ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 01:53:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:53:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:53:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:53:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:53:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:53:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:53:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:53:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:53:09 Dome is MaxDome 01:53:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:53:09 Imager is ASCOM 01:53:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:53:09 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@015014 UTC 01:53:09 Imager readout modes: 01:53:09 0 is Fast 01:53:09 1 is Normal 01:53:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:53:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:53:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:53:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:53:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:53:10 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:53:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:53:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:53:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:53:10 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ==== 01:53:10 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1) 01:53:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KN_Lyn) 01:53:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:53:10 Pointing updates are enabled 01:53:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:53:10 Start slew to KN_Lyn... 01:53:11 (wait for slew to complete) 01:54:27 (slew complete) 01:54:27 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-12996s GW=T HAz=-12494s DWz=T WF=no] 01:54:27 Updating pointing... 01:54:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:54:27 (using Fast readout mode) 01:54:27 (starting exposure) 01:54:42 (exposure complete) 01:54:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:54:46 Image finished 01:54:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:54:46 240 image stars found 01:54:46 252 catalog stars found 01:54:48 Solved! 84 stars matched. 01:54:48 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 01:54:48 Pointing error is 1.808 arcmin @ angle 107.60 01:54:48 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 01:54:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:54:48 True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 46.7s 47° 50' 09.66" 01:54:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:54:48 [sync] pointing model updated 01:54:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:54:48 Target is now centered. 01:54:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:54:48 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:54:48 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 01:54:48 Focus change of 50 steps required 01:54:50 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:55:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287.356 Y=882.0026 01:55:00 **No stars at all found in guider image 01:55:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 01:55:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=425.0376 Y=574.9781 01:55:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:55:14 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 01:55:14 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 01:55:15 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 01:55:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:55:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:55:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:55:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:55:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:55:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:55:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:55:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:55:22 Dome is MaxDome 01:55:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:55:23 Imager is ASCOM 01:55:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:55:23 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@015450 UTC 01:55:23 Imager readout modes: 01:55:23 0 is Fast 01:55:23 1 is Normal 01:55:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:55:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:55:23 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:55:23 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:55:23 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:55:23 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:55:23 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:55:23 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:55:23 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:55:23 ==== Starting target OJ287 ==== 01:55:23 ACPS Observation OJ287(1 of 1) 01:55:23 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan OJ287) 01:55:23 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:55:23 Pointing updates are enabled 01:55:23 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:55:23 Start slew to OJ287... 01:55:25 (wait for slew to complete) 01:55:50 (slew complete) 01:55:50 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-15184s GW=T HAz=-14704s DWz=T WF=no] 01:55:50 Updating pointing... 01:55:50 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:55:50 Focus change of -50 steps required 01:55:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:55:52 (using Fast readout mode) 01:55:52 (starting exposure) 01:56:14 (exposure complete) 01:56:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:56:17 Image finished 01:56:17 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:56:18 185 image stars found 01:56:18 211 catalog stars found 01:56:19 Solved! 61 stars matched. 01:56:19 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 01:56:19 Pointing error is 1.652 arcmin @ angle 89.38 01:56:19 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 01:56:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:56:19 True image center (J2000): 08h 54m 55.9s 20° 06' 31.66" 01:56:19 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 01:56:19 [sync] pointing model updated 01:56:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:56:19 Target is now centered. 01:56:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:56:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:56:19 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:56:19 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:56:23 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:56:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=858.9819 Y=830.6488 01:56:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:56:36 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 01:56:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=686 Y=583.9788 01:56:50 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:56:50 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 01:56:50 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 01:56:50 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 01:56:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:56:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:56:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:56:57 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:56:57 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:56:58 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:56:58 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:56:58 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:56:58 Dome is MaxDome 01:56:58 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:56:58 Imager is ASCOM 01:56:58 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:56:58 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@015623 UTC 01:56:58 Imager readout modes: 01:56:58 0 is Fast 01:56:58 1 is Normal 01:56:58 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:56:58 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:56:58 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:56:58 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:56:58 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:56:58 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:56:58 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:56:58 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:56:58 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:56:58 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 01:56:58 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 01:56:58 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 01:56:58 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:56:58 Pointing updates are enabled 01:56:58 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:56:58 Start slew to V0704_And... 01:57:00 (wait for slew to complete) 01:59:06 (slew complete) 01:59:06 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=18018s GW=T HAz=18426s DWz=T WF=no] 01:59:06 Updating pointing... 01:59:06 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:59:06 Focus change of -320 steps required 01:59:10 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:59:10 (using Fast readout mode) 01:59:10 (starting exposure) 01:59:35 (exposure complete) 01:59:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:59:39 Image finished 01:59:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:59:40 551 image stars found 01:59:40 238 catalog stars found 01:59:41 Solved! 87 stars matched. 01:59:41 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 01:59:41 Pointing error is 3.278 arcmin @ angle 92.01 01:59:41 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 01:59:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:59:41 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 15.6s 43° 31' 15.30" 01:59:41 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 01:59:41 [sync] pointing model updated 01:59:41 Re-slew to target. 01:59:41 Start slew to V0704_And... 01:59:43 (wait for slew to complete) 01:59:52 (slew complete) 01:59:52 Target is now centered. 01:59:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:59:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:59:52 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 01:59:52 Focus change of 320 steps required 01:59:56 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:00:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=813.752 Y=470.9107 02:00:10 (guide star SNR=12.8 X=813 Y=471) 02:00:10 (first exposure estimate 1.17 sec) 02:00:15 **No stars at all found in guider image 02:00:15 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 02:00:15 **Autoguiding failed. 02:00:15 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 02:00:15 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=18105s GW=T HAz=18436s DWz=T WF=no] 02:00:15 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240219_020015_T3 02:00:15 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:00:15 (using Normal readout mode) 02:00:15 (starting exposure) 02:01:09 (exposure complete) 02:01:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:01:13 Image finished 02:01:14 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240219_020015_T3 final image. 02:01:17 1005 image stars found 02:01:17 119 catalog stars found 02:01:18 Solved! 71 stars matched. 02:01:18 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:01:18 Pointing error is 0.063 arcmin @ angle 270.49 02:01:18 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 02:01:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:01:18 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.2s 43° 31' 22.33" 02:01:18 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:01:18 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.48 pixels) 02:01:18 (avg FWHM = 3.04 arcsec) 02:01:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:01:18 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=18168s GW=T HAz=18499s DWz=T WF=no] 02:01:18 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240219_020118_T3 02:01:18 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:01:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:01:18 (starting exposure) 02:02:12 (exposure complete) 02:02:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:02:16 Image finished 02:02:17 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240219_020118_T3 final image. 02:02:19 894 image stars found 02:02:20 119 catalog stars found 02:02:21 Solved! 67 stars matched. 02:02:21 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:02:21 Pointing error is 0.049 arcmin @ angle 287.14 02:02:21 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 02:02:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:02:21 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.2s 43° 31' 23.17" 02:02:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:02:21 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (7.02 pixels) 02:02:21 (avg FWHM = 3.09 arcsec) 02:02:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:02:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:02:21 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=18231s GW=T HAz=18544s DWz=T WF=no] 02:02:21 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240219_020221_T3 02:02:21 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:02:21 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:02:24 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:02:24 (using Normal readout mode) 02:02:24 (starting exposure) 02:03:00 (exposure complete) 02:03:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:03:04 Image finished 02:03:05 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240219_020221_T3 final image. 02:03:08 1005 image stars found 02:03:08 119 catalog stars found 02:03:09 Solved! 75 stars matched. 02:03:09 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:03:09 Pointing error is 0.055 arcmin @ angle 264.02 02:03:09 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 02:03:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:03:09 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.2s 43° 31' 21.96" 02:03:09 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:03:09 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.11 pixels) 02:03:09 (avg FWHM = 3.15 arcsec) 02:03:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:03:09 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=18279s GW=T HAz=18593s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:09 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240219_020309_T3 02:03:09 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:03:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:03:09 (starting exposure) 02:03:45 (exposure complete) 02:03:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:03:48 Image finished 02:03:49 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240219_020309_T3 final image. 02:03:53 1050 image stars found 02:03:53 119 catalog stars found 02:03:54 Solved! 51 stars matched. 02:03:54 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 02:03:54 Pointing error is 0.036 arcmin @ angle 271.80 02:03:54 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:03:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:03:54 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.3s 43° 31' 22.37" 02:03:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:03:54 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.11 pixels) 02:03:54 (avg FWHM = 3.09 arcsec) 02:03:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:03:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:03:54 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=18324s GW=T HAz=18637s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:54 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240219_020354_T3 02:03:54 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 02:03:54 Focus change of -310 steps required 02:03:58 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:03:58 (using Normal readout mode) 02:03:58 (starting exposure) 02:04:42 (exposure complete) 02:04:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:04:46 Image finished 02:04:46 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240219_020354_T3 final image. 02:04:49 1368 image stars found 02:04:49 119 catalog stars found 02:04:50 Solved! 61 stars matched. 02:04:50 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:04:50 Pointing error is 0.049 arcmin @ angle 275.67 02:04:50 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 02:04:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:04:50 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.2s 43° 31' 22.59" 02:04:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:04:50 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.49 pixels) 02:04:50 (avg FWHM = 2.98 arcsec) 02:04:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:04:50 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=18381s GW=T HAz=18694s DWz=T WF=no] 02:04:50 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240219_020450_T3 02:04:50 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:04:50 (using Normal readout mode) 02:04:50 (starting exposure) 02:05:26 (exposure complete) 02:05:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:05:30 Image finished 02:05:30 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240219_020450_T3 final image. 02:05:33 1404 image stars found 02:05:33 119 catalog stars found 02:05:35 Solved! 53 stars matched. 02:05:35 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:05:35 Pointing error is 0.017 arcmin @ angle 45.09 02:05:35 True focal length is 3466.5 mm. 02:05:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:05:35 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.6s 43° 31' 23.03" 02:05:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:05:35 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.72 pixels) 02:05:35 (avg FWHM = 2.95 arcsec) 02:05:35 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:05:35 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:08:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:08:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:08:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:08:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:08:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:08:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:08:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:08:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:08:09 Dome is MaxDome 02:08:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:08:09 Imager is ASCOM 02:08:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:08:09 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@020701 UTC 02:08:09 Imager readout modes: 02:08:09 0 is Fast 02:08:09 1 is Normal 02:08:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:08:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:08:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:08:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:08:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:08:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:08:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:08:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:08:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:08:09 ==== Starting target V1112_Per ==== 02:08:09 ACPS Observation V1112_Per(1 of 1) 02:08:09 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P167_HGUA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V1112_Per) 02:08:09 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:08:09 Pointing updates are enabled 02:08:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:08:09 Start slew to V1112_Per... 02:08:11 (wait for slew to complete) 02:08:54 (slew complete) 02:08:54 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=1514s GW=T HAz=1994s DWz=T WF=no] 02:08:54 Updating pointing... 02:08:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:08:54 (using Fast readout mode) 02:08:54 (starting exposure) 02:09:09 (exposure complete) 02:09:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:09:13 Image finished 02:09:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:09:14 754 image stars found 02:09:14 424 catalog stars found 02:09:16 Solved! 134 stars matched. 02:09:16 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 02:09:16 Pointing error is 1.165 arcmin @ angle 94.89 02:09:16 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 02:09:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:09:16 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 25.3s 43° 54' 17.03" 02:09:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:09:16 [sync] pointing model updated 02:09:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:09:16 Target is now centered. 02:09:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:09:16 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:09:16 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:09:16 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:09:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:09:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=269.195 Y=465.1111 02:09:34 (guide star SNR=38.9 X=269 Y=465) 02:09:34 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:09:39 (guide star SNR=10.1 X=269 Y=464) 02:09:39 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:09:44 (guide star SNR=9.6 X=267 Y=464) 02:09:50 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:09:50 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=1570s GW=T HAz=1990s DWz=T WF=no] 02:09:50 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240219_020950_T3 02:09:51 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:09:51 (using Normal readout mode) 02:09:53 (ex=2.14 ey=0.83) 02:09:53 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:09:55 (ex=3.12 ey=2.30) 02:09:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:09:57 (ex=6.33 ey=2.69) 02:09:57 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:10:00 (ex=7.85 ey=6.40) 02:10:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:10:04 (ex=13.19 ey=8.62) 02:10:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:10:07 (ex=19.54 ey=14.79) 02:10:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:10:19 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:10:20 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:10:20 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:10:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:10:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:10:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:10:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:10:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:10:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:10:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:10:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:10:26 Dome is MaxDome 02:10:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:10:27 Imager is ASCOM 02:10:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:10:27 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@020920 UTC 02:10:27 Imager readout modes: 02:10:27 0 is Fast 02:10:27 1 is Normal 02:10:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:10:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:10:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:10:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:10:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:10:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:10:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:10:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:10:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:10:27 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 02:10:27 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 02:10:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P237_CWT_AUTO_ver3515, Plan V838_Mon) 02:10:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:10:27 Pointing updates are enabled 02:10:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:10:27 Start slew to V838_Mon... 02:10:29 (wait for slew to complete) 02:11:13 (slew complete) 02:11:13 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-7602s GW=T HAz=-7062s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:13 Updating pointing... 02:11:13 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:11:13 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:11:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:11:17 (using Fast readout mode) 02:11:17 (starting exposure) 02:11:43 (exposure complete) 02:11:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:46 Image finished 02:11:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:11:47 1393 image stars found 02:11:47 483 catalog stars found 02:11:48 Solved! 158 stars matched. 02:11:48 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 02:11:48 Pointing error is 1.474 arcmin @ angle 66.99 02:11:48 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 02:11:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:11:48 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 10.3s -03° 50' 16.04" 02:11:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:11:48 [sync] pointing model updated 02:11:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:48 Target is now centered. 02:11:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:11:48 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:11:48 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:11:48 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:11:50 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:11:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.075 Y=470.3607 02:12:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:12:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:12:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=460.8348 Y=691.5737 02:12:13 (guide star SNR=22.7 X=459 Y=687) 02:12:13 (first exposure estimate 1.32 sec) 02:12:18 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=458 Y=685) 02:12:18 (final exposure for guiding 1.34 sec) 02:12:23 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=455 Y=684) 02:12:24 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:12:25 (take guider image at initial interval 1.34 sec) 02:12:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=450.3856 Y=680.1644 02:12:30 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=450 Y=680) 02:12:30 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:12:34 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=446 Y=678) 02:12:34 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:12:39 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=444 Y=676) 02:12:51 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:12:53 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:12:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:12:58 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:12:58 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:13:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=421.0351 Y=659.9738 02:13:11 (guide star SNR=21.9 X=419 Y=655) 02:13:11 (first exposure estimate 1.37 sec) 02:13:16 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=420 Y=655) 02:13:17 (final exposure for guiding 1.16 sec) 02:13:22 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=419 Y=655) 02:13:22 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:13:23 (take guider image at initial interval 1.16 sec) 02:13:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326 Y=608 02:13:28 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:13:29 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:13:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1327.378 Y=612.2855 02:13:42 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:13:42 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:13:42 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:13:42 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:13:48 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:13:48 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:13:48 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:13:48 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:13:48 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:13:49 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:13:49 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:13:49 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:13:49 Dome is MaxDome 02:13:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:13:50 Imager is ASCOM 02:13:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:13:50 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@021150 UTC 02:13:50 Imager readout modes: 02:13:50 0 is Fast 02:13:50 1 is Normal 02:13:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:13:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:13:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:13:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:13:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:13:50 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:13:50 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:13:50 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:13:50 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:13:50 ==== Starting target NGC_1904 ==== 02:13:50 ACPS Observation NGC_1904(1 of 1) 02:13:50 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_1904) 02:13:50 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:13:50 Pointing updates are enabled 02:13:50 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:13:50 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:13:52 (wait for slew to complete) 02:14:21 (slew complete) 02:14:21 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-1408s GW=T HAz=-988s DWz=T WF=no] 02:14:21 Updating pointing... 02:14:21 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:14:21 Focus change of -50 steps required 02:14:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:14:23 (using Fast readout mode) 02:14:23 (starting exposure) 02:14:45 (exposure complete) 02:14:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:14:49 Image finished 02:14:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:14:50 461 image stars found 02:14:50 299 catalog stars found 02:14:51 Solved! 97 stars matched. 02:14:51 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 02:14:51 Pointing error is 5.179 arcmin @ angle 79.68 02:14:51 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 02:14:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:14:51 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 33.5s -24° 30' 33.23" 02:14:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:14:51 [sync] pointing model updated 02:14:51 Re-slew to target. 02:14:51 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:14:55 (wait for slew to complete) 02:14:59 (slew complete) 02:14:59 Target is now centered. 02:14:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:14:59 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-1349s GW=T HAz=-1010s DWz=T WF=no] 02:14:59 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240219_021459_T3 02:14:59 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:14:59 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:15:02 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:15:02 (using Normal readout mode) 02:15:02 (starting exposure) 02:16:09 (exposure complete) 02:16:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:16:13 Image finished 02:16:13 Plate-solve NGC_1904_SG_20240219_021459_T3 final image. 02:16:16 1313 image stars found 02:16:16 165 catalog stars found 02:16:17 Solved! 83 stars matched. 02:16:17 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 02:16:17 Pointing error is 0.020 arcmin @ angle 192.77 02:16:17 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 02:16:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:16:17 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 11.1s -24° 31' 30.15" 02:16:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:16:17 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.17 pixels) 02:16:17 (avg FWHM = 3.01 arcsec) 02:16:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:16:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:16:17 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:16:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:16:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.48 Y=945.2118 02:16:25 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:16:25 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:16:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1249.614 Y=714.1013 02:16:39 (guide star SNR=11.1 X=1250 Y=714) 02:16:39 (first exposure estimate 2.7 sec) 02:16:45 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1250 Y=714) 02:16:45 (final exposure for guiding 2.34 sec) 02:16:52 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=1252 Y=713) 02:16:52 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:16:53 (take guider image at initial interval 2.34 sec) 02:16:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1252 Y=713 02:16:59 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1252 Y=715) 02:16:59 (first exposure estimate 2.2 sec) 02:17:05 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1253 Y=714) 02:17:05 (final exposure for guiding 2.03 sec) 02:17:11 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1254 Y=715) 02:17:13 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:17:14 (take guider image at initial interval 2.03 sec) 02:17:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1358.785 Y=471 02:17:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:17:20 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:17:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1255.479 Y=717.0109 02:17:33 (guide star SNR=11.1 X=1255 Y=717) 02:17:33 (first exposure estimate 2.7 sec) 02:17:39 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1256 Y=717) 02:17:39 (final exposure for guiding 2.5 sec) 02:17:46 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1257 Y=718) 02:17:48 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:17:49 (take guider image at initial interval 2.5 sec) 02:17:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=75 Y=829 02:17:55 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:17:55 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:18:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1258.016 Y=717.1707 02:18:08 (guide star SNR=11.4 X=1258 Y=717) 02:18:09 (first exposure estimate 2.64 sec) 02:18:15 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1258 Y=715) 02:18:15 (final exposure for guiding 2.14 sec) 02:18:21 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1255 Y=716) 02:18:33 **Guider waited for 10.7 sec and never got a measurement 02:18:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:18:35 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:21:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:21:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:21:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:21:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:21:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:21:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:21:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:21:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:21:03 Dome is MaxDome 02:21:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:21:03 Imager is ASCOM 02:21:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:21:03 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@021951 UTC 02:21:03 Imager readout modes: 02:21:03 0 is Fast 02:21:03 1 is Normal 02:21:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:21:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:21:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:21:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:21:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:21:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:21:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:21:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:21:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:21:03 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 02:21:03 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 02:21:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 02:21:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:21:03 Pointing updates are enabled 02:21:03 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:21:03 Start slew to AF_And... 02:21:04 (wait for slew to complete) 02:21:49 (slew complete) 02:21:49 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=15862s GW=T HAz=16522s DWz=T WF=no] 02:21:49 Updating pointing... 02:21:49 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:21:49 (using Fast readout mode) 02:21:49 (starting exposure) 02:22:05 (exposure complete) 02:22:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:22:08 Image finished 02:22:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:22:09 573 image stars found 02:22:09 240 catalog stars found 02:22:10 Solved! 96 stars matched. 02:22:10 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 02:22:10 Pointing error is 3.519 arcmin @ angle 92.51 02:22:10 True focal length is 3469.2 mm. 02:22:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:22:10 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 51.8s 41° 12' 00.97" 02:22:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:22:10 [sync] pointing model updated 02:22:10 Re-slew to target. 02:22:10 Start slew to AF_And... 02:22:14 (wait for slew to complete) 02:22:24 (slew complete) 02:22:24 Target is now centered. 02:22:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:22:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:22:24 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:22:24 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:22:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:22:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=474.0338 Y=766.293 02:22:42 (guide star SNR=14.0 X=474 Y=767) 02:22:42 (first exposure estimate 1.07 sec) 02:22:47 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=474 Y=768) 02:22:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:22:52 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=474 Y=766) 02:23:04 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:23:06 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:23:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=474 Y=766 02:23:11 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=474 Y=768) 02:23:11 (first exposure estimate 1.03 sec) 02:23:15 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=474 Y=768) 02:23:16 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:23:21 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=474 Y=767) 02:23:22 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:23:23 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:23:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=474 Y=767 02:23:28 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=474 Y=767) 02:23:28 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:23:33 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=474 Y=767) 02:23:34 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:23:38 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=472 Y=767) 02:23:40 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:23:41 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:23:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=472 Y=767 02:23:46 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=470 Y=766) 02:23:46 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:23:51 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=470 Y=765) 02:23:51 (final exposure for guiding 1.01 sec) 02:23:56 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=469 Y=765) 02:23:58 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:23:59 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:24:00 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:24:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:24:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:24:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:24:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:24:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:24:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:24:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:24:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:24:06 Dome is MaxDome 02:24:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:24:06 Imager is ASCOM 02:24:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:24:06 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@022228 UTC 02:24:06 Imager readout modes: 02:24:06 0 is Fast 02:24:06 1 is Normal 02:24:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:24:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:24:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:24:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:24:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:24:06 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:24:06 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:24:06 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:24:06 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:24:06 ==== Starting target ZTF18aaatlpr ==== 02:24:06 ACPS Observation ZTF18aaatlpr(1 of 1) 02:24:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P478_HMJD_AUTO_ver4278, Plan ZTF18aaatlpr) 02:24:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:24:06 Pointing updates are enabled 02:24:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:24:06 Start slew to ZTF18aaatlpr... 02:24:08 (wait for slew to complete) 02:25:48 (slew complete) 02:25:48 [flip check: Tn=460s HAc=-10380s GW=T HAz=-9920s DWz=T WF=no] 02:25:48 Updating pointing... 02:25:48 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:25:48 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:25:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:25:52 (using Fast readout mode) 02:25:52 (starting exposure) 02:26:18 (exposure complete) 02:26:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:26:22 Image finished 02:26:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:26:23 416 image stars found 02:26:23 424 catalog stars found 02:26:24 Solved! 161 stars matched. 02:26:24 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 02:26:24 Pointing error is 1.684 arcmin @ angle 81.03 02:26:24 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 02:26:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:26:24 True image center (J2000): 08h 04m 55.9s 16° 16' 39.75" 02:26:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:26:24 [sync] pointing model updated 02:26:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:26:24 Target is now centered. 02:26:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:26:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:26:24 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:26:24 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:26:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:26:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1316.151 Y=273.498 02:26:42 (guide star SNR=40.8 X=1316 Y=273) 02:26:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:26:47 (guide star SNR=10.4 X=1316 Y=274) 02:26:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:26:52 (guide star SNR=11.9 X=1314 Y=273) 02:27:34 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:27:35 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:27:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1254.154 Y=225.8521 02:27:40 (guide star SNR=11.4 X=1254 Y=226) 02:27:40 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:27:45 (guide star SNR=11.0 X=1252 Y=224) 02:27:45 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:27:49 (guide star SNR=6.5 X=1237 Y=212) 02:28:14 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:28:15 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:28:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1197.127 Y=179.1622 02:28:20 (guide star SNR=10.8 X=1197 Y=179) 02:28:20 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:28:24 (guide star SNR=10.1 X=1194 Y=176) 02:28:25 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:28:30 (guide star SNR=10.5 X=1188 Y=172) 02:28:54 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:28:55 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:29:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1149.362 Y=141.5364 02:29:00 (guide star SNR=11.9 X=1149 Y=141) 02:29:00 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:29:05 (guide star SNR=12.4 X=1149 Y=140) 02:29:05 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:29:10 (guide star SNR=10.9 X=1144 Y=138) 02:29:43 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:29:44 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:29:45 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:29:50 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:29:50 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:29:51 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:29:51 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:29:51 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:29:52 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:29:52 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:29:52 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:29:52 Dome is MaxDome 02:29:52 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:29:52 Imager is ASCOM 02:29:52 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:29:52 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@022628 UTC 02:29:52 Imager readout modes: 02:29:52 0 is Fast 02:29:52 1 is Normal 02:29:52 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:29:52 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:29:52 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:29:52 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:29:52 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:29:52 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:29:52 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:29:52 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:29:52 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:29:52 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 02:29:52 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 02:29:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 02:29:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:29:52 Pointing updates are enabled 02:29:52 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:29:52 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:29:54 (wait for slew to complete) 02:31:24 (slew complete) 02:31:24 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=12895s GW=T HAz=13276s DWz=T WF=no] 02:31:24 Updating pointing... 02:31:24 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:31:24 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:31:28 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:31:28 (using Fast readout mode) 02:31:28 (starting exposure) 02:31:53 (exposure complete) 02:31:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:31:56 Image finished 02:31:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:31:57 1415 image stars found 02:31:57 441 catalog stars found 02:31:58 Solved! 180 stars matched. 02:31:58 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 02:31:58 Pointing error is 2.307 arcmin @ angle 99.98 02:31:58 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:31:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:31:58 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 35.5s 61° 24' 52.33" 02:31:58 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:31:59 [sync] pointing model updated 02:31:59 Re-slew to target. 02:31:59 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:32:00 (wait for slew to complete) 02:32:10 (slew complete) 02:32:10 Target is now centered. 02:32:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:32:10 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=12959s GW=T HAz=13262s DWz=T WF=no] 02:32:10 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240219_023210_T3 02:32:10 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:32:10 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:32:14 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:32:14 (using Normal readout mode) 02:32:14 (starting exposure) 02:32:45 (exposure complete) 02:32:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:32:49 Image finished 02:32:50 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240219_023210_T3 final image. 02:32:53 1225 image stars found 02:32:54 209 catalog stars found 02:32:55 Solved! 108 stars matched. 02:32:55 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:32:55 Pointing error is 0.066 arcmin @ angle 339.96 02:32:55 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 02:32:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:32:55 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.3s 61° 25' 20.13" 02:32:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:32:55 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.53 pixels) 02:32:55 (avg FWHM = 2.77 arcsec) 02:32:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:32:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:32:55 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=13004s GW=T HAz=13297s DWz=T WF=no] 02:32:55 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240219_023255_T3 02:32:55 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:32:55 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:32:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:32:57 (using Normal readout mode) 02:32:57 (starting exposure) 02:33:14 (exposure complete) 02:33:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:33:18 Image finished 02:33:19 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240219_023255_T3 final image. 02:33:22 1401 image stars found 02:33:22 209 catalog stars found 02:33:24 Solved! 110 stars matched. 02:33:24 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:33:24 Pointing error is 0.035 arcmin @ angle 353.71 02:33:24 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 02:33:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:33:24 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.5s 61° 25' 18.46" 02:33:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:33:24 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.33 pixels) 02:33:24 (avg FWHM = 2.50 arcsec) 02:33:24 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:33:24 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:33:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:33:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:33:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:33:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:33:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:33:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:33:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:33:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:33:31 Dome is MaxDome 02:33:31 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:33:31 Imager is ASCOM 02:33:31 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:33:31 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@023257 UTC 02:33:31 Imager readout modes: 02:33:31 0 is Fast 02:33:31 1 is Normal 02:33:31 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:33:31 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:33:31 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:33:31 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:33:31 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:33:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:33:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:33:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:33:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:33:31 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 02:33:31 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 02:33:31 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 02:33:31 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:33:31 Pointing updates are enabled 02:33:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:33:31 Start slew to AE_And... 02:33:33 (wait for slew to complete) 02:33:58 (slew complete) 02:33:58 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=16623s GW=T HAz=17284s DWz=T WF=no] 02:33:58 Updating pointing... 02:33:58 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:33:58 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:34:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:34:02 (using Fast readout mode) 02:34:02 (starting exposure) 02:34:26 (exposure complete) 02:34:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:34:30 Image finished 02:34:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:34:31 511 image stars found 02:34:31 297 catalog stars found 02:34:32 Solved! 113 stars matched. 02:34:32 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 02:34:32 Pointing error is 3.147 arcmin @ angle 89.60 02:34:32 True focal length is 3464.7 mm. 02:34:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:34:32 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 19.4s 41° 49' 13.43" 02:34:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:34:32 [sync] pointing model updated 02:34:32 Re-slew to target. 02:34:32 Start slew to AE_And... 02:34:36 (wait for slew to complete) 02:34:46 (slew complete) 02:34:46 Target is now centered. 02:34:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:34:46 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:34:46 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:34:46 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:34:49 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:35:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=121.2953 Y=382.2415 02:35:03 (guide star SNR=8.5 X=121 Y=382) 02:35:03 (first exposure estimate 1.76 sec) 02:35:08 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=120 Y=380) 02:35:08 (final exposure for guiding 1.58 sec) 02:35:13 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=118 Y=379) 02:35:15 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:35:16 (take guider image at initial interval 1.58 sec) 02:35:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=118 Y=379 02:35:21 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=118 Y=381) 02:35:21 (first exposure estimate 1.84 sec) 02:35:26 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=120 Y=380) 02:35:26 (final exposure for guiding 2.08 sec) 02:35:33 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=118 Y=381) 02:35:34 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:35:35 (take guider image at initial interval 2.08 sec) 02:35:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=118 Y=381 02:35:40 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=118 Y=381) 02:35:40 (first exposure estimate 2.02 sec) 02:35:46 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=119 Y=381) 02:35:46 (final exposure for guiding 1.91 sec) 02:35:52 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=118 Y=382) 02:35:53 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:35:54 (take guider image at initial interval 1.91 sec) 02:36:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=118 Y=382 02:36:01 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=121 Y=382) 02:36:01 (first exposure estimate 1.86 sec) 02:36:06 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=121 Y=384) 02:36:06 (final exposure for guiding 1.59 sec) 02:36:11 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=122 Y=384) 02:36:11 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:36:13 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:36:13 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:38:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:38:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:38:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:38:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:38:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:38:45 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:38:45 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:38:45 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:38:45 Dome is MaxDome 02:38:45 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:38:45 Imager is ASCOM 02:38:45 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:38:45 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@023741 UTC 02:38:45 Imager readout modes: 02:38:45 0 is Fast 02:38:45 1 is Normal 02:38:45 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:38:45 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:38:45 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:38:45 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:38:45 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:38:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:38:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:38:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:38:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:38:45 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:38:45 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:38:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:38:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:38:45 Pointing updates are enabled 02:38:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:38:45 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:38:47 (wait for slew to complete) 02:39:31 (slew complete) 02:39:31 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-4982s GW=T HAz=-4442s DWz=T WF=no] 02:39:31 Updating pointing... 02:39:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:39:31 (using Fast readout mode) 02:39:31 (starting exposure) 02:39:47 (exposure complete) 02:39:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:39:50 Image finished 02:39:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:39:51 1573 image stars found 02:39:51 315 catalog stars found 02:39:52 Solved! 75 stars matched. 02:39:52 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:39:52 Pointing error is 1.605 arcmin @ angle 74.96 02:39:52 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 02:39:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:39:52 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 40.0s 19° 37' 39.28" 02:39:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:39:52 [sync] pointing model updated 02:39:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:39:52 Target is now centered. 02:39:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:39:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:39:52 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:39:52 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:39:56 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:40:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1229.16 Y=235.276 02:40:10 (guide star SNR=11.3 X=1229 Y=235) 02:40:10 (first exposure estimate 1.33 sec) 02:40:15 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1228 Y=234) 02:40:15 (final exposure for guiding 1.25 sec) 02:40:20 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1227 Y=233) 02:40:32 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:40:33 (take guider image at initial interval 1.25 sec) 02:40:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1223.174 Y=230.504 02:40:38 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1223 Y=230) 02:40:38 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:40:43 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=1222 Y=229) 02:40:43 (final exposure for guiding 1.11 sec) 02:40:48 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1220 Y=229) 02:40:50 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:40:51 (take guider image at initial interval 1.11 sec) 02:40:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1220 Y=229 02:40:56 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1220 Y=228) 02:40:56 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:41:01 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1218 Y=227) 02:41:01 (final exposure for guiding 1.16 sec) 02:41:06 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1218 Y=226) 02:41:31 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:41:32 (take guider image at initial interval 1.16 sec) 02:41:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1164.423 Y=183.9215 02:41:36 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1164 Y=184) 02:41:36 (first exposure estimate 1.02 sec) 02:41:41 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1164 Y=183) 02:41:41 (final exposure for guiding 1.1 sec) 02:41:46 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1164 Y=183) 02:41:52 (autoguiding at 1.10 sec.) 02:41:52 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-4842s GW=T HAz=-4360s DWz=T WF=no] 02:41:53 Imaging to MP_Gem_V_20240219_024152_T3 02:41:53 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:41:53 (using Normal readout mode) 02:41:55 (ex=1.79 ey=1.57) 02:41:55 (guider check OK) 02:41:55 (starting exposure) 02:45:05 (exposure complete) 02:45:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:45:09 Image finished 02:45:10 Plate-solve MP_Gem_V_20240219_024152_T3 final image. 02:45:14 5622 image stars found 02:45:14 156 catalog stars found 02:45:15 Solved! 82 stars matched. 02:45:15 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:45:15 Pointing error is 3.357 arcmin @ angle 83.21 02:45:15 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 02:45:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:45:15 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 47.5s 19° 37' 38.09" 02:45:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:45:15 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (5.98 pixels) 02:45:15 (avg FWHM = 2.54 arcsec) 02:45:15 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-4636s GW=T HAz=-4637s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:15 Re-slew to target. 02:45:16 (stopping the autoguider) 02:45:16 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:45:17 (wait for slew to complete) 02:45:27 (slew complete) 02:45:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:45:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1358.301 Y=272.1584 02:45:35 (guide star SNR=11.7 X=1358 Y=272) 02:45:35 (first exposure estimate 1.28 sec) 02:45:40 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1359 Y=272) 02:45:40 (final exposure for guiding 1.17 sec) 02:45:45 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1354 Y=268) 02:46:07 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:46:08 (take guider image at initial interval 1.17 sec) 02:46:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:46:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:46:13 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:46:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1312.702 Y=235.8336 02:46:26 (guide star SNR=19.2 X=1313 Y=235) 02:46:26 (first exposure estimate 1.56 sec) 02:46:31 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=1310 Y=233) 02:46:31 (final exposure for guiding 1.08 sec) 02:46:35 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1308 Y=232) 02:46:37 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:46:38 (take guider image at initial interval 1.08 sec) 02:46:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1308 Y=232 02:46:43 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1306 Y=230) 02:46:43 (first exposure estimate 1.06 sec) 02:46:48 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1306 Y=227) 02:46:48 (final exposure for guiding 1.09 sec) 02:46:53 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1305 Y=227) 02:46:54 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:46:56 (take guider image at initial interval 1.09 sec) 02:47:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1299.271 Y=224.0419 02:47:00 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1299 Y=224) 02:47:00 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 02:47:05 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1294 Y=219) 02:47:05 (final exposure for guiding 1.09 sec) 02:47:10 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1290 Y=216) 02:47:11 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:47:12 **Autoguiding failed. 02:47:12 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-4505s GW=T HAz=-4039s DWz=T WF=no] 02:47:12 (guider not running, restarting...) 