ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:22:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:22:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:22:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:22:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:22:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:22:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:22:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:22:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:22:20 Dome is MaxDome 02:22:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:22:20 Imager is ASCOM 02:22:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:22:20 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@014613 UTC 02:22:21 Imager readout modes: 02:22:21 0 is Fast 02:22:21 1 is Normal 02:22:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:22:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:22:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:22:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:22:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:22:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:22:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:22:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:22:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:22:21 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ==== 02:22:21 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1) 02:22:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KN_Lyn) 02:22:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:22:21 Pointing updates are enabled 02:22:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:22:21 Start slew to KN_Lyn... 02:22:22 (wait for slew to complete) 02:23:32 (slew complete) 02:23:32 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-12429s GW=T HAz=-11927s DWz=T WF=no] 02:23:32 Updating pointing... 02:23:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:23:32 (using Fast readout mode) 02:23:32 (starting exposure) 02:23:47 (exposure complete) 02:23:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:23:51 Image finished 02:23:51 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:23:52 354 image stars found 02:23:52 252 catalog stars found 02:23:53 Solved! 94 stars matched. 02:23:53 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 02:23:53 Pointing error is 0.491 arcmin @ angle 254.56 02:23:53 True focal length is 3463.5 mm. 02:23:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:23:53 True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 33.6s 47° 50' 34.65" 02:23:53 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:23:53 [sync] pointing model updated 02:23:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:23:53 Target is now centered. 02:23:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:23:53 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:23:53 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:23:53 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:23:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:24:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=221.5354 Y=55.68464 02:24:06 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=221 Y=56) 02:24:06 (first exposure estimate 3.18 sec) 02:24:13 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=221 Y=55) 02:24:13 (final exposure for guiding 3.68 sec) 02:24:20 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=220 Y=55) 02:25:13 **Guider waited for 18.4 sec and never got a measurement 02:25:14 (take guider image at initial interval 3.68 sec) 02:25:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=75 Y=829 02:25:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:25:21 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:25:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027 Y=945 02:25:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:25:35 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:25:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:25:35 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:25:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:25:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:25:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:25:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:25:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:25:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:25:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:25:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:25:43 Dome is MaxDome 02:25:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:25:43 Imager is ASCOM 02:25:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:25:43 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240214@022355 UTC 02:25:43 Imager readout modes: 02:25:43 0 is Fast 02:25:43 1 is Normal 02:25:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:25:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:25:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:25:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:25:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:25:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:25:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:25:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:25:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:25:43 ==== Starting target OJ287 ==== 02:25:43 ACPS Observation OJ287(1 of 1) 02:25:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan OJ287) 02:25:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:25:43 Pointing updates are enabled 02:25:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:25:43 Start slew to OJ287... 02:25:45 (wait for slew to complete) 02:26:10 (slew complete) 02:26:10 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14541s GW=T HAz=-14061s DWz=T WF=no] 02:26:10 Updating pointing... 02:26:10 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:26:10 Focus change of -50 steps required 02:26:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:26:13 (using Fast readout mode) 02:26:13 (starting exposure) 02:26:34 (exposure complete) 02:26:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:26:37 Image finished 02:26:37 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:26:38 286 image stars found 02:26:38 211 catalog stars found 02:26:39 Solved! 79 stars matched. 02:26:39 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 02:26:39 Pointing error is 0.511 arcmin @ angle 295.65 02:26:39 True focal length is 3465.3 mm. 02:26:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:26:39 True image center (J2000): 08h 54m 46.9s 20° 06' 43.88" 02:26:39 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:26:39 [sync] pointing model updated 02:26:39 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:26:39 Target is now centered. 02:26:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:26:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:26:39 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:26:39 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:26:44 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:26:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:26:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:26:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:27:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:27:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:27:10 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:27:10 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:27:11 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:27:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:27:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:27:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:27:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:27:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:27:18 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:27:18 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:27:18 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:27:18 Dome is MaxDome 02:27:19 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:27:19 Imager is ASCOM 02:27:19 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:27:19 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@022644 UTC 02:27:19 Imager readout modes: 02:27:19 0 is Fast 02:27:19 1 is Normal 02:27:19 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:27:19 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:27:19 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:27:19 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:27:19 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:27:19 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:27:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:27:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:27:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:27:19 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 02:27:19 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 02:27:19 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P237_CWT_AUTO_ver3515, Plan V838_Mon) 02:27:19 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:27:19 Pointing updates are enabled 02:27:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:27:19 Start slew to V838_Mon... 02:27:20 (wait for slew to complete) 02:27:55 (slew complete) 02:27:55 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-7781s GW=T HAz=-7241s DWz=T WF=no] 02:27:55 Updating pointing... 02:27:55 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:27:55 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:27:59 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:27:59 (using Fast readout mode) 02:27:59 (starting exposure) 02:28:25 (exposure complete) 02:28:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:28:29 Image finished 02:28:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:28:30 1797 image stars found 02:28:30 483 catalog stars found 02:28:31 Solved! 180 stars matched. 02:28:31 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:28:31 Pointing error is 3.072 arcmin @ angle 82.86 02:28:31 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 02:28:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:28:31 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 17.0s -03° 50' 27.67" 02:28:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:28:31 [sync] pointing model updated 02:28:31 Re-slew to target. 02:28:31 Start slew to V838_Mon... 02:28:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:28:45 (slew complete) 02:28:45 Target is now centered. 02:28:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:28:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:28:45 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:28:45 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:28:48 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:28:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=610.6823 Y=735.8836 02:28:58 (guide star SNR=16.2 X=609 Y=731) 02:28:58 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:29:03 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=609 Y=732) 02:29:03 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:29:08 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=610 Y=731) 02:29:14 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:29:14 (wait for slew to complete) 02:29:15 (slew complete) 02:29:15 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-7688s GW=T HAz=-7220s DWz=T WF=no] 02:29:16 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240214_022915_T3 02:29:16 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:29:16 (using Normal readout mode) 02:29:17 (ex=0.48 ey=0.57) 02:29:17 (guider check OK) 02:29:17 (starting exposure) 02:32:28 (exposure complete) 02:32:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:32:31 Image finished 02:32:31 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SG_20240214_022915_T3 final image. 02:32:35 8077 image stars found 02:32:35 247 catalog stars found 02:32:36 Solved! 130 stars matched. 02:32:36 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:32:36 Pointing error is 0.510 arcmin @ angle 267.66 02:32:36 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 02:32:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:32:36 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 02.8s -03° 50' 51.85" 02:32:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:32:36 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.06 pixels) 02:32:36 (avg FWHM = 4.49 arcsec) 02:32:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:32:36 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:32:41 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-7479s GW=T HAz=-7014s DWz=T WF=no] 02:32:42 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240214_023241_T3 02:32:42 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:32:42 (using Normal readout mode) 02:32:42 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:32:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:32:54 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:32:54 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:32:54 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:35:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:35:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:35:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:35:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:35:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:35:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:35:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:35:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:35:33 Dome is MaxDome 02:35:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:35:33 Imager is ASCOM 02:35:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:35:33 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@023437 UTC 02:35:33 Imager readout modes: 02:35:33 0 is Fast 02:35:33 1 is Normal 02:35:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:35:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:35:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:35:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:35:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:35:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:35:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:35:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:35:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:35:33 ==== Starting target V1112_Per ==== 02:35:33 ACPS Observation V1112_Per(1 of 1) 02:35:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P167_HGUA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V1112_Per) 02:35:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:35:33 Pointing updates are enabled 02:35:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:35:33 Start slew to V1112_Per... 02:35:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:36:12 (slew complete) 02:36:12 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=1974s GW=T HAz=2454s DWz=T WF=no] 02:36:12 Updating pointing... 