m 03.6s 47° 51' 19.57" 02:51:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:51:27 [sync] pointing model updated 02:51:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:51:27 Target is now centered. 02:51:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:51:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:51:27 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:51:27 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:51:31 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:51:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1285.032 Y=450.0625 02:51:46 (guide star SNR=7.9 X=1285 Y=450) 02:51:46 (first exposure estimate 1.9 sec) 02:51:51 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1284 Y=449) 02:51:51 (final exposure for guiding 1.67 sec) 02:51:56 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1283 Y=448) 02:52:19 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:52:21 (take guider image at initial interval 1.67 sec) 02:52:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1016.017 Y=957.8366 02:52:26 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=1016 Y=958) 02:52:26 (first exposure estimate 1.27 sec) 02:52:31 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1017 Y=959) 02:52:31 (final exposure for guiding 1.11 sec) 02:52:36 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1017 Y=959) 02:52:38 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:52:39 (take guider image at initial interval 1.11 sec) 02:52:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326 Y=608 02:52:44 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:52:44 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:52:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1017.197 Y=959.3373 02:52:58 (guide star SNR=20.2 X=1017 Y=960) 02:52:58 (first exposure estimate 1.49 sec) 02:53:03 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1018 Y=960) 02:53:03 (final exposure for guiding 1.23 sec) 02:53:08 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1018 Y=961) 02:53:17 (autoguiding at 1.23 sec.) 02:53:17 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=9334s GW=T HAz=9816s DWz=T WF=no] 02:53:18 Imaging to B0133+47_V_20240128_025317_T3 02:53:18 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:53:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:53:20 (ex=1.04 ey=0.29) 02:53:20 (guider check OK) 02:53:20 (starting exposure) 02:56:31 (exposure complete) 02:56:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:56:35 Image finished 02:56:36 Plate-solve B0133+47_V_20240128_025317_T3 final image. 02:56:39 4280 image stars found 02:56:39 191 catalog stars found 02:56:41 Solved! 123 stars matched. 02:56:41 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:56:41 Pointing error is 0.851 arcmin @ angle 134.37 02:56:41 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 02:56:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:56:41 True image center (J2000): 01h 37m 02.2s 47° 50' 53.39" 02:56:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 02:56:41 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.83 pixels) 02:56:41 (avg FWHM = 1.61 arcsec) 02:56:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:56:41 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=9541s GW=T HAz=10020s DWz=T WF=no] 02:56:41 Imaging to B0133+47_V_20240128_025641_T3 02:56:41 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:56:41 (using Normal readout mode) 02:56:41 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:56:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:56:53 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:56:53 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:56:53 UTC ACP console log opened 28-Jan-2024 02:58:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:58:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:58:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:58:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:58:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:58:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:58:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:58:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:58:50 Dome is MaxDome 02:58:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:58:51 Imager is ASCOM 02:58:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:58:51 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240128@025747 UTC 02:58:51 Imager readout modes: 02:58:51 0 is Fast 02:58:51 1 is Normal 02:58:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:58:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:58:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:58:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:58:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:58:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:58:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:58:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:58:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:58:51 ==== Starting target TT_Ari ==== 02:58:51 ACPS Observation TT_Ari(1 of 1) 02:58:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TT_Ari) 02:58:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:58:51 Pointing updates are enabled 02:58:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:58:51 Start slew to TT_Ari... 02:58:53 (wait for slew to complete) 02:59:14 (slew complete) 02:59:14 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=7909s GW=T HAz=8569s DWz=T WF=no] 02:59:14 Updating pointing... 02:59:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:59:14 (using Fast readout mode) 02:59:14 (starting exposure) 02:59:30 (exposure complete) 02:59:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:59:34 Image finished 02:59:34 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:59:35 283 image stars found 02:59:35 133 catalog stars found 02:59:36 Solved! 40 stars matched. 02:59:36 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 02:59:36 Pointing error is 1.230 arcmin @ angle 72.38 02:59:36 True focal length is 3466.0 mm. 02:59:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:59:36 True image center (J2000): 02h 06m 58.0s 15° 18' 04.32" 02:59:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:59:36 [sync] pointing model updated 02:59:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:59:36 Target is now centered. 02:59:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:59:36 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 02:59:36 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 02:59:36 No focus change required 02:59:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:59:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=396.1801 Y=49.36755 02:59:47 (guide star SNR=15.7 X=396 Y=49) 02:59:48 [**HARDWARE OR DRIVER ERROR**] 02:59:48 [Source: MaxDome.Dome.1] 02:59:48 [Bad rotation sensor or stalled motor] 02:59:48 [This is not an ACP problem] 02:59:48 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:59:48 **Script Error** 02:59:49 Source: ACP 02:59:49 Message: The script was aborted. 02:59:49 Location: line 1899 column 5. ACP console log closed 28-Jan-2024 02:59:50 UTC