02:47:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:47:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1271.474 Y=202.2662 02:47:21 (guide star SNR=11.9 X=1272 Y=202) 02:47:21 (first exposure estimate 1.26 sec) 02:47:26 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1270 Y=201) 02:47:26 (final exposure for guiding 1.04 sec) 02:47:30 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1269 Y=200) 02:47:32 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:47:34 (take guider image at initial interval 1.04 sec) 02:47:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161.095 Y=864.8868 02:47:38 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:47:38 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:47:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.802 Y=471.6599 02:47:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:47:52 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:47:52 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:47:52 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:47:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:47:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:47:59 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:47:59 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:47:59 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:48:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:48:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:48:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:48:00 Dome is MaxDome 02:48:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:48:00 Imager is ASCOM 02:48:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:48:00 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@023956 UTC 02:48:00 Imager readout modes: 02:48:00 0 is Fast 02:48:00 1 is Normal 02:48:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:48:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:48:00 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:48:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:48:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:48:00 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:48:00 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:48:00 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:48:00 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:48:00 ==== Starting target HQ_Mon ==== 02:48:00 ACPS Observation HQ_Mon(1 of 1) 02:48:00 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HQ_Mon) 02:48:00 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:48:00 Pointing updates are enabled 02:48:00 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:48:00 Start slew to HQ_Mon... 02:48:02 (wait for slew to complete) 02:48:22 (slew complete) 02:48:22 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-5819s GW=T HAz=-5318s DWz=T WF=no] 02:48:22 Updating pointing... 02:48:22 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:48:22 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:48:25 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:48:25 (using Fast readout mode) 02:48:25 (starting exposure) 02:48:50 (exposure complete) 02:48:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:48:53 Image finished 02:48:53 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:48:54 1628 image stars found 02:48:54 415 catalog stars found 02:48:56 Solved! 144 stars matched. 02:48:56 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 02:48:56 Pointing error is 1.303 arcmin @ angle 62.66 02:48:56 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 02:48:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:48:56 True image center (J2000): 07h 11m 38.3s 00° 52' 41.91" 02:48:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.6 deg. 02:48:56 [sync] pointing model updated 02:48:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:48:56 Target is now centered. 02:48:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:48:56 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:48:56 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:48:56 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:49:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:49:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=649.5001 Y=505.1559 02:49:14 (guide star SNR=21.4 X=649 Y=505) 02:49:14 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:49:19 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=649 Y=504) 02:49:19 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:49:24 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=649 Y=502) 02:49:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:49:58 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:50:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=891.015 Y=848.6959 02:50:03 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=891 Y=849) 02:50:03 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:50:08 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=884 Y=843) 02:50:08 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:50:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:50:34 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:50:35 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:50:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=822.0626 Y=816.7488 02:50:40 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=822 Y=816) 02:50:41 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:50:45 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=822 Y=815) 02:50:45 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:50:50 (guide star SNR=5.4 X=816 Y=812) 02:51:11 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:51:13 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:51:17 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=780.241 Y=783.3696 02:51:17 (guide star SNR=5.6 X=780 Y=784) 02:51:17 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:51:22 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=780 Y=782) 02:51:22 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:51:27 (guide star SNR=5.5 X=779 Y=781) 02:51:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:51:58 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:51:58 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:52:04 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:52:04 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:52:04 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:52:04 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:52:04 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:52:05 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:52:05 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:52:05 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:52:05 Dome is MaxDome 02:52:05 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:52:05 Imager is ASCOM 02:52:05 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:52:05 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@024900 UTC 02:52:05 Imager readout modes: 02:52:05 0 is Fast 02:52:05 1 is Normal 02:52:05 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:52:05 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:52:05 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:52:05 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:52:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:52:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:52:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:52:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:52:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:52:05 ==== Starting target NSVS_0421121 ==== 02:52:05 ACPS Observation NSVS_0421121(1 of 1) 02:52:05 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSVS_0421121) 02:52:05 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:52:06 Pointing updates are enabled 02:52:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:52:06 Start slew to NSVS_0421121... 02:52:07 (wait for slew to complete) 02:52:52 (slew complete) 02:52:52 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=4666s GW=T HAz=5326s DWz=T WF=no] 02:52:52 Updating pointing... 02:52:52 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:52:52 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:52:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:52:56 (using Fast readout mode) 02:52:56 (starting exposure) 02:53:21 (exposure complete) 02:53:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:53:24 Image finished 02:53:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:53:25 320 image stars found 02:53:25 202 catalog stars found 02:53:26 Solved! 70 stars matched. 02:53:26 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 02:53:26 Pointing error is 5.586 arcmin @ angle 85.42 02:53:26 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 02:53:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:53:26 True image center (J2000): 04h 21m 35.3s 16° 26' 44.10" 02:53:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:53:26 [sync] pointing model updated 02:53:26 Re-slew to target. 02:53:26 Start slew to NSVS_0421121... 02:53:27 (wait for slew to complete) 02:53:32 (slew complete) 02:53:32 Target is now centered. 02:53:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:53:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:53:32 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:53:32 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:53:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:53:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1215.212 Y=514.7764 02:53:50 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=1215 Y=515) 02:53:50 (first exposure estimate 3.5 sec) 02:53:57 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1217 Y=516) 02:53:57 (final exposure for guiding 3.24 sec) 02:54:04 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1218 Y=517) 02:54:23 **Guider waited for 16.2 sec and never got a measurement 02:54:24 (take guider image at initial interval 3.24 sec) 02:54:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=225.0712 Y=841.0312 02:54:31 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:54:31 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:54:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1221.387 Y=519.0187 02:54:44 (guide star SNR=7.7 X=1221 Y=519) 02:54:44 (first exposure estimate 3.92 sec) 02:54:51 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1220 Y=518) 02:54:51 (final exposure for guiding 3.51 sec) 02:54:58 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1221 Y=519) 02:55:18 **Guider waited for 17.55 sec and never got a measurement 02:55:19 (take guider image at initial interval 3.51 sec) 02:55:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:55:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:55:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:55:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1220.924 Y=519.3636 02:55:40 (guide star SNR=7.8 X=1221 Y=519) 02:55:40 (first exposure estimate 3.85 sec) 02:55:47 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1221 Y=519) 02:55:47 (final exposure for guiding 3.32 sec) 02:55:54 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1220 Y=518) 02:56:13 **Guider waited for 16.6 sec and never got a measurement 02:56:14 (take guider image at initial interval 3.32 sec) 02:56:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:56:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:56:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:56:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161.511 Y=864.8944 02:56:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:56:35 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:56:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:56:36 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 02:56:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:56:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:56:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:56:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:56:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:56:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:56:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:56:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:56:43 Dome is MaxDome 02:56:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:56:43 Imager is ASCOM 02:56:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:56:43 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@025336 UTC 02:56:43 Imager readout modes: 02:56:43 0 is Fast 02:56:43 1 is Normal 02:56:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:56:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:56:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:56:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:56:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:56:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:56:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:56:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:56:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:56:43 ==== Starting target J072816 ==== 02:56:43 ACPS Observation J072816(1 of 1) 02:56:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan J072816) 02:56:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:56:43 Pointing updates are enabled 02:56:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:56:43 (wait for slew to complete) 02:56:46 (slew complete) 02:56:46 Start slew to J072816... 02:56:48 (wait for slew to complete) 02:57:38 (slew complete) 02:57:38 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-6383s GW=T HAz=-5903s DWz=T WF=no] 02:57:38 Updating pointing... 02:57:38 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:57:38 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:57:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:57:41 (using Fast readout mode) 02:57:41 (starting exposure) 02:58:06 (exposure complete) 02:58:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:58:09 Image finished 02:58:09 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:58:10 354 image stars found 02:58:10 313 catalog stars found 02:58:11 Solved! 110 stars matched. 02:58:11 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 02:58:11 Pointing error is 1.110 arcmin @ angle 135.25 02:58:11 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 02:58:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:58:11 True image center (J2000): 07h 28m 30.6s 75° 15' 27.87" 02:58:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.6 deg. 02:58:11 [sync] pointing model updated 02:58:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:58:11 Target is now centered. 02:58:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:58:11 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 02:58:11 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 02:58:11 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:58:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:58:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=943.0889 Y=209.9707 02:58:28 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=943 Y=209) 02:58:28 (first exposure estimate 3.64 sec) 02:58:35 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=938 Y=205) 02:58:35 (final exposure for guiding 3.19 sec) 02:58:42 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=937 Y=205) 02:59:00 **Guider waited for 15.95 sec and never got a measurement 02:59:01 (take guider image at initial interval 3.19 sec) 02:59:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:59:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:59:08 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:59:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.222 Y=945.1477 02:59:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:59:21 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:59:21 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 02:59:22 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:02:44 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:02:44 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:02:44 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:02:44 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:02:44 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:02:45 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:02:45 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:02:45 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:02:45 Dome is MaxDome 03:02:45 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:02:45 Imager is ASCOM 03:02:45 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:02:45 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@030139 UTC 03:02:45 Imager readout modes: 03:02:45 0 is Fast 03:02:45 1 is Normal 03:02:45 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:02:45 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:02:45 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:02:45 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:02:45 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:02:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:02:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:02:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:02:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:02:45 ==== Starting target GZ_Cnc ==== 03:02:45 ACPS Observation GZ_Cnc(1 of 1) 03:02:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan GZ_Cnc) 03:02:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:02:45 Pointing updates are enabled 03:02:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:02:45 Start slew to GZ_Cnc... 03:02:47 (wait for slew to complete) 03:03:57 (slew complete) 03:03:57 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-12343s GW=T HAz=-11803s DWz=T WF=no] 03:03:57 Updating pointing... 03:03:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:03:57 (using Fast readout mode) 03:03:57 (starting exposure) 03:04:12 (exposure complete) 03:04:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:04:17 Image finished 03:04:17 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:04:17 248 image stars found 03:04:17 127 catalog stars found 03:04:18 Solved! 40 stars matched. 03:04:18 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 03:04:18 Pointing error is 1.443 arcmin @ angle 81.85 03:04:18 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 03:04:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:04:18 True image center (J2000): 09h 15m 57.5s 09° 01' 00.28" 03:04:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:04:19 [sync] pointing model updated 03:04:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:04:19 Target is now centered. 03:04:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:04:19 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:04:19 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:04:19 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:04:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:04:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1018.009 Y=565 03:04:36 **No stars at all found in guider image 03:04:36 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:04:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1144 Y=527 03:04:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:04:49 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:04:49 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:04:50 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:04:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:04:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:04:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:04:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:04:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:04:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:04:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:04:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:04:57 Dome is MaxDome 03:04:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:04:57 Imager is ASCOM 03:04:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:04:57 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@030422 UTC 03:04:57 Imager readout modes: 03:04:57 0 is Fast 03:04:57 1 is Normal 03:04:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:04:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:04:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:04:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:04:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:04:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:04:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:04:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:04:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:04:57 ==== Starting target OI_158 ==== 03:04:57 ACPS Observation OI_158(1 of 1) 03:04:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan OI_158) 03:04:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:04:57 Pointing updates are enabled 03:04:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:04:57 Start slew to OI_158... 03:04:59 (wait for slew to complete) 03:05:28 (slew complete) 03:05:28 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-6393s GW=T HAz=-5793s DWz=T WF=no] 03:05:28 Updating pointing... 03:05:29 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:05:29 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:05:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:05:32 (using Fast readout mode) 03:05:32 (starting exposure) 03:05:57 (exposure complete) 03:06:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:06:01 Image finished 03:06:01 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:06:02 595 image stars found 03:06:02 440 catalog stars found 03:06:03 Solved! 160 stars matched. 03:06:03 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 03:06:03 Pointing error is 5.956 arcmin @ angle 87.28 03:06:03 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 03:06:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:06:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 38m 32.4s 17° 42' 35.86" 03:06:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:06:03 [sync] pointing model updated 03:06:03 Re-slew to target. 03:06:03 Start slew to OI_158... 03:06:07 (wait for slew to complete) 03:06:17 (slew complete) 03:06:17 Target is now centered. 03:06:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:06:17 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:06:17 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:06:17 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:06:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:06:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1238.391 Y=907.236 03:06:35 (guide star SNR=5.4 X=1239 Y=907) 03:06:35 (first exposure estimate 2.76 sec) 03:06:41 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1238 Y=906) 03:06:41 (final exposure for guiding 2.22 sec) 03:06:47 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1238 Y=907) 03:06:49 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:06:50 (take guider image at initial interval 2.22 sec) 03:06:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=547.139 Y=449.0099 03:06:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:06:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:07:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1241.178 Y=908.0223 03:07:09 (guide star SNR=10.4 X=1241 Y=908) 03:07:09 (first exposure estimate 2.87 sec) 03:07:15 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1242 Y=909) 03:07:15 (final exposure for guiding 2.5 sec) 03:07:22 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1243 Y=909) 03:07:23 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:07:24 (take guider image at initial interval 2.5 sec) 03:07:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1193.016 Y=454.9911 03:07:31 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:07:31 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:07:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1242.914 Y=908.2936 03:07:44 (guide star SNR=10.6 X=1243 Y=908) 03:07:44 (first exposure estimate 2.83 sec) 03:07:50 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1244 Y=909) 03:07:50 (final exposure for guiding 2.53 sec) 03:07:56 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1244 Y=909) 03:07:58 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:07:59 (take guider image at initial interval 2.53 sec) 03:08:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.433 Y=945 03:08:05 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:08:05 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:08:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.119 Y=945.1254 03:08:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:08:19 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:08:19 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:08:19 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:08:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:08:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:08:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:08:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:08:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:08:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:08:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:08:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:08:26 Dome is MaxDome 03:08:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:08:27 Imager is ASCOM 03:08:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:08:27 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@030620 UTC 03:08:27 Imager readout modes: 03:08:27 0 is Fast 03:08:27 1 is Normal 03:08:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:08:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:08:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:08:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:08:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:08:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:08:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:08:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:08:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:08:27 ==== Starting target V504_Per ==== 03:08:27 ACPS Observation V504_Per(1 of 1) 03:08:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V504_Per) 03:08:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:08:27 Pointing updates are enabled 03:08:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:08:27 Start slew to V504_Per... 03:08:29 (wait for slew to complete) 03:09:44 (slew complete) 03:09:44 [flip check: Tn=375s HAc=12856s GW=T HAz=13231s DWz=T WF=no] 03:09:44 Updating pointing... 03:09:44 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:09:44 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:09:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:09:48 (using Fast readout mode) 03:09:48 (starting exposure) 03:10:13 (exposure complete) 03:10:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:10:16 Image finished 03:10:16 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:10:17 2651 image stars found 03:10:17 909 catalog stars found 03:10:18 Solved! 216 stars matched. 03:10:18 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 03:10:18 Pointing error is 2.616 arcmin @ angle 100.07 03:10:18 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 03:10:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:10:18 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 37.2s 57° 17' 54.47" 03:10:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:10:18 [sync] pointing model updated 03:10:18 Re-slew to target. 03:10:18 Start slew to V504_Per... 03:10:20 (wait for slew to complete) 03:10:30 (slew complete) 03:10:30 Target is now centered. 03:10:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:10:30 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=12921s GW=T HAz=13217s DWz=T WF=no] 03:10:30 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240219_031030_T3 03:10:30 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:10:30 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:10:33 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:10:33 (using Normal readout mode) 03:10:33 (starting exposure) 03:11:00 (exposure complete) 03:11:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:11:04 Image finished 03:11:04 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240219_031030_T3 final image. 03:11:07 2682 image stars found 03:11:07 525 catalog stars found 03:11:08 Solved! 259 stars matched. 03:11:09 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 03:11:09 Pointing error is 0.046 arcmin @ angle 234.15 03:11:09 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 03:11:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:11:09 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 17.8s 57° 18' 20.38" 03:11:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:11:09 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.14 pixels) 03:11:09 (avg FWHM = 2.37 arcsec) 03:11:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:11:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:11:09 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=12960s GW=T HAz=13250s DWz=T WF=no] 03:11:09 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240219_031109_T3 03:11:09 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:11:09 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:11:12 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:11:12 (using Normal readout mode) 03:11:13 (starting exposure) 03:11:35 (exposure complete) 03:11:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:11:39 Image finished 03:11:40 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240219_031109_T3 final image. 03:11:43 2392 image stars found 03:11:43 525 catalog stars found 03:11:44 Solved! 267 stars matched. 03:11:44 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 03:11:44 Pointing error is 0.025 arcmin @ angle 260.85 03:11:44 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 03:11:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:11:44 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 17.9s 57° 18' 21.76" 03:11:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:11:44 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.14 pixels) 03:11:44 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 03:11:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:11:45 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=12996s GW=T HAz=13286s DWz=T WF=no] 03:11:45 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240219_031145_T3 03:11:45 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:11:45 (using Normal readout mode) 03:11:45 (starting exposure) 03:12:00 (exposure complete) 03:12:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:12:03 Image finished 03:12:04 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240219_031145_T3 final image. 03:12:07 2457 image stars found 03:12:08 525 catalog stars found 03:12:09 Solved! 262 stars matched. 03:12:09 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 03:12:09 Pointing error is 0.015 arcmin @ angle 282.95 03:12:09 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 03:12:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:12:09 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 18.0s 57° 18' 22.21" 03:12:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:12:09 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.00 pixels) 03:12:09 (avg FWHM = 2.01 arcsec) 03:12:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:12:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:12:09 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=13020s GW=T HAz=13317s DWz=T WF=no] 03:12:09 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240219_031209_T3 03:12:09 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:12:09 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:12:11 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:12:11 (using Normal readout mode) 03:12:11 (starting exposure) 03:12:39 (exposure complete) 03:12:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:12:42 Image finished 03:12:43 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240219_031209_T3 final image. 03:12:46 2454 image stars found 03:12:47 525 catalog stars found 03:12:48 Solved! 260 stars matched. 03:12:48 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 03:12:48 Pointing error is 0.049 arcmin @ angle 295.66 03:12:48 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 03:12:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:12:48 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 17.8s 57° 18' 23.28" 03:12:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:12:48 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.35 pixels) 03:12:48 (avg FWHM = 1.86 arcsec) 03:12:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:12:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:12:48 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:12:48 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:12:48 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:12:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:13:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1324.358 Y=417.4233 03:13:06 (guide star SNR=58.2 X=1324 Y=417) 03:13:06 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:13:10 (guide star SNR=19.9 X=1323 Y=416) 03:13:11 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:13:15 (guide star SNR=20.0 X=1323 Y=415) 03:13:22 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:13:22 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=13093s GW=T HAz=13414s DWz=T WF=no] 03:13:22 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240219_031322_T3 03:13:22 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:13:22 (using Normal readout mode) 03:13:24 (ex=2.67 ey=0.76) 03:13:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:13:27 (ex=4.88 ey=1.31) 03:13:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:13:29 (ex=5.86 ey=3.12) 03:13:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:13:33 (ex=8.67 ey=5.26) 03:13:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:13:36 (ex=12.33 ey=7.85) 03:13:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:13:40 (ex=16.98 ey=11.65) 03:13:40 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 03:13:44 (ex=24.60 ey=17.49) 03:13:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 03:13:51 (ex=29.38 ey=5.81) 03:13:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 03:13:57 (ex=29.40 ey=26.62) 03:13:57 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 03:14:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:14:09 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:14:10 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:14:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:14:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:14:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:14:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:14:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:14:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:14:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:14:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:14:16 Dome is MaxDome 03:14:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:14:17 Imager is ASCOM 03:14:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:14:17 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@031251 UTC 03:14:17 Imager readout modes: 03:14:17 0 is Fast 03:14:17 1 is Normal 03:14:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:14:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:14:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:14:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:14:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:14:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:14:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:14:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:14:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:14:17 ==== Starting target GR_Ori ==== 03:14:17 ACPS Observation GR_Ori(1 of 1) 03:14:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan GR_Ori) 03:14:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:14:17 Pointing updates are enabled 03:14:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:14:17 Start slew to GR_Ori... 03:14:19 (wait for slew to complete) 03:15:09 (slew complete) 03:15:09 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=2391s GW=T HAz=2871s DWz=T WF=no] 03:15:09 Updating pointing... 03:15:09 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:15:09 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:15:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:15:13 (using Fast readout mode) 03:15:13 (starting exposure) 03:15:39 (exposure complete) 03:15:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:15:43 Image finished 03:15:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:15:43 148 image stars found 03:15:43 368 catalog stars found 03:15:56 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:15:56 Start slew to offset... 03:15:58 (wait for slew to complete) 03:16:24 (slew complete) 03:16:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:16:24 (using Fast readout mode) 03:16:24 (starting exposure) 03:16:39 (exposure complete) 03:16:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:16:44 Image finished 03:16:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:16:44 520 image stars found 03:16:44 452 catalog stars found 03:16:46 Solved! 151 stars matched. 03:16:46 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 03:16:46 Pointing error is 1.449 arcmin @ angle 64.98 03:16:46 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 03:16:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:16:46 True image center (J2000): 05h 21m 40.6s 02° 23' 25.01" 03:16:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:16:46 [sync] pointing model updated 03:16:46 Re-slew to target. 03:16:46 Start slew to GR_Ori... 03:16:49 (wait for slew to complete) 03:16:59 (slew complete) 03:16:59 Target is now centered. 03:16:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:16:59 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:16:59 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:16:59 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:17:03 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:17:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=308.4683 Y=487.2424 03:17:16 (guide star SNR=16.6 X=308 Y=487) 03:17:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:17:20 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=306 Y=485) 03:17:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:17:25 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=305 Y=485) 03:17:58 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:17:59 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:18:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 03:18:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:18:04 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:18:17 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1026.774 Y=945.1964 03:18:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:18:18 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:18:18 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:18:19 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:18:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:18:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:18:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:18:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:18:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:18:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:18:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:18:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:18:26 Dome is MaxDome 03:18:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:18:26 Imager is ASCOM 03:18:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:18:26 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@031703 UTC 03:18:26 Imager readout modes: 03:18:26 0 is Fast 03:18:26 1 is Normal 03:18:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:18:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:18:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:18:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:18:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:18:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:18:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:18:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:18:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:18:26 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 03:18:26 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 03:18:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 03:18:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:18:26 Pointing updates are enabled 03:18:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:18:26 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 03:18:28 (wait for slew to complete) 03:19:24 (slew complete) 03:19:24 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=15783s GW=T HAz=16153s DWz=T WF=no] 03:19:24 Updating pointing... 03:19:24 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:19:24 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:19:28 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:19:28 (using Fast readout mode) 03:19:28 (starting exposure) 03:19:53 (exposure complete) 03:19:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:19:57 Image finished 03:19:57 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:19:58 1334 image stars found 03:19:58 441 catalog stars found 03:19:59 Solved! 158 stars matched. 03:19:59 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 03:19:59 Pointing error is 2.088 arcmin @ angle 104.16 03:19:59 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 03:19:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:19:59 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 33.4s 61° 24' 45.69" 03:19:59 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:19:59 [sync] pointing model updated 03:19:59 Re-slew to target. 03:19:59 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 03:20:03 (wait for slew to complete) 03:20:13 (slew complete) 03:20:13 Target is now centered. 03:20:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:20:13 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=15848s GW=T HAz=16142s DWz=T WF=no] 03:20:13 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240219_032013_T3 03:20:13 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:20:13 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:20:16 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:20:16 (using Normal readout mode) 03:20:16 (starting exposure) 03:20:37 (exposure complete) 03:20:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:20:41 Image finished 03:20:42 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240219_032013_T3 final image. 03:20:45 1029 image stars found 03:20:45 209 catalog stars found 03:20:47 Solved! 150 stars matched. 03:20:47 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:20:47 Pointing error is 0.036 arcmin @ angle 304.75 03:20:47 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 03:20:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:20:47 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.3s 61° 25' 17.64" 03:20:47 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:20:47 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.21 pixels) 03:20:47 (avg FWHM = 1.97 arcsec) 03:20:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:20:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:20:47 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=15882s GW=T HAz=16171s DWz=T WF=no] 03:20:47 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032047_T3 03:20:47 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:20:47 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:20:49 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:20:49 (using Normal readout mode) 03:20:49 (starting exposure) 03:21:01 (exposure complete) 03:21:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:21:05 Image finished 03:21:06 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032047_T3 final image. 03:21:09 1077 image stars found 03:21:09 209 catalog stars found 03:21:11 Solved! 134 stars matched. 03:21:11 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:21:11 Pointing error is 0.015 arcmin @ angle 233.36 03:21:11 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 03:21:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:21:11 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.4s 61° 25' 15.88" 03:21:11 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:21:11 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.95 pixels) 03:21:11 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 03:21:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:21:11 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=15906s GW=T HAz=16195s DWz=T WF=no] 03:21:11 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032111_T3 03:21:11 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:21:11 (using Normal readout mode) 03:21:11 (starting exposure) 03:21:21 (exposure complete) 03:21:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:21:25 Image finished 03:21:26 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032111_T3 final image. 03:21:29 1121 image stars found 03:21:29 209 catalog stars found 03:21:30 Solved! 140 stars matched. 03:21:30 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:21:30 Pointing error is 0.006 arcmin @ angle 256.55 03:21:30 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 03:21:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:21:30 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.5s 61° 25' 16.31" 03:21:30 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:21:30 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.70 pixels) 03:21:30 (avg FWHM = 2.12 arcsec) 03:21:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:21:30 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=15925s GW=T HAz=16215s DWz=T WF=no] 03:21:30 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032130_T3 03:21:30 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:21:30 (using Normal readout mode) 03:21:30 (starting exposure) 03:21:41 (exposure complete) 03:21:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:21:44 Image finished 03:21:45 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240219_032130_T3 final image. 03:21:48 1163 image stars found 03:21:48 209 catalog stars found 03:21:50 Solved! 125 stars matched. 03:21:50 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:21:50 Pointing error is 0.014 arcmin @ angle 287.46 03:21:50 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 03:21:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:21:50 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 16.4s 61° 25' 16.66" 03:21:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:21:50 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.41 pixels) 03:21:50 (avg FWHM = 2.15 arcsec) 03:21:50 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:21:50 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:21:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:21:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:21:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:21:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:21:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:21:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:21:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:21:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:21:57 Dome is MaxDome 03:21:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:21:57 Imager is ASCOM 03:21:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:21:57 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@032049 UTC 03:21:57 Imager readout modes: 03:21:57 0 is Fast 03:21:57 1 is Normal 03:21:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:21:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:21:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:21:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:21:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:21:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:21:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:21:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:21:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:21:57 ==== Starting target B0133+47 ==== 03:21:57 ACPS Observation B0133+47(1 of 1) 03:21:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan B0133+47) 03:21:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:21:57 Pointing updates are enabled 03:21:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:21:57 Start slew to B0133+47... 03:21:59 (wait for slew to complete) 03:22:13 (slew complete) 03:22:13 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=16281s GW=T HAz=16821s DWz=T WF=no] 03:22:13 Updating pointing... 03:22:13 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:22:13 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:22:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:22:17 (using Fast readout mode) 03:22:17 (starting exposure) 03:22:42 (exposure complete) 03:22:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:22:45 Image finished 03:22:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:22:46 742 image stars found 03:22:46 390 catalog stars found 03:22:48 Solved! 138 stars matched. 03:22:48 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 03:22:48 Pointing error is 2.800 arcmin @ angle 92.80 03:22:48 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 03:22:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:22:48 True image center (J2000): 01h 37m 15.3s 47° 51' 20.80" 03:22:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:22:48 [sync] pointing model updated 03:22:48 Re-slew to target. 03:22:48 Start slew to B0133+47... 03:22:50 (wait for slew to complete) 03:23:00 (slew complete) 03:23:00 Target is now centered. 03:23:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:23:00 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:23:00 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:23:00 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:23:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:23:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1086 Y=957 03:23:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:23:18 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:23:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=453.8539 Y=847.0937 03:23:32 (guide star SNR=6.5 X=454 Y=847) 03:23:32 (first exposure estimate 4.63 sec) 03:23:40 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=452 Y=847) 03:23:40 (final exposure for guiding 4.39 sec) 03:23:48 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=452 Y=848) 03:24:12 **Guider waited for 21.95 sec and never got a measurement 03:24:13 (take guider image at initial interval 4.39 sec) 03:24:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=951.0037 Y=906.7424 03:24:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:24:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:24:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=700.0594 Y=721.0101 03:24:36 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=700 Y=721) 03:24:36 (first exposure estimate 4.69 sec) 03:24:44 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=700 Y=721) 03:24:44 (final exposure for guiding 4.13 sec) 03:24:52 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=698 Y=719) 03:24:53 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:24:54 (take guider image at initial interval 4.13 sec) 03:25:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=698 Y=719 03:25:02 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=696 Y=718) 03:25:02 (first exposure estimate 3.93 sec) 03:25:10 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=696 Y=718) 03:25:10 (final exposure for guiding 3.56 sec) 03:25:17 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=695 Y=718) 03:25:37 **Guider waited for 17.8 sec and never got a measurement 03:25:38 (take guider image at initial interval 3.56 sec) 03:25:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287 Y=882 03:25:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:25:45 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:25:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0436 Y=347.1175 03:25:59 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:25:59 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:25:59 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:26:00 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:28:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:28:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:28:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:28:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:28:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:28:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:28:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:28:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:28:32 Dome is MaxDome 03:28:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:28:32 Imager is ASCOM 03:28:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:28:32 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@032716 UTC 03:28:32 Imager readout modes: 03:28:32 0 is Fast 03:28:32 1 is Normal 03:28:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:28:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:28:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:28:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:28:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:28:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:28:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:28:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:28:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:28:32 ==== Starting target SU_Lyn ==== 03:28:32 ACPS Observation SU_Lyn(1 of 1) 03:28:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan SU_Lyn) 03:28:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:28:33 Pointing updates are enabled 03:28:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:28:33 Start slew to SU_Lyn... 03:28:34 (wait for slew to complete) 03:29:17 (slew complete) 03:29:17 [flip check: Tn=374s HAc=-1685s GW=T HAz=-1311s DWz=T WF=no] 03:29:17 Updating pointing... 03:29:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:29:17 (using Fast readout mode) 03:29:17 (starting exposure) 03:29:32 (exposure complete) 03:29:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:29:35 Image finished 03:29:35 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:29:36 576 image stars found 03:29:36 350 catalog stars found 03:29:38 Solved! 136 stars matched. 03:29:38 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 03:29:38 Pointing error is 0.908 arcmin @ angle 106.63 03:29:38 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 03:29:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:29:38 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 01.3s 55° 28' 11.60" 03:29:38 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:29:38 [sync] pointing model updated 03:29:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:29:38 Target is now centered. 03:29:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:29:38 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=-1664s GW=T HAz=-1350s DWz=T WF=no] 03:29:38 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240219_032938_T3 03:29:38 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:29:38 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:29:42 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:29:42 (using Normal readout mode) 03:29:42 (starting exposure) 03:30:07 (exposure complete) 03:30:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:30:10 Image finished 03:30:11 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240219_032938_T3 final image. 03:30:15 871 image stars found 03:30:15 185 catalog stars found 03:30:16 Solved! 67 stars matched. 03:30:16 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:30:16 Pointing error is 0.979 arcmin @ angle 102.27 03:30:16 True focal length is 3474.4 mm. 03:30:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:30:16 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 01.9s 55° 28' 14.70" 03:30:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:30:16 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.27 pixels) 03:30:16 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 03:30:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:30:16 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=-1626s GW=T HAz=-1312s DWz=T WF=no] 03:30:16 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240219_033016_T3 03:30:16 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:30:16 (using Normal readout mode) 03:30:16 (starting exposure) 03:30:36 (exposure complete) 03:30:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:30:39 Image finished 03:30:40 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240219_033016_T3 final image. 03:30:44 777 image stars found 03:30:44 185 catalog stars found 03:30:45 Solved! 88 stars matched. 03:30:45 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:30:45 Pointing error is 1.156 arcmin @ angle 100.98 03:30:45 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 03:30:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:30:45 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 03.1s 55° 28' 13.98" 03:30:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:30:45 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.78 pixels) 03:30:45 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 03:30:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:30:45 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=-1597s GW=T HAz=-1283s DWz=T WF=no] 03:30:45 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240219_033045_T3 03:30:45 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:30:45 (using Normal readout mode) 03:30:45 (starting exposure) 03:31:05 (exposure complete) 03:31:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:31:08 Image finished 03:31:09 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240219_033045_T3 final image. 03:31:13 824 image stars found 03:31:13 185 catalog stars found 03:31:14 Solved! 119 stars matched. 03:31:14 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 03:31:14 Pointing error is 1.290 arcmin @ angle 99.78 03:31:14 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 03:31:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:31:14 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 04.1s 55° 28' 14.04" 03:31:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:31:14 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.65 pixels) 03:31:14 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 03:31:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:31:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:31:14 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=-1568s GW=T HAz=-1264s DWz=T WF=no] 03:31:14 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033114_T3 03:31:14 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:31:14 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:31:16 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:31:16 (using Normal readout mode) 03:31:16 (starting exposure) 03:31:27 (exposure complete) 03:31:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:31:31 Image finished 03:31:32 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033114_T3 final image. 03:31:34 828 image stars found 03:31:35 185 catalog stars found 03:31:36 Solved! 88 stars matched. 03:31:36 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:31:36 Pointing error is 1.369 arcmin @ angle 100.81 03:31:36 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 03:31:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:31:36 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 04.6s 55° 28' 11.77" 03:31:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:31:36 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.85 pixels) 03:31:36 (avg FWHM = 1.96 arcsec) 03:31:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:31:36 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=-1546s GW=T HAz=-1242s DWz=T WF=no] 03:31:36 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033136_T3 03:31:36 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:31:36 (using Normal readout mode) 03:31:36 (starting exposure) 03:31:46 (exposure complete) 03:31:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:31:49 Image finished 03:31:50 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033136_T3 final image. 03:31:53 776 image stars found 03:31:54 185 catalog stars found 03:31:55 Solved! 85 stars matched. 03:31:55 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:31:55 Pointing error is 1.414 arcmin @ angle 100.33 03:31:55 True focal length is 3472.0 mm. 03:31:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:31:55 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 05.0s 55° 28' 11.97" 03:31:55 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:31:55 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.16 pixels) 03:31:55 (avg FWHM = 1.83 arcsec) 03:31:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:31:55 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=-1527s GW=T HAz=-1223s DWz=T WF=no] 03:31:55 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033155_T3 03:31:55 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:31:55 (using Normal readout mode) 03:31:55 (starting exposure) 03:32:05 (exposure complete) 03:32:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:32:08 Image finished 03:32:09 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240219_033155_T3 final image. 03:32:12 829 image stars found 03:32:12 185 catalog stars found 03:32:13 Solved! 69 stars matched. 03:32:13 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 03:32:13 Pointing error is 1.546 arcmin @ angle 99.58 03:32:13 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 03:32:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:32:13 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 05.9s 55° 28' 11.73" 03:32:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:32:13 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.38 pixels) 03:32:13 (avg FWHM = 2.01 arcsec) 03:32:14 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:32:14 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:32:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:32:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:32:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:32:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:32:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:32:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:32:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:32:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:32:21 Dome is MaxDome 03:32:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:32:21 Imager is ASCOM 03:32:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:32:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@033116 UTC 03:32:21 Imager readout modes: 03:32:21 0 is Fast 03:32:21 1 is Normal 03:32:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:32:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:32:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:32:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:32:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:32:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:32:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:32:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:32:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:32:21 ==== Starting target CW_Mon ==== 03:32:21 ACPS Observation CW_Mon(1 of 1) 03:32:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CW_Mon) 03:32:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:32:21 Pointing updates are enabled 03:32:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:32:21 Start slew to CW_Mon... 03:32:23 (wait for slew to complete) 03:33:03 (slew complete) 03:33:03 [flip check: Tn=454s HAc=-1051s GW=T HAz=-597s DWz=T WF=no] 03:33:03 Updating pointing... 03:33:03 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:33:03 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:33:07 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:33:07 (using Fast readout mode) 03:33:07 (starting exposure) 03:33:32 (exposure complete) 03:33:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:33:35 Image finished 03:33:35 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:33:36 1141 image stars found 03:33:36 207 catalog stars found 03:33:37 Solved! 96 stars matched. 03:33:37 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 03:33:37 Pointing error is 5.682 arcmin @ angle 81.85 03:33:37 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 03:33:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:33:37 True image center (J2000): 06h 37m 17.1s 00° 03' 05.53" 03:33:37 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:33:37 [sync] pointing model updated 03:33:37 Re-slew to target. 03:33:37 Start slew to CW_Mon... 03:33:39 (wait for slew to complete) 03:33:49 (slew complete) 03:33:49 Target is now centered. 