02:36:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:36:12 (using Fast readout mode) 02:36:12 (starting exposure) 02:36:29 (exposure complete) 02:36:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:36:33 Image finished 02:36:33 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:36:33 1404 image stars found 02:36:33 424 catalog stars found 02:36:36 Solved! 171 stars matched. 02:36:36 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 02:36:36 Pointing error is 1.482 arcmin @ angle 275.74 02:36:36 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 02:36:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:36:36 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 10.7s 43° 54' 31.88" 02:36:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:36:36 [sync] pointing model updated 02:36:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:36:36 Target is now centered. 02:36:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:36:36 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:36:36 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:36:36 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:36:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:36:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=469.9914 Y=655.1636 02:36:53 (guide star SNR=43.8 X=470 Y=655) 02:36:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:36:58 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=469 Y=655) 02:36:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:37:03 (guide star SNR=10.8 X=468 Y=654) 02:37:09 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:37:09 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=2031s GW=T HAz=2451s DWz=T WF=no] 02:37:09 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240214_023709_T3 02:37:09 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:37:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:37:12 (ex=2.01 ey=1.11) 02:37:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:37:14 (ex=2.71 ey=1.77) 02:37:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:37:16 (ex=4.06 ey=3.33) 02:37:16 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:37:19 (ex=6.68 ey=4.72) 02:37:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:37:21 (ex=9.53 ey=7.36) 02:37:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:37:25 (ex=14.41 ey=10.97) 02:37:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:37:29 (ex=22.39 ey=17.41) 02:37:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 02:37:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:37:41 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:37:41 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:37:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:37:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:37:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:37:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:37:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:37:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:37:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:37:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:37:48 Dome is MaxDome 02:37:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:37:48 Imager is ASCOM 02:37:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:37:48 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@023640 UTC 02:37:48 Imager readout modes: 02:37:48 0 is Fast 02:37:48 1 is Normal 02:37:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:37:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:37:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:37:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:37:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:37:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:37:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:37:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:37:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:37:48 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 02:37:48 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 02:37:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 02:37:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:37:49 Pointing updates are enabled 02:37:49 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:37:49 Start slew to AF_And... 02:37:50 (wait for slew to complete) 02:38:45 (slew complete) 02:38:45 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=15698s GW=T HAz=16358s DWz=T WF=no] 02:38:45 Updating pointing... 02:38:45 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:38:45 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:38:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:38:48 (using Fast readout mode) 02:38:48 (starting exposure) 02:39:15 (exposure complete) 02:39:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:39:18 Image finished 02:39:18 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:39:19 530 image stars found 02:39:19 240 catalog stars found 02:39:20 Solved! 79 stars matched. 02:39:20 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 02:39:20 Pointing error is 1.072 arcmin @ angle 79.79 02:39:20 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:39:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:39:20 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 38.7s 41° 12' 21.69" 02:39:20 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:39:20 [sync] pointing model updated 02:39:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:39:20 Target is now centered. 02:39:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:39:20 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:39:20 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:39:20 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:39:24 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:39:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=370.3757 Y=712.0928 02:39:37 (guide star SNR=14.5 X=370 Y=712) 02:39:37 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 02:39:42 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=370 Y=713) 02:39:42 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:39:47 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=370 Y=712) 02:40:00 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:40:01 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:40:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:40:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:40:06 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:40:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=372.1715 Y=714.1266 02:40:20 (guide star SNR=27.0 X=372 Y=714) 02:40:20 (first exposure estimate 1.11 sec) 02:40:24 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=373 Y=715) 02:40:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:40:29 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=372 Y=714) 02:40:29 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:40:30 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:40:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=372 Y=714 02:40:35 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=373 Y=715) 02:40:35 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:40:40 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=375 Y=716) 02:40:40 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:40:45 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=374 Y=716) 02:40:47 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:40:48 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:40:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=374 Y=716 02:40:53 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=375 Y=716) 02:40:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:40:57 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=374 Y=716) 02:40:57 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:41:03 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=374 Y=716) 02:41:03 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:41:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:41:05 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:41:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:41:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:41:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:41:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:41:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:41:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:41:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:41:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:41:12 Dome is MaxDome 02:41:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:41:12 Imager is ASCOM 02:41:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:41:12 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@023924 UTC 02:41:12 Imager readout modes: 02:41:12 0 is Fast 02:41:12 1 is Normal 02:41:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:41:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:41:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:41:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:41:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:41:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:41:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:41:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:41:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:41:12 ==== Starting target NGC_1904 ==== 02:41:12 ACPS Observation NGC_1904(1 of 1) 02:41:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_1904) 02:41:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:41:12 Pointing updates are enabled 02:41:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:41:12 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:41:14 (wait for slew to complete) 02:42:19 (slew complete) 02:42:19 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-908s GW=T HAz=-488s DWz=T WF=no] 02:42:19 Updating pointing... 02:42:19 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:42:19 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:42:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:42:23 (using Fast readout mode) 02:42:23 (starting exposure) 02:42:49 (exposure complete) 02:42:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:42:52 Image finished 02:42:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:42:53 569 image stars found 02:42:53 299 catalog stars found 02:42:54 Solved! 120 stars matched. 02:42:54 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 02:42:54 Pointing error is 2.698 arcmin @ angle 277.65 02:42:54 True focal length is 3465.5 mm. 02:42:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:42:54 True image center (J2000): 05h 23m 59.3s -24° 31' 07.41" 02:42:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:42:54 [sync] pointing model updated 02:42:54 Re-slew to target. 02:42:54 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:42:56 (wait for slew to complete) 02:43:06 (slew complete) 02:43:06 Target is now centered. 02:43:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:43:06 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-873s GW=T HAz=-501s DWz=T WF=no] 02:43:06 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240214_024306_T3 02:43:06 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:43:06 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:43:09 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:43:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:43:09 (starting exposure) 02:44:16 (exposure complete) 02:44:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:44:20 Image finished 02:44:20 Plate-solve NGC_1904_SG_20240214_024306_T3 final image. 02:44:23 1856 image stars found 02:44:24 165 catalog stars found 02:44:25 Solved! 77 stars matched. 02:44:25 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:44:25 Pointing error is 0.048 arcmin @ angle 146.92 02:44:25 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 02:44:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:44:25 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 11.2s -24° 31' 31.42" 02:44:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:44:25 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.72 pixels) 02:44:25 (avg FWHM = 4.12 arcsec) 02:44:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:44:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:44:25 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:44:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:44:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1213.105 Y=681.4844 02:44:33 (guide star SNR=8.5 X=1213 Y=681) 02:44:33 (first exposure estimate 1.77 sec) 02:44:38 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1213 Y=680) 02:44:38 (final exposure for guiding 1.68 sec) 02:44:43 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1212 Y=681) 02:44:44 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:44:45 (take guider image at initial interval 1.68 sec) 02:44:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1212 Y=681 02:44:50 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1209 Y=677) 02:44:50 (first exposure estimate 1.73 sec) 02:44:55 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1206 Y=677) 02:44:55 (final exposure for guiding 1.51 sec) 02:45:00 (guide star SNR=2.4 X=1202 Y=673) 02:45:13 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:45:14 (take guider image at initial interval 1.51 sec) 02:45:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:45:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:45:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:45:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1193.475 Y=664.3414 02:45:33 (guide star SNR=13.6 X=1192 Y=665) 02:45:33 (first exposure estimate 2.2 sec) 02:45:39 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=1189 Y=661) 02:45:39 (final exposure for guiding 1.66 sec) 02:45:44 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1188 Y=661) 02:45:45 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:45:46 (take guider image at initial interval 1.66 sec) 02:45:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1343.004 Y=369.9978 02:45:51 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:45:51 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:46:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1178.152 Y=652.059 02:46:05 (guide star SNR=14.6 X=1177 Y=652) 02:46:05 (first exposure estimate 2.06 sec) 02:46:10 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1171 Y=648) 02:46:11 (final exposure for guiding 1.81 sec) 02:46:16 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:46:16 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:46:17 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:46:17 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:48:44 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:48:44 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:48:44 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:48:44 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:48:44 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:48:45 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:48:45 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:48:45 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:48:45 Dome is MaxDome 02:48:45 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:48:45 Imager is ASCOM 02:48:45 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:48:45 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@024733 UTC 02:48:45 Imager readout modes: 02:48:45 0 is Fast 02:48:45 1 is Normal 02:48:45 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:48:45 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:48:45 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:48:45 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:48:45 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:48:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:48:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:48:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:48:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:48:45 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 02:48:45 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 02:48:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 02:48:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:48:45 Pointing updates are enabled 02:48:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:48:45 Start slew to AE_And... 02:48:47 (wait for slew to complete) 02:49:32 (slew complete) 02:49:32 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=16377s GW=T HAz=17037s DWz=T WF=no] 02:49:32 Updating pointing... 