ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 01:56:23 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:56:23 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:56:23 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:56:23 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:56:23 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:56:24 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:56:24 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:56:24 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:56:24 Dome is MaxDome 01:56:24 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:56:24 Imager is ASCOM 01:56:24 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:56:24 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@015334 UTC 01:56:24 Imager readout modes: 01:56:24 0 is Fast 01:56:24 1 is Normal 01:56:24 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:56:24 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:56:24 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:56:24 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:56:24 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:56:24 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:56:24 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:56:24 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:56:24 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:56:24 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ==== 01:56:24 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1) 01:56:24 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KN_Lyn) 01:56:24 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:56:25 Pointing updates are enabled 01:56:25 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:56:25 Start slew to KN_Lyn... 01:56:26 (wait for slew to complete) 01:57:37 (slew complete) 01:57:37 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-11859s GW=T HAz=-11357s DWz=T WF=no] 01:57:37 Updating pointing... 01:57:37 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:57:37 (using Fast readout mode) 01:57:37 (starting exposure) 01:57:52 (exposure complete) 01:57:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:57:56 Image finished 01:57:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 01:57:57 277 image stars found 01:57:57 252 catalog stars found 01:57:58 Solved! 87 stars matched. 01:57:58 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 01:57:58 Pointing error is 1.129 arcmin @ angle 249.83 01:57:58 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 01:57:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 01:57:58 True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 30.1s 47° 50' 19.13" 01:57:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 01:57:58 [sync] pointing model updated 01:57:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 01:57:58 Target is now centered. 01:57:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 01:57:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 01:57:58 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 01:57:58 Focus change of 50 steps required 01:58:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 01:58:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161.549 Y=864.8409 01:58:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:58:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 01:58:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.175 Y=945.1119 01:58:25 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 01:58:25 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 01:58:25 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 01:58:26 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 01:58:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 01:58:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 01:58:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 01:58:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 01:58:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 01:58:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 01:58:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 01:58:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 01:58:33 Dome is MaxDome 01:58:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 01:58:33 Imager is ASCOM 01:58:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 01:58:33 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@015801 UTC 01:58:33 Imager readout modes: 01:58:33 0 is Fast 01:58:33 1 is Normal 01:58:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 01:58:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 01:58:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 01:58:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 01:58:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 01:58:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 01:58:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 01:58:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 01:58:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 01:58:34 ==== Starting target V1112_Per ==== 01:58:34 ACPS Observation V1112_Per(1 of 1) 01:58:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P167_HGUA_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V1112_Per) 01:58:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 01:58:34 Pointing updates are enabled 01:58:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 01:58:34 Start slew to V1112_Per... 01:58:35 (wait for slew to complete) 01:59:31 (slew complete) 01:59:31 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=1896s GW=T HAz=2376s DWz=T WF=no] 01:59:31 Updating pointing... 01:59:31 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 01:59:31 Focus change of -50 steps required 01:59:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 01:59:34 (using Fast readout mode) 01:59:34 (starting exposure) 01:59:55 (exposure complete) 01:59:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 01:59:59 Image finished 01:59:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:00:00 1503 image stars found 02:00:00 424 catalog stars found 02:00:02 Solved! 153 stars matched. 02:00:02 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:00:02 Pointing error is 0.966 arcmin @ angle 93.46 02:00:02 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 02:00:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:00:02 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 24.2s 43° 54' 19.49" 02:00:02 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:00:02 [sync] pointing model updated 02:00:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:00:02 Target is now centered. 02:00:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:00:02 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:00:02 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:00:02 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:00:06 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:00:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=290.1508 Y=489.2687 02:00:20 (guide star SNR=42.5 X=290 Y=489) 02:00:20 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:00:25 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=290 Y=489) 02:00:25 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:00:30 (guide star SNR=10.4 X=289 Y=489) 02:00:36 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:00:36 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=1961s GW=T HAz=2381s DWz=T WF=no] 02:00:36 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240223_020036_T3 02:00:36 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:00:36 (using Normal readout mode) 02:00:38 (ex=1.84 ey=1.28) 02:00:38 (guider check OK) 02:00:38 (starting exposure) 02:02:49 (exposure complete) 02:02:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:02:53 Image finished 02:02:54 Plate-solve V1112_Per_B_20240223_020036_T3 final image. 02:02:57 3139 image stars found 02:02:57 214 catalog stars found 02:02:58 Solved! 57 stars matched. 02:02:58 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:02:58 Pointing error is 1.552 arcmin @ angle 90.99 02:02:58 True focal length is 3474.2 mm. 02:02:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:02:58 True image center (J2000): 04h 29m 27.5s 43° 54' 21.38" 02:02:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:02:58 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.35 pixels) 02:02:58 (avg FWHM = 4.37 arcsec) 02:02:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:02:58 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:03:03 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=2105s GW=T HAz=2529s DWz=T WF=no] 02:03:03 Imaging to V1112_Per_B_20240223_020303_T3 02:03:03 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:03:03 (using Normal readout mode) 02:03:03 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:03:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:03:15 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:03:15 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:03:16 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:05:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:05:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:05:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:05:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:05:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:05:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:05:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:05:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:05:44 Dome is MaxDome 02:05:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:05:44 Imager is ASCOM 02:05:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:05:44 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@020430 UTC 02:05:44 Imager readout modes: 02:05:44 0 is Fast 02:05:44 1 is Normal 02:05:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:05:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:05:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:05:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:05:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:05:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:05:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:05:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:05:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:05:44 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 02:05:44 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 02:05:44 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P237_CWT_AUTO_ver3515, Plan V838_Mon) 02:05:44 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:05:44 Pointing updates are enabled 02:05:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:05:44 Start slew to V838_Mon... 02:05:46 (wait for slew to complete) 02:06:36 (slew complete) 02:06:36 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-6934s GW=T HAz=-6394s DWz=T WF=no] 02:06:36 Updating pointing... 02:06:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:06:36 (using Fast readout mode) 02:06:36 (starting exposure) 02:06:51 (exposure complete) 02:06:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:06:55 Image finished 02:06:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:06:56 1168 image stars found 02:06:56 483 catalog stars found 02:06:57 Solved! 186 stars matched. 02:06:57 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 02:06:57 Pointing error is 3.157 arcmin @ angle 273.35 02:06:57 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 02:06:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:06:57 True image center (J2000): 07h 03m 52.2s -03° 50' 39.53" 02:06:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:06:57 [sync] pointing model updated 02:06:57 Re-slew to target. 02:06:57 Start slew to V838_Mon... 02:07:01 (wait for slew to complete) 02:07:11 (slew complete) 02:07:11 Target is now centered. 02:07:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:07:11 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:07:11 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:07:11 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:07:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:07:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1154.363 Y=707.9257 02:07:23 (guide star SNR=5.2 X=1153 Y=702) 02:07:24 (first exposure estimate 2.88 sec) 02:07:30 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1153 Y=701) 02:07:30 (final exposure for guiding 2.45 sec) 02:07:36 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1152 Y=700) 02:07:55 **Guider waited for 12.25 sec and never got a measurement 02:07:56 (take guider image at initial interval 2.45 sec) 02:08:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=574.3922 Y=663.6362 02:08:02 (guide star SNR=7.6 X=575 Y=663) 02:08:02 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:08:07 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=573 Y=661) 02:08:07 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:08:12 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=572 Y=660) 02:08:18 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:08:18 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-6845s GW=T HAz=-6352s DWz=T WF=no] 02:08:18 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240223_020818_T3 02:08:18 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:08:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:08:20 (ex=1.66 ey=0.13) 02:08:20 (guider check OK) 02:08:20 (starting exposure) 02:11:32 (exposure complete) 02:11:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:11:35 Image finished 02:11:35 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SG_20240223_020818_T3 final image. 02:11:38 6440 image stars found 02:11:39 247 catalog stars found 02:11:40 Solved! 64 stars matched. 02:11:40 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:11:40 Pointing error is 1.628 arcmin @ angle 100.84 02:11:40 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 02:11:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:11:40 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 11.2s -03° 51' 08.97" 02:11:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:11:40 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.97 pixels) 02:11:40 (avg FWHM = 3.84 arcsec) 02:11:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:11:40 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:11:45 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-6639s GW=T HAz=-6144s DWz=T WF=no] 02:11:45 Imaging to V838_Mon_SG_20240223_021145_T3 02:11:45 (taking 180 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:11:45 (using Normal readout mode) 02:11:45 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:11:45 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:11:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:11:57 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:11:58 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:12:03 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:12:03 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:12:03 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:12:03 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:12:03 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:12:04 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:12:04 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:12:04 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:12:04 Dome is MaxDome 02:12:05 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:12:05 Imager is ASCOM 02:12:05 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:12:05 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@020713 UTC 02:12:05 Imager readout modes: 02:12:05 0 is Fast 02:12:05 1 is Normal 02:12:05 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:12:05 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:12:05 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:12:05 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:12:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:12:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:12:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:12:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:12:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:12:05 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 02:12:05 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 02:12:05 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 02:12:05 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:12:05 Pointing updates are enabled 02:12:05 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:12:05 Start slew to AE_And... 02:12:06 (wait for slew to complete) 02:13:38 (slew complete) 02:13:38 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=16346s GW=T HAz=17006s DWz=T WF=no] 02:13:38 Updating pointing... 02:13:38 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:13:38 Focus change of -50 steps required 02:13:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:13:40 (using Fast readout mode) 02:13:40 (starting exposure) 02:14:02 (exposure complete) 02:14:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:14:05 Image finished 02:14:05 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:14:06 511 image stars found 02:14:06 297 catalog stars found 02:14:07 Solved! 123 stars matched. 02:14:07 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 02:14:07 Pointing error is 1.119 arcmin @ angle 79.71 02:14:07 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 02:14:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:14:07 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 08.4s 41° 49' 24.18" 02:14:07 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:14:07 [sync] pointing model updated 02:14:07 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:14:07 Target is now centered. 02:14:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:14:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:14:07 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:14:07 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:14:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:14:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=362.2237 Y=77.55257 02:14:24 (guide star SNR=9.8 X=362 Y=78) 02:14:24 (first exposure estimate 1.54 sec) 02:14:29 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=362 Y=78) 02:14:29 (final exposure for guiding 1.29 sec) 02:14:34 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=363 Y=78) 02:14:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:14:48 (take guider image at initial interval 1.29 sec) 02:14:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:14:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:14:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:15:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=362.0413 Y=78.15707 02:15:06 (guide star SNR=18.0 X=362 Y=78) 02:15:07 (first exposure estimate 1.67 sec) 02:15:12 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=362 Y=79) 02:15:12 (final exposure for guiding 1.31 sec) 02:15:16 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=361 Y=79) 02:15:17 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:15:19 (take guider image at initial interval 1.31 sec) 02:15:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1040.462 Y=308 02:15:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:15:24 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:15:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=357.2494 Y=76.32472 02:15:37 (guide star SNR=18.7 X=357 Y=76) 02:15:38 (first exposure estimate 1.6 sec) 02:15:42 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=356 Y=75) 02:15:42 (final exposure for guiding 1.35 sec) 02:15:47 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=356 Y=76) 02:16:00 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:16:01 (take guider image at initial interval 1.35 sec) 02:16:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:16:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:16:06 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:16:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=358.0406 Y=78.43424 02:16:19 (guide star SNR=19.2 X=358 Y=78) 02:16:20 (first exposure estimate 1.57 sec) 02:16:24 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=358 Y=78) 02:16:24 (final exposure for guiding 1.18 sec) 02:16:29 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=359 Y=79) 02:16:30 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:16:31 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:16:32 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:19:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:19:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:19:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:19:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:19:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:19:23 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:19:23 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:19:23 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:19:23 Dome is MaxDome 02:19:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:19:23 Imager is ASCOM 02:19:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:19:23 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@021750 UTC 02:19:23 Imager readout modes: 02:19:23 0 is Fast 02:19:23 1 is Normal 02:19:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:19:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:19:23 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:19:23 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:19:23 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:19:23 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:19:23 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:19:23 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:19:23 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:19:23 ==== Starting target NGC_1904 ==== 02:19:23 ACPS Observation NGC_1904(1 of 1) 02:19:23 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_1904) 02:19:23 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:19:23 Pointing updates are enabled 02:19:23 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:19:23 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:19:25 (wait for slew to complete) 02:20:10 (slew complete) 02:20:10 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-111s GW=T HAz=309s DWz=T WF=no] 02:20:10 Updating pointing... 02:20:10 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:20:10 (using Fast readout mode) 02:20:10 (starting exposure) 02:20:26 (exposure complete) 02:20:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:20:30 Image finished 02:20:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:20:30 455 image stars found 02:20:30 299 catalog stars found 02:20:31 Solved! 114 stars matched. 02:20:31 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 02:20:31 Pointing error is 3.319 arcmin @ angle 273.70 02:20:32 True focal length is 3465.6 mm. 02:20:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:20:32 True image center (J2000): 05h 23m 56.5s -24° 31' 16.10" 02:20:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:20:32 [sync] pointing model updated 02:20:32 Re-slew to target. 02:20:32 Start slew to NGC_1904... 02:20:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:20:45 (slew complete) 02:20:45 Target is now centered. 02:20:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:20:45 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-91s GW=T HAz=284s DWz=T WF=no] 02:20:45 Imaging to NGC_1904_SG_20240223_022045_T3 02:20:45 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 02:20:45 Focus change of 50 steps required 02:20:48 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 02:20:48 (using Normal readout mode) 02:20:48 (starting exposure) 02:21:55 (exposure complete) 02:21:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:21:59 Image finished 02:21:59 Plate-solve NGC_1904_SG_20240223_022045_T3 final image. 02:22:02 1157 image stars found 02:22:02 165 catalog stars found 02:22:03 Solved! 63 stars matched. 02:22:04 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:22:04 Pointing error is 0.109 arcmin @ angle 94.50 02:22:04 True focal length is 3465.4 mm. 02:22:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:22:04 True image center (J2000): 05h 24m 11.6s -24° 31' 29.52" 02:22:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:22:04 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.12 pixels) 02:22:04 (avg FWHM = 3.56 arcsec) 02:22:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:22:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:22:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:22:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:22:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.0068 Y=456.9498 02:22:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:22:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:22:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.108 Y=457.126 02:22:25 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:22:26 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:22:26 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:22:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:22:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:22:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:22:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:22:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:22:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:22:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:22:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:22:33 Dome is MaxDome 02:22:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:22:33 Imager is ASCOM 02:22:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:22:33 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@022048 UTC 02:22:33 Imager readout modes: 02:22:33 0 is Fast 02:22:33 1 is Normal 02:22:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:22:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:22:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:22:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:22:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:22:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:22:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:22:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:22:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:22:33 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 02:22:33 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 02:22:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 02:22:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:22:34 Pointing updates are enabled 02:22:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:22:34 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 02:22:35 (wait for slew to complete) 02:23:46 (slew complete) 02:23:46 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=13382s GW=T HAz=13762s DWz=T WF=no] 02:23:46 Updating pointing... 02:23:46 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:23:46 Focus change of -50 steps required 02:23:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:23:48 (using Fast readout mode) 02:23:48 (starting exposure) 02:24:10 (exposure complete) 02:24:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:24:14 Image finished 02:24:14 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:24:14 1667 image stars found 02:24:14 441 catalog stars found 02:24:16 Solved! 167 stars matched. 02:24:16 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 02:24:16 Pointing error is 0.566 arcmin @ angle 89.89 02:24:16 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 02:24:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:24:16 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.2s 61° 25' 16.46" 02:24:16 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:24:16 [sync] pointing model updated 02:24:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:24:16 Target is now centered. 02:24:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:24:16 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=13412s GW=T HAz=13733s DWz=T WF=no] 02:24:16 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240223_022416_T3 02:24:16 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:24:16 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:24:20 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:24:20 (using Normal readout mode) 02:24:20 (starting exposure) 02:24:50 (exposure complete) 02:24:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:24:54 Image finished 02:24:55 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240223_022416_T3 final image. 02:24:58 1169 image stars found 02:24:58 209 catalog stars found 02:24:59 Solved! 115 stars matched. 02:24:59 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:24:59 Pointing error is 0.554 arcmin @ angle 84.06 02:24:59 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 02:24:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:24:59 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.1s 61° 25' 19.84" 02:24:59 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:24:59 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.68 pixels) 02:24:59 (avg FWHM = 3.08 arcsec) 02:24:59 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:24:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:24:59 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=13456s GW=T HAz=13766s DWz=T WF=no] 02:24:59 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240223_022459_T3 02:24:59 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:24:59 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:25:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:25:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:25:01 (starting exposure) 02:25:19 (exposure complete) 02:25:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:25:22 Image finished 02:25:23 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240223_022459_T3 final image. 02:25:26 1481 image stars found 02:25:26 209 catalog stars found 02:25:27 Solved! 122 stars matched. 02:25:27 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 02:25:27 Pointing error is 0.579 arcmin @ angle 86.73 02:25:27 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 02:25:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:25:27 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.3s 61° 25' 18.37" 02:25:27 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 02:25:27 Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.42 pixels) 02:25:27 (avg FWHM = 2.57 arcsec) 02:25:28 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:25:28 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:25:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:25:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:25:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:25:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:25:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:25:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:25:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:25:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:25:35 Dome is MaxDome 02:25:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:25:35 Imager is ASCOM 02:25:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:25:35 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@022501 UTC 02:25:35 Imager readout modes: 02:25:35 0 is Fast 02:25:35 1 is Normal 02:25:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:25:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:25:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:25:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:25:35 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:25:35 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:25:35 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:25:35 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:25:35 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:25:35 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 02:25:35 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 02:25:35 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 02:25:35 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:25:35 Pointing updates are enabled 02:25:35 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:25:35 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:25:37 (wait for slew to complete) 02:26:47 (slew complete) 02:26:47 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-4802s GW=T HAz=-4261s DWz=T WF=no] 02:26:47 Updating pointing... 02:26:47 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:26:47 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:26:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:26:51 (using Fast readout mode) 02:26:51 (starting exposure) 02:27:16 (exposure complete) 02:27:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:27:19 Image finished 02:27:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:27:20 1665 image stars found 02:27:20 315 catalog stars found 02:27:21 Solved! 134 stars matched. 02:27:21 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 02:27:21 Pointing error is 2.799 arcmin @ angle 272.81 02:27:21 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 02:27:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:27:21 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 21.5s 19° 37' 22.51" 02:27:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:27:21 [sync] pointing model updated 02:27:21 Re-slew to target. 02:27:21 Start slew to MP_Gem... 02:27:23 (wait for slew to complete) 02:27:33 (slew complete) 02:27:33 Target is now centered. 02:27:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:27:33 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:27:33 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:27:33 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:27:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:27:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161.242 Y=373.0724 02:27:51 (guide star SNR=7.3 X=1162 Y=373) 02:27:51 (first exposure estimate 2.04 sec) 02:27:57 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1157 Y=370) 02:27:57 (final exposure for guiding 1.75 sec) 02:28:02 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1157 Y=369) 02:28:18 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:28:19 (take guider image at initial interval 1.75 sec) 02:28:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:28:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:28:24 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:28:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1141.22 Y=352.338 02:28:37 (guide star SNR=13.0 X=1141 Y=352) 02:28:38 (first exposure estimate 2.31 sec) 02:28:43 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1139 Y=351) 02:28:44 (final exposure for guiding 1.87 sec) 02:28:49 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1138 Y=350) 02:29:25 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:29:26 (take guider image at initial interval 1.87 sec) 02:29:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:29:31 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:29:31 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:29:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.463 Y=607.009 02:29:44 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:29:45 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:29:45 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:29:45 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:29:51 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:29:51 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 20240223@022736 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 GR_Ori ==== 02:29:52 ACPS Observation GR_Ori(1 of 1) 02:29:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan GR_Ori) 02:29:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:29:53 Pointing updates are enabled 02:29:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:29:53 Start slew to GR_Ori... 02:29:54 (wait for slew to complete) 02:30:24 (slew complete) 02:30:24 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=645s GW=T HAz=1125s DWz=T WF=no] 02:30:24 Updating pointing... 02:30:24 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:30:24 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:30:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:30:27 (using Fast readout mode) 02:30:27 (starting exposure) 02:30:52 (exposure complete) 02:30:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:30:56 Image finished 02:30:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:30:57 665 image stars found 02:30:57 368 catalog stars found 02:30:58 Solved! 153 stars matched. 02:30:58 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 02:30:58 Pointing error is 1.378 arcmin @ angle 81.56 02:30:58 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 02:30:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:30:58 True image center (J2000): 05h 21m 40.8s 01° 10' 24.34" 02:30:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:30:58 [sync] pointing model updated 02:30:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:30:58 Target is now centered. 02:30:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:30:58 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 02:30:58 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 02:30:58 Focus change of 320 steps required 02:31:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:31:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=214.2991 Y=423.3775 02:31:15 (guide star SNR=22.4 X=214 Y=423) 02:31:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:31:20 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=215 Y=424) 02:31:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:31:25 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=215 Y=425) 02:31:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:31:31 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=712s GW=T HAz=1132s DWz=T WF=no] 02:31:31 Imaging to GR_Ori_B_20240223_023131_T3 02:31:31 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:31:31 (using Normal readout mode) 02:31:33 (ex=1.72 ey=0.03) 02:31:33 (guider check OK) 02:31:33 (starting exposure) 02:33:44 (exposure complete) 02:33:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:33:48 Image finished 02:33:49 Plate-solve GR_Ori_B_20240223_023131_T3 final image. 02:33:52 1357 image stars found 02:33:53 185 catalog stars found 02:33:54 Solved! 89 stars matched. 02:33:54 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 02:33:54 Pointing error is 1.938 arcmin @ angle 83.02 02:33:54 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 02:33:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:33:54 True image center (J2000): 05h 21m 43.0s 01° 10' 26.32" 02:33:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:33:54 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.31 pixels) 02:33:54 (avg FWHM = 2.52 arcsec) 02:33:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:33:54 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:33:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:33:59 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=858s GW=T HAz=1220s DWz=T WF=no] 02:33:59 Imaging to GR_Ori_V_20240223_023359_T3 02:33:59 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 02:33:59 Focus change of -30 steps required 02:34:01 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:34:01 (using Normal readout mode) 02:34:01 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:34:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:34:13 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:34:13 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:34:14 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:34:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:34:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:34:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:34:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:34:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:34:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:34:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:34:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:34:20 Dome is MaxDome 02:34:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:34:20 Imager is ASCOM 02:34:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:34:20 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@023401 UTC 02:34:20 Imager readout modes: 02:34:20 0 is Fast 02:34:20 1 is Normal 02:34:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:34:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:34:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:34:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:34:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:34:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:34:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:34:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:34:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:34:20 ==== Starting target TT_Ari ==== 02:34:20 ACPS Observation TT_Ari(1 of 1) 02:34:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TT_Ari) 02:34:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:34:21 Pointing updates are enabled 02:34:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:34:21 Start slew to TT_Ari... 02:34:22 (wait for slew to complete) 02:35:12 (slew complete) 02:35:12 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=12613s GW=T HAz=13273s DWz=T WF=no] 02:35:12 Updating pointing... 02:35:12 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:35:12 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:35:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:35:15 (using Fast readout mode) 02:35:15 (starting exposure) 02:35:40 (exposure complete) 02:35:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:35:44 Image finished 02:35:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:35:44 194 image stars found 02:35:45 133 catalog stars found 02:35:46 Solved! 34 stars matched. 02:35:46 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 02:35:46 Pointing error is 1.405 arcmin @ angle 77.22 02:35:46 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 02:35:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:35:46 True image center (J2000): 02h 06m 58.8s 15° 18' 00.64" 02:35:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:35:46 [sync] pointing model updated 02:35:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:35:46 Target is now centered. 02:35:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:35:46 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 02:35:46 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 02:35:46 No focus change required 02:35:46 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:35:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=394.579 Y=38.52052 02:35:57 (guide star SNR=14.4 X=394 Y=39) 02:35:57 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 02:36:02 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=397 Y=40) 02:36:02 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:36:07 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=396 Y=40) 02:36:28 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:36:29 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:36:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326 Y=608 02:36:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:36:34 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:36:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=594.0516 Y=457.1822 02:36:47 (guide star SNR=27.9 X=594 Y=457) 02:36:48 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 02:36:52 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=594 Y=458) 02:36:52 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:36:57 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=595 Y=458) 02:37:10 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:37:11 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:37:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=595 Y=458 02:37:16 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=595 Y=458) 02:37:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:37:21 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=594 Y=459) 02:37:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:37:26 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=594 Y=458) 02:37:28 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:37:29 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:37:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=594 Y=458 02:37:33 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=593 Y=458) 02:37:34 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:37:39 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=591 Y=457) 02:37:39 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:37:43 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=591 Y=457) 02:37:45 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:37:46 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:37:47 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:39:59 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:39:59 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:39:59 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:39:59 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:39:59 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:40:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:40:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:40:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:40:00 Dome is MaxDome 02:40:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:40:01 Imager is ASCOM 02:40:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:40:01 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@023852 UTC 02:40:01 Imager readout modes: 02:40:01 0 is Fast 02:40:01 1 is Normal 02:40:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:40:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:40:01 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:40:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:40:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:40:01 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:40:01 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:40:01 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:40:01 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:40:01 ==== Starting target OI_158 ==== 02:40:01 ACPS Observation OI_158(1 of 1) 02:40:01 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan OI_158) 02:40:01 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:40:01 Pointing updates are enabled 02:40:01 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:40:01 Start slew to OI_158... 02:40:02 (wait for slew to complete) 02:40:52 (slew complete) 02:40:52 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-6927s GW=T HAz=-6327s DWz=T WF=no] 02:40:52 Updating pointing... 02:40:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:40:52 (using Fast readout mode) 02:40:52 (starting exposure) 02:41:08 (exposure complete) 02:41:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:41:11 Image finished 02:41:11 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:41:12 390 image stars found 02:41:12 440 catalog stars found 02:41:13 Solved! 151 stars matched. 