03:33:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:33:49 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:33:49 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:33:49 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:33:53 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:34:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=311.4559 Y=785.2201 03:34:07 (guide star SNR=49.5 X=311 Y=785) 03:34:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:34:12 (guide star SNR=13.1 X=312 Y=786) 03:34:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:34:17 (guide star SNR=13.5 X=311 Y=786) 03:34:23 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:34:23 (wait for slew to complete) 03:34:25 (slew complete) 03:34:25 [flip check: Tn=394s HAc=-947s GW=T HAz=-575s DWz=T WF=no] 03:34:25 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240219_033425_T3 03:34:25 (taking 94.31 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:34:25 (using Normal readout mode) 03:34:26 (ex=1.81 ey=0.81) 03:34:26 (guider check OK) 03:34:26 (starting exposure) 03:36:11 (exposure complete) 03:36:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:36:15 Image finished 03:36:16 Plate-solve CW_Mon_V_20240219_033425_T3 final image. 03:36:19 2546 image stars found 03:36:19 116 catalog stars found 03:36:20 Solved! 61 stars matched. 03:36:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:36:20 Pointing error is 0.527 arcmin @ angle 270.56 03:36:20 True focal length is 3471.5 mm. 03:36:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:36:20 True image center (J2000): 06h 36m 52.5s 00° 02' 17.51" 03:36:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:36:20 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.35 pixels) 03:36:20 (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec) 03:36:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:36:20 [flip check: Tn=394s HAc=-829s GW=T HAz=-459s DWz=T WF=no] 03:36:20 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240219_033620_T3 03:36:20 (taking 94.31 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:36:20 (using Normal readout mode) 03:36:20 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 03:36:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:36:33 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:36:33 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:36:34 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:36:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:36:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:36:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:36:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:36:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:36:41 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:36:41 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:36:41 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:36:41 Dome is MaxDome 03:36:41 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:36:41 Imager is ASCOM 03:36:41 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:36:41 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@033353 UTC 03:36:41 Imager readout modes: 03:36:41 0 is Fast 03:36:41 1 is Normal 03:36:41 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:36:41 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:36:41 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:36:41 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:36:41 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:36:41 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:36:41 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:36:41 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:36:41 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:36:41 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 03:36:41 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 03:36:41 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V370_And) 03:36:41 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:36:41 Pointing updates are enabled 03:36:41 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:36:41 Start slew to V370_And... 03:36:43 (wait for slew to complete) 03:37:48 (slew complete) 03:37:48 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=15911s GW=T HAz=16273s DWz=T WF=no] 03:37:48 Updating pointing... 03:37:48 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:37:48 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:37:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:37:52 (using Fast readout mode) 03:37:52 (starting exposure) 03:38:17 (exposure complete) 03:38:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:38:20 Image finished 03:38:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:38:21 637 image stars found 03:38:21 392 catalog stars found 03:38:22 Solved! 136 stars matched. 03:38:23 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 03:38:23 Pointing error is 2.925 arcmin @ angle 96.00 03:38:23 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 03:38:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:38:23 True image center (J2000): 01h 59m 00.9s 45° 25' 48.48" 03:38:23 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:38:23 [sync] pointing model updated 03:38:23 Re-slew to target. 03:38:23 Start slew to V370_And... 03:38:24 (wait for slew to complete) 03:38:34 (slew complete) 03:38:34 Target is now centered. 03:38:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:38:34 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15975s GW=T HAz=16259s DWz=T WF=no] 03:38:34 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240219_033834_T3 03:38:34 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:38:34 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:38:38 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:38:38 (using Normal readout mode) 03:38:38 (starting exposure) 03:38:52 (exposure complete) 03:38:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:38:55 Image finished 03:38:56 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240219_033834_T3 final image. 03:38:59 837 image stars found 03:38:59 203 catalog stars found 03:39:01 Solved! 61 stars matched. 03:39:01 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 03:39:01 Pointing error is 0.021 arcmin @ angle 78.12 03:39:01 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 03:39:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:39:01 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.4s 45° 26' 07.15" 03:39:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:39:01 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.72 pixels) 03:39:01 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 03:39:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:39:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:39:01 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=16001s GW=T HAz=16292s DWz=T WF=no] 03:39:01 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240219_033901_T3 03:39:01 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:39:01 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:39:03 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:39:03 (using Normal readout mode) 03:39:03 (starting exposure) 03:39:23 (exposure complete) 03:39:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:39:26 Image finished 03:39:27 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240219_033901_T3 final image. 03:39:30 853 image stars found 03:39:30 203 catalog stars found 03:39:32 Solved! 113 stars matched. 03:39:32 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 03:39:32 Pointing error is 0.029 arcmin @ angle 348.70 03:39:32 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 03:39:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:39:32 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.3s 45° 26' 08.62" 03:39:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:39:32 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.08 pixels) 03:39:32 (avg FWHM = 2.26 arcsec) 03:39:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:39:32 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=16032s GW=T HAz=16323s DWz=T WF=no] 03:39:32 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240219_033932_T3 03:39:32 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:39:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:39:32 (starting exposure) 03:39:45 (exposure complete) 03:39:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:39:49 Image finished 03:39:50 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240219_033932_T3 final image. 03:39:53 876 image stars found 03:39:53 203 catalog stars found 03:39:54 Solved! 105 stars matched. 03:39:54 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:39:54 Pointing error is 0.045 arcmin @ angle 318.76 03:39:54 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 03:39:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:39:54 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.1s 45° 26' 08.92" 03:39:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 03:39:54 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.98 pixels) 03:39:54 (avg FWHM = 2.29 arcsec) 03:39:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:39:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:39:54 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=16055s GW=T HAz=16340s DWz=T WF=no] 03:39:54 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240219_033954_T3 03:39:54 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:39:54 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:39:57 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:39:57 (using Normal readout mode) 03:39:57 (starting exposure) 03:40:07 (exposure complete) 03:40:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:40:10 Image finished 03:40:11 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240219_033954_T3 final image. 03:40:14 890 image stars found 03:40:14 203 catalog stars found 03:40:15 Solved! 81 stars matched. 03:40:15 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:40:15 Pointing error is 0.032 arcmin @ angle 273.19 03:40:15 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 03:40:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:40:15 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.1s 45° 26' 07.01" 03:40:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:40:15 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.63 pixels) 03:40:15 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 03:40:16 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:40:16 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:40:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:40:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:40:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:40:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:40:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:40:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:40:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:40:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:40:22 Dome is MaxDome 03:40:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:40:23 Imager is ASCOM 03:40:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:40:23 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@033957 UTC 03:40:23 Imager readout modes: 03:40:23 0 is Fast 03:40:23 1 is Normal 03:40:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:40:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:40:23 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:40:23 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:40:23 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:40:23 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:40:23 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:40:23 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:40:23 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:40:23 ==== Starting target YZ_Aur ==== 03:40:23 ACPS Observation YZ_Aur(1 of 1) 03:40:23 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan YZ_Aur) 03:40:23 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:40:23 Pointing updates are enabled 03:40:23 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:40:23 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 03:40:25 (wait for slew to complete) 03:41:15 (slew complete) 03:41:15 [flip check: Tn=372s HAc=4308s GW=T HAz=4681s DWz=T WF=no] 03:41:15 Updating pointing... 03:41:15 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:41:15 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:41:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:41:19 (using Fast readout mode) 03:41:19 (starting exposure) 03:41:43 (exposure complete) 03:41:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:41:47 Image finished 03:41:47 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:41:48 1611 image stars found 03:41:48 342 catalog stars found 03:41:49 Solved! 193 stars matched. 03:41:49 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 03:41:49 Pointing error is 0.565 arcmin @ angle 90.50 03:41:49 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 03:41:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:41:49 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 24.9s 40° 04' 40.60" 03:41:49 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:41:49 [sync] pointing model updated 03:41:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:41:49 Target is now centered. 03:41:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:41:49 (wait for slew to complete) 03:41:51 (slew complete) 03:41:51 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=4345s GW=T HAz=4658s DWz=T WF=no] 03:41:52 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_034151_T3 03:41:52 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:41:52 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:41:54 (taking 12.23 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:41:54 (using Normal readout mode) 03:41:54 (starting exposure) 03:42:18 (exposure complete) 03:42:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:42:22 Image finished 03:42:22 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_034151_T3 final image. 03:42:24 1877 image stars found 03:42:25 189 catalog stars found 03:42:26 Solved! 99 stars matched. 03:42:26 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:42:26 Pointing error is 0.946 arcmin @ angle 90.54 03:42:26 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 03:42:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:42:26 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 26.9s 40° 04' 40.36" 03:42:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:42:26 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.31 pixels) 03:42:26 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 03:42:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:42:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:42:26 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=4379s GW=T HAz=4686s DWz=T WF=no] 03:42:26 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_034226_T3 03:42:26 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:42:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:42:30 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:42:30 (using Normal readout mode) 03:42:30 (starting exposure) 03:42:49 (exposure complete) 03:42:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:42:53 Image finished 03:42:54 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_034226_T3 final image. 03:42:57 1474 image stars found 03:42:57 189 catalog stars found 03:42:58 Solved! 127 stars matched. 03:42:58 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:42:58 Pointing error is 1.016 arcmin @ angle 89.48 03:42:58 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 03:42:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:42:58 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 27.3s 40° 04' 41.45" 03:42:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:42:58 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.49 pixels) 03:42:58 (avg FWHM = 2.12 arcsec) 03:42:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:42:58 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=4412s GW=T HAz=4719s DWz=T WF=no] 03:42:59 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_034258_T3 03:42:59 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:42:59 (using Normal readout mode) 03:42:59 (starting exposure) 03:43:11 (exposure complete) 03:43:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:43:14 Image finished 03:43:15 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_034258_T3 final image. 03:43:18 1481 image stars found 03:43:19 189 catalog stars found 03:43:20 Solved! 113 stars matched. 03:43:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:43:20 Pointing error is 1.158 arcmin @ angle 89.49 03:43:20 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 03:43:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:43:20 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 28.0s 40° 04' 41.51" 03:43:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:43:20 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.83 pixels) 03:43:20 (avg FWHM = 1.98 arcsec) 03:43:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:43:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:43:20 [flip check: Tn=313s HAc=4433s GW=T HAz=4746s DWz=T WF=no] 03:43:20 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240219_034320_T3 03:43:20 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:43:20 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:43:23 (taking 12.58 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:43:23 (using Normal readout mode) 03:43:23 (starting exposure) 03:43:47 (exposure complete) 03:43:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:43:50 Image finished 03:43:51 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240219_034320_T3 final image. 03:43:55 1575 image stars found 03:43:55 189 catalog stars found 03:43:56 Solved! 107 stars matched. 03:43:56 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:43:56 Pointing error is 1.229 arcmin @ angle 89.26 03:43:56 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 03:43:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:43:56 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 28.4s 40° 04' 41.84" 03:43:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:43:56 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.77 pixels) 03:43:56 (avg FWHM = 1.94 arcsec) 03:43:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:43:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:43:56 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:43:56 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:43:56 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:43:59 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:44:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=510.2376 Y=414.4646 03:44:13 (guide star SNR=26.8 X=510 Y=415) 03:44:13 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:44:18 (guide star SNR=5.8 X=509 Y=414) 03:44:18 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:44:23 (guide star SNR=6.6 X=509 Y=413) 03:44:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:44:31 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=4505s GW=T HAz=4837s DWz=T WF=no] 03:44:32 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240219_034431_T3 03:44:32 (taking 31.54 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:44:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:44:34 (ex=2.86 ey=1.68) 03:44:34 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:44:36 (ex=5.76 ey=3.54) 03:44:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:44:39 (ex=10.10 ey=7.00) 03:44:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:44:43 (ex=16.19 ey=11.96) 03:44:43 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:44:46 (ex=25.72 ey=18.67) 03:44:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:44:58 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:44:58 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:44:59 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:45:04 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:45:04 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:45:04 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:45:04 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:45:04 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:45:05 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:45:05 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:45:05 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:45:05 Dome is MaxDome 03:45:05 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:45:05 Imager is ASCOM 03:45:05 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:45:05 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@034359 UTC 03:45:05 Imager readout modes: 03:45:05 0 is Fast 03:45:05 1 is Normal 03:45:05 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:45:05 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:45:05 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:45:05 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:45:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:45:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:45:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:45:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:45:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:45:05 ==== Starting target ER_Aur ==== 03:45:05 ACPS Observation ER_Aur(1 of 1) 03:45:05 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan ER_Aur) 03:45:05 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:45:06 Pointing updates are enabled 03:45:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:45:06 Start slew to ER_Aur... 03:45:07 (wait for slew to complete) 03:45:17 (slew complete) 03:45:17 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 03:45:17 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=4682s GW=T HAz=5078s DWz=T WF=no] 03:45:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:45:17 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=4682s GW=T HAz=5018s DWz=T WF=no] 03:45:17 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240219_034517_T3 03:45:17 Switching from B to SI filter for imaging 03:45:17 Focus change of -340 steps required 03:45:22 (taking 36.57 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:45:22 (using Normal readout mode) 03:45:22 (starting exposure) 03:46:13 (exposure complete) 03:46:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:46:17 Image finished 03:46:17 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240219_034517_T3 final image. 03:46:20 3428 image stars found 03:46:20 165 catalog stars found 03:46:22 Solved! 74 stars matched. 03:46:22 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 03:46:22 Pointing error is 3.203 arcmin @ angle 90.32 03:46:22 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 03:46:22 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 03:46:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:46:22 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 27.2s 41° 59' 24.65" 03:46:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:46:22 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.69 pixels) 03:46:22 (avg FWHM = 1.98 arcsec) 03:46:22 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=4747s GW=T HAz=4747s DWz=T WF=no] 03:46:22 Re-slew to target. 03:46:22 Start slew to ER_Aur... 03:46:23 (wait for slew to complete) 03:46:28 (slew complete) 03:46:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:46:28 [flip check: Tn=319s HAc=4770s GW=T HAz=5072s DWz=T WF=no] 03:46:28 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240219_034628_T3 03:46:28 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:46:28 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:46:32 (taking 19.18 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:46:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:46:32 (starting exposure) 03:47:04 (exposure complete) 03:47:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:47:09 Image finished 03:47:10 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240219_034628_T3 final image. 03:47:12 2537 image stars found 03:47:13 165 catalog stars found 03:47:14 Solved! 78 stars matched. 03:47:14 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:47:14 Pointing error is 0.246 arcmin @ angle 86.76 03:47:14 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 03:47:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:47:14 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 11.3s 41° 59' 26.63" 03:47:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:47:14 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.16 pixels) 03:47:14 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 03:47:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:47:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:47:14 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=4816s GW=T HAz=5129s DWz=T WF=no] 03:47:14 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240219_034714_T3 03:47:14 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:47:14 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:47:17 (taking 29.54 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:47:17 (using Normal readout mode) 03:47:17 (starting exposure) 03:47:58 (exposure complete) 03:48:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:48:01 Image finished 03:48:02 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240219_034714_T3 final image. 03:48:06 2794 image stars found 03:48:06 165 catalog stars found 03:48:07 Solved! 76 stars matched. 03:48:07 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:48:07 Pointing error is 0.545 arcmin @ angle 87.08 03:48:07 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 03:48:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:48:07 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 12.9s 41° 59' 27.47" 03:48:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:48:07 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.13 pixels) 03:48:07 (avg FWHM = 2.16 arcsec) 03:48:07 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:48:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:48:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:48:07 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:48:07 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:48:09 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:48:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=534.4713 Y=870.4462 03:48:23 (guide star SNR=60.5 X=534 Y=870) 03:48:23 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:48:28 (guide star SNR=30.5 X=533 Y=869) 03:48:28 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:48:33 (guide star SNR=27.3 X=532 Y=869) 03:48:39 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:48:39 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=4902s GW=T HAz=5305s DWz=T WF=no] 03:48:39 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240219_034839_T3 03:48:39 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:48:39 (using Normal readout mode) 03:48:42 (ex=1.17 ey=1.20) 03:48:42 (guider check OK) 03:48:42 (starting exposure) 03:50:53 (exposure complete) 03:50:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:50:57 Image finished 03:50:58 Plate-solve ER_Aur_B_20240219_034839_T3 final image. 03:51:01 4190 image stars found 03:51:01 165 catalog stars found 03:51:03 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 03:51:03 (waiting for guider to settle...) 03:51:08 (wait for slew to complete) 03:51:13 (slew complete) 03:51:13 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=5059s GW=T HAz=5459s DWz=T WF=no] 03:51:13 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240219_035113_T3 03:51:13 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:51:13 (using Normal readout mode) 03:51:13 (ex=12.56 ey=23.01) 03:51:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:51:16 (ex=21.63 ey=29.91) 03:51:16 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:51:21 (ex=19.64 ey=25.82) 03:51:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:51:26 (ex=10.28 ey=8.53) 03:51:26 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:51:29 (ex=18.96 ey=28.28) 03:51:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:51:34 (ex=23.66 ey=28.66) 03:51:34 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 03:51:38 (ex=3.56 ey=7.99) 03:51:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 03:51:42 (ex=22.10 ey=28.30) 03:51:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 03:51:46 (ex=18.20 ey=26.73) 03:51:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 03:51:50 (ex=23.94 ey=29.73) 03:51:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 03:51:56 (ex=18.03 ey=27.65) 03:51:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 03:52:00 (ex=2.30 ey=1.00) 03:52:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 03:52:02 (ex=6.44 ey=4.57) 03:52:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 03:52:06 (ex=2.27 ey=1.18) 03:52:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 03:52:08 (ex=18.57 ey=26.89) 03:52:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 03:52:12 (ex=22.01 ey=29.00) 03:52:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 03:52:18 (ex=2.18 ey=7.04) 03:52:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 03:52:20 (ex=1.16 ey=2.61) 03:52:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 03:52:23 (ex=21.04 ey=27.04) 03:52:23 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 03:52:28 (ex=19.32 ey=28.20) 03:52:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #20) 03:52:28 (stopping the autoguider) 03:52:28 **Excessive guiding errors just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 03:52:29 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 03:54:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:54:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:54:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:54:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:54:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:54:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:54:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:54:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:54:55 Dome is MaxDome 03:54:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:54:56 Imager is ASCOM 03:54:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:54:56 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@035328 UTC 03:54:56 Imager readout modes: 03:54:56 0 is Fast 03:54:56 1 is Normal 03:54:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:54:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:54:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:54:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:54:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:54:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:54:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:54:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:54:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:54:56 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 03:54:56 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 03:54:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 03:54:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:54:56 Pointing updates are enabled 03:54:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:54:56 Start slew to TV_Cam... 03:54:58 (wait for slew to complete) 03:55:27 (slew complete) 03:55:27 [flip check: Tn=398s HAc=9210s GW=T HAz=9607s DWz=T WF=no] 03:55:27 Updating pointing... 03:55:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:55:27 (using Fast readout mode) 03:55:27 (starting exposure) 03:55:43 (exposure complete) 03:55:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:55:47 Image finished 03:55:47 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:55:47 694 image stars found 03:55:47 298 catalog stars found 03:55:48 Solved! 133 stars matched. 03:55:48 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 03:55:48 Pointing error is 2.343 arcmin @ angle 99.04 03:55:48 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 03:55:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:55:48 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 51.5s 60° 18' 44.43" 03:55:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:55:48 [sync] pointing model updated 03:55:48 Re-slew to target. 03:55:48 Start slew to TV_Cam... 03:55:52 (wait for slew to complete) 03:56:02 (slew complete) 03:56:02 Target is now centered. 03:56:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:56:02 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=9263s GW=T HAz=9582s DWz=T WF=no] 03:56:02 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240219_035602_T3 03:56:02 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:56:02 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:56:05 (taking 37.53 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:56:05 (using Normal readout mode) 03:56:05 (starting exposure) 03:56:54 (exposure complete) 03:56:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:56:58 Image finished 03:56:58 Plate-solve TV_Cam_SI_20240219_035602_T3 final image. 03:57:01 1031 image stars found 03:57:01 140 catalog stars found 03:57:02 Solved! 89 stars matched. 03:57:02 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:57:02 Pointing error is 0.024 arcmin @ angle 117.17 03:57:02 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 03:57:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:57:02 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 33.0s 60° 19' 05.94" 03:57:02 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:57:02 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.02 pixels) 03:57:02 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 03:57:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:57:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:57:02 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=9323s GW=T HAz=9637s DWz=T WF=no] 03:57:02 Imaging to TV_Cam_R_20240219_035702_T3 03:57:02 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:57:02 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:57:06 (taking 31.58 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:57:06 (using Normal readout mode) 03:57:06 (starting exposure) 03:57:50 (exposure complete) 03:57:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:57:54 Image finished 03:57:55 Plate-solve TV_Cam_R_20240219_035702_T3 final image. 03:57:58 993 image stars found 03:57:58 140 catalog stars found 03:57:59 Solved! 85 stars matched. 03:58:00 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:58:00 Pointing error is 0.023 arcmin @ angle 25.55 03:58:00 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 03:58:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:58:00 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 32.9s 60° 19' 07.87" 03:58:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:58:00 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.48 pixels) 03:58:00 (avg FWHM = 2.03 arcsec) 03:58:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:58:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:58:00 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=9380s GW=T HAz=9710s DWz=T WF=no] 03:58:00 Imaging to TV_Cam_V_20240219_035800_T3 03:58:00 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:58:00 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:58:02 (taking 47.63 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:58:02 (using Normal readout mode) 03:58:02 (starting exposure) 03:59:01 (exposure complete) 03:59:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:59:05 Image finished 03:59:06 Plate-solve TV_Cam_V_20240219_035800_T3 final image. 03:59:09 975 image stars found 03:59:09 140 catalog stars found 03:59:10 Solved! 89 stars matched. 03:59:10 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:59:10 Pointing error is 0.042 arcmin @ angle 25.97 03:59:10 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 03:59:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:59:10 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 32.9s 60° 19' 08.87" 03:59:10 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:59:10 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.33 pixels) 03:59:10 (avg FWHM = 1.97 arcsec) 03:59:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:59:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:59:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:59:10 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:59:10 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:59:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:59:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=646.0641 Y=533.4326 03:59:27 (guide star SNR=5.2 X=646 Y=534) 03:59:27 (first exposure estimate 2.87 sec) 03:59:33 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=645 Y=533) 03:59:33 (final exposure for guiding 2.69 sec) 03:59:39 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=646 Y=533) 03:59:40 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:59:42 (take guider image at initial interval 2.69 sec) 03:59:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1086.466 Y=957 03:59:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:59:48 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:00:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=643.0967 Y=532.4765 04:00:02 (guide star SNR=9.2 X=643 Y=532) 04:00:02 (first exposure estimate 3.26 sec) 04:00:09 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=643 Y=531) 04:00:09 (final exposure for guiding 2.73 sec) 04:00:15 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=643 Y=532) 04:00:16 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:00:17 (take guider image at initial interval 2.73 sec) 04:00:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326 Y=608 04:00:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:00:23 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:00:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.933 Y=608.2006 04:00:37 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:00:37 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:00:37 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:00:37 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:00:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:00:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:00:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:00:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:00:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:00:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:00:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:00:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:00:44 Dome is MaxDome 04:00:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:00:44 Imager is ASCOM 04:00:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:00:45 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@035912 UTC 04:00:45 Imager readout modes: 04:00:45 0 is Fast 04:00:45 1 is Normal 04:00:45 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:00:45 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:00:45 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:00:45 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:00:45 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:00:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:00:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:00:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:00:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:00:45 ==== Starting target BX_Pup ==== 04:00:45 ACPS Observation BX_Pup(1 of 1) 04:00:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan BX_Pup) 04:00:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:00:45 Pointing updates are enabled 04:00:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:00:45 Start slew to BX_Pup... 04:00:46 (wait for slew to complete) 04:01:51 (slew complete) 04:01:51 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-3922s GW=T HAz=-3407s DWz=T WF=no] 04:01:51 Updating pointing... 04:01:51 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:01:51 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:01:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:01:55 (using Fast readout mode) 04:01:55 (starting exposure) 04:02:20 (exposure complete) 04:02:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:02:24 Image finished 04:02:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:02:24 2811 image stars found 04:02:25 405 catalog stars found 04:02:26 Solved! 161 stars matched. 04:02:26 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 04:02:26 Pointing error is 0.887 arcmin @ angle 5.65 04:02:26 True focal length is 3469.2 mm. 04:02:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:02:26 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 16.0s -24° 18' 43.05" 04:02:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:02:26 [sync] pointing model updated 04:02:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:02:26 Target is now centered. 04:02:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:02:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:02:26 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:02:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:02:30 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:02:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1282.092 Y=904.1885 04:02:43 (guide star SNR=very high X=1282 Y=904) 04:02:43 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:02:48 (guide star SNR=36.7 X=1283 Y=903) 04:02:48 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:02:54 (guide star SNR=32.9 X=1281 Y=903) 04:03:00 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 04:03:00 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-3879s GW=T HAz=-3398s DWz=T WF=no] 04:03:00 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240219_040300_T3 04:03:00 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:03:00 (using Normal readout mode) 04:03:02 (ex=2.19 ey=1.72) 04:03:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:03:04 (ex=3.07 ey=2.42) 04:03:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 04:03:07 (ex=5.56 ey=4.22) 04:03:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 04:03:10 (ex=8.70 ey=6.76) 04:03:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 04:03:13 (ex=12.76 ey=10.50) 04:03:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 04:03:16 (ex=19.49 ey=15.73) 04:03:16 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 04:03:19 (ex=28.24 ey=23.10) 04:03:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 04:03:26 (ex=0.40 ey=0.54) 04:03:26 (guiding errors within limits) 04:03:26 (guider check OK) 04:03:26 (starting exposure) 04:06:37 (exposure complete) 04:06:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:06:41 Image finished 04:06:42 Plate-solve BX_Pup_V_20240219_040300_T3 final image. 04:06:46 9897 image stars found 04:06:46 216 catalog stars found 04:06:48 Solved! 101 stars matched. 04:06:48 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 04:06:48 Pointing error is 1.475 arcmin @ angle 54.41 04:06:48 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 04:06:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:06:48 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 20.9s -24° 18' 44.49" 04:06:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:06:48 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.67 pixels) 04:06:48 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 04:06:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:06:48 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-3651s GW=T HAz=-3169s DWz=T WF=no] 04:06:48 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240219_040648_T3 04:06:48 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:06:48 (using Normal readout mode) 04:06:48 (ex=11.58 ey=27.93) 04:06:48 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:06:56 (ex=29.11 ey=13.70) 04:06:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 04:07:03 (ex=29.42 ey=15.97) 04:07:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 04:07:15 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:07:15 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:07:15 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:07:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:07:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:07:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:07:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:07:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:07:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:07:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:07:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:07:22 Dome is MaxDome 04:07:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:07:22 Imager is ASCOM 04:07:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:07:22 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@040230 UTC 04:07:22 Imager readout modes: 04:07:22 0 is Fast 04:07:22 1 is Normal 04:07:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:07:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:07:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:07:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:07:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:07:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:07:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:07:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:07:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:07:22 ==== Starting target HQ_Per ==== 04:07:22 ACPS Observation HQ_Per(1 of 1) 04:07:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HQ_Per) 04:07:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:07:22 Pointing updates are enabled 04:07:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:07:22 Start slew to HQ_Per... 04:07:24 (wait for slew to complete) 04:08:19 (slew complete) 04:08:19 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=7821s GW=T HAz=8241s DWz=T WF=no] 04:08:19 Updating pointing... 04:08:19 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:08:19 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:08:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:08:23 (using Fast readout mode) 04:08:23 (starting exposure) 04:08:48 (exposure complete) 04:08:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:08:52 Image finished 04:08:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:08:52 1049 image stars found 04:08:52 399 catalog stars found 04:08:54 Solved! 174 stars matched. 04:08:54 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 04:08:54 Pointing error is 3.780 arcmin @ angle 92.13 04:08:54 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 04:08:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:08:54 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 17.8s 40° 49' 56.65" 04:08:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:08:54 [sync] pointing model updated 04:08:54 Re-slew to target. 04:08:54 Start slew to HQ_Per... 04:08:57 (wait for slew to complete) 04:09:02 (slew complete) 04:09:02 Target is now centered. 04:09:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:09:02 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=7884s GW=T HAz=8225s DWz=T WF=no] 04:09:02 Imaging to HQ_Per_SI_20240219_040902_T3 04:09:02 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:09:02 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:09:04 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:09:04 (using Normal readout mode) 04:09:04 (starting exposure) 04:10:16 (exposure complete) 04:10:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:10:19 Image finished 04:10:19 Plate-solve HQ_Per_SI_20240219_040902_T3 final image. 04:10:22 1671 image stars found 04:10:23 218 catalog stars found 04:10:24 Solved! 117 stars matched. 04:10:24 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:10:24 Pointing error is 0.031 arcmin @ angle 240.13 04:10:24 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 04:10:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:10:24 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 57.7s 40° 50' 04.29" 04:10:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:10:24 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.39 pixels) 04:10:24 (avg FWHM = 2.16 arcsec) 04:10:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:10:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:10:24 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=7966s GW=T HAz=8287s DWz=T WF=no] 04:10:24 Imaging to HQ_Per_R_20240219_041024_T3 04:10:24 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 04:10:24 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:10:27 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:10:27 (using Normal readout mode) 04:10:27 (starting exposure) 04:11:21 (exposure complete) 04:11:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:11:24 Image finished 04:11:25 Plate-solve HQ_Per_R_20240219_041024_T3 final image. 04:11:28 1586 image stars found 04:11:29 218 catalog stars found 04:11:30 Solved! 113 stars matched. 04:11:30 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:11:30 Pointing error is 0.015 arcmin @ angle 16.29 04:11:30 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 04:11:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:11:30 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 57.9s 40° 50' 06.04" 04:11:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:11:30 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.31 pixels) 04:11:30 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 04:11:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:11:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:11:30 (wait for slew to complete) 04:11:34 (slew complete) 04:11:34 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=8037s GW=T HAz=8378s DWz=T WF=no] 04:11:35 Imaging to HQ_Per_V_20240219_041134_T3 04:11:35 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 04:11:35 Focus change of 20 steps required 04:11:37 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:11:37 (using Normal readout mode) 04:11:37 (starting exposure) 04:12:48 (exposure complete) 04:12:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:12:52 Image finished 04:12:53 Plate-solve HQ_Per_V_20240219_041134_T3 final image. 04:12:56 1599 image stars found 04:12:56 218 catalog stars found 04:12:57 Solved! 131 stars matched. 04:12:57 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:12:57 Pointing error is 0.038 arcmin @ angle 33.99 04:12:57 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 04:12:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:12:57 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 58.0s 40° 50' 07.11" 04:12:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:12:57 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.34 pixels) 04:12:57 (avg FWHM = 2.23 arcsec) 04:12:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:12:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:12:57 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:12:57 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 04:12:57 Focus change of 30 steps required 04:13:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:13:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=703.9891 Y=941.1152 04:13:15 (guide star SNR=very high X=704 Y=941) 04:13:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:13:19 (guide star SNR=very high X=704 Y=940) 04:13:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:13:24 (guide star SNR=very high X=703 Y=941) 04:13:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 04:13:31 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=8154s GW=T HAz=8554s DWz=T WF=no] 04:13:31 Imaging to HQ_Per_B_20240219_041331_T3 04:13:31 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:13:31 (using Normal readout mode) 04:13:33 (ex=2.49 ey=1.19) 04:13:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:13:35 (ex=3.69 ey=2.18) 04:13:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 04:13:37 (ex=5.10 ey=2.85) 04:13:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 04:13:41 (ex=6.68 ey=4.77) 04:13:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 04:13:43 (ex=10.36 ey=8.92) 04:13:43 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 04:13:46 (ex=15.26 ey=11.67) 04:13:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 04:13:51 (ex=23.12 ey=17.10) 04:13:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 04:14:00 (ex=28.10 ey=22.27) 04:14:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 04:14:12 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:14:12 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:14:12 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:14:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:14:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:14:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:14:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:14:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:14:19 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:14:19 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:14:19 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:14:19 Dome is MaxDome 04:14:19 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:14:19 Imager is ASCOM 04:14:19 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:14:19 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@041300 UTC 04:14:19 Imager readout modes: 04:14:19 0 is Fast 04:14:19 1 is Normal 04:14:19 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:14:19 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:14:19 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:14:19 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:14:19 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:14:19 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:14:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:14:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:14:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:14:19 ==== Starting target CSS091110:060919-064155 ==== 04:14:19 ACPS Observation CSS091110:060919-064155(1 of 1) 04:14:19 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CSS091110:060919-064155) 04:14:19 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:14:19 Pointing updates are enabled 04:14:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:14:19 Start slew to CSS091110:060919-064155... 04:14:21 (wait for slew to complete) 04:15:00 (slew complete) 04:15:00 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=3132s GW=T HAz=3582s DWz=T WF=no] 04:15:00 Updating pointing... 04:15:00 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:15:00 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:15:04 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:15:05 (using Fast readout mode) 04:15:05 (starting exposure) 04:15:30 (exposure complete) 04:15:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:15:34 Image finished 04:15:34 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:15:34 401 image stars found 04:15:34 272 catalog stars found 04:15:36 Solved! 104 stars matched. 04:15:36 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 04:15:36 Pointing error is 0.856 arcmin @ angle 18.01 04:15:36 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 04:15:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:15:36 True image center (J2000): 06h 09m 20.4s -06° 41' 06.57" 04:15:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:15:36 [sync] pointing model updated 04:15:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:15:36 Target is now centered. 04:15:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:15:36 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 04:15:36 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:15:36 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:15:38 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:15:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=693.1288 Y=396.3044 04:15:53 (guide star SNR=21.3 X=693 Y=396) 04:15:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:15:58 (guide star SNR=5.4 X=692 Y=395) 04:15:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:16:03 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=692 Y=395) 04:16:36 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:16:37 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:16:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=640.0423 Y=354.7432 04:16:42 (guide star SNR=5.5 X=640 Y=355) 04:16:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:16:47 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=638 Y=353) 04:16:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:16:52 (guide star SNR=5.4 X=638 Y=353) 04:16:56 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 04:16:56 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=3247s GW=T HAz=3638s DWz=T WF=no] 04:16:56 Imaging to CSS091110-060919-064155_SI_20240219_041656_T3 04:16:56 (taking 90 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:16:56 (using Normal readout mode) 04:16:58 (ex=2.29 ey=2.09) 04:16:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:17:00 (ex=4.70 ey=3.09) 04:17:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 04:17:04 (ex=6.16 ey=5.34) 04:17:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 04:17:06 (ex=9.65 ey=7.40) 04:17:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 04:17:09 (ex=14.22 ey=11.57) 04:17:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 04:17:12 (ex=21.57 ey=17.07) 04:17:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 04:17:24 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:17:25 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:17:25 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:19:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:19:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:19:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:19:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:19:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:19:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:19:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:19:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:19:27 Dome is MaxDome 04:19:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:19:27 Imager is ASCOM 04:19:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:19:27 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@041823 UTC 04:19:27 Imager readout modes: 04:19:27 0 is Fast 04:19:27 1 is Normal 04:19:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:19:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:19:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:19:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:19:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:19:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:19:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:19:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:19:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:19:27 ==== Starting target U_Leo ==== 04:19:27 ACPS Observation U_Leo(1 of 1) 04:19:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan U_Leo) 04:19:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:19:27 Pointing updates are enabled 04:19:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:19:27 Start slew to U_Leo... 04:19:29 (wait for slew to complete) 04:20:39 (slew complete) 04:20:39 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-11820s GW=T HAz=-11220s DWz=T WF=no] 04:20:39 Updating pointing... 04:20:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:20:39 (using Fast readout mode) 04:20:39 (starting exposure) 04:20:54 (exposure complete) 04:20:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:20:59 Image finished 04:20:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:20:59 172 image stars found 04:20:59 150 catalog stars found 04:21:00 Solved! 48 stars matched. 04:21:00 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 04:21:00 Pointing error is 1.238 arcmin @ angle 88.08 04:21:00 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 04:21:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:21:00 True image center (J2000): 10h 24m 08.9s 14° 00' 28.48" 04:21:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:21:00 [sync] pointing model updated 04:21:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:21:00 Target is now centered. 04:21:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:21:00 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:21:00 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:21:00 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:21:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:21:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1248.033 Y=532.0128 04:21:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:21:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:21:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=759.0983 Y=797.4608 04:21:32 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=759 Y=797) 04:21:32 (first exposure estimate 6.32 sec) 04:21:43 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=759 Y=796) 04:21:43 (final exposure for guiding 6.43 sec) 04:21:53 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=758 Y=794) 04:22:30 **Guider waited for 32.15 sec and never got a measurement 04:22:31 (take guider image at initial interval 6.43 sec) 04:22:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=225 Y=841 04:22:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:22:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:22:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=724 Y=360 04:22:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:22:54 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:22:54 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:22:54 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:23:00 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:23:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:23:00 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:23:00 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:23:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:23:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:23:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:23:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:23:01 Dome is MaxDome 04:23:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:23:01 Imager is ASCOM 04:23:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:23:01 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@042104 UTC 04:23:01 Imager readout modes: 04:23:01 0 is Fast 04:23:01 1 is Normal 04:23:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:23:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:23:01 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:23:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:23:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:23:01 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:23:01 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:23:01 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:23:01 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:23:01 ==== Starting target OJ287 ==== 04:23:01 ACPS Observation OJ287(1 of 1) 04:23:01 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan OJ287) 04:23:01 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:23:01 Pointing updates are enabled 04:23:01 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:23:02 Start slew to OJ287... 04:23:03 (wait for slew to complete) 04:23:33 (slew complete) 04:23:33 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-6296s GW=T HAz=-5816s DWz=T WF=no] 04:23:33 Updating pointing... 04:23:33 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:23:33 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:23:37 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:23:37 (using Fast readout mode) 04:23:37 (starting exposure) 04:24:01 (exposure complete) 04:24:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:24:05 Image finished 04:24:05 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:24:05 291 image stars found 04:24:06 211 catalog stars found 04:24:07 Solved! 82 stars matched. 04:24:07 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 04:24:07 Pointing error is 5.406 arcmin @ angle 87.38 04:24:07 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 04:24:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:24:07 True image center (J2000): 08h 55m 11.9s 20° 06' 45.31" 04:24:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:24:07 [sync] pointing model updated 04:24:07 Re-slew to target. 04:24:07 Start slew to OJ287... 04:24:09 (wait for slew to complete) 04:24:18 (slew complete) 04:24:18 Target is now centered. 