02:49:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:49:32 (using Fast readout mode) 02:49:32 (starting exposure) 02:49:47 (exposure complete) 02:49:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:49:50 Image finished 02:49:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:49:51 471 image stars found 02:49:51 297 catalog stars found 02:49:52 Solved! 116 stars matched. 02:49:52 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 02:49:52 Pointing error is 1.084 arcmin @ angle 85.62 02:49:52 True focal length is 3465.4 mm. 02:49:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:49:52 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 08.3s 41° 49' 17.16" 02:49:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:49:52 [sync] pointing model updated 02:49:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:49:52 Target is now centered. 02:49:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:49:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:49:52 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:49:52 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:49:57 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:50:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=369.0594 Y=66.28622 02:50:10 (guide star SNR=10.8 X=369 Y=66) 02:50:10 (first exposure estimate 1.39 sec) 02:50:15 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=368 Y=66) 02:50:15 (final exposure for guiding 1.22 sec) 02:50:20 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=368 Y=65) 02:50:32 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:50:33 (take guider image at initial interval 1.22 sec) 02:50:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:50:38 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:50:38 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:50:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.756 Y=347.2279 02:50:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:50:52 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:50:52 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:50:52 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:50:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:50:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:50:58 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:50:58 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:50:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:51:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:51:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:51:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:51:00 Dome is MaxDome 02:51:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:51:00 Imager is ASCOM 02:51:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:51:00 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@024957 UTC 02:51:00 Imager readout modes: 02:51:00 0 is Fast 02:51:00 1 is Normal 02:51:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:51:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:51:00 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:51:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:51:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:51:00 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:51:00 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:51:00 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:51:00 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:51:00 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 02:51:00 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 02:51:00 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 02:51:00 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:51:00 Pointing updates are enabled 02:51:00 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:51:00 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:51:02 (wait for slew to complete) 02:51:27 (slew complete) 02:51:27 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=12918s GW=T HAz=13298s DWz=T WF=no] 02:51:27 Updating pointing... 02:51:27 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:51:27 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:51:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:51:30 (using Fast readout mode) 02:51:30 (starting exposure) 02:51:56 (exposure complete) 02:51:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:52:00 Image finished 02:52:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:52:01 1572 image stars found 02:52:01 441 catalog stars found 02:52:02 Solved! 169 stars matched. 02:52:02 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 02:52:02 Pointing error is 1.780 arcmin @ angle 269.10 02:52:02 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 02:52:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:52:02 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 01.6s 61° 25' 14.68" 02:52:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:52:02 [sync] pointing model updated 02:52:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:52:02 Target is now centered. 02:52:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:52:02 (wait for slew to complete) 02:52:04 (slew complete) 02:52:04 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=12957s GW=T HAz=13276s DWz=T WF=no] 02:52:05 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240214_025204_T3 02:52:05 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:52:05 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:52:09 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:52:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:52:09 (starting exposure) 02:52:40 (exposure complete) 02:52:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:52:43 Image finished 02:52:45 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240214_025204_T3 final image. 02:52:48 1358 image stars found 02:52:48 209 catalog stars found 02:52:49 Solved! 114 stars matched. 02:52:49 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:52:49 Pointing error is 1.660 arcmin @ angle 271.16 02:52:49 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 02:52:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:52:49 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 02.6s 61° 25' 18.37" 02:52:49 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:52:49 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.67 pixels) 02:52:49 (avg FWHM = 3.72 arcsec) 02:52:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:52:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:52:49 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=13002s GW=T HAz=13311s DWz=T WF=no] 02:52:49 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240214_025249_T3 02:52:49 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:52:49 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:52:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:52:51 (using Normal readout mode) 02:52:51 (starting exposure) 02:53:09 (exposure complete) 02:53:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:53:13 Image finished 02:53:14 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240214_025249_T3 final image. 02:53:17 1574 image stars found 02:53:17 209 catalog stars found 02:53:18 Solved! 114 stars matched. 02:53:18 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:53:18 Pointing error is 1.522 arcmin @ angle 270.39 02:53:18 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:53:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:53:18 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.8s 61° 25' 16.98" 02:53:18 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:53:18 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.56 pixels) 02:53:18 (avg FWHM = 3.20 arcsec) 02:53:19 Run complete ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:53:19 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:53:24 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:53:24 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:53:24 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:53:24 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:53:24 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:53:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:53:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:53:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:53:26 Dome is MaxDome 02:53:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:53:26 Imager is ASCOM 02:53:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:53:26 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@025251 UTC 02:53:26 Imager readout modes: 02:53:26 0 is Fast 02:53:26 1 is Normal 02:53:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:53:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:53:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:53:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:53:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:53:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:53:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:53:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:53:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:53:26 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:53:26 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:53:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:53:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:53:26 Pointing updates are enabled 02:53:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:53:26 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:53:28 (wait for slew to complete) 02:54:43 (slew complete) 02:54:43 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-5250s GW=T HAz=-4710s DWz=T WF=no] 02:54:43 Updating pointing... 02:54:43 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:54:43 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:54:47 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:54:47 (using Fast readout mode) 02:54:47 (starting exposure) 02:55:12 (exposure complete) 02:55:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:55:16 Image finished 02:55:16 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:55:17 1388 image stars found 02:55:17 315 catalog stars found 02:55:18 Solved! 134 stars matched. 02:55:18 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 02:55:18 Pointing error is 1.372 arcmin @ angle 284.00 02:55:18 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 02:55:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:55:18 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 27.7s 19° 37' 34.21" 02:55:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:55:18 [sync] pointing model updated 02:55:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:55:18 Target is now centered. 02:55:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:55:18 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:55:18 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:55:18 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:55:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:55:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1239.139 Y=482.1426 02:55:35 (guide star SNR=8.0 X=1239 Y=482) 02:55:35 (first exposure estimate 1.86 sec) 02:55:40 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1237 Y=480) 02:55:40 (final exposure for guiding 1.57 sec) 02:55:45 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1237 Y=480) 02:55:46 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:55:47 (take guider image at initial interval 1.57 sec) 02:55:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452 Y=347 02:55:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:55:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:56:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1233.206 Y=476.2349 02:56:06 (guide star SNR=14.3 X=1234 Y=476) 02:56:06 (first exposure estimate 2.1 sec) 02:56:12 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1232 Y=475) 02:56:12 (final exposure for guiding 1.78 sec) 02:56:16 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1231 Y=474) 02:56:54 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:56:55 (take guider image at initial interval 1.78 sec) 02:56:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:57:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:57:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:57:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=621.9281 Y=363.1317 02:57:13 (guide star SNR=13.1 X=622 Y=363) 02:57:13 (first exposure estimate 2.29 sec) 02:57:19 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=621 Y=361) 02:57:20 (final exposure for guiding 2.05 sec) 02:57:26 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=620 Y=360) 02:57:57 **Guider waited for 10.25 sec and never got a measurement 02:57:58 (take guider image at initial interval 2.05 sec) 02:58:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1338.114 Y=310.2485 02:58:05 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=1338 Y=310) 02:58:05 (first exposure estimate 1.15 sec) 02:58:09 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=1337 Y=310) 02:58:10 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:58:15 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1336 Y=308) 02:58:29 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:58:30 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 02:58:31 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 02:58:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:58:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:58:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:58:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:58:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:58:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:58:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:58:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:58:38 Dome is MaxDome 02:58:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:58:38 Imager is ASCOM 02:58:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:58:38 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@025522 UTC 02:58:38 Imager readout modes: 02:58:38 0 is Fast 02:58:38 1 is Normal 02:58:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:58:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:58:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:58:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:58:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:58:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:58:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:58:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:58:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:58:38 ==== Starting target TT_Ari ==== 02:58:38 ACPS Observation TT_Ari(1 of 1) 02:58:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TT_Ari) 02:58:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:58:38 Pointing updates are enabled 02:58:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:58:38 Start slew to TT_Ari... 02:58:39 (wait for slew to complete) 02:59:50 (slew complete) 02:59:50 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=11966s GW=T HAz=12626s DWz=T WF=no] 02:59:50 Updating pointing... 