02:41:13 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 02:41:13 Pointing error is 2.785 arcmin @ angle 271.99 02:41:13 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 02:41:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:41:13 True image center (J2000): 07h 37m 55.7s 17° 42' 24.79" 02:41:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:41:13 [sync] pointing model updated 02:41:13 Re-slew to target. 02:41:13 Start slew to OI_158... 02:41:15 (wait for slew to complete) 02:41:19 (slew complete) 02:41:19 Target is now centered. 02:41:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:41:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:41:19 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:41:19 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:41:23 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:41:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1242.068 Y=895.0456 02:41:37 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=1242 Y=895) 02:41:37 (first exposure estimate 2.42 sec) 02:41:43 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1240 Y=894) 02:41:43 (final exposure for guiding 2.14 sec) 02:41:49 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1240 Y=894) 02:42:02 **Guider waited for 10.7 sec and never got a measurement 02:42:03 (take guider image at initial interval 2.14 sec) 02:42:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 02:42:09 **No stars at all found in guider image 02:42:09 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:42:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1211.876 Y=871.652 02:42:22 (guide star SNR=9.3 X=1212 Y=872) 02:42:23 (first exposure estimate 3.24 sec) 02:42:30 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1210 Y=870) 02:42:30 (final exposure for guiding 3.45 sec) 02:42:37 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=1209 Y=869) 02:43:24 **Guider waited for 17.25 sec and never got a measurement 02:43:25 (take guider image at initial interval 3.45 sec) 02:43:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1142.074 Y=816.1429 02:43:32 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=1142 Y=816) 02:43:33 (first exposure estimate 2.22 sec) 02:43:39 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1142 Y=816) 02:43:39 (final exposure for guiding 2.1 sec) 02:43:45 (guide star SNR=2.4 X=1141 Y=815) 02:43:47 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 02:43:48 (take guider image at initial interval 2.1 sec) 02:43:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602 Y=59 02:43:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:43:54 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 02:44:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=449.8826 Y=345.6528 02:44:07 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 02:44:08 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 02:44:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:44:08 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:44:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:44:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:44:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:44:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:44:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:44:15 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:44:15 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:44:15 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:44:15 Dome is MaxDome 02:44:15 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:44:15 Imager is ASCOM 02:44:15 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:44:15 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@024123 UTC 02:44:15 Imager readout modes: 02:44:15 0 is Fast 02:44:15 1 is Normal 02:44:15 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:44:15 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:44:15 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:44:15 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:44:15 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:44:15 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:44:15 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:44:15 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:44:15 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:44:15 ==== Starting target ER_Aur ==== 02:44:15 ACPS Observation ER_Aur(1 of 1) 02:44:15 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan ER_Aur) 02:44:15 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:44:15 Pointing updates are enabled 02:44:15 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:44:15 Start slew to ER_Aur... 02:44:17 (wait for slew to complete) 02:44:57 (slew complete) 02:44:57 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=1998s GW=T HAz=2395s DWz=T WF=no] 02:44:57 Updating pointing... 02:44:57 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:44:57 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:45:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:45:01 (using Fast readout mode) 02:45:01 (starting exposure) 02:45:26 (exposure complete) 02:45:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:45:29 Image finished 02:45:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:45:30 2012 image stars found 02:45:30 306 catalog stars found 02:45:32 Solved! 171 stars matched. 02:45:32 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 02:45:32 Pointing error is 1.025 arcmin @ angle 93.14 02:45:32 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 02:45:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:45:32 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 15.5s 41° 59' 22.42" 02:45:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:45:32 [sync] pointing model updated 02:45:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:45:32 Target is now centered. 02:45:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:45:32 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=2032s GW=T HAz=2369s DWz=T WF=no] 02:45:32 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240223_024532_T3 02:45:32 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 02:45:32 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:45:34 (taking 36.57 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:45:34 (using Normal readout mode) 02:45:34 (starting exposure) 02:46:22 (exposure complete) 02:46:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:46:26 Image finished 02:46:26 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240223_024532_T3 final image. 02:46:29 3549 image stars found 02:46:29 165 catalog stars found 02:46:30 Solved! 90 stars matched. 02:46:30 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:46:30 Pointing error is 1.056 arcmin @ angle 93.20 02:46:30 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:46:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:46:30 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 15.6s 41° 59' 22.26" 02:46:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:46:30 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.58 pixels) 02:46:30 (avg FWHM = 2.52 arcsec) 02:46:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:46:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:46:30 [flip check: Tn=319s HAc=2091s GW=T HAz=2411s DWz=T WF=no] 02:46:30 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240223_024630_T3 02:46:30 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:46:30 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:46:33 (taking 19.18 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:46:33 (using Normal readout mode) 02:46:33 (starting exposure) 02:47:06 (exposure complete) 02:47:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:47:10 Image finished 02:47:11 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240223_024630_T3 final image. 02:47:14 2697 image stars found 02:47:14 165 catalog stars found 02:47:15 Solved! 91 stars matched. 02:47:15 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:47:15 Pointing error is 1.057 arcmin @ angle 92.81 02:47:15 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 02:47:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:47:15 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 15.6s 41° 59' 22.69" 02:47:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:47:15 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.40 pixels) 02:47:15 (avg FWHM = 2.38 arcsec) 02:47:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:47:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:47:15 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=2136s GW=T HAz=2466s DWz=T WF=no] 02:47:15 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240223_024715_T3 02:47:15 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 02:47:15 Focus change of 20 steps required 02:47:18 (taking 29.54 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:47:18 (using Normal readout mode) 02:47:18 (starting exposure) 02:47:59 (exposure complete) 02:48:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:48:03 Image finished 02:48:05 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240223_024715_T3 final image. 02:48:08 2533 image stars found 02:48:08 165 catalog stars found 02:48:09 Solved! 90 stars matched. 02:48:09 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 02:48:09 Pointing error is 1.027 arcmin @ angle 92.32 02:48:09 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 02:48:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:48:09 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 15.5s 41° 59' 23.29" 02:48:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:48:09 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.81 pixels) 02:48:09 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 02:48:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:48:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:48:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:48:09 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 02:48:09 Focus change of 30 steps required 02:48:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:48:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=504.0851 Y=842.4054 02:48:26 (guide star SNR=very high X=504 Y=842) 02:48:26 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:48:31 (guide star SNR=36.8 X=503 Y=843) 02:48:31 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:48:36 (guide star SNR=36.0 X=503 Y=842) 02:48:42 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:48:42 (wait for slew to complete) 02:48:43 (slew complete) 02:48:43 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=2224s GW=T HAz=2645s DWz=T WF=no] 02:48:43 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240223_024843_T3 02:48:43 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:48:43 (using Normal readout mode) 02:48:44 (ex=0.46 ey=1.14) 02:48:44 (guider check OK) 02:48:44 (starting exposure) 02:50:55 (exposure complete) 02:50:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:50:59 Image finished 02:51:00 Plate-solve ER_Aur_B_20240223_024843_T3 final image. 02:51:03 3337 image stars found 02:51:03 165 catalog stars found 02:51:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 02:51:19 (waiting for guider to settle...) 02:51:24 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=2388s GW=T HAz=2806s DWz=T WF=no] 02:51:24 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240223_025124_T3 02:51:24 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 02:51:24 (using Normal readout mode) 02:51:24 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 02:51:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:51:28 (ex=20.41 ey=28.79) 02:51:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:51:32 (ex=18.62 ey=25.19) 02:51:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:51:39 (ex=27.76 ey=30.35) 02:51:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:51:44 (ex=13.64 ey=23.80) 02:51:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:51:50 (ex=21.48 ey=29.17) 02:51:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:51:54 (ex=19.73 ey=26.48) 02:51:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 02:51:59 (ex=21.11 ey=27.53) 02:51:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 02:52:03 (ex=0.90 ey=2.59) 02:52:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 02:52:06 (ex=20.72 ey=27.81) 02:52:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 02:52:11 (ex=19.86 ey=28.41) 02:52:11 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 02:52:15 (ex=22.86 ey=28.49) 02:52:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 02:52:19 (ex=19.42 ey=28.19) 02:52:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 02:52:24 (ex=22.00 ey=28.49) 02:52:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 02:52:28 (ex=19.29 ey=28.00) 02:52:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 02:52:34 (ex=22.33 ey=28.23) 02:52:34 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 02:52:38 (ex=19.32 ey=27.74) 02:52:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 02:52:42 (ex=22.39 ey=28.29) 02:52:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 02:52:47 (ex=19.37 ey=28.00) 02:52:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 02:52:51 (ex=22.20 ey=27.86) 02:52:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #20) 02:52:51 (stopping the autoguider) 02:52:51 **Excessive guiding errors just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:52:52 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:52:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:52:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:52:58 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:52:58 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:52:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:52:59 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:52:59 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:52:59 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:52:59 Dome is MaxDome 02:52:59 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:52:59 Imager is ASCOM 02:52:59 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:52:59 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@024811 UTC 02:52:59 Imager readout modes: 02:52:59 0 is Fast 02:52:59 1 is Normal 02:52:59 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:52:59 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:52:59 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:52:59 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:52:59 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:52:59 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:52:59 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:52:59 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:52:59 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:52:59 ==== Starting target FS_Aur ==== 02:52:59 ACPS Observation FS_Aur(1 of 1) 02:52:59 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan FS_Aur) 02:52:59 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:52:59 Pointing updates are enabled 02:52:59 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:52:59 Start slew to FS_Aur... 02:53:01 (wait for slew to complete) 02:53:22 (slew complete) 02:53:22 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=437s GW=T HAz=977s DWz=T WF=no] 02:53:22 Updating pointing... 02:53:22 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:53:22 Focus change of -320 steps required 02:53:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:53:26 (using Fast readout mode) 02:53:26 (starting exposure) 02:53:51 (exposure complete) 02:53:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:53:55 Image finished 02:53:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:53:55 1404 image stars found 02:53:56 337 catalog stars found 02:53:57 Solved! 163 stars matched. 02:53:57 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 02:53:57 Pointing error is 3.125 arcmin @ angle 273.18 02:53:57 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 02:53:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:53:57 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 34.1s 28° 35' 22.34" 02:53:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 02:53:57 [sync] pointing model updated 02:53:57 Re-slew to target. 02:53:57 Start slew to FS_Aur... 02:53:59 (wait for slew to complete) 02:54:09 (slew complete) 02:54:09 Target is now centered. 02:54:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:54:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 02:54:09 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 02:54:09 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:54:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 02:54:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=137.4315 Y=604.3346 02:54:26 (guide star SNR=26.7 X=142 Y=607) 02:54:27 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:54:32 (guide star SNR=7.0 X=138 Y=603) 02:54:32 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:54:37 (guide star SNR=6.6 X=136 Y=601) 02:55:12 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:55:13 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:55:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.751 Y=793.0473 02:55:18 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=1326 Y=793) 02:55:19 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:55:24 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=1326 Y=793) 02:55:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:55:29 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=1324 Y=793) 02:55:46 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:55:47 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 02:55:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=61.52235 Y=507.1324 02:55:52 (guide star SNR=6.7 X=62 Y=507) 02:55:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 02:55:58 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=60 Y=506) 02:55:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 02:56:03 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=59 Y=505) 02:56:09 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 02:56:09 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=587s GW=T HAz=1084s DWz=T WF=no] 02:56:09 Imaging to FS_Aur_V_20240223_025609_T3 02:56:09 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 02:56:09 (using Normal readout mode) 02:56:11 (ex=3.12 ey=4.11) 02:56:11 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 02:56:13 (ex=6.76 ey=6.33) 02:56:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 02:56:16 (ex=11.31 ey=9.50) 02:56:16 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 02:56:20 (ex=17.02 ey=14.48) 02:56:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 02:56:23 (ex=25.41 ey=21.35) 02:56:23 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 02:56:27 (ex=7.68 ey=8.35) 02:56:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 02:56:33 (ex=26.84 ey=28.52) 02:56:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 02:56:45 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 02:56:45 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 02:56:45 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 02:56:51 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 02:56:51 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 02:56:51 Custom image file path/names are in use 02:56:51 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 02:56:51 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 02:56:52 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 02:56:52 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 02:56:52 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 02:56:52 Dome is MaxDome 02:56:52 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 02:56:52 Imager is ASCOM 02:56:52 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 02:56:52 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@025413 UTC 02:56:52 Imager readout modes: 02:56:52 0 is Fast 02:56:52 1 is Normal 02:56:52 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 02:56:52 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 02:56:52 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 02:56:52 Guider is set to multi-star mode 02:56:52 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 02:56:52 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 02:56:52 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 02:56:52 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 02:56:52 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 02:56:52 ==== Starting target HQ_Per ==== 02:56:52 ACPS Observation HQ_Per(1 of 1) 02:56:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HQ_Per) 02:56:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 02:56:53 Pointing updates are enabled 02:56:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 02:56:53 Start slew to HQ_Per... 02:56:54 (wait for slew to complete) 02:57:25 (slew complete) 02:57:25 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=4503s GW=T HAz=4923s DWz=T WF=no] 02:57:25 Updating pointing... 02:57:25 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 02:57:25 Focus change of -290 steps required 02:57:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 02:57:30 (using Fast readout mode) 02:57:30 (starting exposure) 02:57:55 (exposure complete) 02:57:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:57:58 Image finished 02:57:58 Plate-solve pointing image. 02:57:59 1517 image stars found 02:57:59 399 catalog stars found 02:58:00 Solved! 185 stars matched. 02:58:00 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 02:58:00 Pointing error is 0.869 arcmin @ angle 89.32 02:58:00 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 02:58:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 02:58:00 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 02.5s 40° 50' 05.81" 02:58:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:58:00 [sync] pointing model updated 02:58:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:58:00 Target is now centered. 02:58:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:58:00 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=4537s GW=T HAz=4898s DWz=T WF=no] 02:58:00 Imaging to HQ_Per_SI_20240223_025800_T3 02:58:00 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 02:58:00 Focus change of -20 steps required 02:58:03 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 02:58:03 (using Normal readout mode) 02:58:03 (starting exposure) 02:59:14 (exposure complete) 02:59:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 02:59:18 Image finished 02:59:18 Plate-solve HQ_Per_SI_20240223_025800_T3 final image. 02:59:21 2986 image stars found 02:59:21 218 catalog stars found 02:59:22 Solved! 126 stars matched. 02:59:22 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 02:59:22 Pointing error is 0.884 arcmin @ angle 88.57 02:59:22 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 02:59:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 02:59:22 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 02.6s 40° 50' 06.52" 02:59:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 02:59:22 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.14 pixels) 02:59:22 (avg FWHM = 2.29 arcsec) 02:59:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 02:59:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 02:59:22 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=4619s GW=T HAz=4960s DWz=T WF=no] 02:59:22 Imaging to HQ_Per_R_20240223_025922_T3 02:59:22 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 02:59:22 Focus change of 290 steps required 02:59:26 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 02:59:26 (using Normal readout mode) 02:59:26 (starting exposure) 03:00:19 (exposure complete) 03:00:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:00:23 Image finished 03:00:25 Plate-solve HQ_Per_R_20240223_025922_T3 final image. 03:00:28 1949 image stars found 03:00:28 218 catalog stars found 03:00:29 Solved! 115 stars matched. 03:00:29 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:00:29 Pointing error is 0.905 arcmin @ angle 87.86 03:00:29 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 03:00:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:00:29 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 02.7s 40° 50' 07.22" 03:00:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:00:29 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.37 pixels) 03:00:29 (avg FWHM = 2.20 arcsec) 03:00:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:00:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:00:29 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=4686s GW=T HAz=5047s DWz=T WF=no] 03:00:29 Imaging to HQ_Per_V_20240223_030029_T3 03:00:29 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:00:29 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:00:31 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:00:31 (using Normal readout mode) 03:00:31 (starting exposure) 03:01:43 (exposure complete) 03:01:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:01:47 Image finished 03:02:01 Plate-solve HQ_Per_V_20240223_030029_T3 final image. 03:02:04 2338 image stars found 03:02:04 218 catalog stars found 03:02:05 Solved! 121 stars matched. 03:02:05 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:02:05 Pointing error is 0.928 arcmin @ angle 87.50 03:02:05 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 03:02:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:02:05 True image center (J2000): 04h 44m 02.8s 40° 50' 07.62" 03:02:05 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:02:05 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.10 pixels) 03:02:05 (avg FWHM = 2.09 arcsec) 03:02:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:02:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:02:06 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:02:06 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:02:06 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:02:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:02:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=622.4929 Y=886.7204 03:02:23 (guide star SNR=91.1 X=623 Y=886) 03:02:23 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:02:28 (guide star SNR=very high X=623 Y=886) 03:02:28 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:02:32 (guide star SNR=very high X=622 Y=886) 03:02:42 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:02:42 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=4819s GW=T HAz=5240s DWz=T WF=no] 03:02:42 Imaging to HQ_Per_B_20240223_030242_T3 03:02:42 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:02:42 (using Normal readout mode) 03:02:44 (ex=2.53 ey=1.90) 03:02:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:02:46 (ex=2.86 ey=3.00) 03:02:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:02:48 (ex=4.62 ey=4.06) 03:02:48 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:02:52 (ex=7.84 ey=6.21) 03:02:52 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:02:55 (ex=11.52 ey=8.85) 03:02:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:02:58 (ex=17.34 ey=13.59) 03:02:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 03:03:01 (ex=26.15 ey=19.90) 03:03:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 03:03:13 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:03:13 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:03:14 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:05:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:05:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:05:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:05:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:05:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:05:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:05:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:05:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:05:42 Dome is MaxDome 03:05:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:05:42 Imager is ASCOM 03:05:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:05:42 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@030413 UTC 03:05:42 Imager readout modes: 03:05:42 0 is Fast 03:05:42 1 is Normal 03:05:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:05:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:05:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:05:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:05:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:05:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:05:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:05:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:05:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:05:42 ==== Starting target QZ_Aur ==== 03:05:42 ACPS Observation QZ_Aur(1 of 1) 03:05:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan QZ_Aur) 03:05:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:05:42 Pointing updates are enabled 03:05:42 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:05:42 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 03:05:44 (wait for slew to complete) 03:06:26 (slew complete) 03:06:26 [flip check: Tn=460s HAc=2374s GW=T HAz=2834s DWz=T WF=no] 03:06:26 Updating pointing... 03:06:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:06:26 (using Fast readout mode) 03:06:26 (starting exposure) 03:06:41 (exposure complete) 03:06:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:06:45 Image finished 03:06:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:06:45 1953 image stars found 03:06:45 486 catalog stars found 03:06:46 Solved! 228 stars matched. 03:06:46 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 03:06:46 Pointing error is 3.121 arcmin @ angle 271.86 03:06:46 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 03:06:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:06:46 True image center (J2000): 05h 28m 19.2s 33° 18' 27.82" 03:06:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:06:47 [sync] pointing model updated 03:06:47 Re-slew to target. 03:06:47 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 03:06:48 (wait for slew to complete) 03:06:58 (slew complete) 03:06:58 Target is now centered. 03:06:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:06:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:06:58 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:06:58 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:07:02 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:07:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=241.3192 Y=159.3932 03:07:16 (guide star SNR=21.5 X=241 Y=159) 03:07:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:07:21 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=237 Y=157) 03:07:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:07:26 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=235 Y=155) 03:07:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:07:58 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:08:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1355.058 Y=873.0944 03:08:03 (guide star SNR=6.7 X=1355 Y=873) 03:08:04 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:08:09 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=1353 Y=872) 03:08:09 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:08:14 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=1349 Y=869) 03:08:46 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:08:47 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:08:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1349.264 Y=329.3981 03:08:52 (guide star SNR=7.1 X=1349 Y=330) 03:08:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:08:58 (guide star SNR=6.8 X=1348 Y=328) 03:08:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:09:02 (guide star SNR=6.9 X=1347 Y=328) 03:09:29 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:09:31 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:09:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1290.931 Y=284.1946 03:09:36 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=1291 Y=285) 03:09:36 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:09:41 (guide star SNR=6.8 X=1289 Y=283) 03:09:41 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:09:46 (guide star SNR=7.0 X=1287 Y=282) 03:09:52 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:09:52 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=2566s GW=T HAz=2981s DWz=T WF=no] 03:09:52 Imaging to QZ_Aur_B_20240223_030952_T3 03:09:52 (taking 100 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:09:52 (using Normal readout mode) 03:09:54 (ex=1.79 ey=2.04) 03:09:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:09:57 (ex=3.11 ey=2.81) 03:09:57 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:09:59 (ex=4.79 ey=4.08) 03:09:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:10:02 (ex=6.69 ey=5.75) 03:10:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:10:04 (ex=10.77 ey=8.29) 03:10:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:10:08 (ex=19.81 ey=16.24) 03:10:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 03:10:14 (ex=29.33 ey=26.00) 03:10:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 03:10:18 (ex=18.72 ey=11.10) 03:10:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 03:10:23 (ex=28.45 ey=21.28) 03:10:23 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 03:10:29 (ex=6.84 ey=2.14) 03:10:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 03:10:32 (ex=8.22 ey=3.49) 03:10:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 03:10:35 (ex=10.72 ey=4.73) 03:10:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 03:10:37 (ex=12.28 ey=6.26) 03:10:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 03:10:44 (ex=15.80 ey=9.67) 03:10:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 03:10:47 (ex=21.03 ey=14.20) 03:10:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 03:10:52 (ex=27.83 ey=20.93) 03:10:52 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 03:11:03 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:11:04 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:11:04 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:11:10 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:11:10 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:11:10 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:11:10 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:11:10 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:11:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:11:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:11:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:11:11 Dome is MaxDome 03:11:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:11:12 Imager is ASCOM 03:11:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:11:12 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@030702 UTC 03:11:12 Imager readout modes: 03:11:12 0 is Fast 03:11:12 1 is Normal 03:11:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:11:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:11:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:11:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:11:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:11:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:11:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:11:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:11:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:11:12 ==== Starting target J072816 ==== 03:11:12 ACPS Observation J072816(1 of 1) 03:11:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan J072816) 03:11:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:11:12 Pointing updates are enabled 03:11:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:11:12 Start slew to J072816... 03:11:14 (wait for slew to complete) 03:11:49 (slew complete) 03:11:49 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-4583s GW=T HAz=-4103s DWz=T WF=no] 03:11:49 Updating pointing... 03:11:49 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:11:49 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:11:53 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:11:53 (using Fast readout mode) 03:11:53 (starting exposure) 03:12:19 (exposure complete) 03:12:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:12:23 Image finished 03:12:23 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:12:24 368 image stars found 03:12:24 313 catalog stars found 03:12:25 Solved! 130 stars matched. 03:12:25 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 03:12:25 Pointing error is 0.843 arcmin @ angle 237.56 03:12:25 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 03:12:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:12:25 True image center (J2000): 07h 28m 07.1s 75° 15' 48.06" 03:12:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.6 deg. 03:12:25 [sync] pointing model updated 03:12:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:12:25 Target is now centered. 03:12:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:12:25 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 03:12:25 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:12:25 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:12:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:12:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=630.7304 Y=816.0051 03:12:42 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:12:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:12:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1050.702 Y=353.9766 03:12:56 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=1050 Y=351) 03:12:57 (first exposure estimate 7.23 sec) 03:13:07 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1049 Y=350) 03:13:07 (final exposure for guiding 6.08 sec) 03:13:17 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=1048 Y=350) 03:14:10 **Guider waited for 30.4 sec and never got a measurement 03:14:11 (take guider image at initial interval 6.08 sec) 03:14:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=901.6885 Y=65.01598 03:14:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:14:21 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:14:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1053.148 Y=298.4745 03:14:35 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=1061 Y=292) 03:14:35 (first exposure estimate 6.55 sec) 03:14:45 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1061 Y=292) 03:14:46 (final exposure for guiding 6.3 sec) 03:14:55 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1060 Y=290) 03:16:29 **Guider waited for 31.5 sec and never got a measurement 03:16:30 (take guider image at initial interval 6.3 sec) 03:16:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=994.313 Y=260.9219 03:16:40 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=994 Y=261) 03:16:40 (first exposure estimate 3.34 sec) 03:16:47 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=994 Y=260) 03:16:48 (final exposure for guiding 2.97 sec) 03:16:54 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=991 Y=259) 03:16:54 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:16:56 (take guider image at initial interval 2.97 sec) 03:17:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1275.973 Y=852.0095 03:17:02 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:17:02 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:17:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=985.1854 Y=253.5495 03:17:16 (guide star SNR=9.0 X=987 Y=255) 03:17:16 (first exposure estimate 3.35 sec) 03:17:23 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=986 Y=254) 03:17:23 (final exposure for guiding 2.73 sec) 03:17:29 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=985 Y=253) 03:17:46 **Guider waited for 13.65 sec and never got a measurement 03:17:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:17:47 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:17:52 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:17:52 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:17:52 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:17:52 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:17:52 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:17:53 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:17:53 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:17:53 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:17:53 Dome is MaxDome 03:17:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:17:54 Imager is ASCOM 03:17:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:17:54 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@031227 UTC 03:17:54 Imager readout modes: 03:17:54 0 is Fast 03:17:54 1 is Normal 03:17:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:17:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:17:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:17:54 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:17:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:17:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:17:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:17:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:17:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:17:54 ==== Starting target AO_Aur ==== 03:17:54 ACPS Observation AO_Aur(1 of 1) 03:17:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AO_Aur) 03:17:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:17:54 Pointing updates are enabled 03:17:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:17:54 Start slew to AO_Aur... 03:17:56 (wait for slew to complete) 03:18:31 (slew complete) 03:18:31 [flip check: Tn=379s HAc=1951s GW=T HAz=2329s DWz=T WF=no] 03:18:31 Updating pointing... 03:18:31 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:18:31 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:18:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:18:34 (using Fast readout mode) 03:18:34 (starting exposure) 03:18:50 (exposure complete) 03:18:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:18:54 Image finished 03:18:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:18:54 2077 image stars found 03:18:54 403 catalog stars found 03:18:56 Solved! 183 stars matched. 03:18:56 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 03:18:56 Pointing error is 1.104 arcmin @ angle 79.74 03:18:56 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 03:18:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:18:56 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 50.2s 32° 01' 04.40" 03:18:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:18:56 [sync] pointing model updated 03:18:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:18:56 Target is now centered. 03:18:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:18:56 [flip check: Tn=319s HAc=1975s GW=T HAz=2294s DWz=T WF=no] 03:18:56 Imaging to AO_Aur_SI_20240223_031856_T3 03:18:56 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:18:56 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:18:58 (taking 18.63 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:18:58 (using Normal readout mode) 03:18:58 (starting exposure) 03:19:29 (exposure complete) 03:19:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:19:32 Image finished 03:19:32 Plate-solve AO_Aur_SI_20240223_031856_T3 final image. 03:19:35 2792 image stars found 03:19:35 217 catalog stars found 03:19:36 Solved! 139 stars matched. 03:19:36 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:19:36 Pointing error is 1.107 arcmin @ angle 79.99 03:19:36 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 03:19:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:19:36 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 50.2s 32° 01' 04.14" 03:19:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:19:36 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.79 pixels) 03:19:36 (avg FWHM = 1.99 arcsec) 03:19:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:19:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:19:36 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=2015s GW=T HAz=2324s DWz=T WF=no] 03:19:36 Imaging to AO_Aur_R_20240223_031936_T3 03:19:36 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:19:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:19:40 (taking 7.71 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:19:40 (using Normal readout mode) 03:19:40 (starting exposure) 03:20:00 (exposure complete) 03:20:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:20:04 Image finished 03:20:05 Plate-solve AO_Aur_R_20240223_031936_T3 final image. 03:20:08 2279 image stars found 03:20:08 217 catalog stars found 03:20:09 Solved! 152 stars matched. 03:20:09 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 03:20:09 Pointing error is 1.114 arcmin @ angle 79.76 03:20:09 True focal length is 3469.5 mm. 03:20:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:20:09 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 50.2s 32° 01' 04.47" 03:20:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:20:09 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.22 pixels) 03:20:09 (avg FWHM = 1.94 arcsec) 03:20:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:20:09 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=2049s GW=T HAz=2357s DWz=T WF=no] 03:20:10 Imaging to AO_Aur_R_20240223_032010_T3 03:20:10 (taking 7.71 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:20:10 (using Normal readout mode) 03:20:10 (starting exposure) 03:20:23 (exposure complete) 03:20:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:20:26 Image finished 03:20:27 Plate-solve AO_Aur_R_20240223_032010_T3 final image. 03:20:30 2057 image stars found 03:20:30 217 catalog stars found 03:20:32 Solved! 130 stars matched. 03:20:32 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:20:32 Pointing error is 1.112 arcmin @ angle 79.66 03:20:32 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 03:20:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:20:32 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 50.2s 32° 01' 04.57" 03:20:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:20:32 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.63 pixels) 03:20:32 (avg FWHM = 1.93 arcsec) 03:20:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:20:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:20:32 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=2071s GW=T HAz=2383s DWz=T WF=no] 03:20:32 Imaging to AO_Aur_V_20240223_032032_T3 03:20:32 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:20:32 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:20:34 (taking 12 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:20:34 (using Normal readout mode) 03:20:34 (starting exposure) 03:20:58 (exposure complete) 03:21:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:21:01 Image finished 03:21:02 Plate-solve AO_Aur_V_20240223_032032_T3 final image. 03:21:05 2142 image stars found 03:21:05 217 catalog stars found 03:21:06 Solved! 144 stars matched. 