04:24:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:24:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:24:19 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:24:19 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:24:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:24:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=50.77574 Y=64.98729 04:24:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:24:36 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:24:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=75.34677 Y=829 04:24:50 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:24:50 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:24:50 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:24:50 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:24:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:24:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:24:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:24:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:24:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:24:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:24:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:24:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:24:57 Dome is MaxDome 04:24:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:24:57 Imager is ASCOM 04:24:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:24:57 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@042422 UTC 04:24:57 Imager readout modes: 04:24:57 0 is Fast 04:24:57 1 is Normal 04:24:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:24:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:24:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:24:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:24:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:24:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:24:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:24:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:24:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:24:57 ==== Starting target Mrk_180 ==== 04:24:57 ACPS Observation Mrk_180(1 of 1) 04:24:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan Mrk_180) 04:24:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:24:58 Pointing updates are enabled 04:24:58 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:24:58 (wait for slew to complete) 04:25:01 (slew complete) 04:25:01 Start slew to Mrk_180... 04:25:02 (wait for slew to complete) 04:25:47 (slew complete) 04:25:47 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-15863s GW=T HAz=-15443s DWz=T WF=no] 04:25:47 Updating pointing... 04:25:47 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:25:47 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:25:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:25:51 (using Fast readout mode) 04:25:51 (starting exposure) 04:26:17 (exposure complete) 04:26:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:26:21 Image finished 04:26:21 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:26:21 178 image stars found 04:26:21 164 catalog stars found 04:26:22 Solved! 51 stars matched. 04:26:22 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 04:26:22 Pointing error is 1.646 arcmin @ angle 133.63 04:26:22 True focal length is 3464.9 mm. 04:26:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:26:22 True image center (J2000): 11h 36m 40.4s 70° 08' 18.80" 04:26:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 04:26:22 [sync] pointing model updated 04:26:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:26:22 Target is now centered. 04:26:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:26:22 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:26:23 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 04:26:23 No focus change required 04:26:23 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:26:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1239.474 Y=646.1862 04:26:33 (guide star SNR=15.5 X=1239 Y=646) 04:26:33 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:26:38 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1238 Y=645) 04:26:38 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:26:43 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1239 Y=645) 04:26:44 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:26:45 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:26:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1239 Y=645 04:26:50 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1237 Y=644) 04:26:50 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:26:55 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1236 Y=643) 04:26:55 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:27:00 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=1235 Y=642) 04:27:12 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:27:14 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:27:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.173 Y=470.9414 04:27:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:27:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:27:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.3156 Y=456.9887 04:27:32 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:27:33 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:27:33 **Autoguiding failed. 04:27:33 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 04:27:33 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15761s GW=T HAz=-15397s DWz=T WF=no] 04:27:33 Imaging to Mrk_180_SU_20240219_042733_T3 04:27:33 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 04:27:33 (using Normal readout mode) 04:27:33 (starting exposure) 04:28:39 (exposure complete) 04:28:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:28:42 Image finished 04:28:42 Plate-solve Mrk_180_SU_20240219_042733_T3 final image. 04:28:45 846 image stars found 04:28:45 81 catalog stars found 04:28:51 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 04:28:51 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15682s GW=T HAz=-15318s DWz=T WF=no] 04:28:51 Imaging to Mrk_180_SU_20240219_042851_T3 04:28:51 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 04:28:51 (using Normal readout mode) 04:28:51 (starting exposure) 04:29:57 (exposure complete) 04:30:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:30:01 Image finished 04:30:01 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 04:30:01 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15612s GW=T HAz=-15248s DWz=T WF=no] 04:30:01 Imaging to Mrk_180_SU_20240219_043001_T3 04:30:01 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 04:30:01 (using Normal readout mode) 04:30:01 (starting exposure) 04:31:07 (exposure complete) 04:31:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:31:11 Image finished 04:31:11 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 04:31:11 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:31:11 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:31:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:31:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:31:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:31:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:31:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:31:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:31:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:31:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:31:17 Dome is MaxDome 04:31:18 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:31:18 Imager is ASCOM 04:31:18 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:31:18 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240219@042623 UTC 04:31:18 Imager readout modes: 04:31:18 0 is Fast 04:31:18 1 is Normal 04:31:18 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:31:18 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:31:18 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:31:18 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:31:18 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:31:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:31:18 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:31:18 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:31:18 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:31:18 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 04:31:18 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 04:31:18 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 04:31:18 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:31:18 Pointing updates are enabled 04:31:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:31:18 Start slew to MP_Gem... 04:31:20 (wait for slew to complete) 04:32:29 (slew complete) 04:32:29 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=1815s GW=T HAz=2355s DWz=T WF=no] 04:32:29 Updating pointing... 04:32:29 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:32:29 No focus change required 04:32:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:32:30 (using Fast readout mode) 04:32:30 (starting exposure) 04:32:50 (exposure complete) 04:32:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:32:54 Image finished 04:32:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:32:55 1068 image stars found 04:32:55 315 catalog stars found 04:32:56 Solved! 101 stars matched. 04:32:56 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 04:32:56 Pointing error is 4.955 arcmin @ angle 84.33 04:32:56 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 04:32:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:32:56 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 54.3s 19° 37' 43.59" 04:32:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:32:56 [sync] pointing model updated 04:32:56 Re-slew to target. 04:32:56 Start slew to MP_Gem... 04:32:58 (wait for slew to complete) 04:33:08 (slew complete) 04:33:08 Target is now centered. 04:33:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:33:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:33:08 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 04:33:08 No focus change required 04:33:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:33:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=723.0256 Y=913.0697 04:33:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:33:18 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:33:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1173.161 Y=385.3188 04:33:32 (guide star SNR=12.4 X=1173 Y=385) 04:33:32 (first exposure estimate 2.43 sec) 04:33:38 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1174 Y=385) 04:33:38 (final exposure for guiding 2.04 sec) 04:33:44 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1174 Y=386) 04:33:46 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:33:47 (take guider image at initial interval 2.04 sec) 04:33:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1039.001 Y=100 04:33:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:33:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:34:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1174.218 Y=385.1038 04:34:06 (guide star SNR=12.3 X=1174 Y=385) 04:34:06 (first exposure estimate 2.45 sec) 04:34:12 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1176 Y=387) 04:34:12 (final exposure for guiding 2.04 sec) 04:34:17 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1176 Y=386) 04:34:18 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:34:19 (take guider image at initial interval 2.04 sec) 04:34:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1176 Y=386 04:34:25 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1176 Y=385) 04:34:25 (first exposure estimate 2.04 sec) 04:34:31 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1175 Y=386) 04:34:31 (final exposure for guiding 2.03 sec) 04:34:37 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1176 Y=386) 04:34:38 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:34:39 (take guider image at initial interval 2.03 sec) 04:34:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1176 Y=386 04:34:45 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1176 Y=384) 04:34:45 (first exposure estimate 2.07 sec) 04:34:50 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1174 Y=385) 04:34:50 (final exposure for guiding 1.86 sec) 04:34:55 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1174 Y=384) 04:35:08 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:35:09 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 04:35:10 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 04:35:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:35:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:35:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:35:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:35:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:35:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:35:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:35:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:35:16 Dome is MaxDome 04:35:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:35:16 Imager is ASCOM 04:35:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:35:16 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240219@043308 UTC 04:35:16 Imager readout modes: 04:35:16 0 is Fast 04:35:16 1 is Normal 04:35:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:35:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:35:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:35:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:35:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:35:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:35:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:35:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:35:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:35:16 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 04:35:16 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 04:35:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V838_Mon) 04:35:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:35:16 Pointing updates are enabled 04:35:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:35:16 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:35:18 (wait for slew to complete) 04:35:43 (slew complete) 04:35:43 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=1091s GW=T HAz=1488s DWz=T WF=no] 04:35:43 Updating pointing... 04:35:43 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:35:43 No focus change required 04:35:43 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:35:43 (using Fast readout mode) 04:35:43 (starting exposure) 04:36:04 (exposure complete) 04:36:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:36:08 Image finished 04:36:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:36:08 1483 image stars found 04:36:08 483 catalog stars found 04:36:09 Solved! 165 stars matched. 04:36:09 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 04:36:09 Pointing error is 0.835 arcmin @ angle 15.58 04:36:09 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 04:36:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:36:09 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 05.7s -03° 50' 02.77" 04:36:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:36:10 [sync] pointing model updated 04:36:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:36:10 Target is now centered. 04:36:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:36:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:36:10 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:36:10 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:36:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:36:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=528.8953 Y=767.011 04:36:27 (guide star SNR=11.7 X=529 Y=767) 04:36:27 (first exposure estimate 1.28 sec) 04:36:32 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=526 Y=765) 04:36:32 (final exposure for guiding 1.11 sec) 04:36:37 (guide star SNR=2.3 X=525 Y=765) 04:36:38 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:36:39 (take guider image at initial interval 1.11 sec) 04:36:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=525 Y=765 04:36:44 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=526 Y=765) 04:36:44 (first exposure estimate 1.01 sec) 04:36:49 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=524 Y=764) 04:36:49 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:36:54 (guide star SNR=2.5 X=522 Y=764) 04:36:56 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:36:57 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:37:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=522 Y=764 04:37:01 (guide star SNR=2.3 X=516 Y=759) 04:37:01 (first exposure estimate 1.32 sec) 04:37:06 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=515 Y=758) 04:37:06 (final exposure for guiding 1.14 sec) 04:37:11 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=509 Y=752) 04:37:13 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:37:14 (take guider image at initial interval 1.14 sec) 04:37:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=51 Y=65 04:37:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:37:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:37:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=34.06687 Y=421.1255 04:37:33 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:37:33 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:37:33 **Autoguiding failed. 04:37:33 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 04:37:33 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=1201s GW=T HAz=1538s DWz=T WF=no] 04:37:33 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240219_043733_T3 04:37:33 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:37:33 (using Normal readout mode) 04:37:33 (starting exposure) 04:38:15 (exposure complete) 04:38:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:38:19 Image finished 04:38:19 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240219_043733_T3 final image. 04:38:22 3107 image stars found 04:38:22 247 catalog stars found 04:38:40 Solved! 118 stars matched. 04:38:41 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:38:41 Pointing error is 1.251 arcmin @ angle 50.84 04:38:41 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 04:38:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:38:41 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.7s -03° 50' 03.62" 04:38:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:38:41 Image FWHM is 3.6 arcsec (8.13 pixels) 04:38:41 (avg FWHM = 2.58 arcsec) 04:38:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:38:41 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=1269s GW=T HAz=1606s DWz=T WF=no] 04:38:41 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240219_043841_T3 04:38:41 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:38:41 (using Normal readout mode) 04:38:41 (starting exposure) 04:39:23 (exposure complete) 04:39:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:39:27 Image finished 04:39:27 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240219_043841_T3 final image. 04:39:31 3575 image stars found 04:39:31 247 catalog stars found 04:39:41 Solved! 69 stars matched. 04:39:41 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:39:41 Pointing error is 1.971 arcmin @ angle 66.30 04:39:41 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 04:39:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:39:41 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 12.0s -03° 50' 03.47" 04:39:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:39:41 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.76 pixels) 04:39:41 (avg FWHM = 2.67 arcsec) 04:39:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:39:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:39:41 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=1330s GW=T HAz=1702s DWz=T WF=no] 04:39:41 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240219_043941_T3 04:39:41 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 04:39:41 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:39:45 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:39:45 (using Normal readout mode) 04:39:45 (starting exposure) 04:41:10 (exposure complete) 04:41:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:41:14 Image finished 04:41:15 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240219_043941_T3 final image. 04:41:19 5908 image stars found 04:41:19 247 catalog stars found 04:41:20 Solved! 123 stars matched. 04:41:20 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:41:20 Pointing error is 2.611 arcmin @ angle 72.09 04:41:20 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 04:41:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:41:20 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 14.8s -03° 50' 02.80" 04:41:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:41:20 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.34 pixels) 04:41:20 (avg FWHM = 2.82 arcsec) 04:41:20 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=1429s GW=T HAz=1429s DWz=T WF=no] 04:41:20 Re-slew to target. 04:41:20 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:41:22 (wait for slew to complete) 04:41:32 (slew complete) 04:41:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:41:32 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=1450s GW=T HAz=1891s DWz=T WF=no] 04:41:32 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240219_044132_T3 04:41:32 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 04:41:32 Focus change of 20 steps required 04:41:34 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:41:34 (using Normal readout mode) 04:41:34 (starting exposure) 04:44:17 (exposure complete) 04:44:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:44:20 Image finished 04:44:21 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240219_044132_T3 final image. 04:44:25 8189 image stars found 04:44:25 247 catalog stars found 04:44:27 Solved! 76 stars matched. 04:44:27 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 04:44:27 Pointing error is 0.980 arcmin @ angle 92.01 04:44:27 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 04:44:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:44:27 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.7s -03° 50' 53.06" 04:44:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:44:27 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.14 pixels) 04:44:27 (avg FWHM = 2.94 arcsec) 04:44:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:44:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:44:27 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=1626s GW=T HAz=2156s DWz=T WF=no] 04:44:27 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240219_044427_T3 04:44:27 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 04:44:27 Focus change of 30 steps required 04:44:30 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:44:30 (using Normal readout mode) 04:44:30 (starting exposure) 04:48:40 (exposure complete) 04:48:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:48:44 Image finished 04:48:45 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240219_044427_T3 final image. 04:48:49 6500 image stars found 04:48:49 247 catalog stars found 04:48:50 Solved! 121 stars matched. 04:48:50 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:48:50 Pointing error is 2.445 arcmin @ angle 90.59 04:48:50 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 04:48:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:48:50 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 14.6s -03° 50' 52.50" 04:48:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:48:50 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.81 pixels) 04:48:50 (avg FWHM = 2.68 arcsec) 04:48:50 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=1890s GW=T HAz=1880s DWz=T WF=no] 04:48:50 Re-slew to target. 04:48:50 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:48:52 (wait for slew to complete) 04:49:02 (slew complete) 04:49:02 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=1912s GW=T HAz=2431s DWz=T WF=no] 04:49:02 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240219_044902_T3 04:49:02 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:49:02 (using Normal readout mode) 04:49:02 (starting exposure) 04:53:07 (exposure complete) 04:53:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:53:11 Image finished 04:53:12 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240219_044902_T3 final image. 04:53:15 4242 image stars found 04:53:16 247 catalog stars found 04:53:17 Solved! 119 stars matched. 04:53:17 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:53:17 Pointing error is 0.089 arcmin @ angle 152.07 04:53:17 True focal length is 3472.0 mm. 04:53:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:53:17 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 05.0s -03° 50' 55.74" 04:53:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:53:17 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.01 pixels) 04:53:17 (avg FWHM = 2.71 arcsec) 04:53:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:53:17 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=2168s GW=T HAz=2687s DWz=T WF=no] 04:53:17 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240219_045317_T3 04:53:17 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:53:17 (using Normal readout mode) 04:53:17 (starting exposure) 04:57:23 (exposure complete) 04:57:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:57:27 Image finished 04:57:28 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240219_045317_T3 final image. 04:57:31 4321 image stars found 04:57:31 247 catalog stars found 04:57:32 Solved! 127 stars matched. 04:57:32 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:57:32 Pointing error is 0.085 arcmin @ angle 164.70 04:57:32 True focal length is 3472.0 mm. 04:57:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:57:32 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 04.9s -03° 50' 55.90" 04:57:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:57:32 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.20 pixels) 04:57:32 (avg FWHM = 2.69 arcsec) 04:57:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:57:32 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=2424s GW=T HAz=2943s DWz=T WF=no] 04:57:33 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240219_045732_T3 04:57:33 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:57:33 (using Normal readout mode) 04:57:33 (starting exposure) 05:01:38 (exposure complete) 05:01:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:01:43 Image finished 05:01:44 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240219_045732_T3 final image. 05:01:47 4209 image stars found 05:01:47 247 catalog stars found 05:01:48 Solved! 125 stars matched. 05:01:48 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 05:01:48 Pointing error is 0.089 arcmin @ angle 192.88 05:01:48 True focal length is 3472.0 mm. 05:01:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:01:48 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 04.7s -03° 50' 56.18" 05:01:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:01:48 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.77 pixels) 05:01:48 (avg FWHM = 2.65 arcsec) 05:01:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:01:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:01:48 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=2681s GW=T HAz=3111s DWz=T WF=no] 05:01:48 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240219_050148_T3 05:01:48 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 05:01:48 Focus change of -30 steps required 05:01:51 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:01:51 (using Normal readout mode) 05:01:51 (starting exposure) 05:04:28 (exposure complete) 05:04:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:04:31 Image finished 05:04:32 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240219_050148_T3 final image. 05:04:36 4744 image stars found 05:04:36 247 catalog stars found 05:04:37 Solved! 132 stars matched. 05:04:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:04:37 Pointing error is 0.110 arcmin @ angle 185.02 05:04:37 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 05:04:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:04:37 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 04.8s -03° 50' 57.58" 05:04:37 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:04:37 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.14 pixels) 05:04:37 (avg FWHM = 2.58 arcsec) 05:04:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:04:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:04:37 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=2850s GW=T HAz=3203s DWz=T WF=no] 05:04:37 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240219_050437_T3 05:04:37 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 05:04:37 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:04:39 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:04:39 (using Normal readout mode) 05:04:39 (starting exposure) 05:05:59 (exposure complete) 05:06:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:06:03 Image finished 05:06:04 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240219_050437_T3 final image. 05:06:07 4381 image stars found 05:06:07 247 catalog stars found 05:06:09 Solved! 132 stars matched. 05:06:09 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:06:09 Pointing error is 0.119 arcmin @ angle 197.71 05:06:09 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 05:06:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:06:09 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 04.7s -03° 50' 57.79" 05:06:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:06:09 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.04 pixels) 05:06:09 (avg FWHM = 2.47 arcsec) 05:06:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:06:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:06:09 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=2942s GW=T HAz=3258s DWz=T WF=no] 05:06:09 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240219_050609_T3 05:06:09 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 05:06:09 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:06:12 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:06:13 (using Normal readout mode) 05:06:13 (starting exposure) 05:07:02 (exposure complete) 05:07:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:07:06 Image finished 05:07:06 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240219_050609_T3 final image. 05:07:09 3545 image stars found 05:07:09 247 catalog stars found 05:07:10 Solved! 144 stars matched. 05:07:10 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:07:10 Pointing error is 0.128 arcmin @ angle 194.71 05:07:10 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 05:07:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:07:11 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 04.7s -03° 50' 58.44" 05:07:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:07:11 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.30 pixels) 05:07:11 (avg FWHM = 2.26 arcsec) 05:07:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:07:11 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:07:11 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:07:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:07:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:07:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:07:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:07:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:07:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:07:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:07:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:07:17 Dome is MaxDome 05:07:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:07:17 Imager is ASCOM 05:07:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:07:17 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240219@050612 UTC 05:07:17 Imager readout modes: 05:07:17 0 is Fast 05:07:17 1 is Normal 05:07:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:07:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:07:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:07:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:07:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:07:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:07:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:07:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:07:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:07:17 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 05:07:17 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 05:07:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V838_Mon) 05:07:17 Pointing updates are enabled 05:07:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:07:17 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 05:07:17 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=3011s GW=T HAz=3387s DWz=T WF=no] 05:07:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:07:17 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:07:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:07:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1028.595 Y=949.6591 05:07:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:07:26 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:07:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=639.8951 Y=742.0592 05:07:40 (guide star SNR=27.5 X=638 Y=738) 05:07:40 (first exposure estimate 1.09 sec) 05:07:44 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=638 Y=737) 05:07:44 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:07:49 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=637 Y=737) 05:08:23 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:08:24 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:08:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027 Y=945 05:08:29 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:08:29 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:08:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=603.2517 Y=713.9842 05:08:42 (guide star SNR=27.5 X=602 Y=710) 05:08:42 (first exposure estimate 1.09 sec) 05:08:47 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=603 Y=711) 05:08:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:08:52 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=602 Y=711) 05:08:53 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:08:54 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:08:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602 Y=711 05:08:59 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=603 Y=711) 05:08:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:09:04 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=603 Y=711) 05:09:04 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:09:09 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=603 Y=711) 05:09:15 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:09:15 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=3127s GW=T HAz=3445s DWz=T WF=no] 05:09:15 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240219_050915_T3 05:09:15 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:09:15 (using Normal readout mode) 05:09:17 (ex=2.50 ey=2.05) 05:09:17 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:09:19 (ex=2.12 ey=2.91) 05:09:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 05:09:22 (ex=4.74 ey=4.24) 05:09:22 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 05:09:25 (ex=6.38 ey=5.67) 05:09:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 05:09:28 (ex=9.58 ey=7.95) 05:09:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 05:09:31 (ex=14.69 ey=11.41) 05:09:31 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 05:09:34 (ex=21.64 ey=15.94) 05:09:34 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 05:09:46 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:09:46 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:09:47 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:11:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:11:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:11:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:11:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:11:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:11:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:11:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:11:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:11:48 Dome is MaxDome 05:11:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:11:48 Imager is ASCOM 05:11:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:11:48 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@051050 UTC 05:11:48 Imager readout modes: 05:11:48 0 is Fast 05:11:48 1 is Normal 05:11:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:11:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:11:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:11:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:11:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:11:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:11:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:11:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:11:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:11:48 ==== Starting target SU_Lyn ==== 05:11:48 ACPS Observation SU_Lyn(1 of 1) 05:11:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan SU_Lyn) 05:11:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:11:49 Pointing updates are enabled 05:11:49 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:11:49 Start slew to SU_Lyn... 05:11:50 (wait for slew to complete) 05:12:22 (slew complete) 05:12:22 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=4517s GW=T HAz=4907s DWz=T WF=no] 05:12:22 Updating pointing... 05:12:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:12:22 (using Fast readout mode) 05:12:22 (starting exposure) 05:12:37 (exposure complete) 05:12:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:12:41 Image finished 05:12:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:12:42 516 image stars found 05:12:42 350 catalog stars found 05:12:43 Solved! 134 stars matched. 05:12:43 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 05:12:43 Pointing error is 0.336 arcmin @ angle 151.58 05:12:43 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 05:12:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:12:43 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 56.3s 55° 28' 09.48" 05:12:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:12:43 [sync] pointing model updated 05:12:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:12:43 Target is now centered. 05:12:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:12:43 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:12:43 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 05:12:43 Focus change of 320 steps required 05:12:47 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:13:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1086.183 Y=363.4876 05:13:00 (guide star SNR=very high X=1086 Y=364) 05:13:00 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:13:05 (guide star SNR=38.2 X=1085 Y=364) 05:13:06 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:13:11 (guide star SNR=27.7 X=1085 Y=364) 05:13:39 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:13:41 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:13:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1040.066 Y=328.6382 05:13:46 (guide star SNR=45.7 X=1040 Y=328) 05:13:46 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:13:51 (guide star SNR=45.3 X=1038 Y=330) 05:13:51 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:13:56 (guide star SNR=45.0 X=1039 Y=328) 05:14:02 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:14:02 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=4615s GW=T HAz=4947s DWz=T WF=no] 05:14:02 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240219_051402_T3 05:14:02 (taking 29.62 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:14:02 (using Normal readout mode) 05:14:04 (ex=1.72 ey=0.11) 05:14:04 (guider check OK) 05:14:04 (starting exposure) 05:14:44 (exposure complete) 05:14:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:14:48 Image finished 05:14:49 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240219_051402_T3 final image. 05:14:52 972 image stars found 05:14:52 185 catalog stars found 05:14:54 Solved! 76 stars matched. 05:14:54 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:14:54 Pointing error is 1.279 arcmin @ angle 100.63 05:14:54 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 05:14:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:14:54 True image center (J2000): 06h 43m 04.0s 55° 28' 13.02" 05:14:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:14:54 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.16 pixels) 05:14:54 (avg FWHM = 2.27 arcsec) 05:14:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:14:54 (waiting for guider to settle...) 05:14:59 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=4669s GW=T HAz=5004s DWz=T WF=no] 05:14:59 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240219_051459_T3 05:14:59 (taking 29.62 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:14:59 (using Normal readout mode) 05:14:59 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:14:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:15:11 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:15:11 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:15:12 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:15:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:15:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:15:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:15:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:15:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:15:18 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:15:18 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:15:18 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:15:18 Dome is MaxDome 05:15:18 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:15:18 Imager is ASCOM 05:15:18 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:15:18 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@051247 UTC 05:15:18 Imager readout modes: 05:15:18 0 is Fast 05:15:18 1 is Normal 05:15:18 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:15:18 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:15:18 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:15:18 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:15:18 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:15:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:15:18 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:15:18 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:15:18 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:15:18 ==== Starting target Mrk_180 ==== 05:15:18 ACPS Observation Mrk_180(1 of 1) 05:15:18 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_OAR_AUTO_ver2706, Plan Mrk_180) 05:15:18 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:15:18 Pointing updates are enabled 05:15:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:15:18 Start slew to Mrk_180... 05:15:20 (wait for slew to complete) 05:16:30 (slew complete) 05:16:30 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12812s GW=T HAz=-12392s DWz=T WF=no] 05:16:30 Updating pointing... 05:16:30 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:16:30 Focus change of -320 steps required 05:16:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:16:34 (using Fast readout mode) 05:16:34 (starting exposure) 05:17:00 (exposure complete) 05:17:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:17:04 Image finished 05:17:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:17:04 207 image stars found 05:17:04 164 catalog stars found 05:17:05 Solved! 38 stars matched. 05:17:05 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 05:17:05 Pointing error is 1.258 arcmin @ angle 140.92 05:17:05 True focal length is 3464.5 mm. 05:17:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:17:05 True image center (J2000): 11h 36m 35.7s 70° 08' 28.40" 05:17:05 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 05:17:05 [sync] pointing model updated 05:17:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:17:05 Target is now centered. 05:17:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:17:05 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:17:06 Switching from SR to R filter for imaging 05:17:06 Focus change of 270 steps required 05:17:09 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:17:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1258.189 Y=688.8583 05:17:24 (guide star SNR=12.1 X=1258 Y=689) 05:17:24 (first exposure estimate 1.24 sec) 05:17:29 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=1257 Y=688) 05:17:29 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:17:34 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=1258 Y=688) 05:17:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:17:48 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:17:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 05:17:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:17:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:18:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1255.834 Y=686.7612 05:18:05 (guide star SNR=23.6 X=1256 Y=687) 05:18:05 (first exposure estimate 1.27 sec) 05:18:10 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=1256 Y=687) 05:18:10 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:18:15 (guide star SNR=2.3 X=1261 Y=690) 05:18:17 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:18:18 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:18:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1261 Y=690 05:18:23 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1266 Y=693) 05:18:23 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:18:28 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=1255 Y=685) 05:18:28 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:18:33 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1254 Y=683) 05:18:34 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:18:35 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:18:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1254 Y=683 05:18:39 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1253 Y=684) 05:18:40 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:18:45 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1252 Y=680) 05:18:45 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:18:50 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1248 Y=680) 05:18:50 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:18:51 **Autoguiding failed. 05:18:51 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 05:18:51 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12669s GW=T HAz=-12310s DWz=T WF=no] 05:18:51 Imaging to Mrk_180_R_20240219_051851_T3 05:18:52 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:18:52 (using Normal readout mode) 05:18:52 (starting exposure) 05:19:57 (exposure complete) 05:19:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:20:00 Image finished 05:20:01 Plate-solve Mrk_180_R_20240219_051851_T3 final image. 05:20:04 623 image stars found 05:20:05 81 catalog stars found 05:20:10 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 05:20:10 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12590s GW=T HAz=-12231s DWz=T WF=no] 05:20:10 Imaging to Mrk_180_R_20240219_052010_T3 05:20:10 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:20:10 (using Normal readout mode) 05:20:10 (starting exposure) 05:21:16 (exposure complete) 05:21:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:21:20 Image finished 05:21:21 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 05:21:21 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12520s GW=T HAz=-12160s DWz=T WF=no] 05:21:21 Imaging to Mrk_180_R_20240219_052121_T3 05:21:21 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:21:21 (using Normal readout mode) 05:21:21 (starting exposure) 05:22:27 (exposure complete) 05:22:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:22:31 Image finished 05:22:32 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 05:22:32 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:22:32 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:22:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:22:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:22:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:22:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:22:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:22:39 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:22:39 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:22:39 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:22:39 Dome is MaxDome 05:22:39 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:22:39 Imager is ASCOM 05:22:39 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:22:39 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20240219@051709 UTC 05:22:39 Imager readout modes: 05:22:39 0 is Fast 05:22:39 1 is Normal 05:22:39 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:22:39 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:22:39 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:22:39 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:22:39 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:22:39 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:22:39 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:22:39 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:22:39 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:22:39 ==== Starting target CW_Mon ==== 05:22:39 ACPS Observation CW_Mon(1 of 1) 05:22:39 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CW_Mon) 05:22:39 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:22:39 Pointing updates are enabled 05:22:39 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:22:39 Start slew to CW_Mon... 05:22:41 (wait for slew to complete) 05:23:51 (slew complete) 05:23:51 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=5615s GW=T HAz=6095s DWz=T WF=no] 05:23:51 Updating pointing... 05:23:51 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:23:51 Focus change of -270 steps required 05:23:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:23:54 (using Fast readout mode) 05:23:54 (starting exposure) 05:24:18 (exposure complete) 05:24:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:24:22 Image finished 05:24:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:24:22 806 image stars found 05:24:22 207 catalog stars found 05:24:23 Solved! 87 stars matched. 05:24:24 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 05:24:24 Pointing error is 5.088 arcmin @ angle 80.78 05:24:24 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 05:24:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:24:24 True image center (J2000): 06h 37m 14.7s 00° 03' 06.12" 05:24:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:24:24 [sync] pointing model updated 05:24:24 Re-slew to target. 05:24:24 Start slew to CW_Mon... 05:24:25 (wait for slew to complete) 05:24:35 (slew complete) 05:24:35 Target is now centered. 05:24:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:24:35 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:24:35 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 05:24:35 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:24:39 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:24:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=321.0915 Y=792.03 05:24:53 (guide star SNR=55.9 X=321 Y=792) 05:24:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:24:58 (guide star SNR=11.5 X=321 Y=793) 05:24:59 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:25:03 (guide star SNR=9.6 X=322 Y=793) 05:25:09 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:25:09 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=5713s GW=T HAz=6114s DWz=T WF=no] 05:25:09 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240219_052509_T3 05:25:10 (taking 120 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:25:10 (using Normal readout mode) 05:25:11 (ex=0.10 ey=1.58) 05:25:11 (guider check OK) 05:25:11 (starting exposure) 05:27:22 (exposure complete) 05:27:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:27:26 Image finished 05:27:27 Plate-solve CW_Mon_V_20240219_052509_T3 final image. 05:27:30 2645 image stars found 05:27:31 116 catalog stars found 05:27:32 Solved! 60 stars matched. 05:27:32 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:27:32 Pointing error is 0.457 arcmin @ angle 271.57 05:27:32 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 05:27:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:27:32 True image center (J2000): 06h 36m 52.8s 00° 02' 17.95" 05:27:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:27:32 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (7.03 pixels) 05:27:32 (avg FWHM = 2.49 arcsec) 05:27:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:27:32 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=5858s GW=T HAz=6257s DWz=T WF=no] 05:27:32 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240219_052732_T3 05:27:32 (taking 120 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:27:32 (using Normal readout mode) 05:27:32 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:27:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:27:44 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:27:44 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:27:44 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:27:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:27:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:27:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:27:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:27:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:27:51 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:27:51 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:27:51 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:27:51 Dome is MaxDome 05:27:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:27:51 Imager is ASCOM 05:27:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:27:51 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@052439 UTC 05:27:51 Imager readout modes: 05:27:51 0 is Fast 05:27:51 1 is Normal 05:27:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:27:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:27:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:27:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:27:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:27:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:27:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:27:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:27:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:27:51 ==== Starting target IR_Com ==== 05:27:51 ACPS Observation IR_Com(1 of 1) 05:27:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan IR_Com) 05:27:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:27:51 Pointing updates are enabled 05:27:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:27:51 Start slew to IR_Com... 05:27:53 (wait for slew to complete) 05:29:18 (slew complete) 05:29:18 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-15813s GW=T HAz=-15213s DWz=T WF=no] 05:29:18 Updating pointing... 05:29:18 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:29:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:29:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:29:21 (using Fast readout mode) 05:29:21 (starting exposure) 05:29:46 (exposure complete) 05:29:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:29:50 Image finished 05:29:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:29:51 165 image stars found 05:29:51 151 catalog stars found 05:29:52 Solved! 42 stars matched. 05:29:52 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 05:29:52 Pointing error is 1.420 arcmin @ angle 103.45 05:29:52 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 05:29:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:29:52 True image center (J2000): 12h 39m 38.1s 21° 07' 46.57" 05:29:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 05:29:52 [sync] pointing model updated 05:29:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:29:52 Target is now centered. 05:29:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:29:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:29:52 Switching from SR to R filter for imaging 05:29:52 Focus change of 270 steps required 05:29:56 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:30:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 05:30:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:30:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:30:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359 Y=470.9982 05:30:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:30:24 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 05:30:24 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:30:25 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:30:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:30:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:30:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:30:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:30:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:30:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:30:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:30:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:30:31 Dome is MaxDome 05:30:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:30:32 Imager is ASCOM 05:30:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:30:32 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20240219@052956 UTC 05:30:32 Imager readout modes: 05:30:32 0 is Fast 05:30:32 1 is Normal 05:30:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:30:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:30:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:30:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:30:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:30:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:30:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:30:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:30:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:30:32 ==== Starting target J072816 ==== 05:30:32 ACPS Observation J072816(1 of 1) 05:30:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_WLP_AUTO_ver3464, Plan J072816) 05:30:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:30:32 Pointing updates are enabled 05:30:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:30:32 Start slew to J072816... 05:30:33 (wait for slew to complete) 05:31:49 (slew complete) 05:31:49 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=2893s GW=T HAz=3374s DWz=T WF=no] 05:31:49 Updating pointing... 05:31:49 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:31:49 Focus change of -270 steps required 05:31:53 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:31:53 (using Fast readout mode) 05:31:53 (starting exposure) 05:32:16 (exposure complete) 05:32:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:32:20 Image finished 05:32:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:32:20 390 image stars found 05:32:20 313 catalog stars found 05:32:22 Solved! 122 stars matched. 05:32:22 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 05:32:22 Pointing error is 1.476 arcmin @ angle 118.39 05:32:22 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 05:32:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:32:22 True image center (J2000): 07h 28m 38.7s 75° 15' 33.05" 05:32:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:32:22 [sync] pointing model updated 05:32:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:32:22 Target is now centered. 05:32:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:32:22 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 05:32:22 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 05:32:22 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:32:24 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:32:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=911.1321 Y=204.3672 05:32:39 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=911 Y=204) 05:32:39 (first exposure estimate 3.58 sec) 05:32:46 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=911 Y=204) 05:32:46 (final exposure for guiding 3.86 sec) 05:32:53 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=911 Y=203) 05:32:55 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:32:56 (take guider image at initial interval 3.86 sec) 05:33:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=911 Y=203 05:33:03 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=911 Y=203) 05:33:03 (first exposure estimate 3.67 sec) 05:33:10 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=910 Y=204) 05:33:10 (final exposure for guiding 4.1 sec) 05:33:18 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=910 Y=202) 05:33:41 **Guider waited for 20.5 sec and never got a measurement 05:33:42 (take guider image at initial interval 4.1 sec) 05:33:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=859 Y=830.9857 05:33:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:33:49 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:34:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=30.60183 Y=414.4191 05:34:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:34:03 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 05:34:03 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:34:03 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:36:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:36:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:36:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:36:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:36:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:36:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:36:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:36:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:36:12 Dome is MaxDome 05:36:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:36:12 Imager is ASCOM 05:36:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:36:12 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@053518 UTC 05:36:12 Imager readout modes: 05:36:12 0 is Fast 05:36:12 1 is Normal 05:36:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:36:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:36:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:36:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:36:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:36:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:36:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:36:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:36:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:36:12 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 05:36:12 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 05:36:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 05:36:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:36:13 Pointing updates are enabled 05:36:13 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:36:13 Start slew to TV_Cam... 05:36:14 (wait for slew to complete) 05:36:55 (slew complete) 05:36:55 [flip check: Tn=407s HAc=15314s GW=T HAz=15721s DWz=T WF=no] 05:36:55 Updating pointing... 05:36:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:36:55 (using Fast readout mode) 05:36:55 (starting exposure) 05:37:10 (exposure complete) 05:37:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:37:13 Image finished 05:37:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:37:14 875 image stars found 05:37:15 298 catalog stars found 05:37:16 Solved! 133 stars matched. 05:37:16 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 05:37:16 Pointing error is 1.798 arcmin @ angle 107.94 05:37:16 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 05:37:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:37:16 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 46.6s 60° 18' 33.31" 05:37:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 05:37:16 [sync] pointing model updated 05:37:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:37:16 Target is now centered. 05:37:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:37:16 [flip check: Tn=347s HAc=15335s GW=T HAz=15682s DWz=T WF=no] 05:37:16 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240219_053716_T3 05:37:16 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 05:37:16 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:37:19 (taking 47.14 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:37:19 (using Normal readout mode) 05:37:19 (starting exposure) 05:38:17 (exposure complete) 05:38:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:38:22 Image finished 05:38:22 Plate-solve TV_Cam_SI_20240219_053716_T3 final image. 05:38:25 2207 image stars found 05:38:25 140 catalog stars found 05:38:26 Solved! 85 stars matched. 