02:59:50 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:59:50 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:59:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:59:54 (using Fast readout mode) 02:59:54 (starting exposure) 03:00:19 (exposure complete) 03:00:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:00:22 Image finished 03:00:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:00:23 219 image stars found 03:00:23 133 catalog stars found 03:00:24 Solved! 43 stars matched. 03:00:24 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 03:00:24 Pointing error is 1.825 arcmin @ angle 73.46 03:00:24 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 03:00:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:00:24 True image center (J2000): 02h 07m 00.4s 15° 18' 13.16" 03:00:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:00:24 [sync] pointing model updated 03:00:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:00:24 Target is now centered. 03:00:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:00:24 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:00:24 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 03:00:24 No focus change required 03:00:24 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:00:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=498.1203 Y=449.3285 03:00:35 (guide star SNR=20.3 X=498 Y=449) 03:00:35 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:00:40 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=498 Y=449) 03:00:40 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:00:45 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=498 Y=449) 03:00:51 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:00:51 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=12027s GW=T HAz=12627s DWz=T WF=no] 03:00:51 Imaging to TT_Ari_SU_20240214_030051_T3 03:00:51 (taking 300 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 03:00:51 (using Normal readout mode) 03:00:53 (ex=0.64 ey=1.06) 03:00:53 (guider check OK) 03:00:53 (starting exposure) 03:06:05 (exposure complete) 03:06:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:06:09 Image finished 03:06:09 Plate-solve TT_Ari_SU_20240214_030051_T3 final image. 03:06:12 830 image stars found 03:06:12 63 catalog stars found 03:06:13 Solved! 11 stars matched. 03:06:13 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:06:13 Pointing error is 2.275 arcmin @ angle 75.92 03:06:13 True focal length is 3478.7 mm. 03:06:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:06:13 True image center (J2000): 02h 07m 02.3s 15° 18' 15.20" 03:06:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:06:13 Image FWHM is 4.2 arcsec (9.48 pixels) 03:06:13 (avg FWHM = 3.45 arcsec) 03:06:13 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=12348s GW=T HAz=12350s DWz=T WF=no] 03:06:13 Re-slew to target. 03:06:14 (stopping the autoguider) 03:06:14 Start slew to TT_Ari... 03:06:15 (wait for slew to complete) 03:06:25 (slew complete) 03:06:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:06:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=672.9977 Y=517.1547 03:06:33 (guide star SNR=20.1 X=673 Y=517) 03:06:33 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:06:38 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=673 Y=517) 03:06:38 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:06:43 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=671 Y=516) 03:06:47 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:06:47 (waiting for guider to settle...) 03:06:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:06:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:06:52 (autoguider still running...) 03:06:52 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=12396s GW=T HAz=12989s DWz=T WF=no] 03:06:52 Imaging to TT_Ari_B_20240214_030652_T3 03:06:52 Switching from SU to B filter for imaging 03:06:52 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:06:56 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:06:56 (using Normal readout mode) 03:06:56 (ex=7.51 ey=5.06) 03:06:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:07:01 (ex=11.50 ey=8.06) 03:07:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:07:04 (ex=15.97 ey=11.31) 03:07:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:07:08 (ex=22.80 ey=16.25) 03:07:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:07:19 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:07:19 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 03:07:20 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 03:09:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:09:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:09:58 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:09:58 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:09:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:09:59 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:09:59 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:09:59 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:10:00 Dome is MaxDome 03:10:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:10:00 Imager is ASCOM 03:10:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:10:00 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@030826 UTC 03:10:00 Imager readout modes: 03:10:00 0 is Fast 03:10:00 1 is Normal 03:10:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:10:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:10:00 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:10:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:10:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:10:00 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:10:00 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:10:00 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:10:00 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:10:00 ==== Starting target ER_Aur ==== 03:10:00 ACPS Observation ER_Aur(1 of 1) 03:10:00 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan ER_Aur) 03:10:00 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:10:00 Pointing updates are enabled 03:10:00 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:10:00 Start slew to ER_Aur... 03:10:01 (wait for slew to complete) 03:10:44 (slew complete) 03:10:44 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=1420s GW=T HAz=1817s DWz=T WF=no] 03:10:44 Updating pointing... 03:10:44 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:10:44 (using Fast readout mode) 03:10:44 (starting exposure) 03:10:59 (exposure complete) 03:11:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:11:04 Image finished 03:11:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:11:04 2090 image stars found 03:11:04 306 catalog stars found 03:11:06 Solved! 145 stars matched. 03:11:06 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 03:11:06 Pointing error is 1.437 arcmin @ angle 275.84 03:11:06 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 03:11:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:11:06 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 02.3s 41° 59' 34.55" 03:11:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:11:06 [sync] pointing model updated 03:11:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:11:06 Target is now centered. 03:11:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:11:06 (wait for slew to complete) 03:11:08 (slew complete) 03:11:08 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=1444s GW=T HAz=1781s DWz=T WF=no] 03:11:08 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240214_031108_T3 03:11:08 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:11:08 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:11:10 (taking 36.57 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:11:10 (using Normal readout mode) 03:11:10 (starting exposure) 03:11:59 (exposure complete) 03:12:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:12:04 Image finished 03:12:04 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240214_031108_T3 final image. 03:12:07 5333 image stars found 03:12:07 165 catalog stars found 03:12:08 Solved! 82 stars matched. 03:12:08 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:12:08 Pointing error is 1.079 arcmin @ angle 277.34 03:12:08 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 03:12:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:12:08 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 04.2s 41° 59' 34.06" 03:12:08 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:12:08 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.08 pixels) 03:12:08 (avg FWHM = 3.05 arcsec) 03:12:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:12:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:12:08 [flip check: Tn=319s HAc=1504s GW=T HAz=1824s DWz=T WF=no] 03:12:08 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240214_031208_T3 03:12:08 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:12:08 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:12:12 (taking 19.18 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:12:12 (using Normal readout mode) 03:12:12 (starting exposure) 03:12:44 (exposure complete) 03:12:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:12:49 Image finished 03:12:50 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240214_031208_T3 final image. 03:12:53 3371 image stars found 03:12:53 165 catalog stars found 03:12:54 Solved! 99 stars matched. 03:12:54 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:12:54 Pointing error is 0.870 arcmin @ angle 279.69 03:12:54 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 03:12:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:12:54 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 05.3s 41° 59' 34.58" 03:12:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:12:54 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.69 pixels) 03:12:54 (avg FWHM = 2.82 arcsec) 03:12:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:12:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:12:54 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=1551s GW=T HAz=1880s DWz=T WF=no] 03:12:55 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240214_031254_T3 03:12:55 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:12:55 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:12:57 (taking 29.54 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:12:57 (using Normal readout mode) 03:12:57 (starting exposure) 03:13:38 (exposure complete) 03:13:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:13:42 Image finished 03:13:43 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240214_031254_T3 final image. 03:13:46 3653 image stars found 03:13:46 165 catalog stars found 03:13:49 Solved! 79 stars matched. 03:13:49 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 03:13:49 Pointing error is 0.738 arcmin @ angle 281.40 03:13:49 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 03:13:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:13:49 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 06.1s 41° 59' 34.55" 03:13:49 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:13:49 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (6.96 pixels) 03:13:49 (avg FWHM = 2.73 arcsec) 03:13:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:13:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:13:49 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:13:49 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:13:49 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:13:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:14:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=604.2404 Y=946.3899 03:14:07 (guide star SNR=66.6 X=604 Y=946) 03:14:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:14:11 (guide star SNR=33.3 X=601 Y=945) 03:14:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:14:17 (guide star SNR=34.4 X=596 Y=940) 03:14:42 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:14:43 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:14:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=548.3376 Y=904.4901 03:14:48 (guide star SNR=33.7 X=548 Y=905) 03:14:48 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:14:53 (guide star SNR=34.4 X=547 Y=903) 03:14:53 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:14:58 (guide star SNR=30.1 X=547 Y=902) 03:15:39 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:15:40 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:15:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=474.1328 Y=846.3738 03:15:45 (guide star SNR=30.4 X=474 Y=846) 03:15:45 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:15:50 (guide star SNR=33.1 X=473 Y=845) 03:15:50 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:15:55 (guide star SNR=35.1 X=472 Y=845) 03:16:01 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:16:01 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=1732s GW=T HAz=2158s DWz=T WF=no] 03:16:01 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240214_031601_T3 03:16:01 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:16:01 (using Normal readout mode) 03:16:03 (ex=0.87 ey=0.48) 03:16:03 (guider check OK) 03:16:03 (starting exposure) 03:18:14 (exposure complete) 03:18:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:18:18 Image finished 03:18:19 Plate-solve ER_Aur_B_20240214_031601_T3 final image. 