03:21:06 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:21:06 Pointing error is 1.137 arcmin @ angle 79.45 03:21:06 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 03:21:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:21:06 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 50.3s 32° 01' 05.08" 03:21:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:21:06 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.59 pixels) 03:21:06 (avg FWHM = 1.92 arcsec) 03:21:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:21:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:21:06 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:21:06 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:21:06 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:21:09 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:21:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=431.2183 Y=554.447 03:21:24 (guide star SNR=64.3 X=431 Y=555) 03:21:24 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:21:29 (guide star SNR=18.1 X=431 Y=555) 03:21:29 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:21:34 (guide star SNR=18.0 X=432 Y=554) 03:21:40 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:21:40 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=2140s GW=T HAz=2478s DWz=T WF=no] 03:21:40 Imaging to AO_Aur_B_20240223_032140_T3 03:21:40 (taking 37.33 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:21:40 (using Normal readout mode) 03:21:43 (ex=1.57 ey=0.96) 03:21:43 (guider check OK) 03:21:43 (starting exposure) 03:22:31 (exposure complete) 03:22:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:22:34 Image finished 03:22:37 Plate-solve AO_Aur_B_20240223_032140_T3 final image. 03:22:40 2656 image stars found 03:22:41 217 catalog stars found 03:22:42 Solved! 96 stars matched. 03:22:42 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:22:42 Pointing error is 0.536 arcmin @ angle 65.02 03:22:42 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 03:22:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:22:42 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 47.4s 32° 01' 06.18" 03:22:42 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:22:42 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.21 pixels) 03:22:42 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 03:22:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:22:42 (waiting for guider to settle...) 03:22:47 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=2209s GW=T HAz=2544s DWz=T WF=no] 03:22:47 Imaging to AO_Aur_B_20240223_032247_T3 03:22:47 (taking 37.33 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:22:47 (using Normal readout mode) 03:22:47 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 03:22:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:22:59 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:23:00 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:23:00 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:23:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:23:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:23:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:23:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:23:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:23:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:23:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:23:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:23:06 Dome is MaxDome 03:23:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:23:06 Imager is ASCOM 03:23:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:23:06 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@032109 UTC 03:23:06 Imager readout modes: 03:23:06 0 is Fast 03:23:06 1 is Normal 03:23:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:23:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:23:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:23:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:23:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:23:06 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:23:06 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:23:06 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:23:06 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:23:06 ==== Starting target MP_Gem ==== 03:23:06 ACPS Observation MP_Gem(1 of 1) 03:23:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan MP_Gem) 03:23:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:23:06 Pointing updates are enabled 03:23:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:23:06 Start slew to MP_Gem... 03:23:08 (wait for slew to complete) 03:23:28 (slew complete) 03:23:28 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-1392s GW=T HAz=-852s DWz=T WF=no] 03:23:28 Updating pointing... 03:23:28 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:23:28 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:23:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:23:32 (using Fast readout mode) 03:23:32 (starting exposure) 03:23:58 (exposure complete) 03:24:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:24:02 Image finished 03:24:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:24:02 1441 image stars found 03:24:02 315 catalog stars found 03:24:03 Solved! 139 stars matched. 03:24:03 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 03:24:03 Pointing error is 3.274 arcmin @ angle 273.06 03:24:04 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 03:24:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:24:04 True image center (J2000): 06h 48m 19.5s 19° 37' 24.74" 03:24:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:24:04 [sync] pointing model updated 03:24:04 Re-slew to target. 03:24:04 Start slew to MP_Gem... 03:24:05 (wait for slew to complete) 03:24:15 (slew complete) 03:24:15 Target is now centered. 03:24:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:24:15 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:24:15 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 03:24:15 No focus change required 03:24:15 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:24:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1163.997 Y=380.066 03:24:26 (guide star SNR=8.2 X=1164 Y=380) 03:24:26 (first exposure estimate 1.83 sec) 03:24:31 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1163 Y=379) 03:24:31 (final exposure for guiding 1.73 sec) 03:24:36 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1163 Y=378) 03:24:48 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:24:50 (take guider image at initial interval 1.73 sec) 03:24:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 03:24:55 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:24:55 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:25:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1157.65 Y=373.7947 03:25:09 (guide star SNR=13.6 X=1158 Y=374) 03:25:09 (first exposure estimate 2.21 sec) 03:25:15 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=1153 Y=370) 03:25:16 (final exposure for guiding 1.74 sec) 03:25:21 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1150 Y=368) 03:25:33 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:25:34 (take guider image at initial interval 1.74 sec) 03:25:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1344.052 Y=273.0474 03:25:39 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=1344 Y=273) 03:25:39 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 03:25:44 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1343 Y=273) 03:25:44 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:25:49 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1343 Y=272) 03:25:50 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:25:51 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:25:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1052.006 Y=358.9934 03:25:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:25:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:26:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1118.247 Y=343.0765 03:26:10 (guide star SNR=10.9 X=1117 Y=342) 03:26:11 (first exposure estimate 2.76 sec) 03:26:17 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=1111 Y=337) 03:26:17 (final exposure for guiding 1.93 sec) 03:26:22 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1107 Y=335) 03:26:45 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:26:46 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:26:47 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:29:00 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:29:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:29:00 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:29:00 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:29:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:29:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:29:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:29:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:29:01 Dome is MaxDome 03:29:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:29:01 Imager is ASCOM 03:29:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:29:01 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@032752 UTC 03:29:01 Imager readout modes: 03:29:01 0 is Fast 03:29:01 1 is Normal 03:29:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:29:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:29:01 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:29:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:29:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:29:01 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:29:01 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:29:01 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:29:01 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:29:01 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 03:29:01 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 03:29:01 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 03:29:01 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:29:02 Pointing updates are enabled 03:29:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:29:02 Start slew to TV_Cam... 03:29:03 (wait for slew to complete) 03:29:29 (slew complete) 03:29:29 [flip check: Tn=398s HAc=8594s GW=T HAz=8992s DWz=T WF=no] 03:29:29 Updating pointing... 03:29:29 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:29:29 (using Fast readout mode) 03:29:29 (starting exposure) 03:29:46 (exposure complete) 03:29:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:29:49 Image finished 03:29:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:29:49 516 image stars found 03:29:49 298 catalog stars found 03:29:51 Solved! 127 stars matched. 03:29:51 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 03:29:51 Pointing error is 0.448 arcmin @ angle 89.89 03:29:51 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 03:29:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:29:51 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 36.4s 60° 19' 06.65" 03:29:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:29:51 [sync] pointing model updated 03:29:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:29:51 Target is now centered. 03:29:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:29:51 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=8616s GW=T HAz=8953s DWz=T WF=no] 03:29:51 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240223_032951_T3 03:29:51 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:29:51 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:29:53 (taking 37.53 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:29:53 (using Normal readout mode) 03:29:53 (starting exposure) 03:30:43 (exposure complete) 03:30:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:30:47 Image finished 03:30:47 Plate-solve TV_Cam_SI_20240223_032951_T3 final image. 03:30:50 1306 image stars found 03:30:50 140 catalog stars found 03:30:51 Solved! 88 stars matched. 03:30:51 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:30:51 Pointing error is 0.473 arcmin @ angle 88.78 03:30:51 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 03:30:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:30:51 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 36.6s 60° 19' 07.20" 03:30:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:30:51 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.58 pixels) 03:30:51 (avg FWHM = 2.16 arcsec) 03:30:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:30:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:30:51 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=8676s GW=T HAz=9008s DWz=T WF=no] 03:30:51 Imaging to TV_Cam_R_20240223_033051_T3 03:30:51 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:30:51 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:30:55 (taking 31.58 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:30:55 (using Normal readout mode) 03:30:55 (starting exposure) 03:31:39 (exposure complete) 03:31:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:31:43 Image finished 03:31:44 Plate-solve TV_Cam_R_20240223_033051_T3 final image. 03:31:47 1373 image stars found 03:31:47 140 catalog stars found 03:31:48 Solved! 91 stars matched. 03:31:48 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:31:48 Pointing error is 0.485 arcmin @ angle 87.26 03:31:48 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 03:31:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:31:48 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 36.7s 60° 19' 07.99" 03:31:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:31:48 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.93 pixels) 03:31:48 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 03:31:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:31:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:31:48 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=8733s GW=T HAz=9081s DWz=T WF=no] 03:31:48 Imaging to TV_Cam_V_20240223_033148_T3 03:31:48 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:31:48 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:31:51 (taking 47.63 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:31:51 (using Normal readout mode) 03:31:51 (starting exposure) 03:32:50 (exposure complete) 03:32:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:32:54 Image finished 03:32:55 Plate-solve TV_Cam_V_20240223_033148_T3 final image. 03:32:58 937 image stars found 03:32:58 140 catalog stars found 03:32:59 Solved! 92 stars matched. 03:32:59 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:32:59 Pointing error is 0.503 arcmin @ angle 85.03 03:32:59 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 03:32:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:32:59 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 36.9s 60° 19' 09.21" 03:32:59 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:32:59 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.00 pixels) 03:32:59 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 03:32:59 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:32:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:32:59 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:32:59 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:32:59 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:33:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:33:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=606.0171 Y=505.5193 03:33:16 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=606 Y=505) 03:33:16 (first exposure estimate 2.53 sec) 03:33:22 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=606 Y=505) 03:33:23 (final exposure for guiding 2.39 sec) 03:33:29 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=606 Y=506) 03:33:42 **Guider waited for 11.95 sec and never got a measurement 03:33:44 (take guider image at initial interval 2.39 sec) 03:33:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=606 Y=506 03:33:50 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=607 Y=507) 03:33:50 (first exposure estimate 1.92 sec) 03:33:56 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=606 Y=507) 03:33:56 (final exposure for guiding 1.93 sec) 03:34:02 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=606 Y=507) 03:34:04 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 03:34:05 (take guider image at initial interval 1.93 sec) 03:34:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=812.9874 Y=449.981 03:34:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:34:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:34:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.049 Y=471.2246 03:34:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:34:25 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 03:34:25 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:34:25 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:34:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:34:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:34:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:34:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:34:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:34:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:34:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:34:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:34:32 Dome is MaxDome 03:34:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:34:32 Imager is ASCOM 03:34:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:34:32 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@033301 UTC 03:34:32 Imager readout modes: 03:34:32 0 is Fast 03:34:32 1 is Normal 03:34:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:34:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:34:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:34:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:34:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:34:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:34:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:34:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:34:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:34:32 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 03:34:32 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 03:34:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V370_And) 03:34:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:34:32 Pointing updates are enabled 03:34:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:34:32 Start slew to V370_And... 03:34:34 (wait for slew to complete) 03:35:10 (slew complete) 03:35:10 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=16699s GW=T HAz=17061s DWz=T WF=no] 03:35:10 Updating pointing... 03:35:10 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:35:10 Focus change of -320 steps required 03:35:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:35:14 (using Fast readout mode) 03:35:14 (starting exposure) 03:35:39 (exposure complete) 03:35:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:35:43 Image finished 03:35:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:35:44 508 image stars found 03:35:44 392 catalog stars found 03:35:45 Solved! 144 stars matched. 03:35:45 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 03:35:45 Pointing error is 1.099 arcmin @ angle 69.09 03:35:45 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 03:35:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:35:45 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 50.2s 45° 26' 30.43" 03:35:45 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 03:35:45 [sync] pointing model updated 03:35:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:35:45 Target is now centered. 03:35:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:35:45 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=16734s GW=T HAz=17036s DWz=T WF=no] 03:35:45 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240223_033545_T3 03:35:45 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:35:45 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:35:49 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:35:49 (using Normal readout mode) 03:35:49 (starting exposure) 03:36:03 (exposure complete) 03:36:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:36:06 Image finished 03:36:08 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240223_033545_T3 final image. 03:36:10 591 image stars found 03:36:10 203 catalog stars found 03:36:34 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:36:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:36:35 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=16784s GW=T HAz=17092s DWz=T WF=no] 03:36:35 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240223_033635_T3 03:36:35 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:36:35 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:36:37 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:36:37 (using Normal readout mode) 03:36:37 (starting exposure) 03:36:56 (exposure complete) 03:36:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:37:00 Image finished 03:37:01 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240223_033635_T3 final image. 03:37:03 389 image stars found 03:37:04 203 catalog stars found 03:37:30 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:37:31 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=16840s GW=T HAz=17148s DWz=T WF=no] 03:37:31 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240223_033731_T3 03:37:31 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:37:31 (using Normal readout mode) 03:37:31 (starting exposure) 03:37:44 (exposure complete) 03:37:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:37:47 Image finished 03:37:49 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 03:37:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:37:49 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=16858s GW=T HAz=17160s DWz=T WF=no] 03:37:49 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240223_033749_T3 03:37:49 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:37:49 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:37:51 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:37:51 (using Normal readout mode) 03:37:51 (starting exposure) 03:38:01 (exposure complete) 03:38:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:38:04 Image finished 03:38:06 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240223_033749_T3 final image. 03:38:08 509 image stars found 03:38:08 203 catalog stars found 03:38:37 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 03:38:38 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:38:38 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:38:43 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:38:43 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:38:43 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:38:43 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:38:43 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:38:44 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:38:44 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:38:44 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:38:44 Dome is MaxDome 03:38:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:38:44 Imager is ASCOM 03:38:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:38:44 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@033751 UTC 03:38:44 Imager readout modes: 03:38:44 0 is Fast 03:38:44 1 is Normal 03:38:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:38:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:38:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:38:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:38:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:38:45 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:38:45 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:38:45 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:38:45 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:38:45 ==== Starting target YZ_Aur ==== 03:38:45 ACPS Observation YZ_Aur(1 of 1) 03:38:45 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan YZ_Aur) 03:38:45 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:38:45 Pointing updates are enabled 03:38:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:38:45 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 03:38:46 (wait for slew to complete) 03:39:37 (slew complete) 03:39:37 [flip check: Tn=372s HAc=5157s GW=T HAz=5529s DWz=T WF=no] 03:39:37 Updating pointing... 03:39:37 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:39:37 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:39:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:39:41 (using Fast readout mode) 03:39:41 (starting exposure) 03:40:06 (exposure complete) 03:40:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:40:10 Image finished 03:40:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:40:10 670 image stars found 03:40:10 342 catalog stars found 03:40:12 Solved! 154 stars matched. 03:40:12 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 03:40:12 Pointing error is 2.976 arcmin @ angle 273.81 03:40:12 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 03:40:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:40:12 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 06.5s 40° 04' 52.71" 03:40:12 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:40:12 [sync] pointing model updated 03:40:12 Re-slew to target. 03:40:12 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 03:40:16 (wait for slew to complete) 03:40:20 (slew complete) 03:40:20 Target is now centered. 03:40:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:40:20 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=5185s GW=T HAz=5512s DWz=T WF=no] 03:40:20 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_034020_T3 03:40:20 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 03:40:20 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:40:22 (taking 12.23 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:40:22 (using Normal readout mode) 03:40:22 (starting exposure) 03:40:46 (exposure complete) 03:40:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:40:51 Image finished 03:40:53 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_034020_T3 final image. 03:40:56 642 image stars found 03:40:56 189 catalog stars found 03:40:57 Solved! 135 stars matched. 03:40:57 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:40:57 Pointing error is 0.190 arcmin @ angle 92.93 03:40:57 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 03:40:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:40:57 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 23.0s 40° 04' 40.32" 03:40:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:40:57 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.58 pixels) 03:40:57 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 03:40:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:40:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:40:57 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=5222s GW=T HAz=5543s DWz=T WF=no] 03:40:57 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034057_T3 03:40:57 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 03:40:57 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:41:00 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:41:00 (using Normal readout mode) 03:41:00 (starting exposure) 03:41:20 (exposure complete) 03:41:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:41:23 Image finished 03:41:25 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034057_T3 final image. 03:41:27 743 image stars found 03:41:27 189 catalog stars found 03:41:28 Solved! 121 stars matched. 03:41:28 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:41:28 Pointing error is 0.329 arcmin @ angle 89.98 03:41:28 True focal length is 3469.7 mm. 03:41:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:41:28 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 23.7s 40° 04' 40.91" 03:41:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:41:28 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.92 pixels) 03:41:28 (avg FWHM = 1.98 arcsec) 03:41:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:41:28 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=5253s GW=T HAz=5575s DWz=T WF=no] 03:41:29 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034128_T3 03:41:29 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:41:29 (using Normal readout mode) 03:41:29 (starting exposure) 03:41:40 (exposure complete) 03:41:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:41:44 Image finished 03:41:45 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034128_T3 final image. 03:41:47 562 image stars found 03:41:48 189 catalog stars found 03:41:49 Solved! 123 stars matched. 03:41:49 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:41:49 Pointing error is 0.375 arcmin @ angle 89.61 03:41:49 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 03:41:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:41:49 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 23.9s 40° 04' 41.05" 03:41:49 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:41:49 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.00 pixels) 03:41:49 (avg FWHM = 1.91 arcsec) 03:41:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:41:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:41:49 [flip check: Tn=313s HAc=5274s GW=T HAz=5602s DWz=T WF=no] 03:41:49 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_034149_T3 03:41:49 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 03:41:49 Focus change of 20 steps required 03:41:51 (taking 12.58 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:41:51 (using Normal readout mode) 03:41:51 (starting exposure) 03:42:16 (exposure complete) 03:42:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:42:19 Image finished 03:42:20 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_034149_T3 final image. 03:42:23 990 image stars found 03:42:23 189 catalog stars found 03:42:24 Solved! 136 stars matched. 03:42:24 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:42:24 Pointing error is 0.522 arcmin @ angle 88.63 03:42:25 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 03:42:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:42:25 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 24.7s 40° 04' 41.65" 03:42:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:42:25 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.25 pixels) 03:42:25 (avg FWHM = 1.98 arcsec) 03:42:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:42:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:42:25 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:42:25 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 03:42:25 Focus change of 30 steps required 03:42:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:42:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=601.7801 Y=58.96257 03:42:42 (guide star SNR=13.5 X=603 Y=59) 03:42:42 (first exposure estimate 1.11 sec) 03:42:47 (guide star SNR=15.0 X=599 Y=58) 03:42:47 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:42:52 (guide star SNR=14.9 X=596 Y=56) 03:43:23 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:43:24 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:43:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=522.0905 Y=425.1393 03:43:29 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=522 Y=425) 03:43:29 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:43:34 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=520 Y=423) 03:43:34 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:43:39 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=518 Y=421) 03:44:12 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:44:13 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:44:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=458.6386 Y=375.9662 03:44:18 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=459 Y=376) 03:44:19 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:44:24 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=446 Y=366) 03:44:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:44:29 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=443 Y=364) 03:45:01 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:45:02 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 03:45:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=390.2891 Y=323.88 03:45:07 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=390 Y=324) 03:45:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:45:12 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=387 Y=321) 03:45:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:45:17 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=386 Y=319) 03:45:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:45:48 **Autoguiding failed. 03:45:48 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 03:45:48 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=5506s GW=T HAz=5860s DWz=T WF=no] 03:45:48 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240223_034548_T3 03:45:48 (taking 31.54 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:45:48 (using Normal readout mode) 03:45:48 (starting exposure) 03:46:25 (exposure complete) 03:46:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:46:29 Image finished 03:46:30 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240223_034548_T3 final image. 03:46:33 1850 image stars found 03:46:33 189 catalog stars found 03:46:35 Solved! 89 stars matched. 03:46:35 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:46:35 Pointing error is 3.663 arcmin @ angle 88.83 03:46:35 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 03:46:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:46:35 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 41.1s 40° 04' 45.27" 03:46:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:46:35 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.25 pixels) 03:46:35 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 03:46:35 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=5552s GW=T HAz=5575s DWz=T WF=no] 03:46:35 Re-slew to target. 03:46:35 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 03:46:36 (wait for slew to complete) 03:46:46 (slew complete) 03:46:46 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=5583s GW=T HAz=5918s DWz=T WF=no] 03:46:46 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240223_034646_T3 03:46:46 (taking 31.54 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:46:46 (using Normal readout mode) 03:46:46 (starting exposure) 03:47:23 (exposure complete) 03:47:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:47:27 Image finished 03:47:31 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240223_034646_T3 final image. 03:47:34 1664 image stars found 03:47:34 189 catalog stars found 03:47:35 Solved! 97 stars matched. 03:47:35 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 03:47:35 Pointing error is 0.669 arcmin @ angle 89.43 03:47:35 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 03:47:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:47:35 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 25.5s 40° 04' 41.30" 03:47:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:47:35 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.29 pixels) 03:47:35 (avg FWHM = 2.43 arcsec) 03:47:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:47:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:47:35 [flip check: Tn=313s HAc=5632s GW=T HAz=5949s DWz=T WF=no] 03:47:35 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_034735_T3 03:47:35 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:47:35 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:47:37 (taking 12.58 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:47:37 (using Normal readout mode) 03:47:37 (starting exposure) 03:47:58 (exposure complete) 03:48:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:48:02 Image finished 03:48:03 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_034735_T3 final image. 03:48:06 1721 image stars found 03:48:06 189 catalog stars found 03:48:07 Solved! 104 stars matched. 03:48:07 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 03:48:07 Pointing error is 0.877 arcmin @ angle 91.10 03:48:07 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 03:48:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:48:07 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 26.6s 40° 04' 39.89" 03:48:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:48:07 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.01 pixels) 03:48:07 (avg FWHM = 2.54 arcsec) 03:48:07 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:48:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:48:07 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=5664s GW=T HAz=5974s DWz=T WF=no] 03:48:07 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034807_T3 03:48:07 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 03:48:07 Focus change of -20 steps required 03:48:10 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:48:10 (using Normal readout mode) 03:48:10 (starting exposure) 03:48:23 (exposure complete) 03:48:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:48:27 Image finished 03:48:28 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034807_T3 final image. 03:48:30 1499 image stars found 03:48:30 189 catalog stars found 03:48:31 Solved! 120 stars matched. 03:48:32 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:48:32 Pointing error is 1.209 arcmin @ angle 91.04 03:48:32 True focal length is 3470.7 mm. 03:48:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:48:32 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 28.3s 40° 04' 39.58" 03:48:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:48:32 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.20 pixels) 03:48:32 (avg FWHM = 2.43 arcsec) 03:48:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:48:32 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=5689s GW=T HAz=5999s DWz=T WF=no] 03:48:32 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034832_T3 03:48:32 (taking 6.08 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 03:48:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:48:32 (starting exposure) 03:48:44 (exposure complete) 03:48:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:48:47 Image finished 03:48:48 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_034832_T3 final image. 03:48:51 1447 image stars found 03:48:51 189 catalog stars found 03:48:53 Solved! 116 stars matched. 03:48:53 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:48:53 Pointing error is 1.252 arcmin @ angle 91.09 03:48:53 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 03:48:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:48:53 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 28.5s 40° 04' 39.46" 03:48:53 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:48:53 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.46 pixels) 03:48:53 (avg FWHM = 2.34 arcsec) 03:48:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:48:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:48:53 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=5710s GW=T HAz=6026s DWz=T WF=no] 03:48:53 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_034853_T3 03:48:53 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 03:48:53 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:48:56 (taking 12.23 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 03:48:56 (using Normal readout mode) 03:48:56 (starting exposure) 03:49:22 (exposure complete) 03:49:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:49:26 Image finished 03:49:26 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_034853_T3 final image. 03:49:29 2053 image stars found 03:49:29 189 catalog stars found 03:49:30 Solved! 114 stars matched. 03:49:30 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:49:30 Pointing error is 1.455 arcmin @ angle 91.13 03:49:30 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 03:49:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:49:30 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 29.6s 40° 04' 39.16" 03:49:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:49:30 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.71 pixels) 03:49:30 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 03:49:31 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:49:31 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:51:24 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:51:24 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:51:24 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:51:24 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:51:24 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:51:25 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:51:25 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:51:25 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:51:26 Dome is MaxDome 03:51:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:51:26 Imager is ASCOM 03:51:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:51:26 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@035017 UTC 03:51:26 Imager readout modes: 03:51:26 0 is Fast 03:51:26 1 is Normal 03:51:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:51:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:51:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:51:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:51:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:51:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:51:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:51:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:51:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:51:26 ==== Starting target SU_Lyn ==== 03:51:26 ACPS Observation SU_Lyn(1 of 1) 03:51:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan SU_Lyn) 03:51:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:51:26 Pointing updates are enabled 03:51:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:51:26 Start slew to SU_Lyn... 03:51:27 (wait for slew to complete) 03:52:04 (slew complete) 03:52:04 [flip check: Tn=374s HAc=632s GW=T HAz=1007s DWz=T WF=no] 03:52:04 Updating pointing... 03:52:04 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:52:04 (using Fast readout mode) 03:52:04 (starting exposure) 03:52:19 (exposure complete) 03:52:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:52:24 Image finished 03:52:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:52:24 515 image stars found 03:52:24 350 catalog stars found 03:52:25 Solved! 131 stars matched. 03:52:25 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 03:52:25 Pointing error is 1.845 arcmin @ angle 266.43 03:52:25 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 03:52:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:52:25 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 42.1s 55° 28' 20.26" 03:52:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:52:25 [sync] pointing model updated 03:52:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:52:25 Target is now centered. 03:52:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:52:25 (wait for slew to complete) 03:52:28 (slew complete) 03:52:28 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=656s GW=T HAz=970s DWz=T WF=no] 03:52:28 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035228_T3 03:52:28 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 03:52:28 Focus change of 320 steps required 03:52:32 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:52:32 (using Normal readout mode) 03:52:32 (starting exposure) 03:52:57 (exposure complete) 03:52:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:53:01 Image finished 03:53:02 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035228_T3 final image. 03:53:05 766 image stars found 03:53:05 185 catalog stars found 03:53:06 Solved! 117 stars matched. 03:53:06 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 03:53:06 Pointing error is 1.798 arcmin @ angle 268.01 03:53:06 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 03:53:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:53:06 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 42.5s 55° 28' 23.42" 03:53:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:53:06 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.84 pixels) 03:53:06 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 03:53:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:53:06 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=694s GW=T HAz=1008s DWz=T WF=no] 03:53:06 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035306_T3 03:53:06 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:53:06 (using Normal readout mode) 03:53:06 (starting exposure) 03:53:26 (exposure complete) 03:53:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:53:29 Image finished 03:53:30 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035306_T3 final image. 03:53:33 746 image stars found 03:53:33 185 catalog stars found 03:53:34 Solved! 122 stars matched. 03:53:34 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 03:53:34 Pointing error is 1.755 arcmin @ angle 267.77 03:53:34 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 03:53:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:53:34 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 42.8s 55° 28' 23.06" 03:53:34 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:53:34 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.98 pixels) 03:53:34 (avg FWHM = 2.23 arcsec) 03:53:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:53:34 [flip check: Tn=314s HAc=723s GW=T HAz=1037s DWz=T WF=no] 03:53:35 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035334_T3 03:53:35 (taking 14.22 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 03:53:35 (using Normal readout mode) 03:53:35 (starting exposure) 03:53:55 (exposure complete) 03:53:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:53:58 Image finished 03:54:00 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240223_035334_T3 final image. 03:54:02 774 image stars found 03:54:02 185 catalog stars found 03:54:04 Solved! 60 stars matched. 03:54:04 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:54:04 Pointing error is 1.654 arcmin @ angle 267.76 03:54:04 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 03:54:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:54:04 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 43.5s 55° 28' 23.29" 03:54:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:54:04 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.36 pixels) 03:54:04 (avg FWHM = 2.43 arcsec) 03:54:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:54:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:54:04 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=752s GW=T HAz=1056s DWz=T WF=no] 03:54:04 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035404_T3 03:54:04 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 03:54:04 Focus change of -30 steps required 03:54:06 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:54:06 (using Normal readout mode) 03:54:06 (starting exposure) 03:54:17 (exposure complete) 03:54:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:54:20 Image finished 03:54:22 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035404_T3 final image. 03:54:24 817 image stars found 03:54:24 185 catalog stars found 03:54:25 Solved! 103 stars matched. 