05:38:26 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:38:26 Pointing error is 1.812 arcmin @ angle 107.65 05:38:26 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 05:38:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:38:26 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 46.7s 60° 18' 33.60" 05:38:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 05:38:26 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.91 pixels) 05:38:26 (avg FWHM = 2.41 arcsec) 05:38:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:38:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:38:26 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=15406s GW=T HAz=15731s DWz=T WF=no] 05:38:26 Imaging to TV_Cam_R_20240219_053826_T3 05:38:26 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 05:38:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:38:30 (taking 25 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:38:30 (using Normal readout mode) 05:38:30 (starting exposure) 05:39:08 (exposure complete) 05:39:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:39:12 Image finished 05:39:13 Plate-solve TV_Cam_R_20240219_053826_T3 final image. 05:39:16 1444 image stars found 05:39:16 140 catalog stars found 05:39:17 Solved! 97 stars matched. 05:39:17 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:39:17 Pointing error is 1.800 arcmin @ angle 106.98 05:39:17 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 05:39:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:39:17 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 46.7s 60° 18' 35.02" 05:39:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:39:17 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.06 pixels) 05:39:17 (avg FWHM = 2.47 arcsec) 05:39:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:39:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:39:17 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=15457s GW=T HAz=15795s DWz=T WF=no] 05:39:17 Imaging to TV_Cam_V_20240219_053917_T3 05:39:17 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 05:39:17 Focus change of 20 steps required 05:39:20 (taking 38.13 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:39:20 (using Normal readout mode) 05:39:20 (starting exposure) 05:40:10 (exposure complete) 05:40:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:40:14 Image finished 05:40:15 Plate-solve TV_Cam_V_20240219_053917_T3 final image. 05:40:17 1291 image stars found 05:40:18 140 catalog stars found 05:40:19 Solved! 87 stars matched. 05:40:19 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:40:19 Pointing error is 1.813 arcmin @ angle 106.22 05:40:19 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 05:40:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:40:19 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 46.9s 60° 18' 36.17" 05:40:19 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:40:19 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.51 pixels) 05:40:19 (avg FWHM = 2.46 arcsec) 05:40:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:40:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:40:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:40:19 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 05:40:19 Focus change of 30 steps required 05:40:21 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:40:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=691.9448 Y=926.885 05:40:36 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=692 Y=927) 05:40:36 (first exposure estimate 1.14 sec) 05:40:41 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=691 Y=929) 05:40:41 (final exposure for guiding 1.05 sec) 05:40:46 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=693 Y=928) 05:40:48 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:40:49 (take guider image at initial interval 1.05 sec) 05:40:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=693 Y=928 05:40:54 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=694 Y=929) 05:40:54 (first exposure estimate 1.21 sec) 05:40:59 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=693 Y=928) 05:40:59 (final exposure for guiding 1.15 sec) 05:41:04 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=693 Y=930) 05:41:05 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:41:06 (take guider image at initial interval 1.15 sec) 05:41:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=693 Y=930 05:41:11 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=694 Y=931) 05:41:11 (first exposure estimate 1.11 sec) 05:41:16 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=694 Y=930) 05:41:16 (final exposure for guiding 1.07 sec) 05:41:21 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=695 Y=931) 05:41:23 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:41:24 (take guider image at initial interval 1.07 sec) 05:41:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=695 Y=931 05:41:29 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=693 Y=930) 05:41:29 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 05:41:34 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=693 Y=930) 05:41:34 (final exposure for guiding 1.02 sec) 05:41:39 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=693 Y=929) 05:42:01 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:42:03 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:42:03 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:42:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:42:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:42:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:42:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:42:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:42:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:42:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:42:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:42:09 Dome is MaxDome 05:42:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:42:09 Imager is ASCOM 05:42:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:42:09 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@054021 UTC 05:42:09 Imager readout modes: 05:42:09 0 is Fast 05:42:09 1 is Normal 05:42:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:42:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:42:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:42:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:42:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:42:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:42:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:42:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:42:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:42:10 ==== Starting target BX_Pup ==== 05:42:10 ACPS Observation BX_Pup(1 of 1) 05:42:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_ZCAM_HQA_AUTO_ver3443, Plan BX_Pup) 05:42:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:42:10 Pointing updates are enabled 05:42:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:42:10 Start slew to BX_Pup... 05:42:11 (wait for slew to complete) 05:43:16 (slew complete) 05:43:16 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=2168s GW=T HAz=2695s DWz=T WF=no] 05:43:16 Updating pointing... 05:43:16 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:43:16 Focus change of -320 steps required 05:43:20 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:43:20 (using Fast readout mode) 05:43:20 (starting exposure) 05:43:46 (exposure complete) 05:43:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:43:49 Image finished 05:43:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:43:50 2426 image stars found 05:43:50 405 catalog stars found 05:43:51 Solved! 155 stars matched. 05:43:52 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 05:43:52 Pointing error is 0.960 arcmin @ angle 334.30 05:43:52 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 05:43:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:43:52 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 13.8s -24° 18' 44.12" 05:43:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:43:52 [sync] pointing model updated 05:43:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:43:52 Target is now centered. 05:43:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:43:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:43:52 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 05:43:52 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:43:56 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:44:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1315.02 Y=928.2733 05:44:10 (guide star SNR=50.3 X=1315 Y=928) 05:44:10 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:44:15 (guide star SNR=30.7 X=1313 Y=928) 05:44:15 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:44:20 (guide star SNR=27.4 X=1313 Y=927) 05:44:26 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:44:26 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=2226s GW=T HAz=2706s DWz=T WF=no] 05:44:27 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240219_054427_T3 05:44:27 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:44:27 (using Normal readout mode) 05:44:29 (ex=0.59 ey=0.39) 05:44:29 (guider check OK) 05:44:29 (starting exposure) 05:47:40 (exposure complete) 05:47:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:47:44 Image finished 05:47:45 Plate-solve BX_Pup_V_20240219_054427_T3 final image. 05:47:49 9531 image stars found 05:47:49 216 catalog stars found 05:47:51 Solved! 71 stars matched. 05:47:51 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 05:47:51 Pointing error is 1.098 arcmin @ angle 37.73 05:47:51 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 05:47:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:47:51 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 18.5s -24° 18' 43.90" 05:47:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:47:51 Image FWHM is 3.8 arcsec (8.54 pixels) 05:47:51 (avg FWHM = 2.80 arcsec) 05:47:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:47:51 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=2433s GW=T HAz=2911s DWz=T WF=no] 05:47:51 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240219_054751_T3 05:47:51 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:47:51 (using Normal readout mode) 05:47:51 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:47:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:47:53 (ex=28.32 ey=10.68) 05:47:53 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 05:48:02 (ex=29.55 ey=3.25) 05:48:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 05:48:06 (ex=29.24 ey=15.16) 05:48:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 05:48:18 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:48:18 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 05:48:19 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 05:48:24 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:48:24 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:48:24 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:48:24 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:48:24 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:48:25 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:48:25 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:48:25 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:48:25 Dome is MaxDome 05:48:25 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:48:25 Imager is ASCOM 05:48:25 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:48:25 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@054356 UTC 05:48:25 Imager readout modes: 05:48:25 0 is Fast 05:48:25 1 is Normal 05:48:25 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:48:25 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:48:25 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:48:25 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:48:25 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:48:25 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:48:25 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:48:25 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:48:25 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:48:25 ==== Starting target ER_Aur ==== 05:48:25 ACPS Observation ER_Aur(1 of 1) 05:48:25 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan ER_Aur) 05:48:25 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:48:26 Pointing updates are enabled 05:48:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:48:26 Start slew to ER_Aur... 05:48:27 (wait for slew to complete) 05:49:22 (slew complete) 05:49:22 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=12147s GW=T HAz=12544s DWz=T WF=no] 05:49:22 Updating pointing... 05:49:22 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:49:22 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:49:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:49:26 (using Fast readout mode) 05:49:26 (starting exposure) 05:49:50 (exposure complete) 05:49:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:49:54 Image finished 05:49:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:49:55 1455 image stars found 05:49:55 306 catalog stars found 05:49:56 Solved! 161 stars matched. 05:49:56 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 05:49:56 Pointing error is 3.413 arcmin @ angle 94.31 05:49:56 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 05:49:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:49:56 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 28.3s 41° 59' 10.32" 05:49:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:49:56 [sync] pointing model updated 05:49:56 Re-slew to target. 05:49:56 Start slew to ER_Aur... 05:50:00 (wait for slew to complete) 05:50:10 (slew complete) 05:50:10 Target is now centered. 05:50:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:50:10 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=12212s GW=T HAz=12532s DWz=T WF=no] 05:50:10 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240219_055010_T3 05:50:10 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 05:50:10 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:50:12 (taking 37.25 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:50:12 (using Normal readout mode) 05:50:12 (starting exposure) 05:51:02 (exposure complete) 05:51:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:51:05 Image finished 05:51:05 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240219_055010_T3 final image. 05:51:08 2333 image stars found 05:51:08 165 catalog stars found 05:51:09 Solved! 88 stars matched. 05:51:09 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 05:51:09 Pointing error is 0.057 arcmin @ angle 276.52 05:51:09 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 05:51:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:51:09 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 09.7s 41° 59' 26.19" 05:51:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:51:09 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.93 pixels) 05:51:09 (avg FWHM = 2.65 arcsec) 05:51:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:51:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:51:10 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=12272s GW=T HAz=12580s DWz=T WF=no] 05:51:10 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240219_055110_T3 05:51:10 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 05:51:10 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:51:13 (taking 25.01 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:51:13 (using Normal readout mode) 05:51:13 (starting exposure) 05:51:51 (exposure complete) 05:51:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:51:55 Image finished 05:51:56 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240219_055110_T3 final image. 05:51:59 2179 image stars found 05:51:59 165 catalog stars found 05:52:00 Solved! 85 stars matched. 05:52:00 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 05:52:00 Pointing error is 0.047 arcmin @ angle 316.68 05:52:00 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 05:52:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:52:00 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 09.8s 41° 59' 27.84" 05:52:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:52:00 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.19 pixels) 05:52:00 (avg FWHM = 2.42 arcsec) 05:52:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:52:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:52:00 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=12323s GW=T HAz=12654s DWz=T WF=no] 05:52:00 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240219_055200_T3 05:52:00 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 05:52:00 Focus change of 20 steps required 05:52:02 (taking 47.95 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:52:02 (using Normal readout mode) 05:52:02 (starting exposure) 05:53:02 (exposure complete) 05:53:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:53:05 Image finished 05:53:06 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240219_055200_T3 final image. 05:53:09 2378 image stars found 05:53:09 165 catalog stars found 05:53:11 Solved! 86 stars matched. 05:53:11 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 05:53:11 Pointing error is 0.084 arcmin @ angle 308.46 05:53:11 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 05:53:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:53:11 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 09.6s 41° 59' 28.95" 05:53:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:53:11 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.36 pixels) 05:53:11 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 05:53:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:53:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:53:11 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:53:11 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 05:53:11 Focus change of 30 steps required 05:53:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:53:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=608.2957 Y=925.0327 05:53:28 (guide star SNR=60.4 X=608 Y=925) 05:53:28 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:53:33 (guide star SNR=30.5 X=609 Y=926) 05:53:33 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:53:38 (guide star SNR=27.8 X=609 Y=925) 05:53:44 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:53:44 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=12427s GW=T HAz=12805s DWz=T WF=no] 05:53:44 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240219_055344_T3 05:53:44 (taking 95.21 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:53:44 (using Normal readout mode) 05:53:46 (ex=1.44 ey=1.67) 05:53:46 (guider check OK) 05:53:46 (starting exposure) 05:55:32 (exposure complete) 05:55:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:55:36 Image finished 05:55:37 Plate-solve ER_Aur_B_20240219_055344_T3 final image. 05:55:40 3088 image stars found 05:55:40 165 catalog stars found 05:55:44 Solved! 54 stars matched. 05:55:44 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 05:55:44 Pointing error is 0.507 arcmin @ angle 283.19 05:55:44 True focal length is 3474.4 mm. 05:55:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:55:44 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 07.3s 41° 59' 32.74" 05:55:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:55:44 Image FWHM is 4.2 arcsec (9.49 pixels) 05:55:44 (avg FWHM = 2.56 arcsec) 05:55:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:55:44 (waiting for guider to settle...) 05:55:49 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=12554s GW=T HAz=12930s DWz=T WF=no] 05:55:49 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240219_055549_T3 05:55:49 (taking 95.21 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:55:49 (using Normal readout mode) 05:55:49 (ex=4.82 ey=2.19) 05:55:49 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:55:51 (ex=2.51 ey=1.84) 05:55:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 05:55:54 (ex=15.67 ey=25.07) 05:55:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 05:56:01 (ex=21.71 ey=29.20) 05:56:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 05:56:05 (ex=15.28 ey=24.80) 05:56:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 05:56:09 (ex=24.38 ey=29.96) 05:56:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 05:56:15 (ex=14.74 ey=26.52) 05:56:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 05:56:19 (ex=25.79 ey=29.08) 05:56:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 05:56:23 (ex=13.83 ey=25.72) 05:56:23 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 05:56:28 (ex=20.74 ey=27.05) 05:56:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 05:56:32 (ex=17.19 ey=22.95) 05:56:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 05:56:37 (ex=25.82 ey=28.66) 05:56:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 05:56:41 (ex=12.95 ey=26.80) 05:56:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 05:56:45 (ex=1.68 ey=3.55) 05:56:45 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 05:56:51 (ex=28.02 ey=30.04) 05:56:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 05:56:55 (ex=12.29 ey=25.47) 05:56:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 05:56:59 (ex=18.89 ey=28.35) 05:56:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 05:57:04 (ex=0.80 ey=1.10) 05:57:04 (guiding errors within limits) 05:57:04 (guider check OK) 05:57:04 (starting exposure) 05:58:51 (exposure complete) 05:58:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:58:55 Image finished 05:58:56 Plate-solve ER_Aur_B_20240219_055549_T3 final image. 05:58:59 2916 image stars found 05:58:59 165 catalog stars found 05:59:00 Solved! 58 stars matched. 05:59:00 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:59:00 Pointing error is 0.454 arcmin @ angle 302.03 05:59:00 True focal length is 3474.3 mm. 05:59:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:59:00 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 07.9s 41° 59' 40.24" 05:59:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:59:00 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.56 pixels) 05:59:00 (avg FWHM = 2.63 arcsec) 05:59:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:59:00 (waiting for guider to settle...) 05:59:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:59:05 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=12751s GW=T HAz=13080s DWz=T WF=no] 05:59:05 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240219_055905_T3 05:59:05 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 05:59:05 Focus change of -30 steps required 05:59:08 (taking 47.95 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:59:08 (using Normal readout mode) 05:59:08 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:59:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:59:13 (ex=14.58 ey=29.42) 05:59:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 05:59:17 (ex=2.12 ey=3.29) 05:59:17 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 05:59:19 (ex=23.12 ey=23.99) 05:59:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 05:59:27 (ex=15.28 ey=28.84) 05:59:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 05:59:31 (ex=3.48 ey=2.09) 05:59:31 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 05:59:34 (ex=23.43 ey=24.82) 05:59:34 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 05:59:39 (ex=13.71 ey=27.28) 05:59:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 05:59:43 (ex=0.51 ey=1.25) 05:59:43 (guiding errors within limits) 05:59:43 (guider check OK) 05:59:43 (starting exposure) 06:00:42 (exposure complete) 06:00:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:00:46 Image finished 06:00:47 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240219_055905_T3 final image. 06:00:50 2766 image stars found 06:00:50 165 catalog stars found 06:00:52 Solved! 34 stars matched. 06:00:52 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:00:52 Pointing error is 0.486 arcmin @ angle 299.03 06:00:52 True focal length is 3473.4 mm. 06:00:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:00:52 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 07.7s 41° 59' 39.96" 06:00:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:00:52 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.14 pixels) 06:00:52 (avg FWHM = 2.96 arcsec) 06:00:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:00:52 (waiting for guider to settle...) 06:00:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:00:57 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=12863s GW=T HAz=13169s DWz=T WF=no] 06:00:57 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240219_060057_T3 06:00:57 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 06:00:57 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:01:00 (taking 25.01 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:01:00 (using Normal readout mode) 06:01:00 (ex=12.72 ey=29.16) 06:01:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:01:07 (ex=3.27 ey=2.02) 06:01:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 06:01:09 (ex=17.52 ey=28.42) 06:01:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 06:01:13 (ex=21.99 ey=20.16) 06:01:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 06:01:21 (ex=23.88 ey=28.24) 06:01:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 06:01:25 (ex=20.16 ey=18.68) 06:01:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 06:01:30 (ex=5.33 ey=0.88) 06:01:30 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 06:01:32 (ex=29.62 ey=25.86) 06:01:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 06:01:37 (ex=9.80 ey=28.56) 06:01:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 06:01:44 (ex=2.98 ey=4.41) 06:01:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 06:01:48 (ex=1.02 ey=2.96) 06:01:48 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 06:01:52 (ex=13.45 ey=28.26) 06:01:52 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 06:01:56 (ex=19.67 ey=20.11) 06:01:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 06:02:00 (ex=29.18 ey=27.54) 06:02:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 06:02:05 (ex=10.44 ey=28.20) 06:02:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 06:02:09 (ex=0.59 ey=5.37) 06:02:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 06:02:12 (ex=1.52 ey=5.38) 06:02:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 06:02:15 (ex=23.58 ey=28.03) 06:02:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 06:02:19 (ex=16.48 ey=18.24) 06:02:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 06:02:24 (ex=0.78 ey=0.87) 06:02:24 (guiding errors within limits) 06:02:24 (guider check OK) 06:02:24 (starting exposure) 06:03:00 (exposure complete) 06:03:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:03:04 Image finished 06:03:05 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240219_060057_T3 final image. 06:03:08 2589 image stars found 06:03:08 165 catalog stars found 06:03:10 Solved! 54 stars matched. 06:03:10 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 06:03:10 Pointing error is 0.404 arcmin @ angle 302.32 06:03:10 True focal length is 3475.7 mm. 06:03:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:03:10 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 08.1s 41° 59' 38.76" 06:03:10 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:03:10 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.34 pixels) 06:03:10 (avg FWHM = 3.18 arcsec) 06:03:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:03:10 (waiting for guider to settle...) 06:03:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:03:15 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=13001s GW=T HAz=13319s DWz=T WF=no] 06:03:15 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240219_060315_T3 06:03:15 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 06:03:15 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:03:18 (taking 37.25 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:03:18 (using Normal readout mode) 06:03:18 (ex=1.27 ey=0.99) 06:03:18 (guider check OK) 06:03:18 (starting exposure) 06:04:14 (exposure complete) 06:04:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:04:18 Image finished 06:04:18 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240219_060315_T3 final image. 06:04:21 3043 image stars found 06:04:21 165 catalog stars found 06:04:35 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 06:04:36 (stopping the autoguider) 06:04:37 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:04:37 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:06:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:06:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:06:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:06:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:06:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:06:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:06:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:06:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:06:33 Dome is MaxDome 06:06:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:06:34 Imager is ASCOM 06:06:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:06:34 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@060539 UTC 06:06:34 Imager readout modes: 06:06:34 0 is Fast 06:06:34 1 is Normal 06:06:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:06:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:06:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:06:34 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:06:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:06:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:06:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:06:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:06:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:06:34 ==== Starting target YZ_Aur ==== 06:06:34 ACPS Observation YZ_Aur(1 of 1) 06:06:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan YZ_Aur) 06:06:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:06:34 Pointing updates are enabled 06:06:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:06:34 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 06:06:36 (wait for slew to complete) 06:07:10 (slew complete) 06:07:10 [flip check: Tn=368s HAc=13088s GW=T HAz=13456s DWz=T WF=no] 06:07:10 Updating pointing... 06:07:10 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:07:10 (using Fast readout mode) 06:07:10 (starting exposure) 06:07:26 (exposure complete) 06:07:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:07:29 Image finished 06:07:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:07:30 1379 image stars found 06:07:30 342 catalog stars found 06:07:31 Solved! 187 stars matched. 06:07:31 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 06:07:31 Pointing error is 3.321 arcmin @ angle 95.46 06:07:31 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 06:07:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:07:31 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 39.3s 40° 04' 21.85" 06:07:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:07:31 [sync] pointing model updated 06:07:31 Re-slew to target. 06:07:31 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 06:07:33 (wait for slew to complete) 06:07:43 (slew complete) 06:07:43 Target is now centered. 06:07:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:07:43 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=13138s GW=T HAz=13429s DWz=T WF=no] 06:07:43 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_060743_T3 06:07:43 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:07:43 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:07:46 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:07:46 (using Normal readout mode) 06:07:46 (starting exposure) 06:08:05 (exposure complete) 06:08:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:08:09 Image finished 06:08:10 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_060743_T3 final image. 06:08:12 1396 image stars found 06:08:12 189 catalog stars found 06:08:14 Solved! 110 stars matched. 06:08:14 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:08:14 Pointing error is 0.036 arcmin @ angle 83.47 06:08:14 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 06:08:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:08:14 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 41.15" 06:08:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:08:14 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.52 pixels) 06:08:14 (avg FWHM = 2.89 arcsec) 06:08:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:08:14 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=13169s GW=T HAz=13460s DWz=T WF=no] 06:08:14 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_060814_T3 06:08:14 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:08:14 (using Normal readout mode) 06:08:14 (starting exposure) 06:08:27 (exposure complete) 06:08:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:08:30 Image finished 06:08:30 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_060814_T3 final image. 06:08:33 1351 image stars found 06:08:34 189 catalog stars found 06:08:35 Solved! 107 stars matched. 06:08:35 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:08:35 Pointing error is 0.012 arcmin @ angle 43.51 06:08:35 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 06:08:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:08:35 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.0s 40° 04' 41.44" 06:08:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:08:35 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.15 pixels) 06:08:35 (avg FWHM = 2.56 arcsec) 06:08:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:08:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:08:35 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13190s GW=T HAz=13475s DWz=T WF=no] 06:08:35 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060835_T3 06:08:35 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:08:35 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:08:39 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:08:39 (using Normal readout mode) 06:08:39 (starting exposure) 06:08:55 (exposure complete) 06:08:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:08:58 Image finished 06:09:00 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060835_T3 final image. 06:09:02 1005 image stars found 06:09:03 189 catalog stars found 06:09:04 Solved! 118 stars matched. 06:09:04 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:09:04 Pointing error is 0.037 arcmin @ angle 327.57 06:09:04 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 06:09:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:09:04 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 21.9s 40° 04' 42.76" 06:09:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:09:04 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.14 pixels) 06:09:04 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 06:09:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:09:04 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13219s GW=T HAz=13504s DWz=T WF=no] 06:09:04 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060904_T3 06:09:04 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:09:04 (using Normal readout mode) 06:09:04 (starting exposure) 06:09:12 (exposure complete) 06:09:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:09:15 Image finished 06:09:16 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060904_T3 final image. 06:09:19 1056 image stars found 06:09:19 189 catalog stars found 06:09:20 Solved! 113 stars matched. 06:09:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:09:20 Pointing error is 0.038 arcmin @ angle 342.84 06:09:21 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 06:09:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:09:21 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 21.9s 40° 04' 43.09" 06:09:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:09:21 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.62 pixels) 06:09:21 (avg FWHM = 1.83 arcsec) 06:09:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:09:21 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13236s GW=T HAz=13521s DWz=T WF=no] 06:09:21 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060921_T3 06:09:21 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:09:21 (using Normal readout mode) 06:09:21 (starting exposure) 06:09:29 (exposure complete) 06:09:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:09:33 Image finished 06:09:34 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060921_T3 final image. 06:09:37 1143 image stars found 06:09:37 189 catalog stars found 06:09:38 Solved! 116 stars matched. 06:09:38 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:09:38 Pointing error is 0.041 arcmin @ angle 33.88 06:09:38 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 06:09:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:09:38 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 42.92" 06:09:38 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:09:38 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.46 pixels) 06:09:38 (avg FWHM = 1.72 arcsec) 06:09:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:09:38 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13254s GW=T HAz=13539s DWz=T WF=no] 06:09:38 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060938_T3 06:09:38 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:09:38 (using Normal readout mode) 06:09:38 (starting exposure) 06:09:46 (exposure complete) 06:09:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:09:50 Image finished 06:09:51 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060938_T3 final image. 06:09:54 1022 image stars found 06:09:54 189 catalog stars found 06:09:55 Solved! 118 stars matched. 06:09:55 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:09:55 Pointing error is 0.044 arcmin @ angle 32.37 06:09:55 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 06:09:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:09:55 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 43.12" 06:09:55 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:09:55 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.67 pixels) 06:09:55 (avg FWHM = 1.66 arcsec) 06:09:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:09:55 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13270s GW=T HAz=13556s DWz=T WF=no] 06:09:55 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060955_T3 06:09:55 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:09:55 (using Normal readout mode) 06:09:55 (starting exposure) 06:10:04 (exposure complete) 06:10:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:10:08 Image finished 06:10:09 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_060955_T3 final image. 06:10:11 1079 image stars found 06:10:12 189 catalog stars found 06:10:13 Solved! 120 stars matched. 06:10:13 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:10:13 Pointing error is 0.050 arcmin @ angle 24.01 06:10:13 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 06:10:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:10:13 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 43.63" 06:10:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:10:13 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.79 pixels) 06:10:13 (avg FWHM = 1.62 arcsec) 06:10:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:10:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:10:13 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=13288s GW=T HAz=13578s DWz=T WF=no] 06:10:13 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061013_T3 06:10:13 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:10:13 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:10:15 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:10:15 (using Normal readout mode) 06:10:15 (starting exposure) 06:10:34 (exposure complete) 06:10:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:10:37 Image finished 06:10:38 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061013_T3 final image. 06:10:41 1222 image stars found 06:10:41 189 catalog stars found 06:10:43 Solved! 111 stars matched. 06:10:43 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:10:43 Pointing error is 0.052 arcmin @ angle 352.11 06:10:43 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 06:10:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:10:43 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 21.9s 40° 04' 44.00" 06:10:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:10:43 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.78 pixels) 06:10:43 (avg FWHM = 1.64 arcsec) 06:10:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:10:43 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=13318s GW=T HAz=13607s DWz=T WF=no] 06:10:43 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061043_T3 06:10:43 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:10:43 (using Normal readout mode) 06:10:43 (starting exposure) 06:10:55 (exposure complete) 06:10:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:10:58 Image finished 06:10:59 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061043_T3 final image. 06:11:02 1195 image stars found 06:11:02 189 catalog stars found 06:11:03 Solved! 108 stars matched. 06:11:03 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:11:03 Pointing error is 0.057 arcmin @ angle 339.04 06:11:03 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 06:11:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:11:03 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 21.9s 40° 04' 44.11" 06:11:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:03 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.07 pixels) 06:11:03 (avg FWHM = 1.71 arcsec) 06:11:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:11:03 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=13339s GW=T HAz=13638s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:03 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240219_061103_T3 06:11:03 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:11:03 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:11:06 (taking 16.04 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:11:06 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:07 (starting exposure) 06:11:34 (exposure complete) 06:11:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:11:38 Image finished 06:11:39 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240219_061103_T3 final image. 06:11:41 1249 image stars found 06:11:42 189 catalog stars found 06:11:43 Solved! 121 stars matched. 06:11:43 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:11:43 Pointing error is 0.088 arcmin @ angle 12.76 06:11:43 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 06:11:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:11:43 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 46.02" 06:11:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:43 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.76 pixels) 06:11:43 (avg FWHM = 1.83 arcsec) 06:11:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:43 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=13379s GW=T HAz=13677s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:43 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240219_061143_T3 06:11:43 (taking 16.04 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:11:43 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:43 (starting exposure) 06:12:05 (exposure complete) 06:12:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:08 Image finished 06:12:09 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240219_061143_T3 final image. 06:12:12 1227 image stars found 06:12:12 189 catalog stars found 06:12:14 Solved! 119 stars matched. 06:12:14 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:12:14 Pointing error is 0.092 arcmin @ angle 2.28 06:12:14 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 06:12:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:14 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.0s 40° 04' 46.42" 06:12:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:12:14 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.82 pixels) 06:12:14 (avg FWHM = 1.83 arcsec) 06:12:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:12:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:12:14 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=13409s GW=T HAz=13699s DWz=T WF=no] 06:12:14 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061214_T3 06:12:14 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 06:12:14 Focus change of -30 steps required 06:12:16 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:12:16 (using Normal readout mode) 06:12:16 (starting exposure) 06:12:29 (exposure complete) 06:12:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:33 Image finished 06:12:34 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061214_T3 final image. 06:12:37 1303 image stars found 06:12:37 189 catalog stars found 06:12:38 Solved! 122 stars matched. 06:12:38 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:12:38 Pointing error is 0.069 arcmin @ angle 3.74 06:12:38 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 06:12:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:38 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.0s 40° 04' 45.05" 06:12:38 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:12:38 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.42 pixels) 06:12:38 (avg FWHM = 1.79 arcsec) 06:12:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:12:38 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=13434s GW=T HAz=13723s DWz=T WF=no] 06:12:38 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061238_T3 06:12:38 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:12:38 (using Normal readout mode) 06:12:38 (starting exposure) 06:12:51 (exposure complete) 06:12:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:54 Image finished 06:12:55 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240219_061238_T3 final image. 06:12:58 1199 image stars found 06:12:58 189 catalog stars found 06:12:59 Solved! 120 stars matched. 06:12:59 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:12:59 Pointing error is 0.063 arcmin @ angle 350.51 06:12:59 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 06:12:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:59 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 21.9s 40° 04' 44.65" 06:12:59 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:00 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.92 pixels) 06:13:00 (avg FWHM = 1.78 arcsec) 06:13:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:13:00 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13455s GW=T HAz=13741s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:00 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061300_T3 06:13:00 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 06:13:00 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:13:02 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:13:02 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:02 (starting exposure) 06:13:12 (exposure complete) 06:13:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:15 Image finished 06:13:16 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061300_T3 final image. 06:13:19 1118 image stars found 06:13:19 189 catalog stars found 06:13:20 Solved! 125 stars matched. 06:13:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:13:20 Pointing error is 0.071 arcmin @ angle 12.31 06:13:20 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 06:13:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:20 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 45.08" 06:13:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:20 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.62 pixels) 06:13:20 (avg FWHM = 1.65 arcsec) 06:13:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:20 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13476s GW=T HAz=13762s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:21 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061321_T3 06:13:21 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:13:21 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:21 (starting exposure) 06:13:29 (exposure complete) 06:13:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:32 Image finished 06:13:33 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061321_T3 final image. 06:13:36 1132 image stars found 06:13:36 189 catalog stars found 06:13:37 Solved! 113 stars matched. 06:13:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:13:37 Pointing error is 0.086 arcmin @ angle 26.01 06:13:37 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 06:13:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:37 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 45.56" 06:13:37 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:37 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.63 pixels) 06:13:37 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 06:13:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:37 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13493s GW=T HAz=13779s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:38 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061337_T3 06:13:38 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:13:38 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:38 (starting exposure) 06:13:45 (exposure complete) 06:13:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:49 Image finished 06:13:50 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061337_T3 final image. 06:13:53 1106 image stars found 06:13:53 189 catalog stars found 06:13:54 Solved! 120 stars matched. 06:13:54 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:13:54 Pointing error is 0.085 arcmin @ angle 25.24 06:13:54 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 06:13:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:54 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 45.49" 06:13:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:54 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.52 pixels) 06:13:54 (avg FWHM = 1.64 arcsec) 06:13:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:54 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13510s GW=T HAz=13796s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:54 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061354_T3 06:13:54 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:13:54 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:54 (starting exposure) 06:14:02 (exposure complete) 06:14:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:14:06 Image finished 06:14:07 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061354_T3 final image. 06:14:10 1129 image stars found 06:14:10 189 catalog stars found 06:14:11 Solved! 110 stars matched. 06:14:11 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:14:11 Pointing error is 0.084 arcmin @ angle 21.21 06:14:11 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 06:14:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:14:11 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 45.57" 06:14:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:14:11 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.72 pixels) 06:14:11 (avg FWHM = 1.62 arcsec) 06:14:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:14:11 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=13527s GW=T HAz=13813s DWz=T WF=no] 06:14:11 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061411_T3 06:14:11 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:14:11 (using Normal readout mode) 06:14:11 (starting exposure) 06:14:19 (exposure complete) 06:14:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:14:23 Image finished 06:14:24 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240219_061411_T3 final image. 06:14:27 1103 image stars found 06:14:27 189 catalog stars found 06:14:28 Solved! 123 stars matched. 06:14:28 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:14:28 Pointing error is 0.084 arcmin @ angle 16.90 06:14:28 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 06:14:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:14:28 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 45.73" 06:14:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:14:28 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.71 pixels) 06:14:28 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 06:14:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:14:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:14:28 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=13544s GW=T HAz=13835s DWz=T WF=no] 06:14:28 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_061428_T3 06:14:28 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 06:14:28 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:14:32 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:14:32 (using Normal readout mode) 06:14:32 (starting exposure) 06:14:52 (exposure complete) 06:14:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:14:56 Image finished 06:14:56 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_061428_T3 final image. 06:14:59 1489 image stars found 06:14:59 189 catalog stars found 06:15:00 Solved! 121 stars matched. 06:15:00 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:15:00 Pointing error is 0.072 arcmin @ angle 5.92 06:15:00 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 06:15:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:15:00 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.0s 40° 04' 45.22" 06:15:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:15:00 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.47 pixels) 06:15:00 (avg FWHM = 1.61 arcsec) 06:15:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:15:00 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=13576s GW=T HAz=13867s DWz=T WF=no] 06:15:00 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_061500_T3 06:15:00 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:15:00 (using Normal readout mode) 06:15:00 (starting exposure) 06:15:13 (exposure complete) 06:15:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:15:17 Image finished 06:15:17 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240219_061500_T3 final image. 06:15:20 1473 image stars found 06:15:20 189 catalog stars found 06:15:21 Solved! 125 stars matched. 06:15:21 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:15:21 Pointing error is 0.081 arcmin @ angle 19.09 06:15:21 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 06:15:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:15:21 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.1s 40° 04' 45.51" 06:15:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:15:21 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.89 pixels) 06:15:21 (avg FWHM = 1.65 arcsec) 06:15:22 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:15:22 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:15:27 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:15:27 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:15:27 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:15:27 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:15:27 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:15:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:15:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:15:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:15:28 Dome is MaxDome 06:15:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:15:28 Imager is ASCOM 06:15:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:15:28 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240219@061432 UTC 06:15:28 Imager readout modes: 06:15:28 0 is Fast 06:15:28 1 is Normal 06:15:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:15:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:15:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:15:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:15:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:15:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:15:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:15:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:15:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:15:28 ==== Starting target M3-V154 ==== 06:15:28 ACPS Observation M3-V154(1 of 1) 06:15:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M3-V154) 06:15:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:15:28 Pointing updates are enabled 06:15:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:15:28 Start slew to M3-V154... 06:15:30 (wait for slew to complete) 06:17:26 (slew complete) 06:17:26 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-16671s GW=T HAz=-16281s DWz=T WF=no] 06:17:26 Updating pointing... 06:17:26 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:17:26 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:17:28 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:17:28 (using Fast readout mode) 06:17:28 (starting exposure) 06:17:46 (exposure complete) 06:17:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:17:50 Image finished 06:17:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:17:50 1279 image stars found 06:17:50 336 catalog stars found 06:17:51 Solved! 79 stars matched. 06:17:51 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 06:17:51 Pointing error is 1.747 arcmin @ angle 97.02 06:17:51 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 06:17:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:17:51 True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 19.5s 28° 22' 00.88" 06:17:51 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 06:17:52 [sync] pointing model updated 06:17:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:17:52 Target is now centered. 06:17:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:17:52 (wait for slew to complete) 06:17:54 (slew complete) 06:17:54 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-16643s GW=T HAz=-16313s DWz=T WF=no] 06:17:54 Imaging to M3-V154_B_20240219_061754_T3 06:17:54 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 06:17:54 Focus change of 320 steps required 06:17:58 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:17:58 (using Normal readout mode) 06:17:58 (starting exposure) 06:18:38 (exposure complete) 06:18:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:18:41 Image finished 06:18:42 Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20240219_061754_T3 final image. 06:18:45 1797 image stars found 06:18:46 260 catalog stars found 06:18:47 Solved! 102 stars matched. 06:18:47 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:18:47 Pointing error is 2.179 arcmin @ angle 95.06 06:18:47 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 06:18:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:18:47 True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 21.5s 28° 22' 02.15" 06:18:47 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:18:47 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.40 pixels) 06:18:47 (avg FWHM = 1.95 arcsec) 06:18:47 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-16589s GW=T HAz=-16589s DWz=T WF=no] 06:18:47 Re-slew to target. 06:18:47 Start slew to M3-V154... 06:18:49 (wait for slew to complete) 06:18:59 (slew complete) 06:18:59 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-16568s GW=T HAz=-16248s DWz=T WF=no] 06:18:59 Imaging to M3-V154_B_20240219_061859_T3 06:18:59 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:18:59 (using Normal readout mode) 06:18:59 (starting exposure) 06:19:35 (exposure complete) 06:19:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:19:39 Image finished 06:19:40 Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20240219_061859_T3 final image. 06:19:43 2204 image stars found 06:19:43 260 catalog stars found 06:19:45 Solved! 89 stars matched. 06:19:45 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:19:45 Pointing error is 0.362 arcmin @ angle 127.63 06:19:45 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 06:19:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:19:45 True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 12.9s 28° 22' 00.45" 06:19:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:19:45 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (5.97 pixels) 06:19:45 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 06:19:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:19:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:19:45 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16522s GW=T HAz=-16217s DWz=T WF=no] 06:19:45 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240219_061945_T3 06:19:45 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 06:19:45 Focus change of -30 steps required 06:19:47 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:19:47 (using Normal readout mode) 06:19:47 (starting exposure) 06:20:10 (exposure complete) 06:20:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:20:14 Image finished 06:20:15 Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20240219_061945_T3 final image. 06:20:18 1822 image stars found 06:20:18 260 catalog stars found 06:20:22 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 06:20:22 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16485s GW=T HAz=-16180s DWz=T WF=no] 06:20:22 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240219_062022_T3 06:20:22 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:20:22 (using Normal readout mode) 06:20:22 (starting exposure) 06:20:42 (exposure complete) 06:20:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:20:46 Image finished 06:20:47 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:20:47 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16459s GW=T HAz=-16154s DWz=T WF=no] 06:20:47 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240219_062047_T3 06:20:47 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:20:47 (using Normal readout mode) 06:20:47 (starting exposure) 06:21:08 (exposure complete) 06:21:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:21:12 Image finished 06:21:13 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:21:14 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:21:14 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:21:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:21:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:21:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:21:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:21:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:21:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:21:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:21:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:21:20 Dome is MaxDome 06:21:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:21:20 Imager is ASCOM 06:21:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:21:20 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@061947 UTC 06:21:20 Imager readout modes: 06:21:20 0 is Fast 06:21:20 1 is Normal 06:21:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:21:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:21:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:21:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:21:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:21:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:21:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:21:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:21:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:21:20 ==== Starting target NQ_Gem ==== 06:21:20 ACPS Observation NQ_Gem(1 of 1) 06:21:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NQ_Gem) 06:21:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:21:20 Pointing updates are enabled 06:21:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:21:20 Start slew to NQ_Gem... 06:21:22 (wait for slew to complete) 06:22:47 (slew complete) 06:22:47 [flip check: Tn=361s HAc=5847s GW=T HAz=6208s DWz=T WF=no] 06:22:47 Updating pointing... 06:22:47 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:22:47 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:22:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:22:51 (using Fast readout mode) 06:22:51 (starting exposure) 06:23:16 (exposure complete) 06:23:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:23:19 Image finished 06:23:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:23:20 694 image stars found 06:23:20 285 catalog stars found 06:23:21 Solved! 132 stars matched. 06:23:21 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 06:23:21 Pointing error is 4.557 arcmin @ angle 84.63 06:23:21 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 06:23:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:23:21 True image center (J2000): 07h 32m 14.4s 24° 30' 38.12" 06:23:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:23:21 [sync] pointing model updated 06:23:21 Re-slew to target. 