03:18:22 5771 image stars found 03:18:23 165 catalog stars found 03:18:24 Solved! 51 stars matched. 03:18:24 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 03:18:24 Pointing error is 2.350 arcmin @ angle 85.80 03:18:24 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 03:18:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:18:24 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 22.6s 41° 59' 36.09" 03:18:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:18:24 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.38 pixels) 03:18:24 (avg FWHM = 2.69 arcsec) 03:18:24 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=1874s GW=T HAz=1881s DWz=T WF=no] 03:18:24 Re-slew to target. 03:18:24 (stopping the autoguider) 03:18:24 Start slew to ER_Aur... 03:18:26 (wait for slew to complete) 03:18:36 (slew complete) 03:18:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:18:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=552.2811 Y=901.3694 03:18:44 (guide star SNR=88.8 X=552 Y=901) 03:18:44 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:18:49 (guide star SNR=35.7 X=549 Y=899) 03:18:49 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:18:54 (guide star SNR=35.7 X=549 Y=899) 03:18:58 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:18:58 (waiting for guider to settle...) 03:19:03 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=1926s GW=T HAz=2340s DWz=T WF=no] 03:19:03 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240214_031903_T3 03:19:03 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:19:03 (using Normal readout mode) 03:19:03 (ex=5.73 ey=3.53) 03:19:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:19:05 (ex=8.29 ey=6.37) 03:19:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:19:09 (ex=12.61 ey=9.26) 03:19:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:19:12 (ex=18.69 ey=14.18) 03:19:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:19:15 (ex=28.29 ey=21.31) 03:19:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:19:27 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:19:27 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 03:19:27 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 03:19:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:19:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:19:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:19:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:19:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:19:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:19:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:19:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:19:34 Dome is MaxDome 03:19:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:19:34 Imager is ASCOM 03:19:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:19:34 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@031351 UTC 03:19:34 Imager readout modes: 03:19:34 0 is Fast 03:19:34 1 is Normal 03:19:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:19:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:19:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:19:34 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:19:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:19:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:19:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:19:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:19:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:19:34 ==== Starting target GR_Ori ==== 03:19:34 ACPS Observation GR_Ori(1 of 1) 03:19:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan GR_Ori) 03:19:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:19:35 Pointing updates are enabled 03:19:35 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:19:35 Start slew to GR_Ori... 03:19:36 (wait for slew to complete) 03:20:13 (slew complete) 03:20:13 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=1513s GW=T HAz=1993s DWz=T WF=no] 03:20:13 Updating pointing... 03:20:13 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:20:13 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:20:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:20:18 (using Fast readout mode) 03:20:18 (starting exposure) 03:20:43 (exposure complete) 03:20:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:20:46 Image finished 03:20:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:20:47 685 image stars found 03:20:47 368 catalog stars found 03:20:48 Solved! 150 stars matched. 03:20:48 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 03:20:48 Pointing error is 1.802 arcmin @ angle 281.33 03:20:48 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 03:20:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:20:48 True image center (J2000): 05h 21m 28.3s 01° 10' 33.44" 03:20:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:20:48 [sync] pointing model updated 03:20:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:20:48 Target is now centered. 03:20:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:20:48 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:20:48 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:20:48 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:20:52 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:21:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=439.3173 Y=626.1467 03:21:05 (guide star SNR=23.5 X=439 Y=626) 03:21:05 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:21:10 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=438 Y=624) 03:21:10 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:21:15 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=435 Y=623) 03:21:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:21:43 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:21:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=377.8196 Y=578.325 03:21:47 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=378 Y=578) 03:21:47 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:21:52 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=377 Y=578) 03:21:53 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:21:58 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=377 Y=577) 03:22:03 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:22:03 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=1623s GW=T HAz=2044s DWz=T WF=no] 03:22:04 Imaging to GR_Ori_B_20240214_032203_T3 03:22:04 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:22:04 (using Normal readout mode) 03:22:05 (ex=0.77 ey=0.38) 03:22:05 (guider check OK) 03:22:05 (starting exposure) 03:24:16 (exposure complete) 03:24:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:24:20 Image finished 03:24:21 Plate-solve GR_Ori_B_20240214_032203_T3 final image. 03:24:24 2864 image stars found 03:24:24 185 catalog stars found 03:24:28 Solved! 44 stars matched. 03:24:28 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 03:24:28 Pointing error is 0.632 arcmin @ angle 49.99 03:24:28 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 03:24:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:24:28 True image center (J2000): 05h 21m 37.3s 01° 10' 36.58" 03:24:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:24:28 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.60 pixels) 03:24:28 (avg FWHM = 2.64 arcsec) 03:24:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:24:28 (waiting for guider to settle...) 03:24:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:24:33 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=1771s GW=T HAz=2134s DWz=T WF=no] 03:24:33 Imaging to GR_Ori_V_20240214_032433_T3 03:24:34 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:24:34 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:24:36 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:24:36 (using Normal readout mode) 03:24:36 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 03:24:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:24:48 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:24:48 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 03:24:48 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 03:24:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:24:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:24:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:24:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:24:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:24:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:24:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:24:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:24:56 Dome is MaxDome 03:24:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:24:56 Imager is ASCOM 03:24:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:24:56 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@032436 UTC 03:24:56 Imager readout modes: 03:24:56 0 is Fast 03:24:56 1 is Normal 03:24:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:24:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:24:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:24:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:24:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:24:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:24:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:24:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:24:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:24:56 ==== Starting target J072816 ==== 03:24:56 ACPS Observation J072816(1 of 1) 03:24:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan J072816) 03:24:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:24:56 Pointing updates are enabled 03:24:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:24:56 Start slew to J072816... 03:24:57 (wait for slew to complete) 03:25:53 (slew complete) 03:25:53 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-5866s GW=T HAz=-5386s DWz=T WF=no] 03:25:53 Updating pointing... 03:25:53 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:25:53 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:25:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:25:57 (using Fast readout mode) 03:25:57 (starting exposure) 03:31:33 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 03:31:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:31:33 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:31:33 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:31:33 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:31:35 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:31:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 03:31:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:31:49 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:32:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 03:32:01 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:32:01 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:32:01 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 03:32:02 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 03:39:02 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:39:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:39:02 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:39:02 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:39:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:39:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:39:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:39:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:39:03 Dome is MaxDome 03:39:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:39:03 Imager is ASCOM 03:39:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:39:03 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@033318 UTC 03:39:03 Imager readout modes: 03:39:03 0 is Fast 03:39:03 1 is Normal 03:39:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:39:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:39:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:39:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:39:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:39:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:39:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:39:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:39:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:39:03 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 03:39:03 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 03:39:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 03:39:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:39:03 Pointing updates are enabled 03:39:03 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:39:03 Start slew to TV_Cam... 03:39:05 (wait for slew to complete) 03:39:41 (slew complete) 03:39:41 [flip check: Tn=398s HAc=7079s GW=T HAz=7476s DWz=T WF=no] 03:39:41 Updating pointing... 03:39:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:39:41 (using Fast readout mode) 03:39:41 (starting exposure) 03:45:18 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 03:45:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:45:18 (wait for slew to complete) 03:45:29 (slew complete) 03:45:29 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=7426s GW=T HAz=7764s DWz=T WF=no] 03:45:29 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240214_034529_T3 03:45:29 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:45:29 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:45:32 (taking 37.53 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:45:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:45:32 (starting exposure) 03:51:37 (exposure complete) 03:53:48 **Exposure timed out waiting for ImageReady. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 03:53:48 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 03:53:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:53:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:53:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:53:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:53:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:53:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:53:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:53:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:53:56 Dome is MaxDome 03:53:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:53:56 Imager is ASCOM 03:53:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:53:56 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240214@034532 UTC 03:53:56 Imager readout modes: 03:53:56 0 is Fast 03:53:56 1 is Normal 03:53:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:53:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:53:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:53:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:53:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:53:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:53:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:53:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:53:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:53:56 ==== Starting target SU_Lyn ==== 03:53:56 ACPS Observation SU_Lyn(1 of 1) 03:53:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan SU_Lyn) 03:53:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:53:56 Pointing updates are enabled 03:53:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:53:56 Start slew to SU_Lyn... 03:53:58 (wait for slew to complete) 03:54:37 (slew complete) 03:54:37 [flip check: Tn=374s HAc=-1344s GW=T HAz=-970s DWz=T WF=no] 03:54:37 Updating pointing... 03:54:37 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:54:37 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:54:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:54:39 (using Fast readout mode) 03:54:39 (starting exposure) 04:00:15 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 04:00:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:00:15 (wait for slew to complete) 04:00:19 (slew complete) 04:00:19 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=-1001s GW=T HAz=-686s DWz=T WF=no] 04:00:19 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240214_040019_T3 04:00:19 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:00:19 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:00:23 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:00:23 (using Normal readout mode) 04:00:23 (starting exposure) 04:06:02 (exposure complete) 04:08:14 **Exposure timed out waiting for ImageReady. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:08:14 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:15:13 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:15:13 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:15:13 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:15:13 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:15:13 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:15:14 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:15:14 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:15:14 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:15:14 Dome is MaxDome 04:15:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:15:14 Imager is ASCOM 04:15:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:15:14 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@040929 UTC 04:15:14 Imager readout modes: 04:15:14 0 is Fast 04:15:14 1 is Normal 04:15:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:15:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:15:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:15:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:15:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:15:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:15:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:15:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:15:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:15:14 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 04:15:14 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 04:15:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 04:15:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:15:14 Pointing updates are enabled 04:15:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:15:14 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 04:15:16 (wait for slew to complete) 04:16:01 (slew complete) 04:16:01 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=18006s GW=T HAz=18376s DWz=T WF=no] 04:16:01 Updating pointing... 04:16:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:16:01 (using Fast readout mode) 04:16:01 (starting exposure) 04:21:37 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 04:21:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:21:37 (wait for slew to complete) 04:21:41 (slew complete) 04:21:41 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=18347s GW=T HAz=18658s DWz=T WF=no] 04:21:41 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240214_042141_T3 04:21:41 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:21:41 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:21:45 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:21:45 (using Normal readout mode) 04:21:45 (starting exposure) 04:27:20 (exposure complete) 04:29:30 **Exposure timed out waiting for ImageReady. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:29:31 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:29:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:29:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:29:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:29:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:29:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:29:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:29:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:29:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:29:38 Dome is MaxDome 04:29:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:29:38 Imager is ASCOM 04:29:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:29:38 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@042145 UTC 04:29:38 Imager readout modes: 04:29:38 0 is Fast 04:29:38 1 is Normal 04:29:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:29:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:29:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:29:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:29:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:29:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:29:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:29:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:29:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:29:38 ==== Starting target NSVS_0421121 ==== 04:29:38 ACPS Observation NSVS_0421121(1 of 1) 04:29:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSVS_0421121) 04:29:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:29:38 Pointing updates are enabled 04:29:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:29:38 Start slew to NSVS_0421121... 04:29:40 (wait for slew to complete) 04:30:25 (slew complete) 04:30:25 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9352s GW=T HAz=10012s DWz=T WF=no] 04:30:25 Updating pointing... 04:30:25 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:30:25 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:30:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:30:29 (using Fast readout mode) 04:30:29 (starting exposure) 04:36:05 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 04:36:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:36:05 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:36:05 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:36:05 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:36:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:36:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:36:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:36:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:36:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:36:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:36:35 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:36:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:36:35 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:43:13 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:43:13 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:43:13 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:43:13 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:43:13 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:43:14 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:43:14 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:43:14 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:43:14 Dome is MaxDome 04:43:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:43:14 Imager is ASCOM 04:43:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:43:14 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@043729 UTC 04:43:14 Imager readout modes: 04:43:14 0 is Fast 04:43:14 1 is Normal 04:43:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:43:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:43:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:43:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:43:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:43:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:43:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:43:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:43:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:43:14 ==== Starting target FS_Aur ==== 04:43:14 ACPS Observation FS_Aur(1 of 1) 04:43:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan FS_Aur) 04:43:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:43:15 Pointing updates are enabled 04:43:15 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:43:15 Start slew to FS_Aur... 04:43:16 (wait for slew to complete) 04:43:30 (slew complete) 04:43:30 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 04:43:30 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=4934s GW=T HAz=5474s DWz=T WF=no] 04:43:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:43:30 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:43:30 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:43:30 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:43:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:43:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:43:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:43:48 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:44:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:44:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:44:00 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:44:00 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:44:01 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:44:07 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:44:07 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:44:07 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:44:07 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:44:07 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:44:08 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:44:08 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:44:08 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:44:08 Dome is MaxDome 04:44:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:44:09 Imager is ASCOM 04:44:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:44:09 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@044334 UTC 04:44:09 Imager readout modes: 04:44:09 0 is Fast 04:44:09 1 is Normal 04:44:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:44:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:44:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:44:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:44:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:44:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:44:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:44:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:44:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:44:09 ==== Starting target U_Leo ==== 04:44:09 ACPS Observation U_Leo(1 of 1) 04:44:09 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan U_Leo) 04:44:09 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:44:09 Pointing updates are enabled 04:44:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:44:09 (wait for slew to complete) 04:44:12 (slew complete) 04:44:12 Start slew to U_Leo... 04:44:13 (wait for slew to complete) 04:45:18 (slew complete) 04:45:18 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-11520s GW=T HAz=-10920s DWz=T WF=no] 04:45:18 Updating pointing... 04:45:18 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:45:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:45:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:45:22 (using Fast readout mode) 04:45:22 (starting exposure) 04:50:58 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 04:50:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:50:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:50:58 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:50:58 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:51:02 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:51:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:51:15 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:51:15 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:51:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:51:28 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:51:28 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:51:28 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:51:28 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:51:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:51:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:51:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:51:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:51:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:51:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:51:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:51:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:51:35 Dome is MaxDome 04:51:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:51:35 Imager is ASCOM 04:51:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:51:35 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@045102 UTC 04:51:35 Imager readout modes: 04:51:35 0 is Fast 04:51:35 1 is Normal 04:51:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:51:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:51:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:51:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:51:35 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:51:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:51:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:51:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:51:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:51:36 ==== Starting target QZ_Aur ==== 04:51:36 ACPS Observation QZ_Aur(1 of 1) 04:51:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan QZ_Aur) 04:51:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:51:36 Pointing updates are enabled 04:51:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:51:36 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 04:51:37 (wait for slew to complete) 04:52:47 (slew complete) 04:52:47 [flip check: Tn=460s HAc=6643s GW=T HAz=7103s DWz=T WF=no] 04:52:47 Updating pointing... 