03:54:26 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:54:26 Pointing error is 1.443 arcmin @ angle 265.76 03:54:26 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 03:54:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:54:26 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 45.0s 55° 28' 20.78" 03:54:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:54:26 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.19 pixels) 03:54:26 (avg FWHM = 2.39 arcsec) 03:54:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:54:26 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=774s GW=T HAz=1078s DWz=T WF=no] 03:54:26 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035426_T3 03:54:26 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:54:26 (using Normal readout mode) 03:54:26 (starting exposure) 03:54:35 (exposure complete) 03:54:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:54:39 Image finished 03:54:40 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035426_T3 final image. 03:54:43 833 image stars found 03:54:43 185 catalog stars found 03:54:44 Solved! 77 stars matched. 03:54:44 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 03:54:44 Pointing error is 1.372 arcmin @ angle 265.34 03:54:44 True focal length is 3472.4 mm. 03:54:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:54:44 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 45.5s 55° 28' 20.49" 03:54:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:54:44 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.03 pixels) 03:54:44 (avg FWHM = 2.30 arcsec) 03:54:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:54:44 [flip check: Tn=304s HAc=793s GW=T HAz=1097s DWz=T WF=no] 03:54:45 Imaging to SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035444_T3 03:54:45 (taking 3.85 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:54:45 (using Normal readout mode) 03:54:45 (starting exposure) 03:54:54 (exposure complete) 03:54:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:54:58 Image finished 03:54:59 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_V_20240223_035444_T3 final image. 03:55:02 847 image stars found 03:55:02 185 catalog stars found 03:55:03 Solved! 93 stars matched. 03:55:03 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 03:55:03 Pointing error is 1.280 arcmin @ angle 265.19 03:55:03 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 03:55:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 03:55:03 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 46.1s 55° 28' 20.74" 03:55:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:55:03 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.30 pixels) 03:55:03 (avg FWHM = 2.22 arcsec) 03:55:04 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:55:04 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:55:09 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:55:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:55:09 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:55:09 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:55:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:55:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:55:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:55:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:55:10 Dome is MaxDome 03:55:10 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:55:10 Imager is ASCOM 03:55:10 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:55:10 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@035406 UTC 03:55:10 Imager readout modes: 03:55:10 0 is Fast 03:55:10 1 is Normal 03:55:10 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:55:10 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:55:10 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:55:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:55:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:55:10 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:55:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:55:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:55:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:55:10 ==== Starting target CW_Mon ==== 03:55:10 ACPS Observation CW_Mon(1 of 1) 03:55:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CW_Mon) 03:55:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:55:11 Pointing updates are enabled 03:55:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:55:11 Start slew to CW_Mon... 03:55:12 (wait for slew to complete) 03:55:55 (slew complete) 03:55:55 [flip check: Tn=454s HAc=1271s GW=T HAz=1725s DWz=T WF=no] 03:55:55 Updating pointing... 03:55:55 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:55:55 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:55:59 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:55:59 (using Fast readout mode) 03:55:59 (starting exposure) 03:56:24 (exposure complete) 03:56:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:56:27 Image finished 03:56:27 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:56:28 905 image stars found 03:56:28 207 catalog stars found 03:56:29 Solved! 109 stars matched. 03:56:29 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 03:56:29 Pointing error is 1.231 arcmin @ angle 75.57 03:56:29 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 03:56:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:56:29 True image center (J2000): 06h 36m 59.3s 00° 02' 35.61" 03:56:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 03:56:29 [sync] pointing model updated 03:56:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:56:29 Target is now centered. 03:56:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:56:29 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:56:29 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:56:29 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:56:33 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:56:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=196.4911 Y=736.4413 03:56:48 (guide star SNR=58.0 X=196 Y=736) 03:56:48 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 03:56:53 (guide star SNR=14.0 X=196 Y=736) 03:56:53 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 03:56:58 (guide star SNR=14.4 X=195 Y=735) 03:57:04 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 03:57:04 [flip check: Tn=394s HAc=1340s GW=T HAz=1735s DWz=T WF=no] 03:57:04 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240223_035704_T3 03:57:04 (taking 94.31 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 03:57:04 (using Normal readout mode) 03:57:06 (ex=2.57 ey=2.07) 03:57:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 03:57:09 (ex=3.41 ey=3.18) 03:57:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 03:57:11 (ex=6.21 ey=3.92) 03:57:11 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 03:57:14 (ex=9.29 ey=7.08) 03:57:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 03:57:17 (ex=13.09 ey=10.01) 03:57:17 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 03:57:19 (ex=19.62 ey=14.93) 03:57:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 03:57:24 (ex=28.76 ey=22.55) 03:57:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 03:57:36 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 03:57:36 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 03:57:36 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 03:57:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 03:57:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 03:57:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 03:57:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 03:57:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 03:57:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 03:57:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 03:57:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 03:57:43 Dome is MaxDome 03:57:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 03:57:43 Imager is ASCOM 03:57:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 03:57:43 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@035633 UTC 03:57:43 Imager readout modes: 03:57:43 0 is Fast 03:57:43 1 is Normal 03:57:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 03:57:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 03:57:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 03:57:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 03:57:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 03:57:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 03:57:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 03:57:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 03:57:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 03:57:43 ==== Starting target NSVS_0421121 ==== 03:57:43 ACPS Observation NSVS_0421121(1 of 1) 03:57:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSVS_0421121) 03:57:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 03:57:43 Pointing updates are enabled 03:57:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 03:57:43 Start slew to NSVS_0421121... 03:57:44 (wait for slew to complete) 03:58:20 (slew complete) 03:58:20 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9551s GW=T HAz=10211s DWz=T WF=no] 03:58:20 Updating pointing... 03:58:20 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 03:58:20 Focus change of -290 steps required 03:58:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 03:58:24 (using Fast readout mode) 03:58:24 (starting exposure) 03:58:49 (exposure complete) 03:58:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 03:58:52 Image finished 03:58:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 03:58:53 217 image stars found 03:58:53 202 catalog stars found 03:58:54 Solved! 68 stars matched. 03:58:54 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 03:58:54 Pointing error is 1.152 arcmin @ angle 76.50 03:58:54 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 03:58:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 03:58:54 True image center (J2000): 04h 21m 16.8s 16° 26' 33.54" 03:58:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 03:58:54 [sync] pointing model updated 03:58:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 03:58:54 Target is now centered. 03:58:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 03:58:54 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 03:58:54 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 03:58:54 Focus change of 290 steps required 03:58:58 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 03:59:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=525.0097 Y=671.9975 03:59:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 03:59:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 03:59:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1131.261 Y=473.1514 03:59:26 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=1131 Y=473) 03:59:26 (first exposure estimate 5.08 sec) 03:59:35 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1131 Y=472) 03:59:35 (final exposure for guiding 5.09 sec) 03:59:43 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1129 Y=471) 04:00:12 **Guider waited for 25.45 sec and never got a measurement 04:00:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5.09 sec) 04:00:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=645.0069 Y=377.001 04:00:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:00:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:00:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 04:00:35 **No stars at all found in guider image 04:00:36 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:00:36 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:00:36 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:00:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:00:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:00:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:00:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:00:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:00:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:00:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:00:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:00:43 Dome is MaxDome 04:00:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:00:43 Imager is ASCOM 04:00:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:00:43 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@035858 UTC 04:00:43 Imager readout modes: 04:00:43 0 is Fast 04:00:43 1 is Normal 04:00:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:00:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:00:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:00:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:00:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:00:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:00:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:00:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:00:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:00:43 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 04:00:43 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 04:00:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 04:00:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:00:43 Pointing updates are enabled 04:00:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:00:43 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 04:00:45 (wait for slew to complete) 04:01:31 (slew complete) 04:01:31 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=19264s GW=T HAz=19634s DWz=T WF=no] 04:01:31 Updating pointing... 04:01:31 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:01:31 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:01:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:01:34 (using Fast readout mode) 04:01:34 (starting exposure) 04:01:59 (exposure complete) 04:02:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:02:03 Image finished 04:02:03 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:02:04 998 image stars found 04:02:04 441 catalog stars found 04:02:05 Solved! 162 stars matched. 04:02:05 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 04:02:05 Pointing error is 0.643 arcmin @ angle 85.51 04:02:05 True focal length is 3466.5 mm. 04:02:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:02:05 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 21.9s 61° 25' 19.41" 04:02:05 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:02:05 [sync] pointing model updated 04:02:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:02:05 Target is now centered. 04:02:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:02:05 (wait for slew to complete) 04:02:08 (slew complete) 04:02:08 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=19297s GW=T HAz=19610s DWz=T WF=no] 04:02:08 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240223_040208_T3 04:02:08 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:02:08 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:02:12 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:02:12 (using Normal readout mode) 04:02:12 (starting exposure) 04:02:32 (exposure complete) 04:02:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:02:36 Image finished 04:02:37 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240223_040208_T3 final image. 04:02:40 590 image stars found 04:02:40 209 catalog stars found 04:02:41 Solved! 118 stars matched. 04:02:41 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:02:41 Pointing error is 0.659 arcmin @ angle 80.92 04:02:41 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 04:02:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:02:41 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 22.0s 61° 25' 22.64" 04:02:41 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:02:41 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.15 pixels) 04:02:41 (avg FWHM = 2.24 arcsec) 04:02:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:02:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:02:41 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=19331s GW=T HAz=19639s DWz=T WF=no] 04:02:41 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040241_T3 04:02:41 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 04:02:41 Focus change of -30 steps required 04:02:44 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:02:44 (using Normal readout mode) 04:02:44 (starting exposure) 04:02:56 (exposure complete) 04:02:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:03:00 Image finished 04:03:01 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040241_T3 final image. 04:03:03 673 image stars found 04:03:03 209 catalog stars found 04:03:04 Solved! 126 stars matched. 04:03:05 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:03:05 Pointing error is 0.681 arcmin @ angle 83.39 04:03:05 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 04:03:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:03:05 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 22.2s 61° 25' 21.10" 04:03:05 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:03:05 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.15 pixels) 04:03:05 (avg FWHM = 2.15 arcsec) 04:03:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:03:05 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=19354s GW=T HAz=19663s DWz=T WF=no] 04:03:05 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040305_T3 04:03:05 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:03:05 (using Normal readout mode) 04:03:05 (starting exposure) 04:03:16 (exposure complete) 04:03:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:03:19 Image finished 04:03:20 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040305_T3 final image. 04:03:23 742 image stars found 04:03:23 209 catalog stars found 04:03:24 Solved! 121 stars matched. 04:03:24 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 04:03:24 Pointing error is 0.670 arcmin @ angle 82.33 04:03:24 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 04:03:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:03:24 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 22.1s 61° 25' 21.76" 04:03:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:03:24 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.37 pixels) 04:03:24 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 04:03:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:03:24 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=19374s GW=T HAz=19682s DWz=T WF=no] 04:03:24 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040324_T3 04:03:25 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:03:25 (using Normal readout mode) 04:03:25 (starting exposure) 04:03:35 (exposure complete) 04:03:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:03:39 Image finished 04:03:40 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240223_040324_T3 final image. 04:03:43 806 image stars found 04:03:43 209 catalog stars found 04:03:44 Solved! 124 stars matched. 04:03:44 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:03:44 Pointing error is 0.659 arcmin @ angle 82.53 04:03:44 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 04:03:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:03:44 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 22.0s 61° 25' 21.54" 04:03:44 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:03:44 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.35 pixels) 04:03:44 (avg FWHM = 2.01 arcsec) 04:03:45 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:03:45 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:03:50 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:03:50 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:03:50 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:03:50 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:03:50 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:03:51 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:03:51 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:03:51 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:03:51 Dome is MaxDome 04:03:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:03:51 Imager is ASCOM 04:03:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:03:51 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@040244 UTC 04:03:51 Imager readout modes: 04:03:51 0 is Fast 04:03:51 1 is Normal 04:03:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:03:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:03:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:03:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:03:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:03:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:03:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:03:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:03:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:03:51 ==== Starting target BX_Pup ==== 04:03:51 ACPS Observation BX_Pup(1 of 1) 04:03:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan BX_Pup) 04:03:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:03:51 Pointing updates are enabled 04:03:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:03:51 Start slew to BX_Pup... 04:03:53 (wait for slew to complete) 04:05:19 (slew complete) 04:05:19 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-2792s GW=T HAz=-2252s DWz=T WF=no] 04:05:19 Updating pointing... 04:05:19 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:05:19 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:05:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:05:23 (using Fast readout mode) 04:05:23 (starting exposure) 04:05:48 (exposure complete) 04:05:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:05:52 Image finished 04:05:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:05:53 1051 image stars found 04:05:53 405 catalog stars found 04:05:54 Solved! 130 stars matched. 04:05:54 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 04:05:54 Pointing error is 3.010 arcmin @ angle 272.84 04:05:54 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 04:05:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:05:54 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 02.4s -24° 19' 27.02" 04:05:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:05:54 [sync] pointing model updated 04:05:54 Re-slew to target. 04:05:54 Start slew to BX_Pup... 04:05:58 (wait for slew to complete) 04:06:08 (slew complete) 04:06:08 Target is now centered. 04:06:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:06:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:06:08 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:06:08 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:06:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:06:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1343.255 Y=837.2161 04:06:25 (guide star SNR=69.9 X=1343 Y=837) 04:06:26 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:06:31 (guide star SNR=15.0 X=1340 Y=832) 04:06:31 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:06:35 (guide star SNR=13.6 X=1328 Y=825) 04:07:01 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:07:02 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:07:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1280.006 Y=789.4406 04:07:07 (guide star SNR=14.8 X=1280 Y=789) 04:07:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:07:12 (guide star SNR=18.1 X=1280 Y=787) 04:07:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:07:17 (guide star SNR=22.4 X=1276 Y=786) 04:07:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:07:39 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:07:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1239.308 Y=755.1171 04:07:44 (guide star SNR=18.2 X=1239 Y=755) 04:07:45 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:07:50 (guide star SNR=19.7 X=1238 Y=753) 04:07:50 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:07:55 (guide star SNR=21.3 X=1235 Y=753) 04:08:27 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:08:28 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:08:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1190.369 Y=716.4119 04:08:33 (guide star SNR=22.7 X=1190 Y=716) 04:08:34 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:08:39 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:08:39 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 04:08:39 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:08:39 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:08:45 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:08:45 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:08:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:08:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:08:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:08:46 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:08:46 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:08:46 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:08:46 Dome is MaxDome 04:08:46 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:08:46 Imager is ASCOM 04:08:46 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:08:46 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@040612 UTC 04:08:46 Imager readout modes: 04:08:46 0 is Fast 04:08:46 1 is Normal 04:08:46 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:08:46 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:08:46 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:08:46 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:08:46 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:08:46 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:08:46 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:08:46 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:08:46 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:08:46 ==== Starting target HQ_Mon ==== 04:08:46 ACPS Observation HQ_Mon(1 of 1) 04:08:46 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HQ_Mon) 04:08:46 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:08:47 Pointing updates are enabled 04:08:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:08:47 Start slew to HQ_Mon... 04:08:48 (wait for slew to complete) 04:09:13 (slew complete) 04:09:13 [flip check: Tn=502s HAc=-8s GW=T HAz=493s DWz=T WF=no] 04:09:13 Updating pointing... 04:09:13 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:09:13 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:09:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:09:17 (using Fast readout mode) 04:09:17 (starting exposure) 04:09:41 (exposure complete) 04:09:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:09:45 Image finished 04:09:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:09:45 845 image stars found 04:09:46 415 catalog stars found 04:09:47 Solved! 104 stars matched. 04:09:47 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 04:09:47 Pointing error is 1.458 arcmin @ angle 89.68 04:09:47 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 04:09:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:09:47 True image center (J2000): 07h 11m 39.5s 00° 52' 06.49" 04:09:47 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:09:47 [sync] pointing model updated 04:09:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:09:47 Target is now centered. 04:09:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:09:47 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:09:47 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 04:09:47 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:09:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:10:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1028.143 Y=945.2516 04:10:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:10:05 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:10:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1327.018 Y=608.2617 04:10:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:10:19 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 04:10:19 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:10:19 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:10:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:10:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:10:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:10:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:10:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:10:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:10:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:10:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:10:26 Dome is MaxDome 04:10:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:10:28 Imager is ASCOM 04:10:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:10:28 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@040951 UTC 04:10:28 Imager readout modes: 04:10:28 0 is Fast 04:10:28 1 is Normal 04:10:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:10:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:10:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:10:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:10:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:10:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:10:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:10:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:10:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:10:28 ==== Starting target CSS091110:060919-064155 ==== 04:10:28 ACPS Observation CSS091110:060919-064155(1 of 1) 04:10:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CSS091110:060919-064155) 04:10:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:10:28 Pointing updates are enabled 04:10:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:10:28 Start slew to CSS091110:060919-064155... 04:10:30 (wait for slew to complete) 04:10:49 (slew complete) 04:10:49 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=3827s GW=T HAz=4277s DWz=T WF=no] 04:10:49 Updating pointing... 04:10:49 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:10:49 Focus change of -290 steps required 04:10:53 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:10:53 (using Fast readout mode) 04:10:53 (starting exposure) 04:11:18 (exposure complete) 04:11:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:11:22 Image finished 04:11:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:11:22 540 image stars found 04:11:22 272 catalog stars found 04:11:24 Solved! 130 stars matched. 04:11:24 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 04:11:24 Pointing error is 1.223 arcmin @ angle 82.11 04:11:24 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 04:11:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:11:24 True image center (J2000): 06h 09m 24.2s -06° 41' 45.32" 04:11:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:11:24 [sync] pointing model updated 04:11:24 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:11:24 Target is now centered. 04:11:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:11:24 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 04:11:24 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:11:24 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:11:26 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:11:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=681.3214 Y=305.2582 04:11:40 (guide star SNR=25.7 X=681 Y=305) 04:11:41 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:11:46 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=679 Y=305) 04:11:46 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:11:51 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=679 Y=303) 04:11:57 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 04:11:57 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=3895s GW=T HAz=4285s DWz=T WF=no] 04:11:57 Imaging to CSS091110-060919-064155_SI_20240223_041157_T3 04:11:57 (taking 90 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:11:57 (using Normal readout mode) 04:11:59 (ex=1.61 ey=1.37) 04:11:59 (guider check OK) 04:11:59 (starting exposure) 04:13:41 (exposure complete) 04:13:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:13:44 Image finished 04:13:44 Plate-solve CSS091110-060919-064155_SI_20240223_041157_T3 final image. 04:13:47 1822 image stars found 04:13:47 146 catalog stars found 04:13:48 Solved! 67 stars matched. 04:13:48 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:13:48 Pointing error is 0.840 arcmin @ angle 78.65 04:13:48 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 04:13:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:13:48 True image center (J2000): 06h 09m 22.6s -06° 41' 45.48" 04:13:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:13:48 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.11 pixels) 04:13:48 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 04:13:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:13:48 (waiting for guider to settle...) 04:13:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:13:53 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=4013s GW=T HAz=4372s DWz=T WF=no] 04:13:54 Imaging to CSS091110-060919-064155_R_20240223_041353_T3 04:13:54 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 04:13:54 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:13:57 (taking 60 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:13:57 (using Normal readout mode) 04:13:57 (ex=29.09 ey=25.05) 04:13:57 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:14:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:14:10 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:14:10 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:16:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:16:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:16:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:16:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:16:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:16:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:16:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:16:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:16:26 Dome is MaxDome 04:16:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:16:26 Imager is ASCOM 04:16:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:16:26 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@041515 UTC 04:16:26 Imager readout modes: 04:16:26 0 is Fast 04:16:26 1 is Normal 04:16:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:16:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:16:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:16:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:16:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:16:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:16:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:16:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:16:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:16:27 ==== Starting target V504_Per ==== 04:16:27 ACPS Observation V504_Per(1 of 1) 04:16:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V504_Per) 04:16:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:16:27 Pointing updates are enabled 04:16:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:16:27 Start slew to V504_Per... 04:16:28 (wait for slew to complete) 04:17:19 (slew complete) 04:17:19 [flip check: Tn=375s HAc=17868s GW=T HAz=18244s DWz=T WF=no] 04:17:19 Updating pointing... 04:17:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:17:19 (using Fast readout mode) 04:17:19 (starting exposure) 04:17:34 (exposure complete) 04:17:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:17:38 Image finished 04:17:38 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:17:39 478 image stars found 04:17:39 909 catalog stars found 04:17:40 Solved! 216 stars matched. 04:17:40 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 04:17:40 Pointing error is 0.379 arcmin @ angle 99.63 04:17:40 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 04:17:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:17:40 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.9s 57° 18' 18.19" 04:17:40 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 04:17:40 [sync] pointing model updated 04:17:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:17:40 Target is now centered. 04:17:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:17:40 (wait for slew to complete) 04:17:42 (slew complete) 04:17:42 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=17892s GW=T HAz=18207s DWz=T WF=no] 04:17:42 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240223_041742_T3 04:17:42 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:17:42 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:17:45 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:17:45 (using Normal readout mode) 04:17:45 (starting exposure) 04:18:12 (exposure complete) 04:18:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:18:16 Image finished 04:18:16 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240223_041742_T3 final image. 04:18:18 1162 image stars found 04:18:19 525 catalog stars found 04:18:20 Solved! 251 stars matched. 04:18:20 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:18:20 Pointing error is 0.379 arcmin @ angle 99.19 04:18:20 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 04:18:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:18:20 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.9s 57° 18' 18.36" 04:18:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 04:18:20 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.59 pixels) 04:18:20 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 04:18:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:18:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:18:20 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=17929s GW=T HAz=18239s DWz=T WF=no] 04:18:20 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240223_041820_T3 04:18:20 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 04:18:20 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:18:23 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:18:23 (using Normal readout mode) 04:18:23 (starting exposure) 04:18:45 (exposure complete) 04:18:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:18:49 Image finished 04:18:50 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240223_041820_T3 final image. 04:18:53 2071 image stars found 04:18:53 525 catalog stars found 04:18:54 Solved! 256 stars matched. 04:18:54 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 04:18:54 Pointing error is 0.343 arcmin @ angle 96.54 04:18:54 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 04:18:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:18:54 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.6s 57° 18' 19.65" 04:18:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 04:18:54 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.62 pixels) 04:18:54 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 04:18:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:18:54 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=17964s GW=T HAz=18273s DWz=T WF=no] 04:18:54 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240223_041854_T3 04:18:54 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:18:54 (using Normal readout mode) 04:18:54 (starting exposure) 04:19:09 (exposure complete) 04:19:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:19:13 Image finished 04:19:14 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240223_041854_T3 final image. 04:19:17 1823 image stars found 04:19:17 525 catalog stars found 04:19:18 Solved! 256 stars matched. 04:19:18 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 04:19:18 Pointing error is 0.329 arcmin @ angle 96.03 04:19:18 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 04:19:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:19:18 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.5s 57° 18' 19.93" 04:19:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 04:19:18 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.55 pixels) 04:19:18 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 04:19:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:19:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:19:18 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=17988s GW=T HAz=18304s DWz=T WF=no] 04:19:18 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240223_041918_T3 04:19:18 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 04:19:18 Focus change of 20 steps required 04:19:21 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:19:21 (using Normal readout mode) 04:19:21 (starting exposure) 04:19:48 (exposure complete) 04:19:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:19:52 Image finished 04:19:53 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240223_041918_T3 final image. 04:19:56 1996 image stars found 04:19:56 525 catalog stars found 04:19:57 Solved! 263 stars matched. 04:19:58 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 04:19:58 Pointing error is 0.341 arcmin @ angle 93.16 04:19:58 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 04:19:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:19:58 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 20.6s 57° 18' 20.87" 04:19:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 04:19:58 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.87 pixels) 04:19:58 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 04:19:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:19:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:19:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:19:58 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 04:19:58 Focus change of 30 steps required 04:20:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:20:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1306.298 Y=388.487 04:20:15 (guide star SNR=55.7 X=1306 Y=388) 04:20:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:20:20 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=1306 Y=388) 04:20:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:20:25 (guide star SNR=10.6 X=1306 Y=389) 04:20:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 04:20:31 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=18061s GW=T HAz=18401s DWz=T WF=no] 04:20:31 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240223_042031_T3 04:20:31 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:20:31 (using Normal readout mode) 04:20:33 (ex=0.45 ey=0.55) 04:20:33 (guider check OK) 04:20:33 (starting exposure) 04:21:24 (exposure complete) 04:21:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:21:28 Image finished 04:21:31 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20240223_042031_T3 final image. 04:21:34 3203 image stars found 04:21:35 525 catalog stars found 04:22:35 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 04:22:35 (waiting for guider to settle...) 04:22:40 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=18194s GW=T HAz=18531s DWz=T WF=no] 04:22:41 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240223_042240_T3 04:22:41 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:22:41 (using Normal readout mode) 04:22:41 (ex=27.20 ey=27.31) 04:22:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 04:22:45 (ex=16.27 ey=14.49) 04:22:45 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 04:22:49 (ex=21.61 ey=19.95) 04:22:49 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 04:22:54 (ex=26.72 ey=25.93) 04:22:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 04:23:01 (ex=22.40 ey=20.28) 04:23:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 04:23:06 (ex=27.02 ey=26.62) 04:23:06 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 04:23:12 (ex=6.35 ey=7.26) 04:23:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 04:23:15 (ex=25.05 ey=28.70) 04:23:15 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 04:23:20 (ex=28.63 ey=27.57) 04:23:20 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 04:23:27 (ex=23.85 ey=22.64) 04:23:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 04:23:32 (ex=27.10 ey=27.72) 04:23:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 04:23:38 (ex=10.09 ey=10.89) 04:23:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 04:23:42 (ex=19.74 ey=19.94) 04:23:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 04:23:47 (ex=27.80 ey=28.01) 04:23:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 04:23:51 (ex=16.73 ey=12.91) 04:23:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 04:23:55 (ex=27.87 ey=29.89) 04:23:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 04:24:00 (ex=25.43 ey=26.53) 04:24:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 04:24:04 (ex=24.65 ey=19.39) 04:24:04 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 04:24:08 (ex=25.83 ey=26.77) 04:24:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 04:24:13 (ex=28.38 ey=27.95) 04:24:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #20) 04:24:13 (stopping the autoguider) 04:24:13 **Excessive guiding errors just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:24:14 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:24:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:24:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:24:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:24:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:24:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:24:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:24:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:24:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:24:20 Dome is MaxDome 04:24:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:24:21 Imager is ASCOM 04:24:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:24:21 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@042000 UTC 04:24:21 Imager readout modes: 04:24:21 0 is Fast 04:24:21 1 is Normal 04:24:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:24:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:24:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:24:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:24:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:24:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:24:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:24:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:24:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:24:21 ==== Starting target QZ_Aur ==== 04:24:21 ACPS Observation QZ_Aur(1 of 1) 04:24:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan QZ_Aur) 04:24:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:24:21 Pointing updates are enabled 04:24:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:24:21 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 04:24:22 (wait for slew to complete) 04:25:08 (slew complete) 04:25:08 [flip check: Tn=460s HAc=7109s GW=T HAz=7569s DWz=T WF=no] 04:25:08 Updating pointing... 04:25:08 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:25:08 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:25:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:25:12 (using Fast readout mode) 04:25:12 (starting exposure) 04:25:37 (exposure complete) 04:25:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:25:41 Image finished 04:25:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:25:42 1733 image stars found 04:25:42 486 catalog stars found 04:25:43 Solved! 218 stars matched. 04:25:43 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 04:25:43 Pointing error is 3.133 arcmin @ angle 276.41 04:25:43 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 04:25:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:25:43 True image center (J2000): 05h 28m 19.2s 33° 18' 42.73" 04:25:43 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:25:43 [sync] pointing model updated 04:25:43 Re-slew to target. 04:25:43 Start slew to QZ_Aur... 04:25:47 (wait for slew to complete) 04:25:57 (slew complete) 04:25:57 Target is now centered. 