06:23:21 Start slew to NQ_Gem... 06:23:23 (wait for slew to complete) 06:23:33 (slew complete) 06:23:33 Target is now centered. 06:23:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:23:33 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=5913s GW=T HAz=6194s DWz=T WF=no] 06:23:33 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062333_T3 06:23:33 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:23:33 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:23:37 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:23:37 (using Normal readout mode) 06:23:37 (starting exposure) 06:23:49 (exposure complete) 06:23:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:23:53 Image finished 06:23:54 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062333_T3 final image. 06:23:56 768 image stars found 06:23:57 151 catalog stars found 06:23:58 Solved! 55 stars matched. 06:23:58 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:23:58 Pointing error is 0.046 arcmin @ angle 139.89 06:23:58 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 06:23:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:23:58 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.6s 24° 30' 10.48" 06:23:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:23:58 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.63 pixels) 06:23:58 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 06:23:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:23:58 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=5938s GW=T HAz=6219s DWz=T WF=no] 06:23:58 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062358_T3 06:23:58 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:23:58 (using Normal readout mode) 06:23:58 (starting exposure) 06:24:05 (exposure complete) 06:24:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:24:08 Image finished 06:24:09 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062358_T3 final image. 06:24:12 760 image stars found 06:24:12 151 catalog stars found 06:24:13 Solved! 64 stars matched. 06:24:13 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:24:13 Pointing error is 0.046 arcmin @ angle 137.06 06:24:13 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 06:24:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:24:13 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.6s 24° 30' 10.58" 06:24:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:24:13 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.24 pixels) 06:24:13 (avg FWHM = 1.98 arcsec) 06:24:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:24:13 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=5954s GW=T HAz=6235s DWz=T WF=no] 06:24:13 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062413_T3 06:24:13 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:24:13 (using Normal readout mode) 06:24:13 (starting exposure) 06:24:20 (exposure complete) 06:24:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:24:24 Image finished 06:24:25 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062413_T3 final image. 06:24:27 720 image stars found 06:24:28 151 catalog stars found 06:24:29 Solved! 61 stars matched. 06:24:29 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:24:29 Pointing error is 0.035 arcmin @ angle 162.99 06:24:29 True focal length is 3472.3 mm. 06:24:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:24:29 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.5s 24° 30' 10.57" 06:24:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:24:29 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.13 pixels) 06:24:29 (avg FWHM = 1.89 arcsec) 06:24:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:24:29 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=5969s GW=T HAz=6250s DWz=T WF=no] 06:24:29 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062429_T3 06:24:29 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:24:29 (using Normal readout mode) 06:24:29 (starting exposure) 06:24:36 (exposure complete) 06:24:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:24:39 Image finished 06:24:40 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062429_T3 final image. 06:24:43 810 image stars found 06:24:43 151 catalog stars found 06:24:44 Solved! 69 stars matched. 06:24:44 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:24:44 Pointing error is 0.032 arcmin @ angle 208.97 06:24:44 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 06:24:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:24:44 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 10.93" 06:24:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:24:44 Image FWHM is 1.2 arcsec (2.76 pixels) 06:24:44 (avg FWHM = 1.65 arcsec) 06:24:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:24:44 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=5985s GW=T HAz=6266s DWz=T WF=no] 06:24:44 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062444_T3 06:24:44 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:24:44 (using Normal readout mode) 06:24:44 (starting exposure) 06:24:51 (exposure complete) 06:24:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:24:54 Image finished 06:24:56 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062444_T3 final image. 06:24:58 780 image stars found 06:24:59 151 catalog stars found 06:25:00 Solved! 62 stars matched. 06:25:00 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:25:00 Pointing error is 0.038 arcmin @ angle 221.40 06:25:00 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 06:25:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:00 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 10.89" 06:25:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:00 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.51 pixels) 06:25:00 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 06:25:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:00 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6000s GW=T HAz=6281s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:00 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062500_T3 06:25:00 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:25:00 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:00 (starting exposure) 06:25:06 (exposure complete) 06:25:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:10 Image finished 06:25:11 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062500_T3 final image. 06:25:14 728 image stars found 06:25:14 151 catalog stars found 06:25:15 Solved! 54 stars matched. 06:25:15 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:25:15 Pointing error is 0.053 arcmin @ angle 236.52 06:25:15 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 06:25:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:15 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.3s 24° 30' 10.83" 06:25:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:15 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.93 pixels) 06:25:15 (avg FWHM = 1.60 arcsec) 06:25:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:15 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6016s GW=T HAz=6296s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:15 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062515_T3 06:25:15 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:25:15 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:15 (starting exposure) 06:25:22 (exposure complete) 06:25:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:26 Image finished 06:25:27 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062515_T3 final image. 06:25:29 747 image stars found 06:25:30 151 catalog stars found 06:25:31 Solved! 67 stars matched. 06:25:31 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:25:31 Pointing error is 0.070 arcmin @ angle 248.32 06:25:31 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 06:25:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:31 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.2s 24° 30' 11.04" 06:25:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:31 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.41 pixels) 06:25:31 (avg FWHM = 1.52 arcsec) 06:25:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:31 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6031s GW=T HAz=6312s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:31 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062531_T3 06:25:31 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:25:31 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:31 (starting exposure) 06:25:37 (exposure complete) 06:25:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:41 Image finished 06:25:42 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062531_T3 final image. 06:25:45 772 image stars found 06:25:45 151 catalog stars found 06:25:46 Solved! 67 stars matched. 06:25:46 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:25:46 Pointing error is 0.068 arcmin @ angle 248.36 06:25:46 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 06:25:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:46 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.2s 24° 30' 11.09" 06:25:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:46 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.23 pixels) 06:25:46 (avg FWHM = 1.57 arcsec) 06:25:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:46 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6047s GW=T HAz=6328s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:46 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062546_T3 06:25:46 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:25:46 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:46 (starting exposure) 06:25:53 (exposure complete) 06:25:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:56 Image finished 06:25:57 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062546_T3 final image. 06:26:00 726 image stars found 06:26:01 151 catalog stars found 06:26:02 Solved! 59 stars matched. 06:26:02 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:26:02 Pointing error is 0.043 arcmin @ angle 234.22 06:26:02 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 06:26:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:26:02 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.3s 24° 30' 11.10" 06:26:02 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:26:02 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.78 pixels) 06:26:02 (avg FWHM = 1.60 arcsec) 06:26:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:26:02 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6062s GW=T HAz=6343s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:02 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062602_T3 06:26:02 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:26:02 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:02 (starting exposure) 06:26:08 (exposure complete) 06:26:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:12 Image finished 06:26:13 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062602_T3 final image. 06:26:16 746 image stars found 06:26:16 151 catalog stars found 06:26:17 Solved! 64 stars matched. 06:26:17 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:26:17 Pointing error is 0.034 arcmin @ angle 236.81 06:26:17 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 06:26:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:26:17 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 11.48" 06:26:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:26:17 Image FWHM is 1.2 arcsec (2.66 pixels) 06:26:17 (avg FWHM = 1.46 arcsec) 06:26:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:26:17 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6078s GW=T HAz=6359s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:17 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062617_T3 06:26:17 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:26:17 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:17 (starting exposure) 06:26:24 (exposure complete) 06:26:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:27 Image finished 06:26:28 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062617_T3 final image. 06:26:31 782 image stars found 06:26:31 151 catalog stars found 06:26:32 Solved! 68 stars matched. 06:26:32 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 06:26:32 Pointing error is 0.033 arcmin @ angle 229.38 06:26:32 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 06:26:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:26:32 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 11.30" 06:26:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:26:32 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.52 pixels) 06:26:32 (avg FWHM = 1.47 arcsec) 06:26:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:26:32 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6093s GW=T HAz=6374s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:33 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062632_T3 06:26:33 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:26:33 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:33 (starting exposure) 06:26:39 (exposure complete) 06:26:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:43 Image finished 06:26:44 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062632_T3 final image. 06:26:47 731 image stars found 06:26:47 151 catalog stars found 06:26:48 Solved! 67 stars matched. 06:26:48 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:26:48 Pointing error is 0.034 arcmin @ angle 233.92 06:26:48 True focal length is 3472.6 mm. 06:26:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:26:48 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 11.39" 06:26:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:26:48 Image FWHM is 1.3 arcsec (2.92 pixels) 06:26:48 (avg FWHM = 1.44 arcsec) 06:26:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:26:48 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6108s GW=T HAz=6389s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:48 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062648_T3 06:26:48 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:26:48 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:48 (starting exposure) 06:26:54 (exposure complete) 06:26:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:58 Image finished 06:26:59 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240219_062648_T3 final image. 06:27:02 749 image stars found 06:27:02 151 catalog stars found 06:27:03 Solved! 59 stars matched. 06:27:03 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:27:03 Pointing error is 0.036 arcmin @ angle 243.30 06:27:03 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 06:27:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:27:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.4s 24° 30' 11.63" 06:27:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:27:03 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.90 pixels) 06:27:03 (avg FWHM = 1.56 arcsec) 06:27:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:27:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:27:03 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=6124s GW=T HAz=6420s DWz=T WF=no] 06:27:03 Imaging to NQ_Gem_B_20240219_062703_T3 06:27:03 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:27:03 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:27:06 (taking 15.34 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:27:06 (using Normal readout mode) 06:27:06 (starting exposure) 06:27:33 (exposure complete) 06:27:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:27:37 Image finished 06:27:38 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_B_20240219_062703_T3 final image. 06:27:41 890 image stars found 06:27:41 151 catalog stars found 06:27:42 Solved! 91 stars matched. 06:27:42 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:27:42 Pointing error is 0.072 arcmin @ angle 281.70 06:27:42 True focal length is 3472.3 mm. 06:27:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:27:42 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 54.2s 24° 30' 13.47" 06:27:42 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:27:42 Image FWHM is 1.4 arcsec (3.19 pixels) 06:27:42 (avg FWHM = 1.62 arcsec) 06:27:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:27:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:27:42 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 06:27:42 Switching from B to SU filter for imaging 06:27:42 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:27:47 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:28:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=668.4102 Y=265.3001 06:28:07 (guide star SNR=74.8 X=668 Y=265) 06:28:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:28:12 (guide star SNR=29.1 X=669 Y=267) 06:28:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:28:17 (guide star SNR=28.8 X=670 Y=266) 06:28:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:28:40 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 06:28:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=709.4407 Y=503.9268 06:28:45 (guide star SNR=50.9 X=709 Y=504) 06:28:45 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:28:49 (guide star SNR=43.9 X=710 Y=504) 06:28:50 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:28:55 (guide star SNR=51.5 X=710 Y=504) 06:29:01 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:29:01 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=6243s GW=T HAz=6622s DWz=T WF=no] 06:29:01 Imaging to NQ_Gem_SU_20240219_062901_T3 06:29:01 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 06:29:01 (using Normal readout mode) 06:29:03 (ex=1.36 ey=0.09) 06:29:03 (guider check OK) 06:29:03 (starting exposure) 06:30:55 (exposure complete) 06:30:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:30:58 Image finished 06:30:58 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_SU_20240219_062901_T3 final image. 06:31:01 962 image stars found 06:31:01 151 catalog stars found 06:31:03 Solved! 46 stars matched. 06:31:03 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 06:31:03 Pointing error is 1.013 arcmin @ angle 250.72 06:31:03 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 06:31:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:31:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 50.3s 24° 29' 52.53" 06:31:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:31:03 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.38 pixels) 06:31:03 (avg FWHM = 1.72 arcsec) 06:31:04 (stopping the autoguider) 06:31:04 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:31:04 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:32:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:32:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:32:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:32:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:32:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:32:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:32:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:32:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:32:40 Dome is MaxDome 06:32:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:32:40 Imager is ASCOM 06:32:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:32:40 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@063145 UTC 06:32:40 Imager readout modes: 06:32:40 0 is Fast 06:32:40 1 is Normal 06:32:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:32:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:32:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:32:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:32:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:32:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:32:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:32:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:32:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:32:40 ==== Starting target HQ_Per ==== 06:32:40 ACPS Observation HQ_Per(1 of 1) 06:32:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_WEL_AUTO_ver3443, Plan HQ_Per) 06:32:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:32:40 Pointing updates are enabled 06:32:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:32:40 Start slew to HQ_Per... 06:32:42 (wait for slew to complete) 06:33:27 (slew complete) 06:33:27 [flip check: Tn=389s HAc=16553s GW=T HAz=16943s DWz=T WF=no] 06:33:27 Updating pointing... 06:33:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:33:27 (using Fast readout mode) 06:33:27 (starting exposure) 06:33:42 (exposure complete) 06:33:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:33:45 Image finished 06:33:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:33:46 1051 image stars found 06:33:47 399 catalog stars found 06:33:48 Solved! 172 stars matched. 06:33:48 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 06:33:48 Pointing error is 3.168 arcmin @ angle 98.04 06:33:48 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 06:33:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:33:48 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 14.5s 40° 49' 38.53" 06:33:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:33:48 [sync] pointing model updated 06:33:48 Re-slew to target. 06:33:48 Start slew to HQ_Per... 06:33:49 (wait for slew to complete) 06:33:59 (slew complete) 06:33:59 Target is now centered. 06:33:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:33:59 [flip check: Tn=329s HAc=16601s GW=T HAz=16915s DWz=T WF=no] 06:33:59 Imaging to HQ_Per_SI_20240219_063359_T3 06:33:59 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:33:59 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:34:01 (taking 29.49 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:34:01 (using Normal readout mode) 06:34:01 (starting exposure) 06:34:42 (exposure complete) 06:34:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:34:46 Image finished 06:34:46 Plate-solve HQ_Per_SI_20240219_063359_T3 final image. 06:34:48 1360 image stars found 06:34:49 218 catalog stars found 06:34:50 Solved! 115 stars matched. 06:34:50 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:34:50 Pointing error is 0.035 arcmin @ angle 102.62 06:34:50 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 06:34:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:34:50 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 58.1s 40° 50' 04.74" 06:34:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:34:50 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.79 pixels) 06:34:50 (avg FWHM = 1.71 arcsec) 06:34:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:34:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:34:50 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=16653s GW=T HAz=16953s DWz=T WF=no] 06:34:50 Imaging to HQ_Per_R_20240219_063450_T3 06:34:50 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:34:50 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:34:54 (taking 15.63 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:34:54 (using Normal readout mode) 06:34:54 (starting exposure) 06:35:23 (exposure complete) 06:35:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:35:26 Image finished 06:35:27 Plate-solve HQ_Per_R_20240219_063450_T3 final image. 06:35:30 1149 image stars found 06:35:30 218 catalog stars found 06:35:32 Solved! 133 stars matched. 06:35:32 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:35:32 Pointing error is 0.017 arcmin @ angle 13.71 06:35:32 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 06:35:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:35:32 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 57.9s 40° 50' 06.17" 06:35:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:35:32 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.66 pixels) 06:35:32 (avg FWHM = 1.69 arcsec) 06:35:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:35:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:35:32 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=16694s GW=T HAz=17009s DWz=T WF=no] 06:35:32 Imaging to HQ_Per_V_20240219_063532_T3 06:35:32 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:35:32 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:35:34 (taking 29.98 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:35:34 (using Normal readout mode) 06:35:34 (starting exposure) 06:36:16 (exposure complete) 06:36:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:36:20 Image finished 06:36:21 Plate-solve HQ_Per_V_20240219_063532_T3 final image. 06:36:24 1264 image stars found 06:36:24 218 catalog stars found 06:36:25 Solved! 113 stars matched. 06:36:25 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:36:25 Pointing error is 0.054 arcmin @ angle 61.15 06:36:25 True focal length is 3469.7 mm. 06:36:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:36:25 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 58.1s 40° 50' 06.76" 06:36:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:36:25 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.95 pixels) 06:36:25 (avg FWHM = 1.70 arcsec) 06:36:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:36:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:36:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:36:26 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:36:26 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:36:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:36:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=721.3755 Y=942.5836 06:36:43 (guide star SNR=76.4 X=721 Y=942) 06:36:43 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:36:48 (guide star SNR=86.3 X=723 Y=942) 06:36:48 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:36:53 (guide star SNR=81.5 X=723 Y=943) 06:36:57 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:36:57 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=16780s GW=T HAz=17159s DWz=T WF=no] 06:36:57 Imaging to HQ_Per_B_20240219_063657_T3 06:36:57 (taking 95.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:36:57 (using Normal readout mode) 06:36:58 (ex=0.13 ey=1.76) 06:36:58 (guider check OK) 06:36:58 (starting exposure) 06:38:44 (exposure complete) 06:38:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:38:48 Image finished 06:38:49 Plate-solve HQ_Per_B_20240219_063657_T3 final image. 06:38:52 1757 image stars found 06:38:52 218 catalog stars found 06:38:53 Solved! 112 stars matched. 06:38:53 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:38:53 Pointing error is 0.526 arcmin @ angle 278.61 06:38:53 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 06:38:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:38:53 True image center (J2000): 04h 43m 55.1s 40° 50' 09.93" 06:38:53 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:38:53 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.91 pixels) 06:38:53 (avg FWHM = 1.71 arcsec) 06:38:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:38:53 (waiting for guider to settle...) 06:38:58 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=16904s GW=T HAz=17281s DWz=T WF=no] 06:38:58 Imaging to HQ_Per_B_20240219_063858_T3 06:38:58 (taking 95.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:38:58 (using Normal readout mode) 06:38:58 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 06:38:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:39:10 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:39:10 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:39:11 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:39:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:39:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:39:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:39:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:39:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:39:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:39:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:39:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:39:17 Dome is MaxDome 06:39:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:39:17 Imager is ASCOM 06:39:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:39:17 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@063628 UTC 06:39:17 Imager readout modes: 06:39:17 0 is Fast 06:39:17 1 is Normal 06:39:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:39:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:39:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:39:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:39:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:39:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:39:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:39:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:39:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:39:17 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 06:39:17 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 06:39:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 06:39:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:39:18 Pointing updates are enabled 06:39:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:39:18 Start slew to TV_Cam... 06:39:19 (wait for slew to complete) 06:39:39 (slew complete) 06:39:39 [flip check: Tn=398s HAc=19088s GW=T HAz=19486s DWz=T WF=no] 06:39:39 Updating pointing... 06:39:39 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:39:39 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:39:42 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:39:42 (using Fast readout mode) 06:39:42 (starting exposure) 06:40:08 (exposure complete) 06:40:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:40:12 Image finished 06:40:12 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:40:13 759 image stars found 06:40:13 298 catalog stars found 06:40:14 Solved! 143 stars matched. 06:40:14 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 06:40:14 Pointing error is 1.508 arcmin @ angle 118.66 06:40:14 True focal length is 3466.1 mm. 06:40:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:40:14 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 43.5s 60° 18' 23.20" 06:40:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:40:14 [sync] pointing model updated 06:40:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:40:14 Target is now centered. 06:40:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:40:14 (wait for slew to complete) 06:40:17 (slew complete) 06:40:17 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=19125s GW=T HAz=19464s DWz=T WF=no] 06:40:17 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240219_064017_T3 06:40:17 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:40:17 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:40:19 (taking 37.69 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:40:19 (using Normal readout mode) 06:40:19 (starting exposure) 06:41:08 (exposure complete) 06:41:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:41:12 Image finished 06:41:12 Plate-solve TV_Cam_SI_20240219_064017_T3 final image. 06:41:14 1081 image stars found 06:41:15 140 catalog stars found 06:41:16 Solved! 101 stars matched. 06:41:16 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:41:16 Pointing error is 1.485 arcmin @ angle 118.56 06:41:16 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 06:41:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:41:16 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 43.3s 60° 18' 23.97" 06:41:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:41:16 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.58 pixels) 06:41:16 (avg FWHM = 1.68 arcsec) 06:41:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:41:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:41:16 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=19185s GW=T HAz=19511s DWz=T WF=no] 06:41:16 Imaging to TV_Cam_R_20240219_064116_T3 06:41:16 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:41:16 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:41:20 (taking 24.99 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:41:20 (using Normal readout mode) 06:41:20 (starting exposure) 06:41:58 (exposure complete) 06:42:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:42:02 Image finished 06:42:03 Plate-solve TV_Cam_R_20240219_064116_T3 final image. 06:42:05 988 image stars found 06:42:06 140 catalog stars found 06:42:07 Solved! 103 stars matched. 06:42:07 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:42:07 Pointing error is 1.496 arcmin @ angle 117.23 06:42:07 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 06:42:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:42:07 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 43.5s 60° 18' 25.51" 06:42:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:42:07 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.35 pixels) 06:42:07 (avg FWHM = 1.63 arcsec) 06:42:07 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:42:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:42:07 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=19236s GW=T HAz=19575s DWz=T WF=no] 06:42:07 Imaging to TV_Cam_V_20240219_064207_T3 06:42:07 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:42:07 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:42:10 (taking 37.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:42:10 (using Normal readout mode) 06:42:10 (starting exposure) 06:43:00 (exposure complete) 06:43:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:43:04 Image finished 06:43:05 Plate-solve TV_Cam_V_20240219_064207_T3 final image. 06:43:07 924 image stars found 06:43:08 140 catalog stars found 06:43:09 Solved! 89 stars matched. 06:43:09 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:43:09 Pointing error is 1.454 arcmin @ angle 117.15 06:43:09 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 06:43:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:43:09 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 43.2s 60° 18' 26.77" 06:43:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:43:09 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.57 pixels) 06:43:09 (avg FWHM = 1.60 arcsec) 06:43:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:43:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:43:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:43:09 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:43:09 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:43:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:43:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=742.9332 Y=934.9776 06:43:26 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=743 Y=935) 06:43:26 (first exposure estimate 1.14 sec) 06:43:31 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=742 Y=935) 06:43:31 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:43:36 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=742 Y=935) 06:43:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:43:58 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 06:44:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=354.1443 Y=947.9914 06:44:03 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=355 Y=948) 06:44:04 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:44:08 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=354 Y=948) 06:44:09 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:44:13 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=354 Y=949) 06:44:19 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:44:19 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=19367s GW=T HAz=19764s DWz=T WF=no] 06:44:19 Imaging to TV_Cam_B_20240219_064419_T3 06:44:19 (taking 94.67 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:44:19 (using Normal readout mode) 06:44:22 (ex=0.70 ey=0.49) 06:44:22 (guider check OK) 06:44:22 (starting exposure) 06:46:07 (exposure complete) 06:46:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:46:11 Image finished 06:46:12 Plate-solve TV_Cam_B_20240219_064419_T3 final image. 06:46:15 1237 image stars found 06:46:15 140 catalog stars found 06:46:20 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 06:46:20 (waiting for guider to settle...) 06:46:26 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=19498s GW=T HAz=19891s DWz=T WF=no] 06:46:26 Imaging to TV_Cam_B_20240219_064626_T3 06:46:26 (taking 94.67 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:46:26 (using Normal readout mode) 06:46:26 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 06:46:26 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:46:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:46:38 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:46:38 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:46:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:46:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:46:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:46:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:46:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:46:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:46:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:46:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:46:44 Dome is MaxDome 06:46:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:46:44 Imager is ASCOM 06:46:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:46:44 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@064311 UTC 06:46:44 Imager readout modes: 06:46:44 0 is Fast 06:46:44 1 is Normal 06:46:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:46:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:46:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:46:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:46:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:46:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:46:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:46:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:46:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:46:44 ==== Starting target HS1340+1524 ==== 06:46:44 ACPS Observation HS1340+1524(1 of 1) 06:46:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan HS1340+1524) 06:46:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:46:45 Pointing updates are enabled 06:46:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:46:45 Start slew to HS1340+1524... 06:46:46 (wait for slew to complete) 06:48:57 (slew complete) 06:48:57 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14849s GW=T HAz=-14369s DWz=T WF=no] 06:48:57 Updating pointing... 06:48:57 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:48:57 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:49:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:49:01 (using Fast readout mode) 06:49:01 (starting exposure) 06:49:27 (exposure complete) 06:49:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:49:30 Image finished 06:49:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:49:31 167 image stars found 06:49:31 113 catalog stars found 06:49:32 Solved! 11 stars matched. 06:49:32 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 06:49:32 Pointing error is 1.341 arcmin @ angle 95.50 06:49:32 True focal length is 3491.4 mm. 06:49:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:49:32 True image center (J2000): 13h 43m 28.9s 15° 09' 08.28" 06:49:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:49:32 [sync] pointing model updated 06:49:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:49:32 Target is now centered. 06:49:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:49:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:49:32 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:49:32 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:49:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:49:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:49:50 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:49:50 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:50:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.13 Y=944.9177 06:50:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:50:03 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 06:50:03 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:50:04 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:50:09 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:50:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:50:09 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:50:09 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:50:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:50:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:50:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:50:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:50:11 Dome is MaxDome 06:50:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:50:11 Imager is ASCOM 06:50:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:50:11 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@064936 UTC 06:50:11 Imager readout modes: 06:50:11 0 is Fast 06:50:11 1 is Normal 06:50:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:50:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:50:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:50:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:50:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:50:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:50:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:50:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:50:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:50:11 ==== Starting target HS1340+1524 ==== 06:50:11 ACPS Observation HS1340+1524(1 of 1) 06:50:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HS1340+1524) 06:50:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:50:11 Pointing updates are enabled 06:50:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:50:11 (HS1340+1524 within tolerance, no slew needed) 06:50:11 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 06:50:11 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14780s GW=T HAz=-14296s DWz=T WF=no] 06:50:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:50:11 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:50:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:50:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:50:19 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:50:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:50:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=415.0483 Y=979.0399 06:50:32 (guide star SNR=7.7 X=415 Y=979) 06:50:32 (first exposure estimate 3.9 sec) 06:50:39 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=415 Y=979) 06:50:39 (final exposure for guiding 3.33 sec) 06:50:46 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=413 Y=978) 06:51:05 **Guider waited for 16.65 sec and never got a measurement 06:51:07 (take guider image at initial interval 3.33 sec) 06:51:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1052 Y=359 06:51:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:51:14 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:51:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=394.5203 Y=961.0532 06:51:27 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=394 Y=961) 06:51:27 (first exposure estimate 5.88 sec) 06:51:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:51:36 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 06:51:36 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:51:37 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 06:51:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:51:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:51:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:51:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:51:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:51:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:51:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:51:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:51:43 Dome is MaxDome 06:51:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:51:44 Imager is ASCOM 06:51:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:51:44 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@064936 UTC 06:51:44 Imager readout modes: 06:51:44 0 is Fast 06:51:44 1 is Normal 06:51:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:51:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:51:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:51:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:51:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:51:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:51:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:51:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:51:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:51:44 ==== Starting target OI_158 ==== 06:51:44 ACPS Observation OI_158(1 of 1) 06:51:44 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_GCO_AUTO_ver2706, Plan OI_158) 06:51:44 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:51:44 Pointing updates are enabled 06:51:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:51:44 Start slew to OI_158... 06:51:45 (wait for slew to complete) 06:53:11 (slew complete) 06:53:11 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=7307s GW=T HAz=7907s DWz=T WF=no] 06:53:11 Updating pointing... 06:53:11 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:53:11 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:53:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:53:15 (using Fast readout mode) 06:53:15 (starting exposure) 06:53:39 (exposure complete) 06:53:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:53:43 Image finished 06:53:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:53:43 838 image stars found 06:53:44 440 catalog stars found 06:53:45 Solved! 194 stars matched. 06:53:45 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 06:53:45 Pointing error is 4.679 arcmin @ angle 86.16 06:53:45 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 06:53:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:53:45 True image center (J2000): 07h 38m 27.0s 17° 42' 37.74" 06:53:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:53:45 [sync] pointing model updated 06:53:45 Re-slew to target. 06:53:45 Start slew to OI_158... 06:53:46 (wait for slew to complete) 06:53:56 (slew complete) 06:53:56 Target is now centered. 06:53:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:53:56 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:53:56 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:53:56 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:54:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:54:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1255.293 Y=936.2622 06:54:15 (guide star SNR=6.3 X=1255 Y=936) 06:54:15 (first exposure estimate 2.36 sec) 06:54:21 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1256 Y=937) 06:54:21 (final exposure for guiding 2.22 sec) 06:54:27 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1256 Y=937) 06:54:29 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 06:54:30 (take guider image at initial interval 2.22 sec) 06:54:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1256 Y=937 06:54:36 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1258 Y=938) 06:54:36 (first exposure estimate 2.22 sec) 06:54:42 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1258 Y=938) 06:54:42 (final exposure for guiding 2.35 sec) 06:54:48 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1258 Y=939) 06:54:56 (autoguiding at 2.35 sec.) 06:54:56 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=7432s GW=T HAz=7953s DWz=T WF=no] 06:54:56 Imaging to OI_158_V_20240219_065456_T3 06:54:56 (taking 240 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:54:56 (using Normal readout mode) 06:55:01 (ex=1.81 ey=0.15) 06:55:01 (guider check OK) 06:55:01 (starting exposure) 06:59:11 (exposure complete) 06:59:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:59:15 Image finished 06:59:16 Plate-solve OI_158_V_20240219_065456_T3 final image. 06:59:19 2351 image stars found 06:59:19 249 catalog stars found 06:59:20 Solved! 138 stars matched. 06:59:20 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:59:20 Pointing error is 0.497 arcmin @ angle 297.30 06:59:20 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 06:59:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:59:20 True image center (J2000): 07h 38m 05.5s 17° 42' 32.68" 06:59:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:59:20 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.15 pixels) 06:59:20 (avg FWHM = 1.77 arcsec) 06:59:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:59:20 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=7699s GW=T HAz=8218s DWz=T WF=no] 06:59:20 Imaging to OI_158_V_20240219_065920_T3 06:59:21 (taking 240 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:59:21 (using Normal readout mode) 06:59:21 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 06:59:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:59:33 **Guider waited for 11.75 sec and never got a measurement 06:59:33 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 06:59:34 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:01:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:01:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:01:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:01:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:01:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:01:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:01:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:01:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:01:44 Dome is MaxDome 07:01:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:01:44 Imager is ASCOM 07:01:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:01:44 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@070031 UTC 07:01:44 Imager readout modes: 07:01:44 0 is Fast 07:01:44 1 is Normal 07:01:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:01:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:01:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:01:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:01:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:01:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:01:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:01:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:01:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:01:44 ==== Starting target IR_Com ==== 07:01:44 ACPS Observation IR_Com(1 of 1) 07:01:44 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan IR_Com) 07:01:44 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:01:44 Pointing updates are enabled 07:01:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:01:44 Start slew to IR_Com... 07:01:46 (wait for slew to complete) 07:02:51 (slew complete) 07:02:51 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-10184s GW=T HAz=-9584s DWz=T WF=no] 07:02:51 Updating pointing... 07:02:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:02:51 (using Fast readout mode) 07:02:52 (starting exposure) 07:03:07 (exposure complete) 07:03:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:03:11 Image finished 07:03:11 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:03:12 149 image stars found 07:03:12 151 catalog stars found 07:03:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:03:18 Start slew to offset... 07:03:19 (wait for slew to complete) 07:03:30 (slew complete) 07:03:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:03:30 (using Fast readout mode) 07:03:30 (starting exposure) 07:03:46 (exposure complete) 07:03:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:03:50 Image finished 07:03:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:03:50 139 image stars found 07:03:51 162 catalog stars found 07:03:54 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:03:55 Start slew to IR_Com... 07:03:56 (wait for slew to complete) 07:04:07 (slew complete) 07:04:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:04:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:04:07 Switching from SR to R filter for imaging 07:04:07 Focus change of 270 steps required 07:04:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:04:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1229.007 Y=1002 07:04:26 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:04:26 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:04:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=32 Y=417 07:04:39 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:04:40 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 07:04:40 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:04:40 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:04:46 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:04:46 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:04:46 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:04:46 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:04:46 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:04:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:04:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:04:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:04:47 Dome is MaxDome 07:04:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:04:47 Imager is ASCOM 07:04:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:04:47 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20240219@070411 UTC 07:04:47 Imager readout modes: 07:04:47 0 is Fast 07:04:47 1 is Normal 07:04:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:04:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:04:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:04:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:04:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:04:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:04:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:04:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:04:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:04:47 ==== Starting target GZ_Cnc ==== 07:04:47 ACPS Observation GZ_Cnc(1 of 1) 07:04:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_MZK_AUTO_ver2706, Plan GZ_Cnc) 07:04:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:04:47 Pointing updates are enabled 07:04:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:04:47 (wait for slew to complete) 07:04:51 (slew complete) 07:04:51 Start slew to GZ_Cnc... 07:04:52 (wait for slew to complete) 07:05:42 (slew complete) 07:05:42 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=2202s GW=T HAz=2742s DWz=T WF=no] 07:05:42 Updating pointing... 07:05:42 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:05:42 Focus change of -270 steps required 07:05:45 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:05:45 (using Fast readout mode) 07:05:45 (starting exposure) 07:06:09 (exposure complete) 07:06:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:06:13 Image finished 07:06:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:06:14 89 image stars found 07:06:14 127 catalog stars found 07:06:16 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:06:16 Start slew to offset... 07:06:24 (wait for slew to complete) 07:06:35 (slew complete) 07:06:35 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:06:35 (using Fast readout mode) 07:06:35 (starting exposure) 07:06:51 (exposure complete) 07:06:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:06:55 Image finished 07:06:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:06:55 94 image stars found 07:06:55 122 catalog stars found 07:06:58 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:06:58 Start slew to GZ_Cnc... 07:07:06 (wait for slew to complete) 07:07:32 (slew complete) 07:07:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:07:32 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 07:07:32 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:07:32 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:07:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:07:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=902 Y=65 07:07:50 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:07:50 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:08:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=654.2335 Y=356.3526 07:08:04 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=654 Y=356) 07:08:05 (first exposure estimate 7.62 sec) 07:08:16 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=656 Y=357) 07:08:16 (final exposure for guiding 7.61 sec) 07:08:28 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=657 Y=357) 07:09:10 **Guider waited for 38.05 sec and never got a measurement 07:09:11 (take guider image at initial interval 7.61 sec) 07:09:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0779 Y=347 07:09:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:09:23 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:09:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=662.8852 Y=361.919 07:09:37 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=663 Y=362) 07:09:38 (first exposure estimate 7.82 sec) 07:09:49 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=661 Y=361) 07:09:49 (final exposure for guiding 7.22 sec) 07:10:01 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=659 Y=360) 07:10:42 **Guider waited for 36.1 sec and never got a measurement 07:10:43 (take guider image at initial interval 7.22 sec) 07:10:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=859 Y=830.9922 07:10:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:10:54 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:11:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=244.3282 Y=76.05124 07:11:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:11:08 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 07:11:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:11:08 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:11:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:11:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:11:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:11:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:11:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:11:15 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:11:15 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:11:15 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:11:15 Dome is MaxDome 07:11:15 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:11:15 Imager is ASCOM 07:11:15 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:11:15 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@070736 UTC 07:11:15 Imager readout modes: 07:11:15 0 is Fast 07:11:15 1 is Normal 07:11:15 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:11:15 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:11:15 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:11:15 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:11:15 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:11:15 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:11:15 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:11:15 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:11:15 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:11:15 ==== Starting target NSV-6690 ==== 07:11:15 ACPS Observation NSV-6690(1 of 1) 07:11:15 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P255_BPEC_AUTO_ver2890, Plan NSV-6690) 07:11:15 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:11:15 Pointing updates are enabled 07:11:15 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:11:15 Start slew to NSV-6690... 07:11:17 (wait for slew to complete) 07:12:32 (slew complete) 07:12:32 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-16239s GW=T HAz=-15579s DWz=T WF=no] 07:12:32 Updating pointing... 07:12:32 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:12:32 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:12:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:12:36 (using Fast readout mode) 07:12:36 (starting exposure) 07:13:01 (exposure complete) 07:13:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:13:04 Image finished 07:13:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:13:05 192 image stars found 07:13:05 113 catalog stars found 07:13:06 Solved! 32 stars matched. 07:13:06 Average residual is 0.42 arcsec. 07:13:06 Pointing error is 1.513 arcmin @ angle 104.77 07:13:06 True focal length is 3462.7 mm. 07:13:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:13:06 True image center (J2000): 14h 30m 22.4s 23° 03' 21.35" 07:13:06 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 07:13:06 [sync] pointing model updated 07:13:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:13:06 Target is now centered. 07:13:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:13:06 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:13:06 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 07:13:06 Focus change of 320 steps required 07:13:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:13:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=587.968 Y=215.6041 07:13:25 (guide star SNR=12.7 X=588 Y=216) 07:13:25 (first exposure estimate 1.18 sec) 07:13:30 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=587 Y=214) 07:13:30 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:13:34 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=587 Y=215) 07:13:36 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 07:13:37 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:13:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=587 Y=215 07:13:42 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=585 Y=212) 07:13:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:13:47 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=579 Y=208) 07:13:47 (final exposure for guiding 1.02 sec) 07:13:52 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=576 Y=206) 07:13:54 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 07:13:55 (take guider image at initial interval 1.02 sec) 07:13:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=576 Y=206 07:13:59 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=572 Y=201) 07:13:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:14:04 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=568 Y=200) 07:14:04 (final exposure for guiding 1.05 sec) 07:14:09 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:14:10 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 07:14:11 (take guider image at initial interval 1.05 sec) 07:14:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 07:14:16 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:14:16 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:14:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=548.2571 Y=183.0516 07:14:30 (guide star SNR=24.2 X=548 Y=183) 07:14:30 (first exposure estimate 1.24 sec) 07:14:35 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=548 Y=182) 07:14:35 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:14:40 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=548 Y=182) 07:14:42 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 07:14:43 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:14:43 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:14:48 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:14:48 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:14:48 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:14:48 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:14:48 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:14:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:14:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:14:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:14:50 Dome is MaxDome 07:14:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:14:50 Imager is ASCOM 07:14:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:14:50 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@071311 UTC 07:14:50 Imager readout modes: 07:14:50 0 is Fast 07:14:50 1 is Normal 07:14:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:14:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:14:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:14:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:14:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:14:50 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:14:50 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:14:50 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:14:50 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:14:50 ==== Starting target QX_Pup ==== 07:14:50 ACPS Observation QX_Pup(1 of 1) 07:14:50 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan QX_Pup) 07:14:50 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:14:50 Pointing updates are enabled 07:14:50 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:14:50 Start slew to QX_Pup... 07:14:51 (wait for slew to complete) 07:16:26 (slew complete) 07:16:26 [flip check: Tn=423s HAc=8504s GW=T HAz=8927s DWz=T WF=no] 07:16:26 Updating pointing... 