04:52:47 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:52:47 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:52:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:52:51 (using Fast readout mode) 04:52:51 (starting exposure) 04:58:26 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 04:58:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:58:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:58:26 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:58:26 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:58:30 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:58:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:58:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:58:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:58:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:58:55 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:58:55 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:58:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 04:58:56 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 04:59:02 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:59:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:59:02 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:59:02 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:59:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:59:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:59:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:59:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:59:03 Dome is MaxDome 04:59:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:59:03 Imager is ASCOM 04:59:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:59:03 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240214@045830 UTC 04:59:03 Imager readout modes: 04:59:03 0 is Fast 04:59:03 1 is Normal 04:59:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:59:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:59:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:59:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:59:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:59:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:59:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:59:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:59:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:59:03 ==== Starting target AO_Aur ==== 04:59:03 ACPS Observation AO_Aur(1 of 1) 04:59:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AO_Aur) 04:59:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:59:03 Pointing updates are enabled 04:59:03 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:59:03 Start slew to AO_Aur... 04:59:05 (wait for slew to complete) 04:59:20 (slew complete) 04:59:20 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 04:59:20 [flip check: Tn=379s HAc=5887s GW=T HAz=6266s DWz=T WF=no] 04:59:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:59:20 [flip check: Tn=319s HAc=5887s GW=T HAz=6206s DWz=T WF=no] 04:59:20 Imaging to AO_Aur_SI_20240214_045920_T3 04:59:20 Switching from B to SI filter for imaging 04:59:20 Focus change of -340 steps required 04:59:24 (taking 18.63 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:59:24 (using Normal readout mode) 04:59:24 (starting exposure) 05:05:09 (exposure complete) 05:07:20 **Exposure timed out waiting for ImageReady. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 05:07:20 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 10:46:28 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:46:28 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:46:28 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:46:28 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:46:28 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:46:29 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:46:29 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:46:29 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:46:29 Dome is MaxDome 10:46:29 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:46:29 Imager is ASCOM 10:46:29 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:46:29 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@103421 UTC 10:46:29 Imager readout modes: 10:46:29 0 is Fast 10:46:29 1 is Normal 10:46:29 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:46:29 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:46:29 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:46:29 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:46:29 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:46:29 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:46:29 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:46:29 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:46:29 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:46:29 ==== Starting target M5-V42 ==== 10:46:29 ACPS Observation M5-V42(1 of 1) 10:46:29 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V42) 10:46:29 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:46:29 Pointing updates are enabled 10:46:29 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:46:29 Start slew to M5-V42... 10:46:31 (wait for slew to complete) 10:47:31 (slew complete) 10:47:31 [flip check: Tn=384s HAc=-7383s GW=T HAz=-6999s DWz=T WF=no] 10:47:31 Updating pointing... 10:47:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:47:31 (using Fast readout mode) 10:47:31 (starting exposure) 10:53:07 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 10:53:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:53:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:53:07 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 10:53:07 Focus change of 320 steps required 10:53:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:53:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 10:53:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:53:23 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:53:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 10:53:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:53:35 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 10:53:35 **Autoguiding failed. 10:53:35 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 10:53:35 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-7018s GW=T HAz=-6694s DWz=T WF=no] 10:53:35 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240214_105335_T3 10:53:35 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:53:35 (using Normal readout mode) 10:53:35 (starting exposure) 10:59:25 (exposure complete) 11:01:36 **Exposure timed out waiting for ImageReady. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 11:01:36 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 11:09:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:09:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:09:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:09:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:09:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:09:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:09:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:09:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:09:06 Dome is MaxDome 11:09:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:09:06 Imager is ASCOM 11:09:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:09:06 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@110320 UTC 11:09:06 Imager readout modes: 11:09:06 0 is Fast 11:09:06 1 is Normal 11:09:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:09:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:09:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:09:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:09:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:09:06 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:09:06 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:09:06 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:09:06 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:09:06 ==== Starting target M3-V154 ==== 11:09:06 ACPS Observation M3-V154(1 of 1) 11:09:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M3-V154) 11:09:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:09:06 Pointing updates are enabled 11:09:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:09:06 (wait for slew to complete) 11:09:13 (slew complete) 11:09:13 Start slew to M3-V154... 11:09:14 (wait for slew to complete) 11:09:40 (slew complete) 11:09:40 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-271s GW=T HAz=119s DWz=T WF=no] 11:09:40 Updating pointing... 11:09:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:09:40 (using Fast readout mode) 11:09:40 (starting exposure) 11:15:23 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 11:15:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:15:23 (wait for slew to complete) 11:15:27 (slew complete) 11:15:27 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=76s GW=T HAz=406s DWz=T WF=no] 11:15:27 Imaging to M3-V154_B_20240214_111527_T3 11:15:27 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 11:15:27 Focus change of 320 steps required 11:15:31 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:15:31 (using Normal readout mode) 11:15:31 (starting exposure) 11:21:35 **Exposure failed after being successfully started ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 11:21:35 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 11:28:44 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:28:44 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:28:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:28:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:28:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:28:46 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:28:46 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:28:46 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:28:46 Dome is MaxDome 11:28:46 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:28:46 Imager is ASCOM 11:28:46 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:28:46 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@112255 UTC 11:28:46 Imager readout modes: 11:28:46 0 is Fast 11:28:46 1 is Normal 11:28:46 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:28:46 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:28:46 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:28:46 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:28:46 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:28:46 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:28:46 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:28:46 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:28:46 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:28:46 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 11:28:46 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 11:28:46 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 11:28:46 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:28:46 Pointing updates are enabled 11:28:46 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:28:46 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 11:28:48 (wait for slew to complete) 11:30:18 (slew complete) 11:30:18 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-18510s GW=T HAz=-17850s DWz=T WF=no] 11:30:18 Updating pointing... 11:30:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:30:18 (using Fast readout mode) 11:30:18 (starting exposure) 11:36:00 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 11:36:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:36:00 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:36:00 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:36:00 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:36:02 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:36:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:36:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:36:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:36:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:36:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:36:24 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:36:24 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 11:36:24 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 11:36:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:36:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:36:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:36:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:36:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:36:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:36:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:36:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:36:31 Dome is MaxDome 11:36:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:36:32 Imager is ASCOM 11:36:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:36:32 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240214@113602 UTC 11:36:32 Imager readout modes: 11:36:32 0 is Fast 11:36:32 1 is Normal 11:36:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:36:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:36:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:36:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:36:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:36:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:36:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:36:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:36:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:36:32 ==== Starting target M5-V84 ==== 11:36:32 ACPS Observation M5-V84(1 of 1) 11:36:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V84) 11:36:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:36:32 Pointing updates are enabled 11:36:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:36:32 Start slew to M5-V84... 11:36:34 (wait for slew to complete) 11:37:28 (slew complete) 11:37:28 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-4389s GW=T HAz=-3999s DWz=T WF=no] 11:37:28 Updating pointing... 11:37:28 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:37:28 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:37:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:37:30 (using Fast readout mode) 11:37:30 (starting exposure) 11:43:11 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 11:43:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:43:11 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:43:11 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 11:43:12 Focus change of 320 steps required 11:43:15 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:43:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:43:28 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:43:28 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:43:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:43:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:43:40 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:43:40 **Autoguiding failed. 