04:25:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:25:57 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:25:57 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 04:25:57 Focus change of 320 steps required 04:26:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:26:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=259.155 Y=155.3795 04:26:14 (guide star SNR=20.5 X=259 Y=155) 04:26:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:26:20 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=257 Y=154) 04:26:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:26:25 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=257 Y=155) 04:26:58 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:26:59 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:27:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=290.5866 Y=182.2226 04:27:04 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=290 Y=182) 04:27:04 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:27:09 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=287 Y=179) 04:27:09 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:27:14 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=272 Y=167) 04:27:43 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:27:44 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:27:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1348.494 Y=794.4612 04:27:49 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=1348 Y=794) 04:27:50 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:27:55 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=1346 Y=793) 04:27:55 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:28:00 (guide star SNR=5.2 X=1342 Y=789) 04:28:25 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:28:26 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:28:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.249 Y=608.3643 04:28:31 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=1323 Y=606) 04:28:32 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 04:28:37 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1321 Y=604) 04:28:37 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:28:42 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1318 Y=602) 04:29:03 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:29:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 04:29:05 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 04:29:10 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 04:29:10 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 04:29:10 Custom image file path/names are in use 04:29:10 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 04:29:10 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 04:29:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 04:29:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 04:29:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 04:29:11 Dome is MaxDome 04:29:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 04:29:11 Imager is ASCOM 04:29:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 04:29:11 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@042601 UTC 04:29:11 Imager readout modes: 04:29:11 0 is Fast 04:29:11 1 is Normal 04:29:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 04:29:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 04:29:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 04:29:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 04:29:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 04:29:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 04:29:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 04:29:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 04:29:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 04:29:11 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 04:29:11 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 04:29:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V838_Mon) 04:29:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 04:29:11 Pointing updates are enabled 04:29:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 04:29:11 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:29:13 (wait for slew to complete) 04:29:48 (slew complete) 04:29:48 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=1681s GW=T HAz=2078s DWz=T WF=no] 04:29:48 Updating pointing... 04:29:48 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 04:29:48 Focus change of -320 steps required 04:29:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 04:29:52 (using Fast readout mode) 04:29:52 (starting exposure) 04:30:18 (exposure complete) 04:30:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:30:22 Image finished 04:30:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 04:30:22 1078 image stars found 04:30:22 483 catalog stars found 04:30:23 Solved! 174 stars matched. 04:30:23 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 04:30:23 Pointing error is 3.524 arcmin @ angle 275.38 04:30:23 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 04:30:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 04:30:23 True image center (J2000): 07h 03m 50.7s -03° 50' 31.16" 04:30:23 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:30:23 [sync] pointing model updated 04:30:23 Re-slew to target. 04:30:23 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:30:25 (wait for slew to complete) 04:30:35 (slew complete) 04:30:35 Target is now centered. 04:30:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:30:35 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 04:30:35 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 04:30:35 Focus change of -20 steps required 04:30:37 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 04:30:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1328.55 Y=612.8349 04:30:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:30:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:31:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1179.927 Y=725.1623 04:31:06 (guide star SNR=7.8 X=1178 Y=720) 04:31:06 (first exposure estimate 3.83 sec) 04:31:13 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1176 Y=718) 04:31:14 (final exposure for guiding 3.42 sec) 04:31:21 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1174 Y=716) 04:32:52 **Guider waited for 17.1 sec and never got a measurement 04:32:53 (take guider image at initial interval 3.42 sec) 04:33:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1029.962 Y=950.3622 04:33:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:33:01 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:33:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1225.322 Y=777.9204 04:33:15 (guide star SNR=16.1 X=1223 Y=773) 04:33:15 (first exposure estimate 1.86 sec) 04:33:20 (guide star SNR=6.2 X=1209 Y=762) 04:33:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:33:25 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1206 Y=760) 04:33:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 04:33:42 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 04:33:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1358.522 Y=471 04:33:47 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 04:33:47 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 04:34:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1191.964 Y=692.9021 04:34:01 (guide star SNR=9.1 X=1191 Y=689) 04:34:02 (first exposure estimate 3.29 sec) 04:34:09 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=1187 Y=686) 04:34:09 (final exposure for guiding 2.77 sec) 04:34:15 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1183 Y=682) 04:34:35 **Guider waited for 13.85 sec and never got a measurement 04:34:36 (take guider image at initial interval 2.77 sec) 04:34:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=580.9337 Y=621.3122 04:34:42 (guide star SNR=9.1 X=580 Y=621) 04:34:43 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 04:34:48 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=579 Y=620) 04:34:48 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 04:34:53 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=578 Y=620) 04:34:54 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 04:34:56 **Autoguiding failed. 04:34:56 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 04:34:56 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=1980s GW=T HAz=2327s DWz=T WF=no] 04:34:56 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_043456_T3 04:34:56 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:34:56 (using Normal readout mode) 04:34:56 (starting exposure) 04:35:38 (exposure complete) 04:35:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:35:41 Image finished 04:35:42 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_043456_T3 final image. 04:35:44 1437 image stars found 04:35:44 247 catalog stars found 04:35:50 Solved! 54 stars matched. 04:35:50 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 04:35:50 Pointing error is 1.578 arcmin @ angle 115.26 04:35:50 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 04:35:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:35:50 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 10.5s -03° 51' 31.41" 04:35:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:35:50 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.13 pixels) 04:35:50 (avg FWHM = 2.36 arcsec) 04:35:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:35:50 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=2035s GW=T HAz=2381s DWz=T WF=no] 04:35:50 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_043550_T3 04:35:50 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 04:35:50 (using Normal readout mode) 04:35:50 (starting exposure) 04:36:32 (exposure complete) 04:36:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:36:36 Image finished 04:36:38 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_043550_T3 final image. 04:36:40 1477 image stars found 04:36:41 247 catalog stars found 04:36:57 Solved! 61 stars matched. 04:36:58 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 04:36:58 Pointing error is 1.723 arcmin @ angle 113.05 04:36:58 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 04:36:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:36:58 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 11.2s -03° 51' 31.47" 04:36:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:36:58 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.61 pixels) 04:36:58 (avg FWHM = 2.57 arcsec) 04:36:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:36:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:36:58 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=2102s GW=T HAz=2485s DWz=T WF=no] 04:36:58 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240223_043658_T3 04:36:58 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 04:36:58 Focus change of 290 steps required 04:37:01 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 04:37:01 (using Normal readout mode) 04:37:01 (starting exposure) 04:38:27 (exposure complete) 04:38:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:38:31 Image finished 04:38:38 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240223_043658_T3 final image. 04:38:41 2380 image stars found 04:38:41 247 catalog stars found 04:39:21 Solved! 51 stars matched. 04:39:21 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 04:39:21 Pointing error is 2.668 arcmin @ angle 104.48 04:39:21 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 04:39:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:39:21 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 15.2s -03° 51' 31.03" 04:39:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 04:39:21 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.40 pixels) 04:39:21 (avg FWHM = 2.77 arcsec) 04:39:21 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=2246s GW=T HAz=2256s DWz=T WF=no] 04:39:21 Re-slew to target. 04:39:21 Start slew to V838_Mon... 04:39:22 (wait for slew to complete) 04:39:32 (slew complete) 04:39:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:39:32 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=2268s GW=T HAz=2718s DWz=T WF=no] 04:39:32 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240223_043932_T3 04:39:32 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 04:39:32 Focus change of 20 steps required 04:39:35 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:39:35 (using Normal readout mode) 04:39:35 (starting exposure) 04:42:17 (exposure complete) 04:42:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:42:21 Image finished 04:42:22 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240223_043932_T3 final image. 04:42:25 2825 image stars found 04:42:25 247 catalog stars found 04:42:27 Solved! 134 stars matched. 04:42:27 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:42:27 Pointing error is 1.261 arcmin @ angle 99.05 04:42:27 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 04:42:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:42:27 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.8s -03° 51' 02.89" 04:42:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:42:27 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.16 pixels) 04:42:27 (avg FWHM = 2.94 arcsec) 04:42:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:42:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:42:27 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=2442s GW=T HAz=2981s DWz=T WF=no] 04:42:27 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_044227_T3 04:42:27 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 04:42:27 Focus change of 30 steps required 04:42:29 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:42:29 (using Normal readout mode) 04:42:29 (starting exposure) 04:46:40 (exposure complete) 04:46:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:46:44 Image finished 04:46:45 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_044227_T3 final image. 04:46:48 2107 image stars found 04:46:48 247 catalog stars found 04:46:49 Solved! 147 stars matched. 04:46:49 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 04:46:49 Pointing error is 1.275 arcmin @ angle 98.18 04:46:49 True focal length is 3471.7 mm. 04:46:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:46:49 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.9s -03° 51' 01.89" 04:46:49 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:46:49 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.59 pixels) 04:46:49 (avg FWHM = 2.88 arcsec) 04:46:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:46:49 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=2706s GW=T HAz=3245s DWz=T WF=no] 04:46:49 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_044649_T3 04:46:49 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:46:49 (using Normal readout mode) 04:46:49 (starting exposure) 04:50:54 (exposure complete) 04:50:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:50:58 Image finished 04:50:59 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_044649_T3 final image. 04:51:02 2090 image stars found 04:51:02 247 catalog stars found 04:51:04 Solved! 179 stars matched. 04:51:04 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 04:51:04 Pointing error is 1.249 arcmin @ angle 98.41 04:51:04 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 04:51:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:51:04 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.8s -03° 51' 01.95" 04:51:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:51:04 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.30 pixels) 04:51:04 (avg FWHM = 2.95 arcsec) 04:51:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:51:04 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=2961s GW=T HAz=3500s DWz=T WF=no] 04:51:04 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_045104_T3 04:51:04 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:51:04 (using Normal readout mode) 04:51:04 (starting exposure) 04:55:09 (exposure complete) 04:55:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:55:12 Image finished 04:55:36 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_045104_T3 final image. 04:55:39 1790 image stars found 04:55:39 247 catalog stars found 04:55:41 Solved! 156 stars matched. 04:55:41 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:55:41 Pointing error is 1.235 arcmin @ angle 98.69 04:55:41 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 04:55:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:55:41 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.7s -03° 51' 02.19" 04:55:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:55:41 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.06 pixels) 04:55:41 (avg FWHM = 2.91 arcsec) 04:55:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:55:41 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=3239s GW=T HAz=3778s DWz=T WF=no] 04:55:41 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_045541_T3 04:55:41 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 04:55:41 (using Normal readout mode) 04:55:41 (starting exposure) 04:59:46 (exposure complete) 04:59:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 04:59:50 Image finished 04:59:51 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_045541_T3 final image. 04:59:54 2001 image stars found 04:59:54 247 catalog stars found 04:59:55 Solved! 154 stars matched. 04:59:55 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 04:59:55 Pointing error is 1.217 arcmin @ angle 98.68 04:59:55 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 04:59:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 04:59:55 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.6s -03° 51' 02.02" 04:59:55 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 04:59:55 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.00 pixels) 04:59:55 (avg FWHM = 2.90 arcsec) 04:59:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 04:59:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 04:59:55 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=3494s GW=T HAz=3944s DWz=T WF=no] 04:59:55 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240223_045955_T3 04:59:55 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 04:59:55 Focus change of -30 steps required 04:59:58 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 04:59:58 (using Normal readout mode) 04:59:58 (starting exposure) 05:02:35 (exposure complete) 05:02:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:02:39 Image finished 05:02:41 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240223_045955_T3 final image. 05:02:44 2814 image stars found 05:02:44 247 catalog stars found 05:02:45 Solved! 145 stars matched. 05:02:45 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 05:02:45 Pointing error is 1.205 arcmin @ angle 99.81 05:02:45 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 05:02:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:02:45 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.6s -03° 51' 03.32" 05:02:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:02:45 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.05 pixels) 05:02:45 (avg FWHM = 2.84 arcsec) 05:02:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:02:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:02:45 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=3665s GW=T HAz=4037s DWz=T WF=no] 05:02:45 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240223_050245_T3 05:02:45 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 05:02:45 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:02:48 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:02:48 (using Normal readout mode) 05:02:48 (starting exposure) 05:04:07 (exposure complete) 05:04:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:04:11 Image finished 05:04:12 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240223_050245_T3 final image. 05:04:15 2133 image stars found 05:04:15 247 catalog stars found 05:04:16 Solved! 134 stars matched. 05:04:16 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:04:16 Pointing error is 1.197 arcmin @ angle 99.64 05:04:16 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 05:04:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:04:16 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.5s -03° 51' 03.02" 05:04:16 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:04:16 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.58 pixels) 05:04:16 (avg FWHM = 2.53 arcsec) 05:04:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:04:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:04:16 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=3756s GW=T HAz=4092s DWz=T WF=no] 05:04:16 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050416_T3 05:04:16 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 05:04:16 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:04:20 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:04:20 (using Normal readout mode) 05:04:20 (starting exposure) 05:05:10 (exposure complete) 05:05:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:05:13 Image finished 05:05:16 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050416_T3 final image. 05:05:19 1433 image stars found 05:05:19 247 catalog stars found 05:05:20 Solved! 150 stars matched. 05:05:20 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:05:20 Pointing error is 1.220 arcmin @ angle 99.59 05:05:20 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 05:05:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:05:20 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.6s -03° 51' 03.20" 05:05:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:05:20 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.75 pixels) 05:05:20 (avg FWHM = 2.39 arcsec) 05:05:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:05:21 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:05:21 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:05:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:05:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:05:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:05:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:05:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:05:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:05:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:05:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:05:27 Dome is MaxDome 05:05:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:05:27 Imager is ASCOM 05:05:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:05:27 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@050420 UTC 05:05:27 Imager readout modes: 05:05:27 0 is Fast 05:05:27 1 is Normal 05:05:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:05:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:05:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:05:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:05:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:05:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:05:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:05:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:05:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:05:27 ==== Starting target V838_Mon ==== 05:05:27 ACPS Observation V838_Mon(1 of 1) 05:05:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V838_Mon) 05:05:27 Pointing updates are enabled 05:05:27 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:05:27 (V838_Mon within tolerance, no slew needed) 05:05:27 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 05:05:27 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=3827s GW=T HAz=4223s DWz=T WF=no] 05:05:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:05:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:05:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:05:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=544.3748 Y=656.275 05:05:35 (guide star SNR=13.9 X=544 Y=656) 05:05:35 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 05:05:40 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=544 Y=656) 05:05:40 (final exposure for guiding 1.02 sec) 05:05:45 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=546 Y=657) 05:05:47 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:05:48 (take guider image at initial interval 1.02 sec) 05:05:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=546 Y=657 05:05:53 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=545 Y=658) 05:05:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:05:58 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=545 Y=657) 05:05:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:06:03 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=545 Y=658) 05:06:05 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:06:06 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:06:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=545 Y=658 05:06:11 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=544 Y=657) 05:06:12 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:06:16 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=544 Y=656) 05:06:17 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:06:21 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=544 Y=655) 05:06:23 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:06:24 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:06:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=544 Y=655 05:06:29 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=542 Y=655) 05:06:30 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:06:34 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=543 Y=656) 05:06:35 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:06:39 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=542 Y=657) 05:06:41 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 05:06:42 **Autoguiding failed. 05:06:42 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 05:06:42 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=3903s GW=T HAz=4239s DWz=T WF=no] 05:06:42 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050642_T3 05:06:42 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:06:42 (using Normal readout mode) 05:06:42 (starting exposure) 05:07:25 (exposure complete) 05:07:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:07:29 Image finished 05:07:29 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050642_T3 final image. 05:07:31 1271 image stars found 05:07:31 247 catalog stars found 05:07:33 Solved! 153 stars matched. 05:07:33 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:07:33 Pointing error is 1.178 arcmin @ angle 99.89 05:07:33 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 05:07:33 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 05:07:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:07:33 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.5s -03° 51' 03.14" 05:07:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:07:33 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.43 pixels) 05:07:33 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 05:07:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:07:33 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=3953s GW=T HAz=4289s DWz=T WF=no] 05:07:33 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050733_T3 05:07:33 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:07:33 (using Normal readout mode) 05:07:33 (starting exposure) 05:08:15 (exposure complete) 05:08:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:08:19 Image finished 05:08:19 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_050733_T3 final image. 05:08:21 1433 image stars found 05:08:21 247 catalog stars found 05:08:23 Solved! 147 stars matched. 05:08:23 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:08:23 Pointing error is 1.158 arcmin @ angle 100.02 05:08:23 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 05:08:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:08:23 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.4s -03° 51' 03.09" 05:08:23 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:08:23 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.52 pixels) 05:08:23 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 05:08:23 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:08:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:08:23 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=4003s GW=T HAz=4375s DWz=T WF=no] 05:08:23 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240223_050823_T3 05:08:23 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 05:08:23 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:08:26 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:08:26 (using Normal readout mode) 05:08:26 (starting exposure) 05:09:52 (exposure complete) 05:09:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:09:55 Image finished 05:09:59 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240223_050823_T3 final image. 05:10:02 2212 image stars found 05:10:02 247 catalog stars found 05:10:03 Solved! 146 stars matched. 05:10:03 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 05:10:03 Pointing error is 1.159 arcmin @ angle 99.30 05:10:03 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 05:10:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:10:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.4s -03° 51' 02.25" 05:10:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:10:03 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.89 pixels) 05:10:03 (avg FWHM = 2.25 arcsec) 05:10:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:10:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:10:03 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=4104s GW=T HAz=4554s DWz=T WF=no] 05:10:03 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240223_051003_T3 05:10:03 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 05:10:03 Focus change of 20 steps required 05:10:06 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:10:06 (using Normal readout mode) 05:10:06 (starting exposure) 05:12:47 (exposure complete) 05:12:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:12:51 Image finished 05:12:52 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240223_051003_T3 final image. 05:12:55 2223 image stars found 05:12:55 247 catalog stars found 05:12:57 Solved! 153 stars matched. 05:12:57 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:12:57 Pointing error is 1.144 arcmin @ angle 99.31 05:12:57 True focal length is 3471.5 mm. 05:12:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:12:57 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.3s -03° 51' 02.11" 05:12:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:12:57 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.80 pixels) 05:12:57 (avg FWHM = 2.30 arcsec) 05:12:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:12:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:12:57 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=4278s GW=T HAz=4816s DWz=T WF=no] 05:12:57 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_051257_T3 05:12:57 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 05:12:57 Focus change of 30 steps required 05:13:00 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:13:00 (using Normal readout mode) 05:13:00 (starting exposure) 05:17:11 (exposure complete) 05:17:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:17:15 Image finished 05:17:16 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_051257_T3 final image. 05:17:19 2185 image stars found 05:17:19 247 catalog stars found 05:17:20 Solved! 139 stars matched. 05:17:20 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:17:20 Pointing error is 1.115 arcmin @ angle 98.24 05:17:20 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 05:17:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:17:20 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.2s -03° 51' 00.59" 05:17:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:17:20 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (6.12 pixels) 05:17:20 (avg FWHM = 2.49 arcsec) 05:17:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:17:20 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=4542s GW=T HAz=5081s DWz=T WF=no] 05:17:20 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_051720_T3 05:17:20 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:17:20 (using Normal readout mode) 05:17:20 (starting exposure) 05:21:26 (exposure complete) 05:21:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:21:29 Image finished 05:21:31 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_051720_T3 final image. 05:21:33 2459 image stars found 05:21:34 247 catalog stars found 05:21:35 Solved! 140 stars matched. 05:21:35 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 05:21:35 Pointing error is 1.081 arcmin @ angle 98.43 05:21:35 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 05:21:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:21:35 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 09.1s -03° 51' 00.51" 05:21:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:21:35 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.64 pixels) 05:21:35 (avg FWHM = 2.73 arcsec) 05:21:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:21:35 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=4798s GW=T HAz=5336s DWz=T WF=no] 05:21:35 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_052135_T3 05:21:35 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:21:35 (using Normal readout mode) 05:21:35 (starting exposure) 05:25:40 (exposure complete) 05:25:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:25:44 Image finished 05:25:45 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_052135_T3 final image. 05:25:48 2262 image stars found 05:25:49 247 catalog stars found 05:25:50 Solved! 140 stars matched. 05:25:50 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 05:25:50 Pointing error is 1.035 arcmin @ angle 98.19 05:25:50 True focal length is 3471.4 mm. 05:25:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:25:50 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.9s -03° 50' 59.84" 05:25:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:25:50 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.19 pixels) 05:25:50 (avg FWHM = 2.76 arcsec) 05:25:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:25:50 [flip check: Tn=539s HAc=5053s GW=T HAz=5592s DWz=T WF=no] 05:25:50 Imaging to V838_Mon_B_20240223_052550_T3 05:25:50 (taking 239.39 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:25:50 (using Normal readout mode) 05:25:50 (starting exposure) 05:29:55 (exposure complete) 05:29:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:29:59 Image finished 05:30:00 Plate-solve V838_Mon_B_20240223_052550_T3 final image. 05:30:02 2468 image stars found 05:30:03 247 catalog stars found 05:30:04 Solved! 141 stars matched. 05:30:04 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:30:04 Pointing error is 1.012 arcmin @ angle 97.15 05:30:04 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 05:30:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:30:04 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.8s -03° 50' 58.56" 05:30:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:30:04 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.31 pixels) 05:30:04 (avg FWHM = 2.82 arcsec) 05:30:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:30:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:30:04 [flip check: Tn=450s HAc=5308s GW=T HAz=5758s DWz=T WF=no] 05:30:04 Imaging to V838_Mon_V_20240223_053004_T3 05:30:04 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 05:30:04 Focus change of -30 steps required 05:30:07 (taking 150.29 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:30:07 (using Normal readout mode) 05:30:07 (starting exposure) 05:32:44 (exposure complete) 05:32:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:32:48 Image finished 05:32:49 Plate-solve V838_Mon_V_20240223_053004_T3 final image. 05:32:52 2561 image stars found 05:32:52 247 catalog stars found 05:32:53 Solved! 141 stars matched. 05:32:53 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:32:53 Pointing error is 1.007 arcmin @ angle 98.42 05:32:53 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 05:32:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:32:53 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.8s -03° 50' 59.84" 05:32:53 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:32:53 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.27 pixels) 05:32:53 (avg FWHM = 2.83 arcsec) 05:32:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:32:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:32:53 [flip check: Tn=373s HAc=5478s GW=T HAz=5850s DWz=T WF=no] 05:32:53 Imaging to V838_Mon_R_20240223_053253_T3 05:32:53 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 05:32:53 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:32:56 (taking 72.51 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 05:32:56 (using Normal readout mode) 05:32:56 (starting exposure) 05:34:16 (exposure complete) 05:34:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:34:19 Image finished 05:34:23 Plate-solve V838_Mon_R_20240223_053253_T3 final image. 05:34:26 2024 image stars found 05:34:26 247 catalog stars found 05:34:27 Solved! 138 stars matched. 05:34:27 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 05:34:27 Pointing error is 1.005 arcmin @ angle 98.13 05:34:27 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 05:34:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:34:27 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.8s -03° 50' 59.53" 05:34:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:34:27 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.01 pixels) 05:34:27 (avg FWHM = 2.65 arcsec) 05:34:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:34:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:34:28 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=5573s GW=T HAz=5908s DWz=T WF=no] 05:34:28 Imaging to V838_Mon_SI_20240223_053428_T3 05:34:28 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 05:34:28 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:34:32 (taking 36.77 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 05:34:32 (using Normal readout mode) 05:34:32 (starting exposure) 05:35:22 (exposure complete) 05:35:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:35:26 Image finished 05:35:27 Plate-solve V838_Mon_SI_20240223_053428_T3 final image. 05:35:30 1261 image stars found 05:35:30 247 catalog stars found 05:35:32 Solved! 158 stars matched. 05:35:32 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 05:35:32 Pointing error is 1.012 arcmin @ angle 97.96 05:35:32 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 05:35:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:35:32 True image center (J2000): 07h 04m 08.8s -03° 50' 59.41" 05:35:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:35:32 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.47 pixels) 05:35:32 (avg FWHM = 2.46 arcsec) 05:35:32 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:35:32 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:37:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:37:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:37:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:37:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:37:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:37:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:37:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:37:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:37:55 Dome is MaxDome 05:37:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:37:56 Imager is ASCOM 05:37:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:37:56 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@053635 UTC 05:37:56 Imager readout modes: 05:37:56 0 is Fast 05:37:56 1 is Normal 05:37:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:37:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:37:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:37:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:37:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:37:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:37:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:37:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:37:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:37:56 ==== Starting target IR_Com ==== 05:37:56 ACPS Observation IR_Com(1 of 1) 05:37:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan IR_Com) 05:37:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:37:56 Pointing updates are enabled 05:37:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:37:56 Start slew to IR_Com... 05:37:57 (wait for slew to complete) 05:39:14 (slew complete) 05:39:14 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-14269s GW=T HAz=-13669s DWz=T WF=no] 05:39:14 Updating pointing... 05:39:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:39:14 (using Fast readout mode) 05:39:14 (starting exposure) 05:39:29 (exposure complete) 05:39:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:39:33 Image finished 05:39:33 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:39:33 142 image stars found 05:39:34 151 catalog stars found 05:39:35 Solved! 17 stars matched. 05:39:35 Average residual is 0.48 arcsec. 05:39:35 Pointing error is 1.437 arcmin @ angle 262.93 05:39:35 True focal length is 3474.8 mm. 05:39:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:39:35 True image center (J2000): 12h 39m 26.0s 21° 07' 55.77" 05:39:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 05:39:35 [sync] pointing model updated 05:39:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:39:35 Target is now centered. 05:39:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:39:35 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:39:35 Switching from SR to R filter for imaging 05:39:35 Focus change of 270 steps required 05:39:38 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:39:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=42.75558 Y=829.0933 05:39:53 (guide star SNR=54.0 X=43 Y=829) 05:39:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:39:58 (guide star SNR=13.9 X=44 Y=828) 05:39:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:40:03 (guide star SNR=13.5 X=39 Y=827) 05:40:38 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:40:40 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:40:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 05:40:45 **No stars at all found in guider image 05:40:45 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:40:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.106 Y=470.9427 05:40:59 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:40:59 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 05:40:59 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:41:00 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:41:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:41:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:41:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:41:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:41:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:41:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:41:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:41:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:41:06 Dome is MaxDome 05:41:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:41:06 Imager is ASCOM 05:41:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:41:06 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20240223@053938 UTC 05:41:06 Imager readout modes: 05:41:06 0 is Fast 05:41:06 1 is Normal 05:41:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:41:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:41:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:41:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:41:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:41:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:41:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:41:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:41:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:41:07 ==== Starting target SU_Lyn ==== 05:41:07 ACPS Observation SU_Lyn(1 of 1) 05:41:07 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan SU_Lyn) 05:41:07 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:41:07 Pointing updates are enabled 05:41:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:41:07 Start slew to SU_Lyn... 05:41:08 (wait for slew to complete) 05:42:31 (slew complete) 05:42:31 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=7277s GW=T HAz=7667s DWz=T WF=no] 05:42:31 Updating pointing... 05:42:31 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:42:31 Focus change of -270 steps required 05:42:35 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:42:35 (using Fast readout mode) 05:42:35 (starting exposure) 05:42:58 (exposure complete) 05:43:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:43:02 Image finished 05:43:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:43:02 568 image stars found 05:43:03 350 catalog stars found 05:43:04 Solved! 111 stars matched. 05:43:04 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 05:43:04 Pointing error is 0.551 arcmin @ angle 88.66 05:43:04 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 05:43:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:43:04 True image center (J2000): 06h 42m 59.0s 55° 28' 27.97" 05:43:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:43:04 [sync] pointing model updated 05:43:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:43:04 Target is now centered. 05:43:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:43:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:43:04 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 05:43:04 Focus change of 320 steps required 05:43:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:43:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1041.558 Y=372.977 05:43:22 (guide star SNR=95.7 X=1041 Y=373) 05:43:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:43:27 (guide star SNR=51.9 X=1041 Y=372) 05:43:27 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:43:32 (guide star SNR=45.0 X=1041 Y=372) 05:43:38 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:43:38 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=7345s GW=T HAz=7675s DWz=T WF=no] 05:43:39 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240223_054338_T3 05:43:39 (taking 29.62 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:43:39 (using Normal readout mode) 05:43:41 (ex=1.21 ey=0.54) 05:43:41 (guider check OK) 05:43:41 (starting exposure) 05:44:22 (exposure complete) 05:44:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:44:25 Image finished 05:44:26 Plate-solve SU_Lyn_B_20240223_054338_T3 final image. 05:44:29 512 image stars found 05:44:29 185 catalog stars found 05:44:39 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 05:44:39 (waiting for guider to settle...) 