07:16:26 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:16:26 Focus change of -320 steps required 07:16:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:16:31 (using Fast readout mode) 07:16:31 (starting exposure) 07:16:57 (exposure complete) 07:16:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:17:00 Image finished 07:17:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:17:01 2561 image stars found 07:17:01 601 catalog stars found 07:17:02 Solved! 175 stars matched. 07:17:02 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 07:17:02 Pointing error is 4.503 arcmin @ angle 82.05 07:17:02 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 07:17:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:17:02 True image center (J2000): 07h 42m 05.7s -14° 48' 00.59" 07:17:02 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 07:17:02 [sync] pointing model updated 07:17:02 Re-slew to target. 07:17:02 Start slew to QX_Pup... 07:17:06 (wait for slew to complete) 07:17:16 (slew complete) 07:17:16 Target is now centered. 07:17:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:17:16 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:17:16 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 07:17:16 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:17:19 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:17:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=163.2519 Y=173.3082 07:17:34 (guide star SNR=64.5 X=163 Y=173) 07:17:34 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:17:39 (guide star SNR=19.1 X=161 Y=175) 07:17:39 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:17:44 (guide star SNR=18.9 X=162 Y=176) 07:18:55 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:18:56 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:19:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=200.1444 Y=190.3002 07:19:01 (guide star SNR=19.6 X=200 Y=190) 07:19:02 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:19:06 (guide star SNR=21.6 X=199 Y=191) 07:19:06 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:19:11 (guide star SNR=21.7 X=199 Y=190) 07:19:52 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:19:53 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:19:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=155.5246 Y=158.308 07:19:58 (guide star SNR=18.9 X=155 Y=158) 07:19:58 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:20:03 (guide star SNR=19.2 X=156 Y=159) 07:20:03 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:20:08 (guide star SNR=19.2 X=156 Y=159) 07:20:14 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:20:14 [flip check: Tn=363s HAc=8749s GW=T HAz=9096s DWz=T WF=no] 07:20:14 Imaging to QX_Pup_SI_20240219_072014_T3 07:20:14 (taking 63.4 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:20:14 (using Normal readout mode) 07:20:16 (ex=1.41 ey=0.82) 07:20:16 (guider check OK) 07:20:16 (starting exposure) 07:21:31 (exposure complete) 07:21:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:21:34 Image finished 07:21:34 Plate-solve QX_Pup_SI_20240219_072014_T3 final image. 07:21:38 11421 image stars found 07:21:38 424 catalog stars found 07:22:38 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 07:22:39 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:22:44 [flip check: Tn=363s HAc=8900s GW=T HAz=9246s DWz=T WF=no] 07:22:44 Imaging to QX_Pup_SI_20240219_072244_T3 07:22:44 (taking 63.4 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:22:44 (using Normal readout mode) 07:22:44 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 07:22:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:22:46 (ex=28.75 ey=3.98) 07:22:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 07:22:51 (ex=27.25 ey=5.94) 07:22:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 07:23:02 (ex=29.02 ey=5.59) 07:23:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 07:23:05 (ex=10.39 ey=1.78) 07:23:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 07:23:10 (ex=10.66 ey=4.32) 07:23:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 07:23:14 (ex=29.53 ey=4.13) 07:23:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 07:23:20 (ex=28.97 ey=6.21) 07:23:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 07:23:24 (ex=29.19 ey=3.98) 07:23:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 07:23:28 (ex=29.25 ey=8.09) 07:23:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 07:23:31 (ex=29.72 ey=4.72) 07:23:31 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 07:23:36 (ex=29.31 ey=6.66) 07:23:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 07:23:39 (ex=29.72 ey=1.42) 07:23:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 07:23:44 (ex=29.12 ey=7.30) 07:23:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 07:23:47 (ex=29.11 ey=0.51) 07:23:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 07:23:51 (ex=29.17 ey=9.36) 07:23:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 07:23:56 (ex=27.80 ey=0.58) 07:23:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 07:24:03 (ex=29.25 ey=9.55) 07:24:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 07:24:08 (ex=24.05 ey=1.09) 07:24:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 07:24:11 (ex=29.01 ey=7.54) 07:24:11 (guider error n/a or too high, try #20) 07:24:12 (stopping the autoguider) 07:24:12 **Excessive guiding errors just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:24:12 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:26:18 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:26:18 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:26:18 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:26:18 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:26:18 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:26:19 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:26:19 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:26:19 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:26:19 Dome is MaxDome 07:26:19 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:26:19 Imager is ASCOM 07:26:19 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:26:19 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@072524 UTC 07:26:19 Imager readout modes: 07:26:19 0 is Fast 07:26:19 1 is Normal 07:26:19 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:26:19 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:26:19 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:26:19 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:26:19 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:26:19 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:26:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:26:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:26:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:26:19 ==== Starting target X_Boo ==== 07:26:19 ACPS Observation X_Boo(1 of 1) 07:26:19 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan X_Boo) 07:26:19 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:26:19 Pointing updates are enabled 07:26:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:26:20 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:26:21 (wait for slew to complete) 07:27:42 (slew complete) 07:27:42 [flip check: Tn=365s HAc=-14964s GW=T HAz=-14599s DWz=T WF=no] 07:27:42 Updating pointing... 07:27:42 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:27:42 (using Fast readout mode) 07:27:42 (starting exposure) 07:27:58 (exposure complete) 07:28:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:02 Image finished 07:28:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:28:02 215 image stars found 07:28:02 100 catalog stars found 07:28:03 Solved! 13 stars matched. 07:28:03 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 07:28:03 Pointing error is 1.257 arcmin @ angle 87.39 07:28:03 True focal length is 3480.7 mm. 07:28:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:28:03 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 15.6s 16° 19' 11.43" 07:28:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:28:03 [sync] pointing model updated 07:28:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:28:03 Target is now centered. 07:28:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:28:03 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14942s GW=T HAz=-14637s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:04 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240219_072803_T3 07:28:04 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 07:28:04 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:28:06 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:28:06 (using Normal readout mode) 07:28:06 (starting exposure) 07:28:23 (exposure complete) 07:28:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:26 Image finished 07:28:26 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240219_072803_T3 final image. 07:28:29 695 image stars found 07:28:29 49 catalog stars found 07:28:29 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:28:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:28:29 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-14916s GW=T HAz=-14613s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:29 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240219_072829_T3 07:28:29 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 07:28:29 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:28:33 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:28:33 (using Normal readout mode) 07:28:33 (starting exposure) 07:28:49 (exposure complete) 07:28:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:53 Image finished 07:28:54 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240219_072829_T3 final image. 07:28:56 635 image stars found 07:28:57 49 catalog stars found 07:28:57 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:28:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:28:57 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14888s GW=T HAz=-14583s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:57 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240219_072857_T3 07:28:57 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 07:28:57 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:28:59 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:28:59 (using Normal readout mode) 07:28:59 (starting exposure) 07:29:16 (exposure complete) 07:29:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:29:19 Image finished 07:29:20 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240219_072857_T3 final image. 07:29:23 676 image stars found 07:29:23 49 catalog stars found 07:29:24 Solved! 11 stars matched. 07:29:24 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 07:29:24 Pointing error is 1.482 arcmin @ angle 87.98 07:29:24 True focal length is 3485.7 mm. 07:29:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.44 V = 0.44 07:29:24 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 16.6s 16° 19' 11.13" 07:29:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 07:29:24 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.39 pixels) 07:29:24 (avg FWHM = 2.04 arcsec) 07:29:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:29:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:29:24 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-14861s GW=T HAz=-14551s DWz=T WF=no] 07:29:25 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240219_072925_T3 07:29:25 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:29:25 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:29:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:29:27 (using Normal readout mode) 07:29:28 (starting exposure) 07:29:49 (exposure complete) 07:29:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:29:52 Image finished 07:29:53 Plate-solve X_Boo_B_20240219_072925_T3 final image. 07:29:56 653 image stars found 07:29:56 49 catalog stars found 07:29:57 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:29:57 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-14829s GW=T HAz=-14519s DWz=T WF=no] 07:29:57 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240219_072957_T3 07:29:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:29:57 (using Normal readout mode) 07:29:57 (starting exposure) 07:30:12 (exposure complete) 07:30:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:30:16 Image finished 07:30:17 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:30:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:30:17 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14808s GW=T HAz=-14503s DWz=T WF=no] 07:30:17 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240219_073017_T3 07:30:17 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:30:17 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:30:19 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:30:19 (using Normal readout mode) 07:30:19 (starting exposure) 07:30:31 (exposure complete) 07:30:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:30:34 Image finished 07:30:35 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240219_073017_T3 final image. 07:30:38 667 image stars found 07:30:39 49 catalog stars found 07:30:39 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:30:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:30:39 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-14786s GW=T HAz=-14483s DWz=T WF=no] 07:30:39 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240219_073039_T3 07:30:39 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 07:30:39 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:30:42 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:30:42 (using Normal readout mode) 07:30:42 (starting exposure) 07:30:52 (exposure complete) 07:30:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:30:55 Image finished 07:30:56 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240219_073039_T3 final image. 07:30:59 721 image stars found 07:30:59 49 catalog stars found 07:31:00 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:31:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:31:00 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14765s GW=T HAz=-14460s DWz=T WF=no] 07:31:00 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240219_073100_T3 07:31:00 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 07:31:00 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:31:03 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:31:03 (using Normal readout mode) 07:31:03 (starting exposure) 07:31:22 (exposure complete) 07:31:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:31:25 Image finished 07:31:25 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240219_073100_T3 final image. 07:31:28 712 image stars found 07:31:28 49 catalog stars found 07:31:29 Solved! 11 stars matched. 07:31:29 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 07:31:29 Pointing error is 2.350 arcmin @ angle 89.83 07:31:29 True focal length is 3474.3 mm. 07:31:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:31:29 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 20.2s 16° 19' 08.41" 07:31:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:31:29 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.84 pixels) 07:31:29 (avg FWHM = 2.25 arcsec) 07:31:30 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:31:30 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:31:35 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:31:35 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:31:35 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:31:35 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:31:35 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:31:36 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:31:36 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:31:36 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:31:36 Dome is MaxDome 07:31:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:31:36 Imager is ASCOM 07:31:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:31:36 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240219@073103 UTC 07:31:36 Imager readout modes: 07:31:36 0 is Fast 07:31:36 1 is Normal 07:31:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:31:36 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:31:36 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:31:36 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:31:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:31:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:31:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:31:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:31:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:31:36 ==== Starting target AG_Dra ==== 07:31:36 ACPS Observation AG_Dra(1 of 1) 07:31:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AG_Dra) 07:31:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:31:37 Pointing updates are enabled 07:31:37 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:31:37 Start slew to AG_Dra... 07:31:38 (wait for slew to complete) 07:32:19 (slew complete) 07:32:19 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-20477s GW=T HAz=-20087s DWz=T WF=no] 07:32:19 Updating pointing... 07:32:19 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:32:19 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:32:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:32:21 (using Fast readout mode) 07:32:21 (starting exposure) 07:32:38 (exposure complete) 07:32:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:32:42 Image finished 07:32:42 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:32:43 304 image stars found 07:32:43 271 catalog stars found 07:32:44 Solved! 103 stars matched. 07:32:44 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 07:32:44 Pointing error is 1.343 arcmin @ angle 134.56 07:32:44 True focal length is 3465.2 mm. 07:32:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:32:44 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 50.7s 66° 47' 13.53" 07:32:44 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 07:32:44 [sync] pointing model updated 07:32:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:32:44 Target is now centered. 07:32:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:32:44 (wait for slew to complete) 07:32:47 (slew complete) 07:32:47 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-20452s GW=T HAz=-20119s DWz=T WF=no] 07:32:47 Imaging to AG_Dra_V_20240219_073247_T3 07:32:47 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:32:47 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:32:50 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:32:50 (using Normal readout mode) 07:32:50 (starting exposure) 07:33:31 (exposure complete) 07:33:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:33:35 Image finished 07:33:36 Plate-solve AG_Dra_V_20240219_073247_T3 final image. 07:33:39 610 image stars found 07:33:39 145 catalog stars found 07:33:40 Solved! 71 stars matched. 07:33:40 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 07:33:40 Pointing error is 1.400 arcmin @ angle 132.61 07:33:40 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 07:33:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:33:40 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 51.5s 66° 47' 13.22" 07:33:40 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 07:33:40 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.61 pixels) 07:33:40 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 07:33:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:33:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:33:40 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:33:40 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:33:40 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:33:43 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:33:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602.911 Y=342.0482 07:33:58 (guide star SNR=42.8 X=603 Y=342) 07:33:58 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:34:02 (guide star SNR=11.7 X=603 Y=341) 07:34:02 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:34:07 (guide star SNR=10.8 X=602 Y=339) 07:34:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:34:39 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:34:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=569.3435 Y=313.629 07:34:44 (guide star SNR=11.6 X=569 Y=314) 07:34:44 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:34:49 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=568 Y=314) 07:34:49 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:34:53 (guide star SNR=12.2 X=568 Y=313) 07:34:59 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:34:59 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-20322s GW=T HAz=-19956s DWz=T WF=no] 07:34:59 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240219_073459_T3 07:34:59 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:34:59 (using Normal readout mode) 07:35:01 (ex=0.70 ey=0.49) 07:35:01 (guider check OK) 07:35:01 (starting exposure) 07:36:12 (exposure complete) 07:36:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:36:16 Image finished 07:36:17 Plate-solve AG_Dra_B_20240219_073459_T3 final image. 07:36:19 845 image stars found 07:36:20 145 catalog stars found 07:36:21 Solved! 48 stars matched. 07:36:21 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 07:36:21 Pointing error is 2.261 arcmin @ angle 114.59 07:36:21 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 07:36:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:36:21 True image center (J2000): 16h 02m 01.9s 66° 47' 13.56" 07:36:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 07:36:21 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.59 pixels) 07:36:21 (avg FWHM = 2.26 arcsec) 07:36:21 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-20244s GW=T HAz=-20234s DWz=T WF=no] 07:36:21 Re-slew to target. 07:36:22 (stopping the autoguider) 07:36:22 Start slew to AG_Dra... 07:36:23 (wait for slew to complete) 07:36:33 (slew complete) 07:36:33 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:36:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=609.2919 Y=464.361 07:36:41 (guide star SNR=44.3 X=610 Y=464) 07:36:41 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:36:46 (guide star SNR=12.1 X=609 Y=463) 07:36:46 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:36:51 (guide star SNR=10.5 X=606 Y=462) 07:37:26 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:37:27 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:37:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=567.408 Y=430.608 07:37:32 (guide star SNR=11.3 X=567 Y=430) 07:37:32 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:37:37 (guide star SNR=10.2 X=567 Y=430) 07:37:37 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:37:42 (guide star SNR=10.2 X=567 Y=429) 07:37:48 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:37:48 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:37:53 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-20135s GW=T HAz=-19782s DWz=T WF=no] 07:37:53 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240219_073753_T3 07:37:53 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:37:53 (using Normal readout mode) 07:37:53 (ex=2.66 ey=1.05) 07:37:53 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:37:55 (ex=3.36 ey=2.03) 07:37:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 07:37:57 (ex=5.58 ey=3.44) 07:37:57 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 07:38:01 (ex=8.97 ey=7.79) 07:38:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 07:38:05 (ex=14.79 ey=12.06) 07:38:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 07:38:09 (ex=21.46 ey=16.97) 07:38:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 07:38:14 (ex=28.41 ey=22.35) 07:38:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 07:38:26 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:38:26 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:38:26 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:38:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:38:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:38:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:38:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:38:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:38:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:38:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:38:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:38:33 Dome is MaxDome 07:38:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:38:33 Imager is ASCOM 07:38:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:38:33 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240219@073343 UTC 07:38:33 Imager readout modes: 07:38:33 0 is Fast 07:38:33 1 is Normal 07:38:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:38:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:38:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:38:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:38:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:38:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:38:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:38:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:38:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:38:33 ==== Starting target U_Leo ==== 07:38:33 ACPS Observation U_Leo(1 of 1) 07:38:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan U_Leo) 07:38:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:38:33 Pointing updates are enabled 07:38:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:38:33 Start slew to U_Leo... 07:38:35 (wait for slew to complete) 07:39:54 (slew complete) 07:39:54 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=168s GW=T HAz=768s DWz=T WF=no] 07:39:54 Updating pointing... 07:39:54 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:39:54 Focus change of -320 steps required 07:39:59 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:39:59 (using Fast readout mode) 07:39:59 (starting exposure) 07:40:25 (exposure complete) 07:40:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:40:28 Image finished 07:40:28 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:40:29 259 image stars found 07:40:29 150 catalog stars found 07:40:30 Solved! 52 stars matched. 07:40:30 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 07:40:30 Pointing error is 5.267 arcmin @ angle 85.65 07:40:30 True focal length is 3472.4 mm. 07:40:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:40:30 True image center (J2000): 10h 24m 25.5s 14° 00' 49.89" 07:40:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 07:40:30 [sync] pointing model updated 07:40:30 Re-slew to target. 07:40:30 Start slew to U_Leo... 07:40:31 (wait for slew to complete) 07:40:41 (slew complete) 07:40:41 Target is now centered. 07:40:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:40:41 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:40:41 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:40:41 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:40:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:40:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=825.9961 Y=873.9805 07:41:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:41:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:41:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=886.1068 Y=897.8545 07:41:13 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=886 Y=898) 07:41:13 (first exposure estimate 5.68 sec) 07:41:22 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=886 Y=898) 07:41:22 (final exposure for guiding 5.08 sec) 07:41:31 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=886 Y=897) 07:41:59 **Guider waited for 25.4 sec and never got a measurement 07:42:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5.08 sec) 07:42:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0003 Y=347 07:42:09 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:42:09 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:42:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=884.0394 Y=895.5876 07:42:23 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=884 Y=895) 07:42:23 (first exposure estimate 5.31 sec) 07:42:32 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=885 Y=895) 07:42:32 (final exposure for guiding 4.73 sec) 07:42:40 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=884 Y=895) 07:42:41 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 07:42:42 (take guider image at initial interval 4.73 sec) 07:42:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=724.0056 Y=359.9926 07:42:51 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:42:51 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:43:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.1643 Y=347.0194 07:43:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:43:04 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 07:43:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:43:05 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:43:10 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:43:10 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:43:10 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:43:10 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:43:10 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:43:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:43:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:43:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:43:11 Dome is MaxDome 07:43:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:43:11 Imager is ASCOM 07:43:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:43:11 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@074045 UTC 07:43:11 Imager readout modes: 07:43:11 0 is Fast 07:43:11 1 is Normal 07:43:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:43:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:43:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:43:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:43:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:43:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:43:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:43:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:43:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:43:11 ==== Starting target X_Boo ==== 07:43:11 ACPS Observation X_Boo(1 of 1) 07:43:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_ZTO_AUTO_ver2706, Plan X_Boo) 07:43:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:43:12 Pointing updates are enabled 07:43:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:43:12 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:43:13 (wait for slew to complete) 07:44:13 (slew complete) 07:44:13 [flip check: Tn=365s HAc=-13970s GW=T HAz=-13605s DWz=T WF=no] 07:44:13 Updating pointing... 07:44:13 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:44:13 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:44:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:44:18 (using Fast readout mode) 07:44:18 (starting exposure) 07:44:42 (exposure complete) 07:44:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:44:45 Image finished 07:44:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:44:46 234 image stars found 07:44:46 100 catalog stars found 07:44:47 Solved! 32 stars matched. 07:44:47 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 07:44:47 Pointing error is 1.190 arcmin @ angle 96.30 07:44:47 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 07:44:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:44:47 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 15.3s 16° 19' 00.16" 07:44:47 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:44:47 [sync] pointing model updated 07:44:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:44:47 Target is now centered. 07:44:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:44:47 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13936s GW=T HAz=-13631s DWz=T WF=no] 07:44:47 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240219_074447_T3 07:44:47 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 07:44:47 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:44:50 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:44:50 (using Normal readout mode) 07:44:50 (starting exposure) 07:45:07 (exposure complete) 07:45:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:45:11 Image finished 07:45:11 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240219_074447_T3 final image. 07:45:13 708 image stars found 07:45:14 49 catalog stars found 07:45:15 Solved! 12 stars matched. 07:45:15 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 07:45:15 Pointing error is 1.221 arcmin @ angle 96.24 07:45:15 True focal length is 3476.7 mm. 07:45:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:45:15 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 15.5s 16° 19' 00.03" 07:45:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:45:15 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.61 pixels) 07:45:15 (avg FWHM = 2.10 arcsec) 07:45:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:45:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:45:15 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-13908s GW=T HAz=-13605s DWz=T WF=no] 07:45:15 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240219_074515_T3 07:45:15 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 07:45:15 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:45:19 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:45:19 (using Normal readout mode) 07:45:19 (starting exposure) 07:45:35 (exposure complete) 07:45:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:45:39 Image finished 07:45:40 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240219_074515_T3 final image. 07:45:42 714 image stars found 07:45:43 49 catalog stars found 07:45:44 Solved! 11 stars matched. 07:45:44 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 07:45:44 Pointing error is 1.293 arcmin @ angle 95.60 07:45:44 True focal length is 3479.3 mm. 07:45:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.44 07:45:44 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 15.8s 16° 19' 00.43" 07:45:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:45:44 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.49 pixels) 07:45:44 (avg FWHM = 2.14 arcsec) 07:45:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:45:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:45:44 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13878s GW=T HAz=-13573s DWz=T WF=no] 07:45:44 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240219_074544_T3 07:45:44 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 07:45:44 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:45:47 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:45:47 (using Normal readout mode) 07:45:47 (starting exposure) 07:46:03 (exposure complete) 07:46:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:46:07 Image finished 07:46:08 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240219_074544_T3 final image. 07:46:11 684 image stars found 07:46:11 49 catalog stars found 07:46:12 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:46:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:46:12 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-13851s GW=T HAz=-13541s DWz=T WF=no] 07:46:12 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240219_074612_T3 07:46:12 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:46:12 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:46:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:46:14 (using Normal readout mode) 07:46:14 (starting exposure) 07:46:36 (exposure complete) 07:46:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:46:39 Image finished 07:46:40 Plate-solve X_Boo_B_20240219_074612_T3 final image. 07:46:43 647 image stars found 07:46:43 49 catalog stars found 07:46:43 ** Focal length off by more than 10%, solution rejected. 07:46:43 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-13819s GW=T HAz=-13509s DWz=T WF=no] 07:46:43 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240219_074643_T3 07:46:43 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:46:43 (using Normal readout mode) 07:46:43 (starting exposure) 07:46:59 (exposure complete) 07:47:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:47:02 Image finished 07:47:03 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:47:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:47:04 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13799s GW=T HAz=-13494s DWz=T WF=no] 07:47:04 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240219_074704_T3 07:47:04 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:47:04 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:47:06 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:47:06 (using Normal readout mode) 07:47:06 (starting exposure) 07:47:18 (exposure complete) 07:47:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:47:21 Image finished 07:47:22 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240219_074704_T3 final image. 07:47:25 658 image stars found 07:47:25 49 catalog stars found 07:47:27 Solved! 9 stars matched. 07:47:27 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 07:47:27 Pointing error is 2.029 arcmin @ angle 94.49 07:47:27 True focal length is 3481.7 mm. 07:47:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.44 V = 0.45 07:47:27 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 18.8s 16° 18' 58.46" 07:47:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:47:27 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.86 pixels) 07:47:27 (avg FWHM = 2.23 arcsec) 07:47:27 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-13776s GW=T HAz=-13776s DWz=T WF=no] 07:47:27 Re-slew to target. 07:47:27 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:47:28 (wait for slew to complete) 07:47:38 (slew complete) 07:47:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:47:38 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-13756s GW=T HAz=-13461s DWz=T WF=no] 07:47:38 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240219_074738_T3 07:47:38 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 07:47:38 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:47:40 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:47:40 (using Normal readout mode) 07:47:40 (starting exposure) 07:47:50 (exposure complete) 07:47:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:47:54 Image finished 07:47:55 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240219_074738_T3 final image. 07:47:58 724 image stars found 07:47:58 49 catalog stars found 07:47:59 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:47:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:47:59 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13735s GW=T HAz=-13438s DWz=T WF=no] 07:47:59 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240219_074759_T3 07:47:59 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 07:47:59 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:48:03 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:48:03 (using Normal readout mode) 07:48:03 (starting exposure) 07:48:21 (exposure complete) 07:48:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:48:25 Image finished 07:48:25 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240219_074759_T3 final image. 07:48:28 699 image stars found 07:48:28 49 catalog stars found 07:48:29 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:48:30 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:48:30 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 07:51:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:51:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:51:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:51:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:51:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:51:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:51:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:51:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:51:22 Dome is MaxDome 07:51:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:51:22 Imager is ASCOM 07:51:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:51:22 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@075016 UTC 07:51:22 Imager readout modes: 07:51:22 0 is Fast 07:51:22 1 is Normal 07:51:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:51:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:51:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:51:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:51:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:51:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:51:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:51:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:51:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:51:22 ==== Starting target AG_Dra ==== 07:51:22 ACPS Observation AG_Dra(1 of 1) 07:51:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AG_Dra) 07:51:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:51:22 Pointing updates are enabled 07:51:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:51:22 Start slew to AG_Dra... 07:51:24 (wait for slew to complete) 07:53:00 (slew complete) 07:53:00 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-19233s GW=T HAz=-18842s DWz=T WF=no] 07:53:00 Updating pointing... 07:53:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:53:00 (using Fast readout mode) 07:53:00 (starting exposure) 07:53:15 (exposure complete) 07:53:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:53:19 Image finished 07:53:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:53:19 296 image stars found 07:53:19 271 catalog stars found 07:53:21 Solved! 88 stars matched. 07:53:21 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 07:53:21 Pointing error is 1.135 arcmin @ angle 143.74 07:53:21 True focal length is 3465.2 mm. 07:53:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:53:21 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 47.8s 66° 47' 15.19" 07:53:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 07:53:21 [sync] pointing model updated 07:53:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:53:21 Target is now centered. 07:53:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:53:21 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-19211s GW=T HAz=-18881s DWz=T WF=no] 07:53:21 Imaging to AG_Dra_V_20240219_075321_T3 07:53:21 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:53:21 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:53:24 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:53:24 (using Normal readout mode) 07:53:24 (starting exposure) 07:54:06 (exposure complete) 07:54:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:54:09 Image finished 07:54:10 Plate-solve AG_Dra_V_20240219_075321_T3 final image. 07:54:13 601 image stars found 07:54:13 145 catalog stars found 07:54:14 Solved! 60 stars matched. 07:54:14 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 07:54:14 Pointing error is 1.141 arcmin @ angle 143.26 07:54:14 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 07:54:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:54:14 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 47.9s 66° 47' 15.23" 07:54:14 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 07:54:14 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.30 pixels) 07:54:14 (avg FWHM = 2.15 arcsec) 07:54:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:54:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:54:14 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:54:14 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:54:14 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:54:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:54:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=614.1173 Y=355.6663 07:54:32 (guide star SNR=44.4 X=614 Y=355) 07:54:32 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:54:36 (guide star SNR=11.5 X=614 Y=355) 07:54:36 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:54:41 (guide star SNR=11.0 X=613 Y=354) 07:54:47 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:54:47 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-19125s GW=T HAz=-18765s DWz=T WF=no] 07:54:47 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240219_075447_T3 07:54:47 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:54:47 (using Normal readout mode) 07:54:49 (ex=0.89 ey=1.28) 07:54:49 (guider check OK) 07:54:49 (starting exposure) 07:56:00 (exposure complete) 07:56:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:56:04 Image finished 07:56:05 Plate-solve AG_Dra_B_20240219_075447_T3 final image. 07:56:08 857 image stars found 07:56:08 145 catalog stars found 07:56:09 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:56:09 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:56:14 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-19031s GW=T HAz=-18678s DWz=T WF=no] 07:56:14 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240219_075614_T3 07:56:14 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:56:14 (using Normal readout mode) 07:56:14 (ex=28.67 ey=21.06) 07:56:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:56:26 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:56:26 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 07:56:27 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 08:26:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:26:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:26:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:26:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:26:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:26:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:26:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:26:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:26:42 Dome is MaxDome 08:26:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:26:43 Imager is ASCOM 08:26:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:26:43 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@081347 UTC 08:26:43 Imager readout modes: 08:26:43 0 is Fast 08:26:43 1 is Normal 08:26:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:26:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:26:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:26:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:26:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:26:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:26:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:26:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:26:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:26:43 ==== Starting target NGC_5634 ==== 08:26:43 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1) 08:26:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5634) 08:26:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:26:43 Pointing updates are enabled 08:26:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:26:43 Start slew to NGC_5634... 08:26:45 (wait for slew to complete) 08:27:54 (slew complete) 08:27:54 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11676s GW=T HAz=-11256s DWz=T WF=no] 08:27:54 Updating pointing... 08:27:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:27:54 (using Fast readout mode) 08:27:54 (starting exposure) 08:28:09 (exposure complete) 08:28:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:28:14 Image finished 08:28:14 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:28:14 342 image stars found 08:28:15 167 catalog stars found 08:28:16 Solved! 40 stars matched. 08:28:16 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 08:28:16 Pointing error is 0.426 arcmin @ angle 55.26 08:28:16 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 08:28:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:28:16 True image center (J2000): 14h 29m 38.6s -05° 58' 20.52" 08:28:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:28:16 [sync] pointing model updated 08:28:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:28:16 Target is now centered. 08:28:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:28:16 (wait for slew to complete) 08:28:18 (slew complete) 08:28:18 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11651s GW=T HAz=-11292s DWz=T WF=no] 08:28:18 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240219_082818_T3 08:28:18 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:28:18 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:28:20 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:28:20 (using Normal readout mode) 08:28:20 (starting exposure) 08:29:27 (exposure complete) 08:29:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:29:31 Image finished 08:29:31 Plate-solve NGC_5634_SG_20240219_082818_T3 final image. 08:29:34 989 image stars found 08:29:34 79 catalog stars found 08:29:38 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:29:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:29:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:29:38 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:29:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=639.6228 Y=546.1472 08:29:47 (guide star SNR=very high X=639 Y=546) 08:29:47 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:29:51 (guide star SNR=45.0 X=637 Y=544) 08:29:51 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:29:56 (guide star SNR=21.0 X=637 Y=542) 08:30:20 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:30:21 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 08:30:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=594.515 Y=509.5239 08:30:26 (guide star SNR=37.6 X=595 Y=509) 08:30:26 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:30:30 (guide star SNR=41.0 X=592 Y=508) 08:30:30 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:30:35 (guide star SNR=44.5 X=590 Y=506) 08:30:41 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 08:30:41 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-11509s GW=T HAz=-11108s DWz=T WF=no] 08:30:41 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240219_083041_T3 08:30:41 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:30:41 (using Normal readout mode) 08:30:44 (ex=2.53 ey=1.88) 08:30:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 08:30:46 (ex=3.43 ey=2.67) 08:30:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 08:30:49 (ex=5.51 ey=3.46) 08:30:49 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 08:30:51 (ex=10.27 ey=7.54) 08:30:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 08:30:54 (ex=17.93 ey=13.96) 08:30:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 08:30:58 (ex=27.55 ey=21.27) 08:30:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 08:31:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:31:09 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 08:31:10 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 08:48:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:48:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:48:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:48:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:48:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:48:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:48:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:48:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:48:37 Dome is MaxDome 08:48:37 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:48:37 Imager is ASCOM 08:48:37 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:48:37 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@083742 UTC 08:48:37 Imager readout modes: 08:48:37 0 is Fast 08:48:37 1 is Normal 08:48:37 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:48:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:48:37 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:48:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:48:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:48:37 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:48:37 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:48:37 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:48:37 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:48:37 ==== Starting target M5-V42 ==== 08:48:37 ACPS Observation M5-V42(1 of 1) 08:48:37 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V42) 08:48:37 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:48:37 Pointing updates are enabled 08:48:37 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:48:37 Start slew to M5-V42... 08:48:39 (wait for slew to complete) 08:49:54 (slew complete) 08:49:54 [flip check: Tn=384s HAc=-13277s GW=T HAz=-12893s DWz=T WF=no] 08:49:54 Updating pointing... 08:49:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:49:54 (using Fast readout mode) 08:49:54 (starting exposure) 08:50:09 (exposure complete) 08:50:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:50:14 Image finished 08:50:14 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:50:14 1497 image stars found 08:50:14 205 catalog stars found 08:50:16 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:50:16 Start slew to offset... 08:50:19 (wait for slew to complete) 08:50:29 (slew complete) 08:50:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:50:29 (using Fast readout mode) 08:50:29 (starting exposure) 08:50:45 (exposure complete) 08:50:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:50:49 Image finished 08:50:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:50:50 252 image stars found 08:50:50 213 catalog stars found 08:50:51 Solved! 60 stars matched. 08:50:51 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 08:50:51 Pointing error is 1.157 arcmin @ angle 89.73 08:50:51 True focal length is 3465.5 mm. 08:50:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:50:51 True image center (J2000): 15h 18m 29.4s 03° 15' 29.58" 08:50:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:50:51 [sync] pointing model updated 08:50:51 Re-slew to target. 08:50:51 Start slew to M5-V42... 08:50:54 (wait for slew to complete) 08:51:04 (slew complete) 08:51:04 Target is now centered. 08:51:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:51:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:51:04 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:51:04 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:51:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:51:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=949.5203 Y=537.8419 08:51:22 (guide star SNR=7.5 X=946 Y=533) 08:51:22 (first exposure estimate 2.01 sec) 08:51:28 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=946 Y=532) 08:51:28 (final exposure for guiding 1.48 sec) 08:51:32 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=942 Y=530) 08:51:34 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:51:35 (take guider image at initial interval 1.48 sec) 08:51:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=942 Y=530 08:51:40 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=937 Y=527) 08:51:40 (first exposure estimate 1.55 sec) 08:51:45 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=933 Y=522) 08:51:45 (final exposure for guiding 1.52 sec) 08:51:50 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=929 Y=517) 08:51:51 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:51:52 (take guider image at initial interval 1.52 sec) 08:51:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=929 Y=517 08:51:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:51:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:52:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=198.2634 Y=102.6734 08:52:10 (guide star SNR=15.6 X=192 Y=96) 08:52:10 (first exposure estimate 1.92 sec) 08:52:15 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=192 Y=95) 08:52:15 (final exposure for guiding 1.56 sec) 08:52:21 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=191 Y=93) 08:52:21 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:52:22 (take guider image at initial interval 1.56 sec) 08:52:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=191 Y=93 08:52:27 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=191 Y=95) 08:52:27 (first exposure estimate 1.38 sec) 08:52:32 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=186 Y=90) 08:52:32 (final exposure for guiding 1.6 sec) 08:52:37 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=179 Y=85) 08:52:38 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:52:39 **Autoguiding failed. 08:52:39 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 08:52:39 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-13106s GW=T HAz=-12788s DWz=T WF=no] 08:52:39 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240219_085239_T3 08:52:39 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:52:39 (using Normal readout mode) 08:52:39 (starting exposure) 08:53:09 (exposure complete) 08:53:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:53:12 Image finished 08:53:13 Plate-solve M5-V42_B_20240219_085239_T3 final image. 08:53:17 2227 image stars found 08:53:17 109 catalog stars found 08:53:25 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:53:26 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-13059s GW=T HAz=-12741s DWz=T WF=no] 08:53:26 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240219_085326_T3 08:53:26 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:53:26 (using Normal readout mode) 08:53:26 (starting exposure) 08:53:55 (exposure complete) 08:53:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:53:59 Image finished 08:54:00 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:54:00 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-13025s GW=T HAz=-12706s DWz=T WF=no] 08:54:00 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240219_085400_T3 08:54:00 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:54:00 (using Normal readout mode) 08:54:00 (starting exposure) 08:54:30 (exposure complete) 08:54:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:54:33 Image finished 08:54:34 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:54:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:54:35 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12990s GW=T HAz=-12680s DWz=T WF=no] 08:54:35 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240219_085435_T3 08:54:35 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 08:54:35 Focus change of -30 steps required 08:54:38 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:54:38 (using Normal readout mode) 08:54:38 (starting exposure) 08:55:00 (exposure complete) 08:55:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:55:04 Image finished 08:55:05 Plate-solve M5-V42_V_20240219_085435_T3 final image. 08:55:07 2498 image stars found 08:55:08 109 catalog stars found 08:55:11 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:55:11 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12954s GW=T HAz=-12644s DWz=T WF=no] 08:55:11 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240219_085511_T3 08:55:11 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:55:11 (using Normal readout mode) 08:55:11 (starting exposure) 08:55:32 (exposure complete) 08:55:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:55:35 Image finished 08:55:36 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:55:37 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12928s GW=T HAz=-12618s DWz=T WF=no] 08:55:37 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240219_085537_T3 08:55:37 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:55:37 (using Normal readout mode) 08:55:37 (starting exposure) 08:55:58 (exposure complete) 08:56:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:56:02 Image finished 08:56:03 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:56:03 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 08:56:03 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 08:56:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:56:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:56:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:56:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:56:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:56:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:56:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:56:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:56:09 Dome is MaxDome 08:56:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:56:09 Imager is ASCOM 08:56:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:56:09 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@085438 UTC 08:56:09 Imager readout modes: 08:56:09 0 is Fast 08:56:09 1 is Normal 08:56:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:56:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:56:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:56:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:56:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:56:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:56:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:56:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:56:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:56:09 ==== Starting target M5-V84 ==== 08:56:10 ACPS Observation M5-V84(1 of 1) 08:56:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V84) 08:56:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:56:10 Pointing updates are enabled 08:56:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:56:10 Start slew to M5-V84... 08:56:11 (wait for slew to complete) 08:56:21 (slew complete) 08:56:21 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 08:56:21 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-12900s GW=T HAz=-12510s DWz=T WF=no] 08:56:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:56:21 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:56:21 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 08:56:21 Focus change of 30 steps required 08:56:23 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:56:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=328.499 Y=228.1313 08:56:37 (guide star SNR=8.6 X=325 Y=221) 08:56:38 (first exposure estimate 1.75 sec) 08:56:43 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=324 Y=220) 08:56:43 (final exposure for guiding 1.27 sec) 08:56:47 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=319 Y=215) 08:57:00 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:57:01 (take guider image at initial interval 1.27 sec) 08:57:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 08:57:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:57:06 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:57:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=303.1213 Y=204.7438 08:57:20 (guide star SNR=13.6 X=297 Y=198) 08:57:20 (first exposure estimate 2.21 sec) 08:57:25 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=292 Y=194) 08:57:25 (final exposure for guiding 1.46 sec) 08:57:30 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=290 Y=192) 08:57:32 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:57:33 (take guider image at initial interval 1.46 sec) 08:57:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=290 Y=192 08:57:38 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=287 Y=189) 08:57:38 (first exposure estimate 1.22 sec) 08:57:43 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=284 Y=188) 08:57:43 (final exposure for guiding 1.25 sec) 08:57:48 (guide star SNR=2.5 X=283 Y=185) 08:58:00 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:58:02 (take guider image at initial interval 1.25 sec) 08:58:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1052.002 Y=359 08:58:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:58:07 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:58:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=51.70353 Y=67.63458 08:58:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:58:21 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 08:58:21 **Autoguiding failed. 08:58:21 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 08:58:21 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-12780s GW=T HAz=-12450s DWz=T WF=no] 08:58:21 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240219_085821_T3 08:58:21 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:58:21 (using Normal readout mode) 08:58:21 (starting exposure) 08:58:57 (exposure complete) 08:58:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:59:00 Image finished 08:59:01 Plate-solve M5-V84_B_20240219_085821_T3 final image. 