11:43:40 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 11:43:40 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-4016s GW=T HAz=-3686s DWz=T WF=no] 11:43:40 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240214_114340_T3 11:43:40 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:43:40 (using Normal readout mode) 11:43:40 (starting exposure) 11:49:44 **Exposure failed after being successfully started ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 11:49:45 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 11:56:39 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:56:39 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:56:39 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:56:39 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:56:39 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:56:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:56:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:56:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:56:40 Dome is MaxDome 11:56:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:56:40 Imager is ASCOM 11:56:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:56:40 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@115050 UTC 11:56:40 Imager readout modes: 11:56:40 0 is Fast 11:56:40 1 is Normal 11:56:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:56:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:56:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:56:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:56:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:56:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:56:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:56:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:56:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:56:40 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 11:56:40 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 11:56:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 11:56:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:56:40 Pointing updates are enabled 11:56:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:56:40 Start slew to IX_Dra... 11:56:42 (wait for slew to complete) 11:57:57 (slew complete) 11:57:57 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-13515s GW=T HAz=-12855s DWz=T WF=no] 11:57:57 Updating pointing... 11:57:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:57:57 (using Fast readout mode) 11:57:57 (starting exposure) 12:03:39 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 12:03:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:03:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:03:39 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 12:03:39 Focus change of 290 steps required 12:03:42 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:03:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:03:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:03:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:04:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:04:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:04:08 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:04:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 12:04:09 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 12:04:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:04:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:04:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:04:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:04:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:04:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:04:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:04:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:04:16 Dome is MaxDome 12:04:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:04:16 Imager is ASCOM 12:04:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:04:16 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240214@120342 UTC 12:04:16 Imager readout modes: 12:04:16 0 is Fast 12:04:16 1 is Normal 12:04:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:04:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:04:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:04:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:04:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:04:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:04:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:04:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:04:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:04:16 ==== Starting target V0406_Vul ==== 12:04:16 ACPS Observation V0406_Vul(1 of 1) 12:04:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V0406_Vul) 12:04:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:04:17 Pointing updates are enabled 12:04:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:04:17 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 12:04:18 (wait for slew to complete) 12:04:53 (slew complete) 12:04:53 [flip check: Tn=510s HAc=-15931s GW=T HAz=-15421s DWz=T WF=no] 12:04:53 Updating pointing... 12:04:53 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:04:53 Focus change of -290 steps required 12:04:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:04:57 (using Fast readout mode) 12:04:57 (starting exposure) 12:10:37 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 12:10:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:10:37 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:10:37 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 12:10:37 Focus change of -360 steps required 12:10:41 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:10:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:10:51 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:10:51 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:11:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:11:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:11:04 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:11:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 12:11:04 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 12:11:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:11:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:11:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:11:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:11:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:11:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:11:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:11:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:11:12 Dome is MaxDome 12:11:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:11:12 Imager is ASCOM 12:11:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:11:12 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240214@121041 UTC 12:11:12 Imager readout modes: 12:11:12 0 is Fast 12:11:12 1 is Normal 12:11:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:11:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:11:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:11:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:11:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:11:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:11:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:11:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:11:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:11:12 ==== Starting target NGC_5634 ==== 12:11:12 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1) 12:11:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5634) 12:11:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:11:12 Pointing updates are enabled 12:11:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:11:12 Start slew to NGC_5634... 12:11:14 (wait for slew to complete) 12:12:19 (slew complete) 12:12:19 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=644s GW=T HAz=1064s DWz=T WF=no] 12:12:19 Updating pointing... 12:12:19 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:12:19 Focus change of 360 steps required 12:12:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:12:24 (using Fast readout mode) 12:12:24 (starting exposure) 12:18:04 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 12:18:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:18:04 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=990s GW=T HAz=1350s DWz=T WF=no] 12:18:05 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240214_121804_T3 12:18:05 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 12:18:05 Focus change of 50 steps required 12:18:07 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:18:07 (using Normal readout mode) 12:18:07 (starting exposure) 12:24:44 **Exposure failed after being successfully started ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 12:24:45 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 12:37:50 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:37:50 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:37:50 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:37:50 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:37:50 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:37:52 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:37:52 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:37:52 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:37:52 Dome is MaxDome 12:37:52 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:37:52 Imager is ASCOM 12:37:52 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:37:52 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@122544 UTC 12:37:52 Imager readout modes: 12:37:52 0 is Fast 12:37:52 1 is Normal 12:37:52 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:37:52 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:37:52 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:37:52 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:37:52 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:37:52 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:37:52 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:37:52 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:37:52 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:37:52 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 12:37:52 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 12:37:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 12:37:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:37:52 Pointing updates are enabled 12:37:52 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:37:52 (wait for slew to complete) 12:37:55 (slew complete) 12:37:55 Start slew to CG_Dra... 12:37:57 (wait for slew to complete) 12:39:16 (slew complete) 12:39:16 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-14365s GW=T HAz=-13825s DWz=T WF=no] 12:39:16 Updating pointing... 12:39:16 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:39:16 (using Fast readout mode) 12:39:16 (starting exposure) 12:44:57 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 12:44:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:44:57 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:44:57 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 12:44:57 Focus change of -360 steps required 12:45:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:45:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:45:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:45:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:45:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:45:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:45:24 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:45:24 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 12:45:25 UTC ACP console log opened 14-Feb-2024 12:52:52 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:52:52 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:52:52 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:52:52 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:52:52 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:52:53 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:52:53 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:52:53 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:52:53 Dome is MaxDome 12:52:53 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:52:53 Imager is ASCOM 12:52:53 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:52:53 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240214@124707 UTC 12:52:53 Imager readout modes: 12:52:53 0 is Fast 12:52:53 1 is Normal 12:52:53 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:52:53 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:52:53 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:52:53 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:52:53 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:52:53 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:52:53 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:52:53 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:52:53 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:52:53 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 12:52:53 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 12:52:53 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 12:52:53 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:52:53 Pointing updates are enabled 12:52:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:52:53 Start slew to V884_Her... 12:52:55 (wait for slew to complete) 12:54:00 (slew complete) 12:54:00 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-9584s GW=T HAz=-9164s DWz=T WF=no] 12:54:00 Updating pointing... 12:54:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:54:00 (using Fast readout mode) 12:54:00 (starting exposure) 12:59:35 **Pointing update error from MaxIm.CCDCamera: **Exposure failed after being successfully started 12:59:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:59:35 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:59:35 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 12:59:35 Focus change of 290 steps required 12:59:39 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:59:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:59:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:59:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 13:00:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 13:00:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 13:00:04 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 13:00:04 **Autoguiding failed. 13:00:04 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 13:00:04 **Scheduler failed to catch dawn-crossing Observation 13:00:04 **Stopping now for astronomical dawn ACP console log closed 14-Feb-2024 13:00:05 UTC