05:44:44 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=7407s GW=T HAz=7741s DWz=T WF=no] 05:44:44 Imaging to SU_Lyn_B_20240223_054444_T3 05:44:44 (taking 29.62 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 05:44:44 (using Normal readout mode) 05:44:44 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:44:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:44:56 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:44:57 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:44:57 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:45:02 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:45:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:45:02 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:45:02 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:45:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:45:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:45:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:45:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:45:03 Dome is MaxDome 05:45:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:45:03 Imager is ASCOM 05:45:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:45:03 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@054308 UTC 05:45:03 Imager readout modes: 05:45:03 0 is Fast 05:45:03 1 is Normal 05:45:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:45:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:45:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:45:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:45:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:45:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:45:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:45:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:45:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:45:03 ==== Starting target CW_Mon ==== 05:45:03 ACPS Observation CW_Mon(1 of 1) 05:45:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CW_Mon) 05:45:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:45:04 Pointing updates are enabled 05:45:04 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:45:04 Start slew to CW_Mon... 05:45:05 (wait for slew to complete) 05:45:45 (slew complete) 05:45:45 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=7880s GW=T HAz=8360s DWz=T WF=no] 05:45:45 Updating pointing... 05:45:45 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:45:45 Focus change of -320 steps required 05:45:49 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:45:49 (using Fast readout mode) 05:45:49 (starting exposure) 05:46:15 (exposure complete) 05:46:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:46:19 Image finished 05:46:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:46:20 815 image stars found 05:46:20 207 catalog stars found 05:46:21 Solved! 97 stars matched. 05:46:21 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 05:46:21 Pointing error is 1.181 arcmin @ angle 68.53 05:46:21 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 05:46:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:46:21 True image center (J2000): 06h 36m 59.0s 00° 02' 43.14" 05:46:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:46:21 [sync] pointing model updated 05:46:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:46:21 Target is now centered. 05:46:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:46:21 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:46:21 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 05:46:21 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:46:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:46:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=211.3913 Y=769.3622 05:46:38 (guide star SNR=55.4 X=212 Y=769) 05:46:39 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:46:44 (guide star SNR=12.3 X=212 Y=769) 05:46:44 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:46:49 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=211 Y=770) 05:47:26 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:47:27 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:47:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=170.3322 Y=739.1579 05:47:32 (guide star SNR=11.8 X=170 Y=739) 05:47:32 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:47:37 (guide star SNR=12.4 X=169 Y=738) 05:47:37 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:47:42 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=170 Y=739) 05:47:48 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:47:48 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=8001s GW=T HAz=8423s DWz=T WF=no] 05:47:48 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240223_054748_T3 05:47:48 (taking 120 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:47:48 (using Normal readout mode) 05:47:51 (ex=0.97 ey=0.97) 05:47:51 (guider check OK) 05:47:51 (starting exposure) 05:50:01 (exposure complete) 05:50:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:50:05 Image finished 05:50:06 Plate-solve CW_Mon_V_20240223_054748_T3 final image. 05:50:09 1847 image stars found 05:50:09 116 catalog stars found 05:50:10 Solved! 68 stars matched. 05:50:10 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 05:50:10 Pointing error is 1.162 arcmin @ angle 66.88 05:50:10 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 05:50:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 05:50:10 True image center (J2000): 06h 36m 58.9s 00° 02' 44.58" 05:50:10 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 05:50:10 Image FWHM is 3.4 arcsec (7.54 pixels) 05:50:10 (avg FWHM = 2.69 arcsec) 05:50:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:50:10 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=8146s GW=T HAz=8565s DWz=T WF=no] 05:50:10 Imaging to CW_Mon_V_20240223_055010_T3 05:50:10 (taking 120 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:50:10 (using Normal readout mode) 05:50:10 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 05:50:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 05:50:22 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:50:22 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:50:23 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:50:28 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:50:28 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:50:28 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:50:28 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:50:28 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:50:30 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:50:30 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:50:30 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:50:30 Dome is MaxDome 05:50:30 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:50:30 Imager is ASCOM 05:50:30 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:50:30 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@054625 UTC 05:50:30 Imager readout modes: 05:50:30 0 is Fast 05:50:30 1 is Normal 05:50:30 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:50:30 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:50:30 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:50:30 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:50:30 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:50:30 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:50:30 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:50:30 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:50:30 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:50:30 ==== Starting target J072816 ==== 05:50:30 ACPS Observation J072816(1 of 1) 05:50:30 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_WLP_AUTO_ver3464, Plan J072816) 05:50:30 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:50:30 Pointing updates are enabled 05:50:30 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:50:30 Start slew to J072816... 05:50:32 (wait for slew to complete) 05:51:28 (slew complete) 05:51:28 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=5022s GW=T HAz=5502s DWz=T WF=no] 05:51:28 Updating pointing... 05:51:28 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:51:28 Focus change of -290 steps required 05:51:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:51:32 (using Fast readout mode) 05:51:32 (starting exposure) 05:51:57 (exposure complete) 05:52:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:52:01 Image finished 05:52:01 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:52:02 337 image stars found 05:52:02 313 catalog stars found 05:52:03 Solved! 109 stars matched. 05:52:03 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 05:52:03 Pointing error is 1.064 arcmin @ angle 254.10 05:52:03 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 05:52:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:52:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 28m 02.2s 75° 15' 57.68" 05:52:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:52:03 [sync] pointing model updated 05:52:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 05:52:03 Target is now centered. 05:52:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:52:03 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 05:52:03 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 05:52:03 Focus change of -20 steps required 05:52:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:52:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.9913 Y=347.277 05:52:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:52:20 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 05:52:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1024.055 Y=939.9768 05:52:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 05:52:34 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 05:52:34 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 05:52:35 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 05:52:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 05:52:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 05:52:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 05:52:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 05:52:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 05:52:41 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 05:52:41 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 05:52:41 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 05:52:41 Dome is MaxDome 05:52:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 05:52:43 Imager is ASCOM 05:52:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 05:52:43 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@055205 UTC 05:52:43 Imager readout modes: 05:52:43 0 is Fast 05:52:43 1 is Normal 05:52:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 05:52:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 05:52:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 05:52:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 05:52:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 05:52:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 05:52:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 05:52:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 05:52:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 05:52:43 ==== Starting target BX_Pup ==== 05:52:43 ACPS Observation BX_Pup(1 of 1) 05:52:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_ZCAM_HQA_AUTO_ver3443, Plan BX_Pup) 05:52:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 05:52:43 Pointing updates are enabled 05:52:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 05:52:43 Start slew to BX_Pup... 05:52:45 (wait for slew to complete) 05:53:51 (slew complete) 05:53:51 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=3738s GW=T HAz=4278s DWz=T WF=no] 05:53:51 Updating pointing... 05:53:51 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 05:53:51 Focus change of 20 steps required 05:53:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 05:53:54 (using Fast readout mode) 05:53:54 (starting exposure) 05:54:11 (exposure complete) 05:54:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 05:54:15 Image finished 05:54:15 Plate-solve pointing image. 05:54:15 1958 image stars found 05:54:16 405 catalog stars found 05:54:17 Solved! 131 stars matched. 05:54:17 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 05:54:17 Pointing error is 3.383 arcmin @ angle 275.19 05:54:17 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 05:54:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 05:54:17 True image center (J2000): 07h 54m 00.8s -24° 19' 17.61" 05:54:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 05:54:17 [sync] pointing model updated 05:54:17 Re-slew to target. 05:54:17 Start slew to BX_Pup... 05:54:21 (wait for slew to complete) 05:54:30 (slew complete) 05:54:30 Target is now centered. 05:54:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 05:54:30 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 05:54:30 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 05:54:30 Focus change of 290 steps required 05:54:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 05:54:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1355.104 Y=844.9789 05:54:48 (guide star SNR=63.2 X=1355 Y=845) 05:54:48 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:54:53 (guide star SNR=34.7 X=1354 Y=846) 05:54:53 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:54:58 (guide star SNR=29.7 X=1355 Y=845) 05:55:34 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:55:35 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:55:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1311.493 Y=813.2057 05:55:40 (guide star SNR=31.4 X=1311 Y=813) 05:55:40 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:55:45 (guide star SNR=32.5 X=1311 Y=813) 05:55:45 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:55:50 (guide star SNR=32.6 X=1311 Y=813) 05:56:24 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 05:56:25 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 05:56:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1236.376 Y=756.8117 05:56:30 (guide star SNR=36.1 X=1236 Y=756) 05:56:31 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 05:56:35 (guide star SNR=34.7 X=1235 Y=756) 05:56:36 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 05:56:40 (guide star SNR=30.0 X=1235 Y=755) 05:56:47 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 05:56:47 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=3895s GW=T HAz=4394s DWz=T WF=no] 05:56:47 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240223_055647_T3 05:56:47 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 05:56:47 (using Normal readout mode) 05:56:49 (ex=0.63 ey=0.09) 05:56:49 (guider check OK) 05:56:49 (starting exposure) 06:00:00 (exposure complete) 06:00:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:00:04 Image finished 06:00:05 Plate-solve BX_Pup_V_20240223_055647_T3 final image. 06:00:09 8557 image stars found 06:00:09 216 catalog stars found 06:00:49 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 06:00:49 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=4139s GW=T HAz=4637s DWz=T WF=no] 06:00:49 Imaging to BX_Pup_V_20240223_060049_T3 06:00:49 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:00:49 (using Normal readout mode) 06:00:50 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 06:00:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:00:55 (ex=24.26 ey=2.32) 06:00:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 06:01:02 (ex=26.59 ey=4.80) 06:01:02 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 06:01:11 (ex=28.97 ey=8.62) 06:01:11 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 06:01:23 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:01:23 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:01:23 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:03:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:03:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:03:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:03:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:03:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:03:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:03:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:03:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:03:51 Dome is MaxDome 06:03:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:03:51 Imager is ASCOM 06:03:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:03:51 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@060237 UTC 06:03:51 Imager readout modes: 06:03:51 0 is Fast 06:03:51 1 is Normal 06:03:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:03:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:03:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:03:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:03:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:03:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:03:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:03:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:03:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:03:51 ==== Starting target M3-V154 ==== 06:03:51 ACPS Observation M3-V154(1 of 1) 06:03:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M3-V154) 06:03:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:03:51 Pointing updates are enabled 06:03:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:03:51 Start slew to M3-V154... 06:03:52 (wait for slew to complete) 06:05:19 (slew complete) 06:05:19 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-16454s GW=T HAz=-16063s DWz=T WF=no] 06:05:19 Updating pointing... 06:05:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:05:19 (using Fast readout mode) 06:05:19 (starting exposure) 06:05:35 (exposure complete) 06:05:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:05:39 Image finished 06:05:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:05:39 908 image stars found 06:05:40 336 catalog stars found 06:05:41 Solved! 89 stars matched. 06:05:41 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 06:05:41 Pointing error is 1.028 arcmin @ angle 253.88 06:05:41 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 06:05:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:05:41 True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 07.2s 28° 21' 56.56" 06:05:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:05:41 [sync] pointing model updated 06:05:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:05:41 Target is now centered. 06:05:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:05:41 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-16432s GW=T HAz=-16102s DWz=T WF=no] 06:05:41 Imaging to M3-V154_B_20240223_060541_T3 06:05:41 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 06:05:41 Focus change of 320 steps required 06:05:45 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:05:45 (using Normal readout mode) 06:05:45 (starting exposure) 06:06:24 (exposure complete) 06:06:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:06:28 Image finished 06:06:29 Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20240223_060541_T3 final image. 06:06:32 574 image stars found 06:06:32 260 catalog stars found 06:06:43 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 06:06:44 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-16369s GW=T HAz=-16039s DWz=T WF=no] 06:06:44 Imaging to M3-V154_B_20240223_060644_T3 06:06:44 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:06:44 (using Normal readout mode) 06:06:44 (starting exposure) 06:07:20 (exposure complete) 06:07:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:07:23 Image finished 06:07:24 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:07:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:07:25 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16328s GW=T HAz=-16013s DWz=T WF=no] 06:07:25 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240223_060725_T3 06:07:25 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 06:07:25 Focus change of -30 steps required 06:07:27 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:07:27 (using Normal readout mode) 06:07:27 (starting exposure) 06:07:50 (exposure complete) 06:07:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:07:53 Image finished 06:07:54 Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20240223_060725_T3 final image. 06:07:57 863 image stars found 06:07:57 260 catalog stars found 06:07:58 Solved! 57 stars matched. 06:07:58 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:07:58 Pointing error is 0.380 arcmin @ angle 212.12 06:07:58 True focal length is 3471.5 mm. 06:07:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:07:58 True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 10.7s 28° 21' 54.39" 06:07:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:07:58 Image FWHM is 5.4 arcsec (12.05 pixels) 06:07:58 (avg FWHM = 3.36 arcsec) 06:07:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:07:58 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16294s GW=T HAz=-15979s DWz=T WF=no] 06:07:58 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240223_060758_T3 06:07:58 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:07:58 (using Normal readout mode) 06:07:58 (starting exposure) 06:08:19 (exposure complete) 06:08:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:08:23 Image finished 06:08:24 Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20240223_060758_T3 final image. 06:08:26 601 image stars found 06:08:27 260 catalog stars found 06:08:27 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 06:08:27 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16265s GW=T HAz=-15950s DWz=T WF=no] 06:08:27 Imaging to M3-V154_V_20240223_060827_T3 06:08:27 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:08:27 (using Normal readout mode) 06:08:27 (starting exposure) 06:08:47 (exposure complete) 06:08:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:08:51 Image finished 06:08:52 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:08:53 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:08:53 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:08:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:08:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:08:58 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:08:58 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:08:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:08:59 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:08:59 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:08:59 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:08:59 Dome is MaxDome 06:08:59 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:08:59 Imager is ASCOM 06:08:59 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:08:59 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@060727 UTC 06:08:59 Imager readout modes: 06:08:59 0 is Fast 06:08:59 1 is Normal 06:08:59 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:08:59 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:08:59 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:08:59 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:08:59 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:08:59 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:08:59 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:08:59 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:08:59 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:08:59 ==== Starting target NQ_Gem ==== 06:08:59 ACPS Observation NQ_Gem(1 of 1) 06:08:59 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NQ_Gem) 06:08:59 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:08:59 Pointing updates are enabled 06:08:59 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:08:59 Start slew to NQ_Gem... 06:09:01 (wait for slew to complete) 06:10:27 (slew complete) 06:10:27 [flip check: Tn=361s HAc=6052s GW=T HAz=6413s DWz=T WF=no] 06:10:27 Updating pointing... 06:10:27 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:10:27 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:10:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:10:32 (using Fast readout mode) 06:10:32 (starting exposure) 06:10:57 (exposure complete) 06:10:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:11:00 Image finished 06:11:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:11:01 387 image stars found 06:11:01 285 catalog stars found 06:11:02 Solved! 115 stars matched. 06:11:02 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 06:11:02 Pointing error is 1.099 arcmin @ angle 73.20 06:11:02 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 06:11:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:11:02 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 31.66" 06:11:02 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:02 [sync] pointing model updated 06:11:02 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:02 Target is now centered. 06:11:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:11:02 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6087s GW=T HAz=6388s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:03 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061103_T3 06:11:03 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:11:03 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:11:06 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:11:06 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:06 (starting exposure) 06:11:18 (exposure complete) 06:11:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:11:21 Image finished 06:11:22 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061103_T3 final image. 06:11:25 522 image stars found 06:11:25 151 catalog stars found 06:11:26 Solved! 39 stars matched. 06:11:26 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 06:11:26 Pointing error is 1.102 arcmin @ angle 71.99 06:11:26 True focal length is 3474.7 mm. 06:11:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:11:26 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 33.04" 06:11:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:26 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.14 pixels) 06:11:26 (avg FWHM = 3.09 arcsec) 06:11:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:26 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6110s GW=T HAz=6412s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:26 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061126_T3 06:11:26 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:11:26 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:26 (starting exposure) 06:11:33 (exposure complete) 06:11:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:11:36 Image finished 06:11:38 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061126_T3 final image. 06:11:40 461 image stars found 06:11:40 151 catalog stars found 06:11:41 Solved! 35 stars matched. 06:11:41 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:11:41 Pointing error is 1.098 arcmin @ angle 72.38 06:11:41 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 06:11:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:11:41 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 32.53" 06:11:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:41 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.07 pixels) 06:11:41 (avg FWHM = 2.82 arcsec) 06:11:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:41 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6126s GW=T HAz=6427s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:41 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061141_T3 06:11:41 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:11:41 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:41 (starting exposure) 06:11:48 (exposure complete) 06:11:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:11:51 Image finished 06:11:52 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061141_T3 final image. 06:11:55 487 image stars found 06:11:55 151 catalog stars found 06:11:56 Solved! 32 stars matched. 06:11:56 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 06:11:56 Pointing error is 1.091 arcmin @ angle 72.03 06:11:56 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 06:11:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:11:56 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 32.79" 06:11:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:11:56 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.74 pixels) 06:11:56 (avg FWHM = 2.51 arcsec) 06:11:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:11:56 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6141s GW=T HAz=6442s DWz=T WF=no] 06:11:57 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061156_T3 06:11:57 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:11:57 (using Normal readout mode) 06:11:57 (starting exposure) 06:12:03 (exposure complete) 06:12:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:07 Image finished 06:12:08 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061156_T3 final image. 06:12:10 502 image stars found 06:12:10 151 catalog stars found 06:12:13 Solved! 34 stars matched. 06:12:13 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:12:13 Pointing error is 1.106 arcmin @ angle 72.00 06:12:13 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 06:12:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:13 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 33.10" 06:12:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:12:13 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.76 pixels) 06:12:13 (avg FWHM = 2.42 arcsec) 06:12:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:12:13 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6158s GW=T HAz=6459s DWz=T WF=no] 06:12:13 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061213_T3 06:12:13 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:12:13 (using Normal readout mode) 06:12:13 (starting exposure) 06:12:20 (exposure complete) 06:12:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:23 Image finished 06:12:24 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061213_T3 final image. 06:12:27 490 image stars found 06:12:27 151 catalog stars found 06:12:28 Solved! 47 stars matched. 06:12:28 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:12:28 Pointing error is 1.152 arcmin @ angle 72.52 06:12:28 True focal length is 3473.2 mm. 06:12:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:28 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.3s 24° 30' 33.36" 06:12:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:12:28 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.27 pixels) 06:12:28 (avg FWHM = 2.44 arcsec) 06:12:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:12:28 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6173s GW=T HAz=6474s DWz=T WF=no] 06:12:28 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061228_T3 06:12:28 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:12:28 (using Normal readout mode) 06:12:28 (starting exposure) 06:12:35 (exposure complete) 06:12:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:39 Image finished 06:12:40 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061228_T3 final image. 06:12:42 483 image stars found 06:12:42 151 catalog stars found 06:12:43 Solved! 37 stars matched. 06:12:44 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:12:44 Pointing error is 1.121 arcmin @ angle 72.05 06:12:44 True focal length is 3472.3 mm. 06:12:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:12:44 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.2s 24° 30' 33.34" 06:12:44 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:12:44 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.07 pixels) 06:12:44 (avg FWHM = 2.44 arcsec) 06:12:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:12:44 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6188s GW=T HAz=6489s DWz=T WF=no] 06:12:44 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061244_T3 06:12:44 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:12:44 (using Normal readout mode) 06:12:44 (starting exposure) 06:12:50 (exposure complete) 06:12:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:12:54 Image finished 06:12:55 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061244_T3 final image. 06:12:58 457 image stars found 06:12:58 151 catalog stars found 06:13:01 Solved! 30 stars matched. 06:13:01 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 06:13:01 Pointing error is 1.110 arcmin @ angle 71.98 06:13:01 True focal length is 3474.6 mm. 06:13:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:01 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 33.19" 06:13:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:01 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.79 pixels) 06:13:01 (avg FWHM = 2.55 arcsec) 06:13:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:01 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6206s GW=T HAz=6507s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:01 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061301_T3 06:13:01 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:13:01 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:01 (starting exposure) 06:13:08 (exposure complete) 06:13:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:11 Image finished 06:13:13 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061301_T3 final image. 06:13:15 490 image stars found 06:13:15 151 catalog stars found 06:13:17 Solved! 32 stars matched. 06:13:17 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 06:13:17 Pointing error is 1.100 arcmin @ angle 70.82 06:13:17 True focal length is 3473.4 mm. 06:13:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:17 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 34.28" 06:13:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:18 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.10 pixels) 06:13:18 (avg FWHM = 2.37 arcsec) 06:13:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:18 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6222s GW=T HAz=6523s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:18 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061318_T3 06:13:18 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:13:18 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:18 (starting exposure) 06:13:24 (exposure complete) 06:13:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:27 Image finished 06:13:29 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061318_T3 final image. 06:13:31 508 image stars found 06:13:31 151 catalog stars found 06:13:33 Solved! 30 stars matched. 06:13:33 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:13:33 Pointing error is 1.107 arcmin @ angle 70.50 06:13:33 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 06:13:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:33 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 34.77" 06:13:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:33 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.47 pixels) 06:13:33 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 06:13:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:33 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6237s GW=T HAz=6538s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:33 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061333_T3 06:13:33 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:13:33 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:33 (starting exposure) 06:13:39 (exposure complete) 06:13:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:43 Image finished 06:13:44 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061333_T3 final image. 06:13:47 458 image stars found 06:13:47 151 catalog stars found 06:13:48 Solved! 38 stars matched. 06:13:48 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:13:48 Pointing error is 1.073 arcmin @ angle 70.44 06:13:48 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 06:13:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:13:48 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 58.9s 24° 30' 34.14" 06:13:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:13:48 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.92 pixels) 06:13:48 (avg FWHM = 2.37 arcsec) 06:13:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:13:48 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6252s GW=T HAz=6554s DWz=T WF=no] 06:13:48 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061348_T3 06:13:48 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:13:48 (using Normal readout mode) 06:13:48 (starting exposure) 06:13:54 (exposure complete) 06:13:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:13:58 Image finished 06:13:59 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061348_T3 final image. 06:14:02 481 image stars found 06:14:02 151 catalog stars found 06:14:03 Solved! 32 stars matched. 06:14:03 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 06:14:03 Pointing error is 1.074 arcmin @ angle 70.67 06:14:03 True focal length is 3472.6 mm. 06:14:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:14:03 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.0s 24° 30' 33.92" 06:14:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:14:03 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.38 pixels) 06:14:03 (avg FWHM = 2.33 arcsec) 06:14:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:14:03 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6268s GW=T HAz=6569s DWz=T WF=no] 06:14:03 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061403_T3 06:14:03 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:14:03 (using Normal readout mode) 06:14:03 (starting exposure) 06:14:10 (exposure complete) 06:14:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:14:13 Image finished 06:14:14 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061403_T3 final image. 06:14:17 529 image stars found 06:14:17 151 catalog stars found 06:14:18 Solved! 40 stars matched. 06:14:18 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:14:18 Pointing error is 1.106 arcmin @ angle 70.82 06:14:18 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 06:14:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:14:18 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 34.40" 06:14:18 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:14:18 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.94 pixels) 06:14:18 (avg FWHM = 2.31 arcsec) 06:14:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:14:18 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=6283s GW=T HAz=6584s DWz=T WF=no] 06:14:18 Imaging to NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061418_T3 06:14:18 (taking 0.81 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:14:18 (using Normal readout mode) 06:14:18 (starting exposure) 06:14:25 (exposure complete) 06:14:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:14:29 Image finished 06:14:30 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_V_20240223_061418_T3 final image. 06:14:32 519 image stars found 06:14:32 151 catalog stars found 06:14:33 Solved! 33 stars matched. 06:14:34 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:14:34 Pointing error is 1.115 arcmin @ angle 71.00 06:14:34 True focal length is 3476.7 mm. 06:14:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:14:34 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.1s 24° 30' 34.39" 06:14:34 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:14:34 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.21 pixels) 06:14:34 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 06:14:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:14:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:14:34 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=6298s GW=T HAz=6614s DWz=T WF=no] 06:14:34 Imaging to NQ_Gem_B_20240223_061434_T3 06:14:34 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:14:34 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:14:37 (taking 15.34 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:14:37 (using Normal readout mode) 06:14:37 (starting exposure) 06:15:04 (exposure complete) 06:15:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:15:08 Image finished 06:15:10 Plate-solve NQ_Gem_B_20240223_061434_T3 final image. 06:15:12 471 image stars found 06:15:13 151 catalog stars found 06:15:14 Solved! 86 stars matched. 06:15:14 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:15:14 Pointing error is 1.099 arcmin @ angle 68.88 06:15:14 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 06:15:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:15:14 True image center (J2000): 07h 31m 59.0s 24° 30' 36.36" 06:15:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:15:14 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.19 pixels) 06:15:14 (avg FWHM = 2.09 arcsec) 06:15:14 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:15:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:15:14 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 06:15:14 Switching from B to SU filter for imaging 06:15:14 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:15:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:15:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=562.3365 Y=239.9027 06:15:37 (guide star SNR=67.4 X=561 Y=234) 06:15:38 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:15:43 (guide star SNR=25.4 X=561 Y=235) 06:15:43 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:15:48 (guide star SNR=23.6 X=561 Y=234) 06:16:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:16:10 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 06:16:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=596.1813 Y=462.4051 06:16:15 (guide star SNR=29.1 X=596 Y=463) 06:16:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:16:20 (guide star SNR=35.7 X=596 Y=462) 06:16:20 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:16:25 (guide star SNR=38.0 X=596 Y=463) 06:16:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:16:31 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=6417s GW=T HAz=6816s DWz=T WF=no] 06:16:31 Imaging to NQ_Gem_SU_20240223_061631_T3 06:16:31 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SU filter, binning = 2) 06:16:31 (using Normal readout mode) 06:16:33 (ex=2.26 ey=1.80) 06:16:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:16:35 (ex=4.29 ey=3.15) 06:16:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 06:16:38 (ex=5.69 ey=4.47) 06:16:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 06:16:41 (ex=8.83 ey=7.07) 06:16:41 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 06:16:44 (ex=12.66 ey=9.95) 06:16:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 06:16:47 (ex=18.27 ey=14.61) 06:16:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 06:16:50 (ex=27.75 ey=21.77) 06:16:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 06:17:02 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:17:02 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:17:03 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:17:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:17:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:17:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:17:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:17:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:17:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:17:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:17:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:17:09 Dome is MaxDome 06:17:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:17:09 Imager is ASCOM 06:17:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:17:09 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240223@061517 UTC 06:17:09 Imager readout modes: 06:17:09 0 is Fast 06:17:09 1 is Normal 06:17:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:17:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:17:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:17:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:17:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:17:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:17:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:17:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:17:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:17:09 ==== Starting target TV_Cam ==== 06:17:09 ACPS Observation TV_Cam(1 of 1) 06:17:09 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan TV_Cam) 06:17:09 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:17:10 Pointing updates are enabled 06:17:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:17:10 Start slew to TV_Cam... 06:17:11 (wait for slew to complete) 06:18:02 (slew complete) 06:18:02 [flip check: Tn=407s HAc=18734s GW=T HAz=19142s DWz=T WF=no] 06:18:02 Updating pointing... 06:18:02 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:18:02 No focus change required 06:18:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:18:02 (using Fast readout mode) 06:18:02 (starting exposure) 06:18:23 (exposure complete) 06:18:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:18:27 Image finished 06:18:27 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:18:27 659 image stars found 06:18:27 298 catalog stars found 06:18:28 Solved! 109 stars matched. 06:18:28 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 06:18:28 Pointing error is 0.258 arcmin @ angle 87.24 06:18:28 True focal length is 3466.3 mm. 06:18:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:18:28 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 34.9s 60° 19' 07.35" 06:18:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:18:28 [sync] pointing model updated 06:18:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:18:28 Target is now centered. 06:18:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:18:28 (wait for slew to complete) 06:18:31 (slew complete) 06:18:31 [flip check: Tn=347s HAc=18764s GW=T HAz=19111s DWz=T WF=no] 06:18:31 Imaging to TV_Cam_SI_20240223_061831_T3 06:18:31 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:18:31 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:18:33 (taking 47.14 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:18:33 (using Normal readout mode) 06:18:33 (starting exposure) 06:19:33 (exposure complete) 06:19:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:19:36 Image finished 06:19:37 Plate-solve TV_Cam_SI_20240223_061831_T3 final image. 06:19:39 2002 image stars found 06:19:39 140 catalog stars found 06:19:40 Solved! 95 stars matched. 06:19:41 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:19:41 Pointing error is 0.258 arcmin @ angle 86.32 06:19:41 True focal length is 3466.1 mm. 06:19:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:19:41 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 34.9s 60° 19' 07.59" 06:19:41 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:19:41 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.38 pixels) 06:19:41 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 06:19:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:19:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:19:41 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=18833s GW=T HAz=19158s DWz=T WF=no] 06:19:41 Imaging to TV_Cam_R_20240223_061941_T3 06:19:41 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:19:41 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:19:44 (taking 25 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:19:44 (using Normal readout mode) 06:19:44 (starting exposure) 06:20:22 (exposure complete) 06:20:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:20:26 Image finished 06:20:27 Plate-solve TV_Cam_R_20240223_061941_T3 final image. 