08:59:04 2542 image stars found 08:59:04 108 catalog stars found 08:59:11 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:59:12 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-12729s GW=T HAz=-12399s DWz=T WF=no] 08:59:12 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240219_085912_T3 08:59:12 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:59:12 (using Normal readout mode) 08:59:12 (starting exposure) 08:59:47 (exposure complete) 08:59:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:59:50 Image finished 08:59:52 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:59:52 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-12688s GW=T HAz=-12358s DWz=T WF=no] 08:59:52 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240219_085952_T3 08:59:52 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:59:52 (using Normal readout mode) 08:59:52 (starting exposure) 09:00:27 (exposure complete) 09:00:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:00:31 Image finished 09:00:32 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:00:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:00:32 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12648s GW=T HAz=-12333s DWz=T WF=no] 09:00:32 Imaging to M5-V84_V_20240219_090032_T3 09:00:32 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:00:32 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:00:34 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:00:34 (using Normal readout mode) 09:00:34 (starting exposure) 09:00:56 (exposure complete) 09:00:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:01:00 Image finished 09:01:01 Plate-solve M5-V84_V_20240219_090032_T3 final image. 09:01:04 2565 image stars found 09:01:04 108 catalog stars found 09:01:05 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:01:05 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12615s GW=T HAz=-12300s DWz=T WF=no] 09:01:05 Imaging to M5-V84_V_20240219_090105_T3 09:01:05 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:01:05 (using Normal readout mode) 09:01:05 (starting exposure) 09:01:25 (exposure complete) 09:01:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:01:29 Image finished 09:01:30 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:01:30 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12590s GW=T HAz=-12275s DWz=T WF=no] 09:01:30 Imaging to M5-V84_V_20240219_090130_T3 09:01:30 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:01:30 (using Normal readout mode) 09:01:30 (starting exposure) 09:01:51 (exposure complete) 09:01:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:01:55 Image finished 09:01:56 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:01:56 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 09:01:56 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 09:04:45 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:04:45 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:04:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:04:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:04:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:04:46 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:04:46 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:04:46 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:04:46 Dome is MaxDome 09:04:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:04:47 Imager is ASCOM 09:04:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:04:47 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@090332 UTC 09:04:47 Imager readout modes: 09:04:47 0 is Fast 09:04:47 1 is Normal 09:04:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:04:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:04:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:04:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:04:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:04:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:04:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:04:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:04:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:04:47 ==== Starting target Pal_5 ==== 09:04:47 ACPS Observation Pal_5(1 of 1) 09:04:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan Pal_5) 09:04:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:04:47 Pointing updates are enabled 09:04:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:04:47 Start slew to Pal_5... 09:04:49 (wait for slew to complete) 09:05:58 (slew complete) 09:05:58 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12171s GW=T HAz=-11751s DWz=T WF=no] 09:05:58 Updating pointing... 09:05:58 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:05:58 (using Fast readout mode) 09:05:58 (starting exposure) 09:06:13 (exposure complete) 09:06:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:06:18 Image finished 09:06:18 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:06:18 187 image stars found 09:06:19 175 catalog stars found 09:06:20 Solved! 32 stars matched. 09:06:20 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 09:06:20 Pointing error is 0.913 arcmin @ angle 82.36 09:06:20 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 09:06:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:06:20 True image center (J2000): 15h 16m 08.9s -00° 06' 34.51" 09:06:20 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:06:20 [sync] pointing model updated 09:06:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:06:20 Target is now centered. 09:06:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:06:20 (wait for slew to complete) 09:06:27 (slew complete) 09:06:27 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12142s GW=T HAz=-11782s DWz=T WF=no] 09:06:28 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240219_090627_T3 09:06:28 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:06:28 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:06:30 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:06:30 (using Normal readout mode) 09:06:30 (starting exposure) 09:07:38 (exposure complete) 09:07:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:07:42 Image finished 09:07:42 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240219_090627_T3 final image. 09:07:45 718 image stars found 09:07:45 99 catalog stars found 09:07:45 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:07:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:07:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:07:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 10:40:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:40:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:40:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:40:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:40:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:40:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:40:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:40:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:40:35 Dome is MaxDome 10:40:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:40:36 Imager is ASCOM 10:40:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:40:36 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@103743 UTC 10:40:36 Imager readout modes: 10:40:36 0 is Fast 10:40:36 1 is Normal 10:40:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:40:36 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:40:36 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:40:36 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:40:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:40:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:40:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:40:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:40:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:40:36 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 10:40:36 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 10:40:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 10:40:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:40:36 Pointing updates are enabled 10:40:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:40:36 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 10:40:37 (wait for slew to complete) 10:42:18 (slew complete) 10:42:18 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-20215s GW=T HAz=-19555s DWz=T WF=no] 10:42:18 Updating pointing... 10:42:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:42:18 (using Fast readout mode) 10:42:18 (starting exposure) 10:42:33 (exposure complete) 10:42:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:42:36 Image finished 10:42:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:42:37 808 image stars found 10:42:37 331 catalog stars found 10:42:39 Solved! 146 stars matched. 10:42:39 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 10:42:39 Pointing error is 2.039 arcmin @ angle 253.33 10:42:39 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 10:42:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:42:39 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 05.4s 44° 00' 33.48" 10:42:39 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:42:39 [sync] pointing model updated 10:42:39 Re-slew to target. 10:42:39 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 10:42:40 (wait for slew to complete) 10:42:50 (slew complete) 10:42:50 Target is now centered. 10:42:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:42:50 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:42:50 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:42:50 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:42:52 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:43:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1260.487 Y=65.56541 10:43:02 (guide star SNR=14.0 X=1261 Y=65) 10:43:02 (first exposure estimate 1.07 sec) 10:43:07 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1261 Y=65) 10:43:07 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:43:12 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1261 Y=65) 10:43:14 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:43:15 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:43:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708 Y=457 10:43:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:43:20 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:43:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1259.137 Y=63.2788 10:43:33 (guide star SNR=28.1 X=1259 Y=63) 10:43:33 (first exposure estimate 1.07 sec) 10:43:38 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1258 Y=62) 10:43:38 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:43:43 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1256 Y=60) 10:43:45 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:43:46 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:43:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1256 Y=60 10:43:50 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1250 Y=57) 10:43:50 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:43:55 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1250 Y=56) 10:43:55 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:44:00 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1243 Y=50) 10:44:02 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:44:03 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:44:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1243 Y=50 10:44:07 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1230 Y=42) 10:44:07 (first exposure estimate 1.16 sec) 10:44:12 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=1230 Y=41) 10:44:12 (final exposure for guiding 1.28 sec) 10:44:17 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1229 Y=40) 10:44:19 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:44:20 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 10:44:20 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 10:44:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:44:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:44:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:44:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:44:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:44:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:44:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:44:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:44:26 Dome is MaxDome 10:44:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:44:27 Imager is ASCOM 10:44:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:44:27 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@104252 UTC 10:44:27 Imager readout modes: 10:44:27 0 is Fast 10:44:27 1 is Normal 10:44:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:44:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:44:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:44:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:44:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:44:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:44:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:44:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:44:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:44:27 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 10:44:27 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 10:44:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 10:44:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:44:27 Pointing updates are enabled 10:44:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:44:27 Start slew to IX_Dra... 10:44:28 (wait for slew to complete) 10:44:53 (slew complete) 10:44:53 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-16728s GW=T HAz=-16068s DWz=T WF=no] 10:44:53 Updating pointing... 10:44:53 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:44:53 Focus change of -50 steps required 10:44:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:44:56 (using Fast readout mode) 10:44:56 (starting exposure) 10:45:17 (exposure complete) 10:45:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:45:21 Image finished 10:45:21 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:45:22 397 image stars found 10:45:22 307 catalog stars found 10:45:24 Solved! 107 stars matched. 10:45:24 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:45:24 Pointing error is 1.003 arcmin @ angle 130.34 10:45:24 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 10:45:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:45:24 True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 39.3s 67° 04' 06.82" 10:45:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 10:45:24 [sync] pointing model updated 10:45:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:45:24 Target is now centered. 10:45:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:45:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:45:24 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:45:24 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:45:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:45:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=245.2346 Y=608.1068 10:45:42 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=245 Y=608) 10:45:42 (first exposure estimate 3.42 sec) 10:45:49 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=246 Y=608) 10:45:49 (final exposure for guiding 3.13 sec) 10:45:56 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=245 Y=608) 10:45:57 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:45:58 (take guider image at initial interval 3.13 sec) 10:46:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1193.044 Y=454.9482 10:46:05 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:46:05 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:46:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=60.30863 Y=926.3826 10:46:18 (guide star SNR=8.7 X=60 Y=926) 10:46:18 (first exposure estimate 3.45 sec) 10:46:25 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=60 Y=926) 10:46:26 (final exposure for guiding 2.97 sec) 10:46:33 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=60 Y=926) 10:46:50 **Guider waited for 14.85 sec and never got a measurement 10:46:51 (take guider image at initial interval 2.97 sec) 10:46:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 10:46:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:46:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:47:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=245.0154 Y=606.0704 10:47:11 (guide star SNR=9.1 X=245 Y=606) 10:47:11 (first exposure estimate 3.3 sec) 10:47:18 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=245 Y=605) 10:47:18 (final exposure for guiding 3.17 sec) 10:47:25 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=245 Y=605) 10:47:26 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:47:27 (take guider image at initial interval 3.17 sec) 10:47:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=245 Y=605 10:47:34 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=246 Y=605) 10:47:34 (first exposure estimate 2.82 sec) 10:47:40 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=246 Y=605) 10:47:40 (final exposure for guiding 3.26 sec) 10:47:47 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=247 Y=605) 10:48:06 **Guider waited for 16.3 sec and never got a measurement 10:48:07 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 10:48:07 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 10:51:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:51:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:51:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:51:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:51:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:51:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:51:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:51:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:51:26 Dome is MaxDome 10:51:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:51:26 Imager is ASCOM 10:51:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:51:26 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@105006 UTC 10:51:26 Imager readout modes: 10:51:26 0 is Fast 10:51:26 1 is Normal 10:51:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:51:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:51:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:51:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:51:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:51:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:51:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:51:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:51:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:51:26 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 10:51:26 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 10:51:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 10:51:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:51:26 Pointing updates are enabled 10:51:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:51:26 Start slew to V884_Her... 10:51:28 (wait for slew to complete) 10:52:53 (slew complete) 10:52:54 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-15688s GW=T HAz=-15268s DWz=T WF=no] 10:52:54 Updating pointing... 10:52:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:52:54 (using Fast readout mode) 10:52:54 (starting exposure) 10:53:09 (exposure complete) 10:53:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:53:12 Image finished 10:53:12 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:53:13 1057 image stars found 10:53:13 281 catalog stars found 10:53:14 Solved! 125 stars matched. 10:53:14 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:53:14 Pointing error is 2.965 arcmin @ angle 269.00 10:53:14 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 10:53:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:53:14 True image center (J2000): 18h 01m 54.0s 18° 04' 40.86" 10:53:14 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:53:14 [sync] pointing model updated 10:53:14 Re-slew to target. 10:53:14 Start slew to V884_Her... 10:53:16 (wait for slew to complete) 10:53:26 (slew complete) 10:53:26 Target is now centered. 10:53:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:53:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:53:26 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:53:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:53:30 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:53:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=380.349 Y=923.4769 10:53:44 (guide star SNR=7.8 X=380 Y=923) 10:53:44 (first exposure estimate 1.91 sec) 10:53:50 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=380 Y=923) 10:53:50 (final exposure for guiding 1.78 sec) 10:53:55 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=379 Y=923) 10:53:56 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:53:57 (take guider image at initial interval 1.78 sec) 10:54:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=379 Y=923 10:54:02 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=378 Y=921) 10:54:02 (first exposure estimate 1.57 sec) 10:54:07 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=376 Y=920) 10:54:07 (final exposure for guiding 1.51 sec) 10:54:12 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=376 Y=920) 10:54:14 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:54:15 (take guider image at initial interval 1.51 sec) 10:54:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=901.989 Y=64.99739 10:54:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:54:20 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:54:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.913 Y=608.2023 10:54:33 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:54:33 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 10:54:33 **Autoguiding failed. 10:54:33 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 10:54:33 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15600s GW=T HAz=-15228s DWz=T WF=no] 10:54:33 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240219_105433_T3 10:54:33 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:54:33 (using Normal readout mode) 10:54:33 (starting exposure) 10:55:39 (exposure complete) 10:55:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:55:43 Image finished 10:55:44 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240219_105433_T3 final image. 10:55:47 2992 image stars found 10:55:47 144 catalog stars found 10:55:48 Solved! 55 stars matched. 10:55:48 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:55:48 Pointing error is 0.695 arcmin @ angle 99.48 10:55:48 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 10:55:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:55:48 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 09.4s 18° 04' 37.13" 10:55:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:55:48 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.19 pixels) 10:55:48 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 10:55:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:55:48 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15525s GW=T HAz=-15153s DWz=T WF=no] 10:55:48 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240219_105548_T3 10:55:48 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:55:48 (using Normal readout mode) 10:55:48 (starting exposure) 10:56:54 (exposure complete) 10:56:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:56:57 Image finished 10:56:58 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240219_105548_T3 final image. 10:57:02 2743 image stars found 10:57:02 144 catalog stars found 10:57:17 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:57:18 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-15435s GW=T HAz=-15063s DWz=T WF=no] 10:57:18 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240219_105718_T3 10:57:18 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:57:18 (using Normal readout mode) 10:57:18 (starting exposure) 10:58:23 (exposure complete) 10:58:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:58:27 Image finished 10:58:28 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 10:58:28 Run complete ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 10:58:28 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 10:58:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:58:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:58:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:58:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:58:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:58:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:58:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:58:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:58:35 Dome is MaxDome 10:58:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:58:35 Imager is ASCOM 10:58:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:58:35 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240219@105330 UTC 10:58:35 Imager readout modes: 10:58:35 0 is Fast 10:58:35 1 is Normal 10:58:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:58:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:58:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:58:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:58:35 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:58:35 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:58:35 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:58:35 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:58:35 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:58:35 ==== Starting target NGC_5897 ==== 10:58:35 ACPS Observation NGC_5897(1 of 1) 10:58:35 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5897) 10:58:35 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:58:35 Pointing updates are enabled 10:58:35 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:58:35 Start slew to NGC_5897... 10:58:37 (wait for slew to complete) 10:59:22 (slew complete) 10:59:22 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-5438s GW=T HAz=-5018s DWz=T WF=no] 10:59:22 Updating pointing... 10:59:22 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:59:22 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:59:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:59:26 (using Fast readout mode) 10:59:26 (starting exposure) 10:59:50 (exposure complete) 10:59:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:59:53 Image finished 10:59:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:59:55 646 image stars found 10:59:55 178 catalog stars found 10:59:56 Solved! 39 stars matched. 10:59:56 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 10:59:56 Pointing error is 0.555 arcmin @ angle 329.54 10:59:56 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 10:59:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:59:56 True image center (J2000): 15h 17m 23.3s -21° 00' 08.32" 10:59:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:59:56 [sync] pointing model updated 10:59:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:59:56 Target is now centered. 10:59:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:59:56 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-5403s GW=T HAz=-5043s DWz=T WF=no] 10:59:56 Imaging to NGC_5897_SG_20240219_105956_T3 10:59:56 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:59:56 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:59:58 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 10:59:58 (using Normal readout mode) 10:59:58 (starting exposure) 11:01:05 (exposure complete) 11:01:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:01:09 Image finished 11:01:09 Plate-solve NGC_5897_SG_20240219_105956_T3 final image. 11:01:12 2330 image stars found 11:01:12 86 catalog stars found 11:01:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 11:01:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:01:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:01:19 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:01:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=488.0531 Y=198.9495 11:01:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:01:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:01:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:01:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:01:40 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:01:40 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:01:41 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:04:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:04:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:04:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:04:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:04:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:04:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:04:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:04:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:04:27 Dome is MaxDome 11:04:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:04:27 Imager is ASCOM 11:04:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:04:27 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@110308 UTC 11:04:27 Imager readout modes: 11:04:27 0 is Fast 11:04:27 1 is Normal 11:04:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:04:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:04:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:04:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:04:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:04:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:04:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:04:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:04:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:04:27 ==== Starting target NGC_6171 ==== 11:04:27 ACPS Observation NGC_6171(1 of 1) 11:04:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6171) 11:04:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:04:27 Pointing updates are enabled 11:04:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:04:27 Start slew to NGC_6171... 11:04:29 (wait for slew to complete) 11:05:29 (slew complete) 11:05:29 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-9574s GW=T HAz=-9154s DWz=T WF=no] 11:05:29 Updating pointing... 11:05:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:05:29 (using Fast readout mode) 11:05:29 (starting exposure) 11:05:44 (exposure complete) 11:05:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:05:48 Image finished 11:05:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:05:49 835 image stars found 11:05:49 173 catalog stars found 11:05:50 Solved! 55 stars matched. 11:05:50 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 11:05:50 Pointing error is 4.239 arcmin @ angle 275.21 11:05:50 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 11:05:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:05:50 True image center (J2000): 16h 32m 14.5s -13° 02' 50.47" 11:05:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:05:50 [sync] pointing model updated 11:05:50 Re-slew to target. 11:05:50 Start slew to NGC_6171... 11:05:53 (wait for slew to complete) 11:06:03 (slew complete) 11:06:03 Target is now centered. 11:06:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:06:03 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-9555s GW=T HAz=-9179s DWz=T WF=no] 11:06:03 Imaging to NGC_6171_SG_20240219_110603_T3 11:06:03 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:06:03 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:06:06 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:06:06 (using Normal readout mode) 11:06:06 (starting exposure) 11:07:13 (exposure complete) 11:07:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:07:17 Image finished 11:07:17 Plate-solve NGC_6171_SG_20240219_110603_T3 final image. 11:07:20 2403 image stars found 11:07:20 94 catalog stars found 11:07:27 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 11:07:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:07:28 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:07:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:07:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=365.9414 Y=101.2686 11:07:36 (guide star SNR=15.7 X=366 Y=101) 11:07:36 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:07:41 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=362 Y=97) 11:07:41 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:07:46 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=349 Y=88) 11:08:10 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:08:11 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:08:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=310.0225 Y=58.50578 11:08:16 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=310 Y=58) 11:08:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:08:20 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=309 Y=57) 11:08:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:08:25 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=306 Y=54) 11:08:49 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:08:50 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:08:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:08:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:08:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:09:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=294.5566 Y=524.5638 11:09:09 (guide star SNR=9.2 X=294 Y=524) 11:09:09 (first exposure estimate 3.25 sec) 11:09:16 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=290 Y=520) 11:09:16 (final exposure for guiding 2.85 sec) 11:09:22 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=291 Y=520) 11:10:10 **Guider waited for 14.25 sec and never got a measurement 11:10:11 (take guider image at initial interval 2.85 sec) 11:10:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=32.58193 Y=416.781 11:10:17 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:10:17 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:10:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1088.403 Y=958.8632 11:10:31 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:10:31 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:10:31 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:10:31 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:10:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:10:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:10:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:10:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:10:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:10:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:10:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:10:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:10:38 Dome is MaxDome 11:10:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:10:38 Imager is ASCOM 11:10:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:10:38 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@110606 UTC 11:10:38 Imager readout modes: 11:10:38 0 is Fast 11:10:38 1 is Normal 11:10:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:10:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:10:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:10:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:10:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:10:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:10:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:10:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:10:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:10:38 ==== Starting target NGC_6254 ==== 11:10:38 ACPS Observation NGC_6254(1 of 1) 11:10:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6254) 11:10:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:10:38 Pointing updates are enabled 11:10:39 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:10:39 Start slew to NGC_6254... 11:10:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:10:54 (slew complete) 11:10:54 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-10720s GW=T HAz=-10300s DWz=T WF=no] 11:10:54 Updating pointing... 11:10:54 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:10:54 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:10:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:10:57 (using Fast readout mode) 11:10:57 (starting exposure) 11:11:18 (exposure complete) 11:11:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:11:22 Image finished 11:11:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:11:23 1363 image stars found 11:11:23 254 catalog stars found 11:11:24 Solved! 75 stars matched. 11:11:24 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 11:11:24 Pointing error is 3.686 arcmin @ angle 272.41 11:11:24 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 11:11:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:11:24 True image center (J2000): 16h 56m 54.3s -04° 05' 51.77" 11:11:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:11:24 [sync] pointing model updated 11:11:24 Re-slew to target. 11:11:24 Start slew to NGC_6254... 11:11:25 (wait for slew to complete) 11:11:35 (slew complete) 11:11:35 Target is now centered. 11:11:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:11:35 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-10693s GW=T HAz=-10319s DWz=T WF=no] 11:11:35 Imaging to NGC_6254_SG_20240219_111135_T3 11:11:35 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:11:35 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:11:38 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:11:38 (using Normal readout mode) 11:11:38 (starting exposure) 11:12:45 (exposure complete) 11:12:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:12:49 Image finished 11:12:49 Plate-solve NGC_6254_SG_20240219_111135_T3 final image. 11:12:53 4629 image stars found 11:12:53 141 catalog stars found 11:13:09 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 11:13:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:13:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:13:09 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:13:17 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=579.1259 Y=839.9705 11:13:18 (guide star SNR=8.3 X=579 Y=840) 11:13:18 (first exposure estimate 1.81 sec) 11:13:23 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=576 Y=838) 11:13:23 (final exposure for guiding 1.43 sec) 11:13:28 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=576 Y=837) 11:13:40 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:13:41 (take guider image at initial interval 1.43 sec) 11:13:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:13:46 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:13:46 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:13:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=749.7797 Y=306.9673 11:13:59 (guide star SNR=13.7 X=750 Y=306) 11:14:00 (first exposure estimate 2.18 sec) 11:14:06 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=740 Y=299) 11:14:06 (final exposure for guiding 1.7 sec) 11:14:11 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=737 Y=296) 11:14:23 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:14:25 (take guider image at initial interval 1.7 sec) 11:14:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:14:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:14:30 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:14:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=527.2749 Y=799.1586 11:14:43 (guide star SNR=15.5 X=527 Y=799) 11:14:43 (first exposure estimate 1.94 sec) 11:14:49 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=527 Y=798) 11:14:49 (final exposure for guiding 1.74 sec) 11:14:54 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=521 Y=795) 11:14:55 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:14:56 (take guider image at initial interval 1.74 sec) 11:15:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=521 Y=795 11:15:01 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=511 Y=786) 11:15:01 (first exposure estimate 1.63 sec) 11:15:06 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=508 Y=783) 11:15:06 (final exposure for guiding 1.66 sec) 11:15:11 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=503 Y=781) 11:15:12 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:15:13 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:15:13 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:15:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:15:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:15:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:15:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:15:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:15:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:15:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:15:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:15:20 Dome is MaxDome 11:15:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:15:20 Imager is ASCOM 11:15:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:15:20 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@111138 UTC 11:15:20 Imager readout modes: 11:15:20 0 is Fast 11:15:20 1 is Normal 11:15:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:15:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:15:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:15:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:15:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:15:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:15:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:15:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:15:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:15:20 ==== Starting target X_Ser ==== 11:15:20 ACPS Observation X_Ser(1 of 1) 11:15:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_MRV_AUTO_ver3136, Plan X_Ser) 11:15:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:15:20 Pointing updates are enabled 11:15:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:15:20 Start slew to X_Ser... 11:15:22 (wait for slew to complete) 11:15:36 (slew complete) 11:15:36 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 11:15:36 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-8165s GW=T HAz=-7565s DWz=T WF=no] 11:15:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:15:36 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:15:36 Switching from SG to B filter for imaging 11:15:36 Focus change of 270 steps required 11:15:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:15:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=88.21811 Y=331.3892 11:15:53 (guide star SNR=19.4 X=88 Y=331) 11:15:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:15:57 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=88 Y=330) 11:15:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:16:03 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=87 Y=330) 11:16:09 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 11:16:09 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-8133s GW=T HAz=-7593s DWz=T WF=no] 11:16:09 Imaging to X_Ser_B_20240219_111609_T3 11:16:09 (taking 240 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:16:09 (using Normal readout mode) 11:16:11 (ex=1.56 ey=0.08) 11:16:11 (guider check OK) 11:16:11 (starting exposure) 11:20:22 (exposure complete) 11:20:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:20:26 Image finished 11:20:27 Plate-solve X_Ser_B_20240219_111609_T3 final image. 11:20:30 1670 image stars found 11:20:30 91 catalog stars found 11:20:35 Solved! 35 stars matched. 11:20:36 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 11:20:36 Pointing error is 1.554 arcmin @ angle 86.57 11:20:36 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 11:20:36 True focal length is 3471.9 mm. 11:20:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:20:36 True image center (J2000): 16h 19m 23.9s -02° 29' 24.02" 11:20:36 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:20:36 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (6.96 pixels) 11:20:36 (avg FWHM = 2.42 arcsec) 11:20:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:20:36 (waiting for guider to settle...) 11:20:41 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-7862s GW=T HAz=-7320s DWz=T WF=no] 11:20:41 Imaging to X_Ser_B_20240219_112041_T3 11:20:41 (taking 240 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:20:41 (using Normal readout mode) 11:20:41 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 11:20:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 11:20:53 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:20:54 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:20:54 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:23:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:23:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:23:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:23:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:23:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:23:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:23:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:23:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:23:38 Dome is MaxDome 11:23:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:23:38 Imager is ASCOM 11:23:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:23:38 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240219@112220 UTC 11:23:38 Imager readout modes: 11:23:38 0 is Fast 11:23:38 1 is Normal 11:23:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:23:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:23:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:23:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:23:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:23:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:23:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:23:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:23:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:23:38 ==== Starting target NGC_6366 ==== 11:23:38 ACPS Observation NGC_6366(1 of 1) 11:23:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6366) 11:23:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:23:38 Pointing updates are enabled 11:23:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:23:38 Start slew to NGC_6366... 11:23:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:24:50 (slew complete) 11:24:50 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11718s GW=T HAz=-11298s DWz=T WF=no] 11:24:50 Updating pointing... 11:24:50 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:24:50 (using Fast readout mode) 11:24:50 (starting exposure) 11:25:05 (exposure complete) 11:25:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:25:09 Image finished 11:25:09 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:25:10 832 image stars found 11:25:10 103 catalog stars found 11:25:11 Solved! 33 stars matched. 11:25:11 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:25:11 Pointing error is 3.486 arcmin @ angle 274.21 11:25:11 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 11:25:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:25:11 True image center (J2000): 17h 27m 30.3s -05° 04' 32.15" 11:25:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:25:11 [sync] pointing model updated 11:25:11 Re-slew to target. 11:25:11 Start slew to NGC_6366... 11:25:12 (wait for slew to complete) 11:25:22 (slew complete) 11:25:22 Target is now centered. 11:25:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:25:22 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11700s GW=T HAz=-11326s DWz=T WF=no] 11:25:22 Imaging to NGC_6366_SG_20240219_112522_T3 11:25:22 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:25:22 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:25:25 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:25:25 (using Normal readout mode) 11:25:25 (starting exposure) 11:26:32 (exposure complete) 11:26:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:26:36 Image finished 11:26:36 Plate-solve NGC_6366_SG_20240219_112522_T3 final image. 11:26:38 1777 image stars found 11:26:39 55 catalog stars found 11:26:40 Solved! 12 stars matched. 11:26:40 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 11:26:40 Pointing error is 0.095 arcmin @ angle 105.10 11:26:40 True focal length is 3481.0 mm. 11:26:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:26:40 True image center (J2000): 17h 27m 44.6s -05° 04' 48.99" 11:26:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:26:40 Image FWHM is 3.7 arcsec (8.32 pixels) 11:26:40 (avg FWHM = 2.74 arcsec) 11:26:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:26:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:26:40 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:26:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:26:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=284.3865 Y=94.3374 11:26:49 (guide star SNR=20.8 X=285 Y=94) 11:26:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:26:53 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=272 Y=83) 11:26:53 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:26:58 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=261 Y=75) 11:27:36 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:27:38 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:27:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=207.4026 Y=32.42739 11:27:42 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=207 Y=32) 11:27:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:27:47 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=202 Y=28) 11:27:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:27:51 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=199 Y=25) 11:27:53 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:27:54 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:27:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=199 Y=25 11:27:59 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=197 Y=24) 11:27:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:28:04 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=196 Y=22) 11:28:04 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:28:09 (guide star SNR=6.3 X=195 Y=21) 11:28:11 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:28:12 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:28:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=195 Y=21 11:28:16 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=191 Y=19) 11:28:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:28:21 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=190 Y=17) 11:28:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:28:26 (guide star SNR=5.8 X=188 Y=16) 11:28:27 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:28:28 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:28:28 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:28:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:28:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:28:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:28:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:28:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:28:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:28:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:28:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:28:35 Dome is MaxDome 11:28:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:28:36 Imager is ASCOM 11:28:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:28:36 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@112525 UTC 11:28:36 Imager readout modes: 11:28:36 0 is Fast 11:28:36 1 is Normal 11:28:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:28:36 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:28:36 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:28:36 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:28:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:28:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:28:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:28:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:28:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:28:36 ==== Starting target NGC_6402 ==== 11:28:36 ACPS Observation NGC_6402(1 of 1) 11:28:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6402) 11:28:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:28:36 Pointing updates are enabled 11:28:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:28:36 Start slew to NGC_6402... 11:28:38 (wait for slew to complete) 11:28:47 (slew complete) 11:28:47 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 11:28:47 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12070s GW=T HAz=-11650s DWz=T WF=no] 11:28:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:28:47 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12070s GW=T HAz=-11710s DWz=T WF=no] 11:28:48 Imaging to NGC_6402_SG_20240219_112847_T3 11:28:48 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:28:48 (using Normal readout mode) 11:28:48 (starting exposure) 11:29:53 (exposure complete) 11:29:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:29:57 Image finished 11:29:57 Plate-solve NGC_6402_SG_20240219_112847_T3 final image. 11:30:00 3320 image stars found 11:30:00 95 catalog stars found 11:30:01 Solved! 50 stars matched. 11:30:01 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:30:01 Pointing error is 3.403 arcmin @ angle 271.40 11:30:02 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 11:30:02 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 11:30:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:30:02 True image center (J2000): 17h 37m 22.5s -03° 14' 40.32" 11:30:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:30:02 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.42 pixels) 11:30:02 (avg FWHM = 2.77 arcsec) 11:30:02 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-11996s GW=T HAz=-11996s DWz=T WF=no] 11:30:02 Re-slew to target. 11:30:02 Start slew to NGC_6402... 11:30:03 (wait for slew to complete) 11:30:13 (slew complete) 11:30:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:30:13 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:30:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:30:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027 Y=945 11:30:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:30:21 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:30:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=707.2739 Y=455.7772 11:30:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:30:34 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:30:34 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:30:35 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:30:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:30:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:30:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:30:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:30:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:30:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:30:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:30:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:30:42 Dome is MaxDome 11:30:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:30:42 Imager is ASCOM 11:30:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:30:42 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240219@112525 UTC 11:30:42 Imager readout modes: 11:30:42 0 is Fast 11:30:42 1 is Normal 11:30:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:30:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:30:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:30:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:30:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:30:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:30:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:30:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:30:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:30:42 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 11:30:42 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 11:30:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 11:30:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:30:42 Pointing updates are enabled 11:30:42 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:30:42 Start slew to CG_Dra... 11:30:44 (wait for slew to complete) 11:31:28 (slew complete) 11:31:28 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-17262s GW=T HAz=-16722s DWz=T WF=no] 11:31:28 Updating pointing... 11:31:28 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:31:28 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:31:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:31:31 (using Fast readout mode) 11:31:31 (starting exposure) 11:31:52 (exposure complete) 11:31:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:31:56 Image finished 11:31:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:31:57 742 image stars found 11:31:57 310 catalog stars found 11:31:58 Solved! 101 stars matched. 11:31:58 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 11:31:58 Pointing error is 1.549 arcmin @ angle 252.28 11:31:58 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 11:31:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:31:58 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 23.0s 52° 58' 00.20" 11:31:58 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:31:58 [sync] pointing model updated 11:31:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:31:58 Target is now centered. 11:31:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:31:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:31:58 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 11:31:58 Focus change of -360 steps required 11:32:02 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:32:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1003.023 Y=650.0917 11:32:14 (guide star SNR=75.2 X=1003 Y=650) 11:32:14 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:32:19 (guide star SNR=23.6 X=1003 Y=649) 11:32:19 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:32:23 (guide star SNR=22.5 X=1001 Y=648) 11:32:29 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 11:32:29 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-17199s GW=T HAz=-16720s DWz=T WF=no] 11:32:29 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240219_113229_T3 11:32:29 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 11:32:29 (using Normal readout mode) 11:32:32 (ex=1.97 ey=1.01) 11:32:32 (guider check OK) 11:32:32 (starting exposure) 11:35:43 (exposure complete) 11:35:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:35:47 Image finished 11:35:47 Plate-solve CG_Dra_Open_20240219_113229_T3 final image. 11:35:51 5498 image stars found 11:35:51 160 catalog stars found 11:35:52 Solved! 59 stars matched. 11:35:52 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:35:52 Pointing error is 1.933 arcmin @ angle 255.71 11:35:52 True focal length is 3465.8 mm. 11:35:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:35:52 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 20.3s 52° 57' 59.83" 11:35:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:35:52 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.17 pixels) 11:35:52 (avg FWHM = 2.88 arcsec) 11:35:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:35:52 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-16987s GW=T HAz=-16517s DWz=T WF=no] 11:35:52 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240219_113552_T3 11:35:52 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 11:35:52 (using Normal readout mode) 11:35:52 (ex=28.27 ey=20.62) 11:35:52 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 11:36:04 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:36:04 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:36:05 UTC ACP console log opened 19-Feb-2024 11:36:10 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:36:10 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:36:10 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:36:10 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:36:10 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:36:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:36:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:36:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:36:11 Dome is MaxDome 11:36:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:36:11 Imager is ASCOM 11:36:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:36:11 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240219@113202 UTC 11:36:11 Imager readout modes: 11:36:11 0 is Fast 11:36:11 1 is Normal 11:36:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:36:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:36:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:36:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:36:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:36:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:36:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:36:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:36:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:36:11 ==== Starting target Pal_5 ==== 11:36:11 ACPS Observation Pal_5(1 of 1) 11:36:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan Pal_5) 11:36:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:36:11 Pointing updates are enabled 11:36:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:36:11 Start slew to Pal_5... 11:36:13 (wait for slew to complete) 11:37:08 (slew complete) 11:37:08 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-3077s GW=T HAz=-2657s DWz=T WF=no] 11:37:08 Updating pointing... 11:37:08 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:37:08 Focus change of 360 steps required 11:37:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:37:12 (using Fast readout mode) 11:37:12 (starting exposure) 11:37:32 (exposure complete) 11:37:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:37:36 Image finished 11:37:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:37:36 384 image stars found 11:37:37 175 catalog stars found 11:37:38 Solved! 47 stars matched. 11:37:38 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 11:37:38 Pointing error is 0.668 arcmin @ angle 43.16 11:37:38 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 11:37:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:37:38 True image center (J2000): 15h 16m 07.1s -00° 06' 12.58" 11:37:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:37:38 [sync] pointing model updated 11:37:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:37:38 Target is now centered. 11:37:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:37:38 (wait for slew to complete) 11:37:40 (slew complete) 11:37:40 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-3045s GW=T HAz=-2684s DWz=T WF=no] 11:37:40 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240219_113740_T3 11:37:40 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:37:40 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:37:42 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:37:42 (using Normal readout mode) 11:37:42 (starting exposure) 11:38:49 (exposure complete) 11:38:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:38:53 Image finished 11:38:53 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240219_113740_T3 final image. 11:38:55 989 image stars found 11:38:56 99 catalog stars found 11:39:03 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 11:39:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:39:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:39:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:39:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=608.5484 Y=960.881 11:39:12 (guide star SNR=82.9 X=608 Y=961) 11:39:12 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:39:17 (guide star SNR=20.1 X=609 Y=961) 11:39:17 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:39:22 (guide star SNR=21.8 X=610 Y=962) 11:39:28 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 11:39:28 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-2937s GW=T HAz=-2537s DWz=T WF=no] 11:39:28 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240219_113928_T3 11:39:28 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:39:28 (using Normal readout mode) 11:39:30 (ex=1.24 ey=0.19) 11:39:30 (guider check OK) 11:39:30 (starting exposure) 11:41:21 (exposure complete) 11:41:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:41:25 Image finished 11:41:25 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240219_113928_T3 final image. 11:41:27 1546 image stars found 11:41:28 99 catalog stars found 11:41:35 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 11:41:35 (waiting for guider to settle...) 11:41:41 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-2801s GW=T HAz=-2403s DWz=T WF=no] 11:41:41 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240219_114141_T3 11:41:41 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:41:41 (using Normal readout mode) 11:41:41 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 11:41:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 11:41:53 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:41:53 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 19-Feb-2024 11:41:53 UTC