06:20:29 1222 image stars found 06:20:29 140 catalog stars found 06:20:31 Solved! 94 stars matched. 06:20:31 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:20:31 Pointing error is 0.289 arcmin @ angle 81.44 06:20:31 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 06:20:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:20:31 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 35.1s 60° 19' 09.18" 06:20:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:20:31 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.92 pixels) 06:20:31 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 06:20:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:20:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:20:31 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=18884s GW=T HAz=19222s DWz=T WF=no] 06:20:31 Imaging to TV_Cam_V_20240223_062031_T3 06:20:31 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:20:31 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:20:34 (taking 38.13 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:20:34 (using Normal readout mode) 06:20:34 (starting exposure) 06:21:23 (exposure complete) 06:21:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:21:27 Image finished 06:21:28 Plate-solve TV_Cam_V_20240223_062031_T3 final image. 06:21:31 1094 image stars found 06:21:31 140 catalog stars found 06:21:32 Solved! 87 stars matched. 06:21:32 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:21:32 Pointing error is 0.234 arcmin @ angle 74.75 06:21:32 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 06:21:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:21:32 True image center (J2000): 04h 07m 34.6s 60° 19' 10.29" 06:21:32 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:21:32 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.80 pixels) 06:21:32 (avg FWHM = 2.10 arcsec) 06:21:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:21:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:21:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:21:32 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:21:32 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:21:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:21:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=644.7142 Y=516.1738 06:21:49 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=645 Y=516) 06:21:50 (first exposure estimate 2.49 sec) 06:21:56 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=644 Y=517) 06:21:56 (final exposure for guiding 2.15 sec) 06:22:02 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=645 Y=517) 06:22:15 **Guider waited for 10.75 sec and never got a measurement 06:22:16 (take guider image at initial interval 2.15 sec) 06:22:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:22:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:22:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:22:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=643.6961 Y=517.9124 06:22:36 (guide star SNR=11.2 X=645 Y=518) 06:22:36 (first exposure estimate 2.67 sec) 06:22:42 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=646 Y=518) 06:22:42 (final exposure for guiding 2.37 sec) 06:22:48 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=646 Y=518) 06:23:02 **Guider waited for 11.85 sec and never got a measurement 06:23:03 (take guider image at initial interval 2.37 sec) 06:23:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=75 Y=829 06:23:09 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:23:10 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:23:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=721.96 Y=912.6306 06:23:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:23:24 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 06:23:24 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:23:24 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:23:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:23:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:23:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:23:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:23:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:23:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:23:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:23:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:23:31 Dome is MaxDome 06:23:31 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:23:31 Imager is ASCOM 06:23:31 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:23:31 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@062134 UTC 06:23:31 Imager readout modes: 06:23:31 0 is Fast 06:23:31 1 is Normal 06:23:31 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:23:31 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:23:31 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:23:31 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:23:31 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:23:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:23:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:23:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:23:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:23:31 ==== Starting target YZ_Aur ==== 06:23:31 ACPS Observation YZ_Aur(1 of 1) 06:23:31 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan YZ_Aur) 06:23:31 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:23:31 Pointing updates are enabled 06:23:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:23:31 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 06:23:33 (wait for slew to complete) 06:23:58 (slew complete) 06:23:58 [flip check: Tn=368s HAc=15045s GW=T HAz=15413s DWz=T WF=no] 06:23:58 Updating pointing... 06:23:58 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:23:58 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:24:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:24:02 (using Fast readout mode) 06:24:02 (starting exposure) 06:24:28 (exposure complete) 06:24:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:24:31 Image finished 06:24:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:24:32 462 image stars found 06:24:32 342 catalog stars found 06:24:33 Solved! 145 stars matched. 06:24:33 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 06:24:33 Pointing error is 3.099 arcmin @ angle 274.94 06:24:33 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 06:24:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:24:33 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 05.8s 40° 04' 56.85" 06:24:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:24:33 [sync] pointing model updated 06:24:33 Re-slew to target. 06:24:33 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 06:24:35 (wait for slew to complete) 06:24:45 (slew complete) 06:24:45 Target is now centered. 06:24:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:24:45 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=15076s GW=T HAz=15399s DWz=T WF=no] 06:24:45 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_062445_T3 06:24:45 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:24:45 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:24:47 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:24:47 (using Normal readout mode) 06:24:47 (starting exposure) 06:25:07 (exposure complete) 06:25:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:11 Image finished 06:25:11 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_062445_T3 final image. 06:25:13 835 image stars found 06:25:13 189 catalog stars found 06:25:15 Solved! 127 stars matched. 06:25:15 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:25:15 Pointing error is 0.064 arcmin @ angle 79.05 06:25:15 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 06:25:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:15 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.3s 40° 04' 41.63" 06:25:15 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:15 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.78 pixels) 06:25:15 (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec) 06:25:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:15 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=15106s GW=T HAz=15430s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:15 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_062515_T3 06:25:15 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:25:15 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:15 (starting exposure) 06:25:28 (exposure complete) 06:25:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:32 Image finished 06:25:32 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_062515_T3 final image. 06:25:34 841 image stars found 06:25:34 189 catalog stars found 06:25:36 Solved! 131 stars matched. 06:25:36 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:25:36 Pointing error is 0.202 arcmin @ angle 84.65 06:25:36 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 06:25:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:25:36 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 23.0s 40° 04' 42.03" 06:25:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:25:36 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.21 pixels) 06:25:36 (avg FWHM = 2.16 arcsec) 06:25:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:25:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:25:36 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15127s GW=T HAz=15445s DWz=T WF=no] 06:25:36 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062536_T3 06:25:36 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:25:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:25:40 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:25:40 (using Normal readout mode) 06:25:40 (starting exposure) 06:25:56 (exposure complete) 06:25:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:25:59 Image finished 06:26:00 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062536_T3 final image. 06:26:03 946 image stars found 06:26:03 189 catalog stars found 06:26:03 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 06:26:04 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15155s GW=T HAz=15473s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:04 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062604_T3 06:26:04 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:26:04 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:04 (starting exposure) 06:26:11 (exposure complete) 06:26:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:15 Image finished 06:26:16 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:26:16 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15168s GW=T HAz=15486s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:16 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062616_T3 06:26:16 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:26:16 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:16 (starting exposure) 06:26:24 (exposure complete) 06:26:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:28 Image finished 06:26:29 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:26:29 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15181s GW=T HAz=15499s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:29 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062629_T3 06:26:29 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:26:29 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:29 (starting exposure) 06:26:38 (exposure complete) 06:26:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:41 Image finished 06:26:42 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:26:42 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15194s GW=T HAz=15512s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:42 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062642_T3 06:26:42 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:26:42 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:42 (starting exposure) 06:26:50 (exposure complete) 06:26:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:26:53 Image finished 06:26:54 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 06:26:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:26:55 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=15206s GW=T HAz=15528s DWz=T WF=no] 06:26:55 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062655_T3 06:26:55 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:26:55 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:26:57 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:26:57 (using Normal readout mode) 06:26:57 (starting exposure) 06:27:15 (exposure complete) 06:27:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:27:19 Image finished 06:27:20 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062655_T3 final image. 06:27:23 768 image stars found 06:27:23 189 catalog stars found 06:27:24 Solved! 127 stars matched. 06:27:24 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:27:24 Pointing error is 3.633 arcmin @ angle 88.98 06:27:24 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 06:27:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:27:24 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 41.0s 40° 04' 44.68" 06:27:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:27:24 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.14 pixels) 06:27:24 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 06:27:24 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=15236s GW=T HAz=15252s DWz=T WF=no] 06:27:24 Re-slew to target. 06:27:24 Start slew to YZ_Aur... 06:27:25 (wait for slew to complete) 06:27:35 (slew complete) 06:27:35 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=15266s GW=T HAz=15569s DWz=T WF=no] 06:27:35 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062735_T3 06:27:35 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:27:35 (using Normal readout mode) 06:27:35 (starting exposure) 06:27:47 (exposure complete) 06:27:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:27:51 Image finished 06:27:52 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062735_T3 final image. 06:27:55 618 image stars found 06:27:55 189 catalog stars found 06:27:56 Solved! 144 stars matched. 06:27:56 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:27:56 Pointing error is 0.052 arcmin @ angle 81.95 06:27:56 True focal length is 3469.6 mm. 06:27:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:27:56 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 41.33" 06:27:56 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:27:56 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.04 pixels) 06:27:56 (avg FWHM = 2.25 arcsec) 06:27:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:27:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:27:56 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=15287s GW=T HAz=15599s DWz=T WF=no] 06:27:56 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240223_062756_T3 06:27:56 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:27:56 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:27:58 (taking 16.04 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:27:58 (using Normal readout mode) 06:27:58 (starting exposure) 06:28:26 (exposure complete) 06:28:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:28:30 Image finished 06:28:31 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240223_062756_T3 final image. 06:28:33 400 image stars found 06:28:34 189 catalog stars found 06:28:35 Solved! 97 stars matched. 06:28:35 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:28:35 Pointing error is 0.064 arcmin @ angle 37.60 06:28:35 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 06:28:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:28:35 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 43.96" 06:28:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:28:35 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.56 pixels) 06:28:35 (avg FWHM = 2.34 arcsec) 06:28:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:28:35 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=15326s GW=T HAz=15639s DWz=T WF=no] 06:28:35 Imaging to YZ_Aur_B_20240223_062835_T3 06:28:35 (taking 16.04 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:28:35 (using Normal readout mode) 06:28:35 (starting exposure) 06:28:57 (exposure complete) 06:28:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:29:00 Image finished 06:29:01 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_B_20240223_062835_T3 final image. 06:29:04 426 image stars found 06:29:04 189 catalog stars found 06:29:05 Solved! 99 stars matched. 06:29:05 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:29:05 Pointing error is 0.070 arcmin @ angle 41.11 06:29:05 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 06:29:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:29:05 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.2s 40° 04' 44.08" 06:29:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:29:06 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.87 pixels) 06:29:06 (avg FWHM = 2.41 arcsec) 06:29:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:29:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:29:06 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=15357s GW=T HAz=15660s DWz=T WF=no] 06:29:06 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062906_T3 06:29:06 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 06:29:06 Focus change of -30 steps required 06:29:08 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:29:08 (using Normal readout mode) 06:29:08 (starting exposure) 06:29:21 (exposure complete) 06:29:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:29:25 Image finished 06:29:26 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062906_T3 final image. 06:29:29 610 image stars found 06:29:29 189 catalog stars found 06:29:30 Solved! 127 stars matched. 06:29:30 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:29:30 Pointing error is 0.081 arcmin @ angle 73.20 06:29:30 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 06:29:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:29:30 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.4s 40° 04' 42.31" 06:29:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:29:30 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.15 pixels) 06:29:30 (avg FWHM = 2.30 arcsec) 06:29:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:29:30 [flip check: Tn=306s HAc=15381s GW=T HAz=15684s DWz=T WF=no] 06:29:30 Imaging to YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062930_T3 06:29:30 (taking 6.39 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:29:30 (using Normal readout mode) 06:29:30 (starting exposure) 06:29:42 (exposure complete) 06:29:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:29:45 Image finished 06:29:46 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_V_20240223_062930_T3 final image. 06:29:49 525 image stars found 06:29:49 189 catalog stars found 06:29:50 Solved! 107 stars matched. 06:29:50 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:29:50 Pointing error is 0.115 arcmin @ angle 74.34 06:29:50 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 06:29:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:29:50 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.6s 40° 04' 42.76" 06:29:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:29:50 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.24 pixels) 06:29:50 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 06:29:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:29:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:29:50 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15402s GW=T HAz=15701s DWz=T WF=no] 06:29:50 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062950_T3 06:29:50 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 06:29:50 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:29:52 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:29:52 (using Normal readout mode) 06:29:52 (starting exposure) 06:30:02 (exposure complete) 06:30:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:30:06 Image finished 06:30:07 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_062950_T3 final image. 06:30:10 549 image stars found 06:30:10 189 catalog stars found 06:30:11 Solved! 70 stars matched. 06:30:11 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:30:11 Pointing error is 0.135 arcmin @ angle 76.07 06:30:11 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 06:30:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:30:11 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.7s 40° 04' 42.85" 06:30:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:30:11 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.79 pixels) 06:30:11 (avg FWHM = 2.13 arcsec) 06:30:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:30:11 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15422s GW=T HAz=15721s DWz=T WF=no] 06:30:11 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063011_T3 06:30:11 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:30:11 (using Normal readout mode) 06:30:11 (starting exposure) 06:30:20 (exposure complete) 06:30:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:30:23 Image finished 06:30:25 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063011_T3 final image. 06:30:27 591 image stars found 06:30:27 189 catalog stars found 06:30:29 Solved! 101 stars matched. 06:30:29 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:30:29 Pointing error is 0.127 arcmin @ angle 73.29 06:30:29 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 06:30:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:30:29 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.6s 40° 04' 43.09" 06:30:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:30:29 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.53 pixels) 06:30:29 (avg FWHM = 2.09 arcsec) 06:30:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:30:29 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15440s GW=T HAz=15739s DWz=T WF=no] 06:30:29 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063029_T3 06:30:29 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:30:29 (using Normal readout mode) 06:30:29 (starting exposure) 06:30:37 (exposure complete) 06:30:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:30:40 Image finished 06:30:42 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063029_T3 final image. 06:30:44 649 image stars found 06:30:44 189 catalog stars found 06:30:45 Solved! 127 stars matched. 06:30:45 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:30:45 Pointing error is 0.131 arcmin @ angle 71.83 06:30:45 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 06:30:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:30:45 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.6s 40° 04' 43.35" 06:30:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:30:45 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.23 pixels) 06:30:45 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 06:30:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:30:45 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15457s GW=T HAz=15756s DWz=T WF=no] 06:30:46 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063046_T3 06:30:46 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:30:46 (using Normal readout mode) 06:30:46 (starting exposure) 06:30:55 (exposure complete) 06:30:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:30:58 Image finished 06:30:59 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063046_T3 final image. 06:31:02 673 image stars found 06:31:02 189 catalog stars found 06:31:04 Solved! 121 stars matched. 06:31:04 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:31:04 Pointing error is 0.118 arcmin @ angle 77.24 06:31:04 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 06:31:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:31:04 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.6s 40° 04' 42.47" 06:31:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:31:04 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.21 pixels) 06:31:04 (avg FWHM = 2.32 arcsec) 06:31:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:31:04 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=15475s GW=T HAz=15774s DWz=T WF=no] 06:31:04 Imaging to YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063104_T3 06:31:04 (taking 2.48 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:31:04 (using Normal readout mode) 06:31:04 (starting exposure) 06:31:12 (exposure complete) 06:31:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:31:16 Image finished 06:31:17 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_R_20240223_063104_T3 final image. 06:31:20 695 image stars found 06:31:20 189 catalog stars found 06:31:22 Solved! 108 stars matched. 06:31:22 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:31:22 Pointing error is 0.144 arcmin @ angle 71.46 06:31:22 True focal length is 3469.2 mm. 06:31:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:31:22 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.7s 40° 04' 43.64" 06:31:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:31:22 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (5.02 pixels) 06:31:22 (avg FWHM = 2.34 arcsec) 06:31:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:31:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:31:22 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=15493s GW=T HAz=15797s DWz=T WF=no] 06:31:22 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_063122_T3 06:31:22 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 06:31:22 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:31:25 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:31:25 (using Normal readout mode) 06:31:25 (starting exposure) 06:31:46 (exposure complete) 06:31:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:31:49 Image finished 06:31:49 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_063122_T3 final image. 06:31:52 585 image stars found 06:31:52 189 catalog stars found 06:31:53 Solved! 120 stars matched. 06:31:53 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:31:53 Pointing error is 0.181 arcmin @ angle 75.93 06:31:53 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 06:31:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:31:53 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.9s 40° 04' 43.55" 06:31:53 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:31:53 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.53 pixels) 06:31:53 (avg FWHM = 2.23 arcsec) 06:31:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:31:53 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=15525s GW=T HAz=15829s DWz=T WF=no] 06:31:54 Imaging to YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_063153_T3 06:31:54 (taking 7.73 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:31:54 (using Normal readout mode) 06:31:54 (starting exposure) 06:32:06 (exposure complete) 06:32:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:32:10 Image finished 06:32:10 Plate-solve YZ_Aur_SI_20240223_063153_T3 final image. 06:32:13 664 image stars found 06:32:13 189 catalog stars found 06:32:14 Solved! 132 stars matched. 06:32:14 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:32:14 Pointing error is 0.168 arcmin @ angle 73.15 06:32:14 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 06:32:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:32:14 True image center (J2000): 05h 15m 22.8s 40° 04' 43.83" 06:32:14 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:32:14 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.31 pixels) 06:32:14 (avg FWHM = 2.13 arcsec) 06:32:15 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:32:15 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:34:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:34:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:34:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:34:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:34:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:34:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:34:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:34:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:34:33 Dome is MaxDome 06:34:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:34:33 Imager is ASCOM 06:34:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:34:33 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@063327 UTC 06:34:33 Imager readout modes: 06:34:33 0 is Fast 06:34:33 1 is Normal 06:34:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:34:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:34:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:34:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:34:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:34:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:34:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:34:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:34:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:34:33 ==== Starting target HS1340+1524 ==== 06:34:33 ACPS Observation HS1340+1524(1 of 1) 06:34:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan HS1340+1524) 06:34:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:34:33 Pointing updates are enabled 06:34:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:34:33 Start slew to HS1340+1524... 06:34:34 (wait for slew to complete) 06:35:56 (slew complete) 06:35:56 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14687s GW=T HAz=-14207s DWz=T WF=no] 06:35:56 Updating pointing... 06:35:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:35:56 (using Fast readout mode) 06:35:56 (starting exposure) 06:36:11 (exposure complete) 06:36:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:36:15 Image finished 06:36:15 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:36:16 104 image stars found 06:36:16 113 catalog stars found 06:36:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 06:36:18 Start slew to offset... 06:36:21 (wait for slew to complete) 06:36:31 (slew complete) 06:36:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:36:31 (using Fast readout mode) 06:36:31 (starting exposure) 06:36:46 (exposure complete) 06:36:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:36:50 Image finished 06:36:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:36:51 85 image stars found 06:36:51 94 catalog stars found 06:36:52 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 06:36:52 Start slew to HS1340+1524... 06:36:54 (wait for slew to complete) 06:37:04 (slew complete) 06:37:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:37:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:37:04 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:37:04 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:37:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:37:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=527 Y=579 06:37:22 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:37:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:37:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:37:36 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:37:36 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 06:37:36 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:37:37 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:37:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:37:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:37:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:37:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:37:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:37:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:37:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:37:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:37:43 Dome is MaxDome 06:37:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:37:43 Imager is ASCOM 06:37:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:37:43 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@063708 UTC 06:37:43 Imager readout modes: 06:37:43 0 is Fast 06:37:43 1 is Normal 06:37:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:37:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:37:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:37:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:37:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:37:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:37:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:37:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:37:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:37:43 ==== Starting target HS1340+1524 ==== 06:37:43 ACPS Observation HS1340+1524(1 of 1) 06:37:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HS1340+1524) 06:37:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:37:44 Pointing updates are enabled 06:37:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:37:44 (wait for slew to complete) 06:37:47 (slew complete) 06:37:47 (HS1340+1524 within tolerance, no slew needed) 06:37:47 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 06:37:47 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-14582s GW=T HAz=-14095s DWz=T WF=no] 06:37:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:37:47 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:37:47 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:37:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:37:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:37:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:38:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0005 Y=347 06:38:09 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:38:10 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 06:38:10 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:38:10 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:38:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:38:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:38:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:38:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:38:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:38:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:38:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:38:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:38:17 Dome is MaxDome 06:38:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:38:17 Imager is ASCOM 06:38:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:38:17 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@063708 UTC 06:38:17 Imager readout modes: 06:38:17 0 is Fast 06:38:17 1 is Normal 06:38:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:38:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:38:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:38:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:38:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:38:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:38:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:38:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:38:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:38:17 ==== Starting target AO_Aur ==== 06:38:17 ACPS Observation AO_Aur(1 of 1) 06:38:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AO_Aur) 06:38:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:38:17 Pointing updates are enabled 06:38:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:38:17 Start slew to AO_Aur... 06:38:19 (wait for slew to complete) 06:40:07 (slew complete) 06:40:07 [flip check: Tn=384s HAc=14079s GW=T HAz=14463s DWz=T WF=no] 06:40:07 Updating pointing... 06:40:07 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:40:07 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:40:10 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:40:10 (using Fast readout mode) 06:40:10 (starting exposure) 06:40:35 (exposure complete) 06:40:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:40:39 Image finished 06:40:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:40:39 1627 image stars found 06:40:39 403 catalog stars found 06:40:40 Solved! 170 stars matched. 06:40:40 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 06:40:40 Pointing error is 1.013 arcmin @ angle 79.02 06:40:40 True focal length is 3466.3 mm. 06:40:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:40:40 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 49.8s 32° 01' 04.17" 06:40:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:40:40 [sync] pointing model updated 06:40:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:40:40 Target is now centered. 06:40:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:40:41 (wait for slew to complete) 06:40:43 (slew complete) 06:40:43 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=14116s GW=T HAz=14439s DWz=T WF=no] 06:40:43 Imaging to AO_Aur_SI_20240223_064043_T3 06:40:43 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:40:43 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:40:46 (taking 23.71 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:40:46 (using Normal readout mode) 06:40:46 (starting exposure) 06:41:21 (exposure complete) 06:41:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:41:24 Image finished 06:41:24 Plate-solve AO_Aur_SI_20240223_064043_T3 final image. 06:41:27 2498 image stars found 06:41:27 217 catalog stars found 06:41:29 Solved! 144 stars matched. 06:41:29 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 06:41:29 Pointing error is 0.983 arcmin @ angle 78.06 06:41:29 True focal length is 3466.2 mm. 06:41:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:41:29 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 49.6s 32° 01' 04.79" 06:41:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:41:29 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.71 pixels) 06:41:29 (avg FWHM = 2.01 arcsec) 06:41:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:41:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:41:29 [flip check: Tn=312s HAc=14161s GW=T HAz=14474s DWz=T WF=no] 06:41:29 Imaging to AO_Aur_R_20240223_064129_T3 06:41:29 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:41:29 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:41:32 (taking 12.45 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:41:32 (using Normal readout mode) 06:41:32 (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 AO_Aur_R_20240223_064129_T3 final image. 06:42:05 1916 image stars found 06:42:05 217 catalog stars found 06:42:07 Solved! 141 stars matched. 06:42:07 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:42:07 Pointing error is 0.978 arcmin @ angle 76.79 06:42:07 True focal length is 3469.5 mm. 06:42:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:42:07 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 49.6s 32° 01' 06.00" 06:42:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:42:07 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.07 pixels) 06:42:07 (avg FWHM = 1.93 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=319s HAc=14200s GW=T HAz=14519s DWz=T WF=no] 06:42:07 Imaging to AO_Aur_V_20240223_064207_T3 06:42:07 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:42:07 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:42:09 (taking 19.09 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:42:09 (using Normal readout mode) 06:42:09 (starting exposure) 06:42:41 (exposure complete) 06:42:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:42:44 Image finished 06:42:46 Plate-solve AO_Aur_V_20240223_064207_T3 final image. 06:42:48 1859 image stars found 06:42:48 217 catalog stars found 06:42:50 Solved! 135 stars matched. 06:42:50 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 06:42:50 Pointing error is 0.972 arcmin @ angle 75.91 06:42:50 True focal length is 3470.0 mm. 06:42:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:42:50 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 49.5s 32° 01' 06.79" 06:42:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:42:50 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.19 pixels) 06:42:50 (avg FWHM = 1.87 arcsec) 06:42:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:42:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:42:50 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:42:50 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:42:50 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:42:52 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:43:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=469.1794 Y=583.4883 06:43:07 (guide star SNR=62.3 X=469 Y=583) 06:43:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:43:12 (guide star SNR=16.9 X=470 Y=583) 06:43:12 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:43:17 (guide star SNR=16.7 X=470 Y=583) 06:43:23 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:43:23 [flip check: Tn=347s HAc=14276s GW=T HAz=14624s DWz=T WF=no] 06:43:23 Imaging to AO_Aur_B_20240223_064323_T3 06:43:23 (taking 47.35 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:43:23 (using Normal readout mode) 06:43:26 (ex=0.12 ey=0.54) 06:43:26 (guider check OK) 06:43:26 (starting exposure) 06:44:24 (exposure complete) 06:44:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:44:27 Image finished 06:44:29 Plate-solve AO_Aur_B_20240223_064323_T3 final image. 06:44:31 2275 image stars found 06:44:31 217 catalog stars found 06:44:33 Solved! 76 stars matched. 06:44:33 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 06:44:33 Pointing error is 0.939 arcmin @ angle 72.82 06:44:33 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 06:44:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:44:33 True image center (J2000): 05h 47m 49.3s 32° 01' 09.24" 06:44:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:44:33 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.17 pixels) 06:44:33 (avg FWHM = 1.91 arcsec) 06:44:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:44:33 (waiting for guider to settle...) 06:44:38 [flip check: Tn=347s HAc=14349s GW=T HAz=14698s DWz=T WF=no] 06:44:38 Imaging to AO_Aur_B_20240223_064438_T3 06:44:38 (taking 47.35 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:44:38 (using Normal readout mode) 06:44:38 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 06:44:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:44:50 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:44:50 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:44:50 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:44:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:44:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:44:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:44:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:44:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:44:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:44:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:44:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:44:56 Dome is MaxDome 06:44:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:44:57 Imager is ASCOM 06:44:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:44:57 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@064252 UTC 06:44:57 Imager readout modes: 06:44:57 0 is Fast 06:44:57 1 is Normal 06:44:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:44:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:44:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:44:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:44:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:44:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:44:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:44:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:44:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:44:57 ==== Starting target ER_Aur ==== 06:44:57 ACPS Observation ER_Aur(1 of 1) 06:44:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_DCEP_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan ER_Aur) 06:44:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:44:57 Pointing updates are enabled 06:44:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:44:57 Start slew to ER_Aur... 06:44:59 (wait for slew to complete) 06:45:14 (slew complete) 06:45:14 [flip check: Tn=397s HAc=16454s GW=T HAz=16851s DWz=T WF=no] 06:45:14 Updating pointing... 06:45:14 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:45:14 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:45:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:45:18 (using Fast readout mode) 06:45:18 (starting exposure) 06:45:44 (exposure complete) 06:45:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:45:47 Image finished 06:45:47 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:45:48 1499 image stars found 06:45:48 306 catalog stars found 06:45:49 Solved! 156 stars matched. 06:45:49 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 06:45:49 Pointing error is 0.808 arcmin @ angle 86.93 06:45:49 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 06:45:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:45:49 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 14.3s 41° 59' 28.40" 06:45:49 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:45:49 [sync] pointing model updated 06:45:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:45:49 Target is now centered. 06:45:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:45:49 [flip check: Tn=337s HAc=16489s GW=T HAz=16827s DWz=T WF=no] 06:45:49 Imaging to ER_Aur_SI_20240223_064549_T3 06:45:49 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 06:45:49 Focus change of -20 steps required 06:45:51 (taking 37.25 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 06:45:51 (using Normal readout mode) 06:45:51 (starting exposure) 06:46:40 (exposure complete) 06:46:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:46:44 Image finished 06:46:44 Plate-solve ER_Aur_SI_20240223_064549_T3 final image. 06:46:47 2652 image stars found 06:46:47 165 catalog stars found 06:46:48 Solved! 99 stars matched. 06:46:48 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:46:48 Pointing error is 0.778 arcmin @ angle 86.14 06:46:48 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 06:46:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:46:48 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 14.1s 41° 59' 28.94" 06:46:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:46:48 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.55 pixels) 06:46:48 (avg FWHM = 1.94 arcsec) 06:46:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:46:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:46:48 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=16548s GW=T HAz=16874s DWz=T WF=no] 06:46:48 Imaging to ER_Aur_R_20240223_064648_T3 06:46:48 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 06:46:48 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:46:52 (taking 25.01 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 06:46:52 (using Normal readout mode) 06:46:52 (starting exposure) 06:47:31 (exposure complete) 06:47:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:47:35 Image finished 06:47:36 Plate-solve ER_Aur_R_20240223_064648_T3 final image. 06:47:38 1893 image stars found 06:47:38 165 catalog stars found 06:47:39 Solved! 90 stars matched. 06:47:40 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 06:47:40 Pointing error is 0.773 arcmin @ angle 83.75 06:47:40 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 06:47:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:47:40 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 14.1s 41° 59' 30.84" 06:47:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:47:40 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.19 pixels) 06:47:40 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 06:47:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:47:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:47:40 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=16600s GW=T HAz=16949s DWz=T WF=no] 06:47:40 Imaging to ER_Aur_V_20240223_064740_T3 06:47:40 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 06:47:40 Focus change of 20 steps required 06:47:42 (taking 47.95 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 06:47:42 (using Normal readout mode) 06:47:42 (starting exposure) 06:48:42 (exposure complete) 06:48:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:48:46 Image finished 06:48:47 Plate-solve ER_Aur_V_20240223_064740_T3 final image. 06:48:50 2156 image stars found 06:48:50 165 catalog stars found 06:48:51 Solved! 88 stars matched. 06:48:51 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 06:48:51 Pointing error is 0.761 arcmin @ angle 81.93 06:48:51 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 06:48:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 06:48:51 True image center (J2000): 05h 13m 14.0s 41° 59' 32.21" 06:48:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:48:51 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.66 pixels) 06:48:51 (avg FWHM = 2.09 arcsec) 06:48:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 06:48:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:48:51 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:48:51 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 06:48:51 Focus change of 30 steps required 06:48:53 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:49:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=547.1079 Y=879.3185 06:49:08 (guide star SNR=58.3 X=547 Y=879) 06:49:09 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 06:49:14 (guide star SNR=22.0 X=546 Y=877) 06:49:14 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 06:49:19 (guide star SNR=21.7 X=544 Y=878) 06:49:25 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 06:49:25 [flip check: Tn=395s HAc=16705s GW=T HAz=17101s DWz=T WF=no] 06:49:25 Imaging to ER_Aur_B_20240223_064925_T3 06:49:25 (taking 95.21 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 06:49:25 (using Normal readout mode) 06:49:27 (ex=2.48 ey=1.52) 06:49:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 06:49:29 (ex=2.94 ey=1.83) 06:49:29 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 06:49:32 (ex=4.14 ey=2.59) 06:49:32 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 06:49:35 (ex=5.98 ey=4.40) 06:49:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 06:49:38 (ex=7.83 ey=6.58) 06:49:38 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 06:49:40 (ex=10.88 ey=8.69) 06:49:40 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 06:49:44 (ex=16.31 ey=12.35) 06:49:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 06:49:48 (ex=24.09 ey=18.23) 06:49:48 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 06:49:59 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 06:49:59 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:50:00 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:50:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:50:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:50:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:50:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:50:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:50:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:50:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:50:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:50:06 Dome is MaxDome 06:50:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:50:06 Imager is ASCOM 06:50:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:50:06 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@064853 UTC 06:50:06 Imager readout modes: 06:50:06 0 is Fast 06:50:06 1 is Normal 06:50:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:50:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:50:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:50:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:50:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:50:06 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:50:06 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:50:06 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:50:06 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:50:06 ==== Starting target OI_158 ==== 06:50:06 ACPS Observation OI_158(1 of 1) 06:50:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_GCO_AUTO_ver2706, Plan OI_158) 06:50:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:50:06 Pointing updates are enabled 06:50:06 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:50:06 Start slew to OI_158... 06:50:08 (wait for slew to complete) 06:50:48 (slew complete) 06:50:48 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=8110s GW=T HAz=8710s DWz=T WF=no] 06:50:48 Updating pointing... 06:50:48 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:50:48 Focus change of -320 steps required 06:50:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:50:52 (using Fast readout mode) 06:50:52 (starting exposure) 06:51:18 (exposure complete) 06:51:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:51:22 Image finished 06:51:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:51:23 385 image stars found 06:51:23 440 catalog stars found 06:51:24 Solved! 144 stars matched. 06:51:24 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 06:51:24 Pointing error is 3.751 arcmin @ angle 275.77 06:51:24 True focal length is 3467.8 mm. 06:51:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:51:24 True image center (J2000): 07h 37m 51.7s 17° 42' 41.57" 06:51:24 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 06:51:24 [sync] pointing model updated 06:51:24 Re-slew to target. 06:51:24 Start slew to OI_158... 06:51:28 (wait for slew to complete) 06:51:38 (slew complete) 06:51:38 Target is now centered. 06:51:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:51:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:51:38 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 06:51:38 Focus change of 290 steps required 06:51:41 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:51:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1264.678 Y=921.8021 06:51:56 (guide star SNR=5.0 X=1264 Y=921) 06:51:56 (first exposure estimate 2.99 sec) 06:52:02 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=1259 Y=917) 06:52:03 (final exposure for guiding 2.67 sec) 06:52:09 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1254 Y=913) 06:52:34 **Guider waited for 13.35 sec and never got a measurement 06:52:35 (take guider image at initial interval 2.67 sec) 06:52:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:52:41 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:52:41 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:52:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.528 Y=945.2161 06:52:55 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:52:55 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 06:52:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:52:56 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:53:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:53:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:53:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:53:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:53:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:53:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:53:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:53:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:53:02 Dome is MaxDome 06:53:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:53:02 Imager is ASCOM 06:53:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:53:02 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@065141 UTC 06:53:02 Imager readout modes: 06:53:02 0 is Fast 06:53:02 1 is Normal 06:53:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:53:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:53:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:53:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:53:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:53:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:53:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:53:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:53:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:53:02 ==== Starting target IR_Com ==== 06:53:02 ACPS Observation IR_Com(1 of 1) 06:53:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan IR_Com) 06:53:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:53:02 Pointing updates are enabled 06:53:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:53:02 Start slew to IR_Com... 06:53:04 (wait for slew to complete) 06:54:16 (slew complete) 06:54:16 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-9755s GW=T HAz=-9155s DWz=T WF=no] 06:54:16 Updating pointing... 06:54:16 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 06:54:16 Focus change of -290 steps required 06:54:20 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 06:54:20 (using Fast readout mode) 06:54:20 (starting exposure) 06:54:44 (exposure complete) 06:54:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 06:54:48 Image finished 06:54:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 06:54:48 162 image stars found 06:54:49 151 catalog stars found 06:54:50 Solved! 16 stars matched. 06:54:50 Average residual is 0.48 arcsec. 06:54:50 Pointing error is 2.026 arcmin @ angle 266.68 06:54:50 True focal length is 3477.9 mm. 06:54:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 06:54:50 True image center (J2000): 12h 39m 23.5s 21° 07' 59.34" 06:54:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 06:54:50 [sync] pointing model updated 06:54:50 Re-slew to target. 06:54:50 Start slew to IR_Com... 06:54:52 (wait for slew to complete) 06:55:01 (slew complete) 06:55:01 Target is now centered. 06:55:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 06:55:02 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 06:55:02 Switching from SR to R filter for imaging 06:55:02 Focus change of 270 steps required 06:55:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 06:55:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 06:55:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 06:55:20 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 06:55:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1095.512 Y=942.6274 06:55:34 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=1096 Y=943) 06:55:34 (first exposure estimate 6.15 sec) 06:55:44 **No stars at all found in guider image 06:55:44 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 06:55:44 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 06:55:45 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 06:58:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 06:58:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 06:58:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 06:58:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 06:58:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 06:58:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 06:58:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 06:58:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 06:58:50 Dome is MaxDome 06:58:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 06:58:50 Imager is ASCOM 06:58:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 06:58:50 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@065719 UTC 06:58:50 Imager readout modes: 06:58:50 0 is Fast 06:58:50 1 is Normal 06:58:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 06:58:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 06:58:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 06:58:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 06:58:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 06:58:50 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 06:58:50 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 06:58:50 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 06:58:50 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 06:58:50 ==== Starting target NSV-6690 ==== 06:58:50 ACPS Observation NSV-6690(1 of 1) 06:58:50 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P255_BPEC_AUTO_ver2890, Plan NSV-6690) 06:58:50 (turning on sidereal tracking) 06:58:50 Pointing updates are enabled 06:58:50 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 06:58:50 Start slew to NSV-6690... 06:58:52 (wait for slew to complete) 07:00:19 (slew complete) 07:00:19 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-16028s GW=T HAz=-15367s DWz=T WF=no] 07:00:19 Updating pointing... 07:00:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:00:19 (using Fast readout mode) 07:00:19 (starting exposure) 07:00:35 (exposure complete) 07:00:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:00:39 Image finished 07:00:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:00:39 140 image stars found 07:00:39 113 catalog stars found 07:00:40 Solved! 38 stars matched. 07:00:40 Average residual is 0.43 arcsec. 07:00:40 Pointing error is 1.026 arcmin @ angle 262.54 07:00:40 True focal length is 3465.6 mm. 07:00:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:00:40 True image center (J2000): 14h 30m 11.6s 23° 03' 36.50" 07:00:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:00:40 [sync] pointing model updated 07:00:40 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:00:40 Target is now centered. 07:00:40 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:00:40 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:00:40 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 07:00:40 Focus change of 320 steps required 07:00:44 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:00:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=771.3351 Y=391.4002 07:00:57 (guide star SNR=10.0 X=771 Y=391) 07:00:58 (first exposure estimate 1.5 sec) 07:01:03 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=770 Y=390) 07:01:03 (final exposure for guiding 1.52 sec) 07:01:08 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=768 Y=389) 07:01:15 (autoguiding at 1.52 sec.) 07:01:15 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-15972s GW=T HAz=-15372s DWz=T WF=no] 07:01:15 Imaging to NSV-6690_B_20240223_070115_T3 07:01:15 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:01:15 (using Normal readout mode) 07:01:17 (ex=1.34 ey=1.65) 07:01:17 (guider check OK) 07:01:17 (starting exposure) 07:06:29 (exposure complete) 07:06:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:06:32 Image finished 07:06:33 Plate-solve NSV-6690_B_20240223_070115_T3 final image. 07:06:36 691 image stars found 07:06:36 63 catalog stars found 07:06:37 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:06:37 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:06:42 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-15646s GW=T HAz=-15044s DWz=T WF=no] 07:06:42 Imaging to NSV-6690_B_20240223_070642_T3 07:06:42 (taking 300 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:06:42 (using Normal readout mode) 07:06:42 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 07:06:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:06:51 (ex=0.30 ey=0.30) 07:06:51 (guiding errors within limits) 07:06:51 (guider check OK) 07:06:51 (starting exposure) 07:12:02 (exposure complete) 07:12:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:12:06 Image finished 07:12:07 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:12:07 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:12:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:12:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:12:12 (autoguider still running...) 07:12:12 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-15315s GW=T HAz=-14713s DWz=T WF=no] 07:12:12 Imaging to NSV-6690_V_20240223_071212_T3 07:12:12 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:12:12 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:12:15 (taking 300 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:12:15 (using Normal readout mode) 07:12:27 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:12:27 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:12:28 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 07:12:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:12:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:12:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:12:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:12:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:12:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:12:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:12:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:12:34 Dome is MaxDome 07:12:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:12:34 Imager is ASCOM 07:12:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:12:34 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@071215 UTC 07:12:34 Imager readout modes: 07:12:34 0 is Fast 07:12:34 1 is Normal 07:12:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:12:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:12:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:12:34 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:12:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:12:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:12:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:12:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:12:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:12:34 ==== Starting target X_Boo ==== 07:12:34 ACPS Observation X_Boo(1 of 1) 07:12:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan X_Boo) 07:12:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:12:34 Pointing updates are enabled 07:12:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:12:34 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:12:36 (wait for slew to complete) 07:12:51 (slew complete) 07:12:51 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 07:12:51 [flip check: Tn=365s HAc=-14911s GW=T HAz=-14546s DWz=T WF=no] 07:12:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:12:51 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14911s GW=T HAz=-14606s DWz=T WF=no] 07:12:51 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240223_071251_T3 07:12:51 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 07:12:51 Focus change of -310 steps required 07:12:55 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:12:55 (using Normal readout mode) 07:12:55 (starting exposure) 07:13:14 (exposure complete) 07:13:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:13:18 Image finished 07:13:18 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240223_071251_T3 final image. 07:13:21 446 image stars found 07:13:21 49 catalog stars found 07:13:21 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:13:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:13:21 (wait for slew to complete) 07:13:22 (slew complete) 07:13:22 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-14879s GW=T HAz=-14576s DWz=T WF=no] 07:13:22 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240223_071322_T3 07:13:22 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 07:13:22 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:13:26 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:13:26 (using Normal readout mode) 07:13:26 (starting exposure) 07:13:43 (exposure complete) 07:13:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:13:47 Image finished 07:13:48 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240223_071322_T3 final image. 07:13:50 402 image stars found 07:13:50 49 catalog stars found 07:13:51 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:13:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:13:51 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14850s GW=T HAz=-14545s DWz=T WF=no] 07:13:51 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240223_071351_T3 07:13:51 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 07:13:51 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:13:53 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:13:53 (using Normal readout mode) 07:13:53 (starting exposure) 07:14:10 (exposure complete) 07:14:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:14:13 Image finished 07:14:14 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240223_071351_T3 final image. 07:14:17 385 image stars found 07:14:17 49 catalog stars found 07:14:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:14:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:14:18 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-14824s GW=T HAz=-14514s DWz=T WF=no] 07:14:18 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240223_071418_T3 07:14:18 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:14:18 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:14:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:14:21 (using Normal readout mode) 07:14:21 (starting exposure) 07:14:42 (exposure complete) 07:14:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:14:46 Image finished 07:14:47 Plate-solve X_Boo_B_20240223_071418_T3 final image. 07:14:50 327 image stars found 07:14:50 49 catalog stars found 07:14:50 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:14:50 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-14791s GW=T HAz=-14481s DWz=T WF=no] 07:14:51 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240223_071451_T3 07:14:51 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:14:51 (using Normal readout mode) 07:14:51 (starting exposure) 07:15:07 (exposure complete) 07:15:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:15:10 Image finished 07:15:11 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:15:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:15:11 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14770s GW=T HAz=-14465s DWz=T WF=no] 07:15:11 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240223_071511_T3 07:15:11 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:15:11 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:15:14 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:15:14 (using Normal readout mode) 07:15:14 (starting exposure) 07:15:26 (exposure complete) 07:15:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:15:29 Image finished 07:15:30 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240223_071511_T3 final image. 07:15:33 358 image stars found 07:15:33 49 catalog stars found 07:15:35 Solved! 8 stars matched. 07:15:35 Average residual is 0.09 arcsec. 07:15:35 Pointing error is 3.447 arcmin @ angle 91.89 07:15:35 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 07:15:35 True focal length is 3482.7 mm. 07:15:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.44 V = 0.44 07:15:35 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 24.8s 16° 19' 01.16" 07:15:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 07:15:35 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.94 pixels) 07:15:35 (avg FWHM = 2.12 arcsec) 07:15:35 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-14747s GW=T HAz=-14747s DWz=T WF=no] 07:15:35 Re-slew to target. 07:15:35 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:15:36 (wait for slew to complete) 07:15:46 (slew complete) 07:15:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:15:46 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-14721s GW=T HAz=-14432s DWz=T WF=no] 07:15:46 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240223_071546_T3 07:15:46 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 07:15:46 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:15:48 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:15:48 (using Normal readout mode) 07:15:48 (starting exposure) 07:15:58 (exposure complete) 07:16:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:16:02 Image finished 07:16:03 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240223_071546_T3 final image. 07:16:06 439 image stars found 07:16:06 49 catalog stars found 07:16:06 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:16:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:16:06 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14701s GW=T HAz=-14410s DWz=T WF=no] 07:16:06 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240223_071606_T3 07:16:06 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 07:16:06 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:16:10 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:16:10 (using Normal readout mode) 07:16:10 (starting exposure) 07:16:28 (exposure complete) 07:16:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:16:32 Image finished 07:16:32 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240223_071606_T3 final image. 07:16:34 437 image stars found 07:16:34 49 catalog stars found 07:16:35 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:16:36 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:16:36 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 07:16:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:16:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:16:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:16:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:16:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:16:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:16:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:16:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:16:42 Dome is MaxDome 07:16:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:16:42 Imager is ASCOM 07:16:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:16:42 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@071610 UTC 07:16:42 Imager readout modes: 07:16:42 0 is Fast 07:16:42 1 is Normal 07:16:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:16:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:16:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:16:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:16:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:16:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:16:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:16:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:16:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:16:42 ==== Starting target AG_Dra ==== 07:16:42 ACPS Observation AG_Dra(1 of 1) 07:16:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AG_Dra) 07:16:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:16:43 Pointing updates are enabled 07:16:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:16:43 Start slew to AG_Dra... 07:16:44 (wait for slew to complete) 07:17:24 (slew complete) 07:17:24 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-20428s GW=T HAz=-20038s DWz=T WF=no] 07:17:24 Updating pointing... 07:17:24 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:17:24 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:17:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:17:27 (using Fast readout mode) 07:17:27 (starting exposure) 07:17:44 (exposure complete) 07:17:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:17:48 Image finished 07:17:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:17:49 223 image stars found 07:17:49 271 catalog stars found 07:17:50 Solved! 101 stars matched. 07:17:50 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 07:17:50 Pointing error is 0.682 arcmin @ angle 185.12 07:17:50 True focal length is 3463.5 mm. 07:17:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:17:50 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 40.4s 66° 47' 29.34" 07:17:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 07:17:50 [sync] pointing model updated 07:17:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:17:50 Target is now centered. 07:17:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:17:50 (wait for slew to complete) 07:17:52 (slew complete) 07:17:52 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-20400s GW=T HAz=-20069s DWz=T WF=no] 07:17:53 Imaging to AG_Dra_V_20240223_071753_T3 07:17:53 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:17:53 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:17:56 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:17:56 (using Normal readout mode) 07:17:56 (starting exposure) 07:18:37 (exposure complete) 07:18:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:18:41 Image finished 07:18:42 Plate-solve AG_Dra_V_20240223_071753_T3 final image. 07:18:45 487 image stars found 07:18:45 145 catalog stars found 07:18:58 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:18:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:18:59 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:18:59 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:18:59 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:19:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:19:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=655.9715 Y=418.9851 07:19:15 (guide star SNR=31.2 X=656 Y=419) 07:19:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:19:21 (guide star SNR=7.9 X=654 Y=418) 07:19:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:19:25 (guide star SNR=7.0 X=653 Y=417) 07:19:31 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:19:31 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-20301s GW=T HAz=-19941s DWz=T WF=no] 07:19:31 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240223_071931_T3 07:19:31 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:19:31 (using Normal readout mode) 07:19:33 (ex=1.04 ey=1.65) 07:19:33 (guider check OK) 07:19:33 (starting exposure) 07:20:44 (exposure complete) 07:20:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:20:48 Image finished 07:20:49 Plate-solve AG_Dra_B_20240223_071931_T3 final image. 07:20:51 552 image stars found 07:20:51 145 catalog stars found 07:20:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:20:52 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:20:58 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-20218s GW=T HAz=-19854s DWz=T WF=no] 07:20:58 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240223_072058_T3 07:20:58 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:20:58 (using Normal readout mode) 07:20:58 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 07:20:58 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:21:10 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:21:10 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:21:10 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 07:24:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:24:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:24:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:24:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:24:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:24:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:24:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:24:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:24:31 Dome is MaxDome 07:24:31 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:24:31 Imager is ASCOM 07:24:31 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:24:31 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@072316 UTC 07:24:31 Imager readout modes: 07:24:31 0 is Fast 07:24:31 1 is Normal 07:24:31 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:24:31 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:24:31 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:24:31 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:24:31 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:24:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:24:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:24:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:24:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:24:31 ==== Starting target X_Boo ==== 07:24:31 ACPS Observation X_Boo(1 of 1) 07:24:31 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_ZTO_AUTO_ver2706, Plan X_Boo) 07:24:31 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:24:31 Pointing updates are enabled 07:24:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:24:31 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:24:33 (wait for slew to complete) 07:25:50 (slew complete) 07:25:50 [flip check: Tn=365s HAc=-14130s GW=T HAz=-13765s DWz=T WF=no] 07:25:50 Updating pointing... 07:25:50 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:25:50 (using Fast readout mode) 07:25:50 (starting exposure) 07:26:05 (exposure complete) 07:26:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:26:08 Image finished 07:26:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:26:09 160 image stars found 07:26:09 100 catalog stars found 07:26:10 Solved! 14 stars matched. 07:26:10 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 07:26:10 Pointing error is 1.988 arcmin @ angle 272.39 07:26:10 True focal length is 3483.0 mm. 07:26:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:26:10 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 02.1s 16° 19' 12.96" 07:26:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 07:26:10 [sync] pointing model updated 07:26:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:26:10 Target is now centered. 07:26:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:26:10 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14108s GW=T HAz=-13804s DWz=T WF=no] 07:26:10 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240223_072610_T3 07:26:10 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 07:26:10 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:26:12 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:26:12 (using Normal readout mode) 07:26:12 (starting exposure) 07:26:29 (exposure complete) 07:26:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:26:33 Image finished 07:26:33 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240223_072610_T3 final image. 07:26:35 547 image stars found 07:26:35 49 catalog stars found 07:26:36 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:26:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:26:36 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-14083s GW=T HAz=-13781s DWz=T WF=no] 07:26:36 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240223_072636_T3 07:26:36 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 07:26:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:26:40 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:26:40 (using Normal readout mode) 07:26:40 (starting exposure) 07:26:56 (exposure complete) 07:26:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:27:00 Image finished 07:27:01 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240223_072636_T3 final image. 07:27:03 545 image stars found 07:27:04 49 catalog stars found 07:27:05 Solved! 8 stars matched. 07:27:05 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 07:27:05 Pointing error is 5.113 arcmin @ angle 45.54 07:27:05 True focal length is 3403.3 mm. 07:27:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.46 V = 0.46 07:27:05 True image center (J2000): 14h 24m 25.6s 16° 22' 42.81" 07:27:05 Imager sky position angle is 303.3 deg. 07:27:05 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.52 pixels) 07:27:05 (avg FWHM = 2.21 arcsec) 07:27:05 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-14053s GW=T HAz=-14054s DWz=T WF=no] 07:27:05 Re-slew to target. 07:27:05 Start slew to X_Boo... 07:27:06 (wait for slew to complete) 07:27:16 (slew complete) 07:27:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:27:16 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-14027s GW=T HAz=-13738s DWz=T WF=no] 07:27:16 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240223_072716_T3 07:27:16 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 07:27:16 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:27:19 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:27:19 (using Normal readout mode) 07:27:19 (starting exposure) 07:27:36 (exposure complete) 07:27:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:27:40 Image finished 07:27:41 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240223_072716_T3 final image. 07:27:43 525 image stars found 07:27:43 49 catalog stars found 07:27:43 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:27:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:27:44 (wait for slew to complete) 07:27:45 (slew complete) 07:27:45 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-13999s GW=T HAz=-13705s DWz=T WF=no] 07:27:45 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240223_072745_T3 07:27:45 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:27:45 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:27:47 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:27:47 (using Normal readout mode) 07:27:47 (starting exposure) 07:28:09 (exposure complete) 07:28:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:13 Image finished 07:28:14 Plate-solve X_Boo_B_20240223_072745_T3 final image. 07:28:16 433 image stars found 07:28:16 49 catalog stars found 07:28:17 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:28:17 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-13967s GW=T HAz=-13673s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:17 Imaging to X_Boo_B_20240223_072817_T3 07:28:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:28:17 (using Normal readout mode) 07:28:17 (starting exposure) 07:28:32 (exposure complete) 07:28:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:36 Image finished 07:28:37 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:28:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:28:37 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13946s GW=T HAz=-13657s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:37 Imaging to X_Boo_V_20240223_072837_T3 07:28:37 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:28:37 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:28:39 (taking 5 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:28:39 (using Normal readout mode) 07:28:39 (starting exposure) 07:28:51 (exposure complete) 07:28:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:28:55 Image finished 07:28:56 Plate-solve X_Boo_V_20240223_072837_T3 final image. 07:28:59 513 image stars found 07:28:59 49 catalog stars found 07:28:59 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:28:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:28:59 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=-13924s GW=T HAz=-13637s DWz=T WF=no] 07:28:59 Imaging to X_Boo_R_20240223_072859_T3 07:28:59 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 07:28:59 Focus change of -20 steps required 07:29:01 (taking 3 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 07:29:01 (using Normal readout mode) 07:29:01 (starting exposure) 07:29:11 (exposure complete) 07:29:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:29:14 Image finished 07:29:15 Plate-solve X_Boo_R_20240223_072859_T3 final image. 07:29:18 617 image stars found 07:29:18 49 catalog stars found 07:29:18 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:29:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:29:18 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-13905s GW=T HAz=-13616s DWz=T WF=no] 07:29:18 Imaging to X_Boo_SI_20240223_072918_T3 07:29:18 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 07:29:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:29:22 (taking 5 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:29:22 (using Normal readout mode) 07:29:22 (starting exposure) 07:29:40 (exposure complete) 07:29:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:29:43 Image finished 07:29:43 Plate-solve X_Boo_SI_20240223_072918_T3 final image. 07:29:46 654 image stars found 07:29:46 49 catalog stars found 07:29:47 Solved! 8 stars matched. 07:29:47 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 07:29:47 Pointing error is 21.923 arcmin @ angle 278.76 07:29:47 True focal length is 3269.9 mm. 07:29:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.47 V = 0.53 07:29:47 True image center (J2000): 14h 22m 40.1s 16° 22' 27.04" 07:29:47 Imager sky position angle is 331.2 deg. 07:29:47 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.02 pixels) 07:29:47 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 07:29:48 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:29:48 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 07:29:53 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:29:53 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:29:53 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:29:53 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:29:53 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:29:54 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:29:54 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:29:54 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:29:54 Dome is MaxDome 07:29:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:29:54 Imager is ASCOM 07:29:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:29:54 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@072922 UTC 07:29:54 Imager readout modes: 07:29:54 0 is Fast 07:29:54 1 is Normal 07:29:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:29:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:29:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:29:54 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:29:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:29:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:29:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:29:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:29:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:29:54 ==== Starting target AG_Dra ==== 07:29:54 ACPS Observation AG_Dra(1 of 1) 07:29:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SBL_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AG_Dra) 07:29:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:29:54 Pointing updates are enabled 07:29:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:29:54 Start slew to AG_Dra... 07:29:56 (wait for slew to complete) 07:30:37 (slew complete) 07:30:37 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-19633s GW=T HAz=-19243s DWz=T WF=no] 07:30:37 Updating pointing... 07:30:37 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:30:37 Focus change of 20 steps required 07:30:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:30:39 (using Fast readout mode) 07:30:39 (starting exposure) 07:30:56 (exposure complete) 07:30:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:31:00 Image finished 07:31:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:31:00 198 image stars found 07:31:00 271 catalog stars found 07:31:02 Solved! 86 stars matched. 07:31:02 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 07:31:02 Pointing error is 0.710 arcmin @ angle 178.61 07:31:02 True focal length is 3465.6 mm. 07:31:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:31:02 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 41.2s 66° 47' 27.54" 07:31:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 07:31:04 [sync] pointing model updated 07:31:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:31:04 Target is now centered. 07:31:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:31:04 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-19606s GW=T HAz=-19276s DWz=T WF=no] 07:31:04 Imaging to AG_Dra_V_20240223_073104_T3 07:31:04 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:31:04 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:31:08 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:31:08 (using Normal readout mode) 07:31:08 (starting exposure) 07:31:49 (exposure complete) 07:31:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:31:53 Image finished 07:31:54 Plate-solve AG_Dra_V_20240223_073104_T3 final image. 07:31:57 446 image stars found 07:31:57 145 catalog stars found 07:31:58 Solved! 56 stars matched. 07:31:58 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 07:31:58 Pointing error is 0.703 arcmin @ angle 174.86 07:31:58 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 07:31:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:31:58 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 41.7s 66° 47' 28.06" 07:31:58 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 07:31:58 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.39 pixels) 07:31:58 (avg FWHM = 2.31 arcsec) 07:31:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:31:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:31:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:31:58 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 07:31:58 Focus change of 30 steps required 07:32:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:32:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=664.121 Y=423.1074 07:32:15 (guide star SNR=36.1 X=664 Y=423) 07:32:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:32:21 (guide star SNR=10.4 X=662 Y=421) 07:32:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:32:26 (guide star SNR=10.6 X=660 Y=420) 07:32:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:32:58 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:33:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=624.7545 Y=391.6341 07:33:03 (guide star SNR=9.2 X=625 Y=392) 07:33:03 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:33:08 (guide star SNR=8.0 X=624 Y=392) 07:33:08 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:33:13 (guide star SNR=8.9 X=623 Y=390) 07:33:48 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:33:49 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:33:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=589.8566 Y=363.9941 07:33:54 (guide star SNR=5.1 X=590 Y=364) 07:33:55 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:33:59 (guide star SNR=5.6 X=589 Y=363) 07:33:59 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:34:04 (guide star SNR=7.4 X=588 Y=361) 07:34:10 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:34:10 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-19425s GW=T HAz=-19059s DWz=T WF=no] 07:34:11 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240223_073410_T3 07:34:11 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:34:11 (using Normal readout mode) 07:34:13 (ex=0.38 ey=0.15) 07:34:13 (guider check OK) 07:34:13 (starting exposure) 07:35:24 (exposure complete) 07:35:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:35:28 Image finished 07:35:29 Plate-solve AG_Dra_B_20240223_073410_T3 final image. 07:35:32 599 image stars found 07:35:32 145 catalog stars found 07:35:33 Solved! 51 stars matched. 07:35:33 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 07:35:33 Pointing error is 1.717 arcmin @ angle 114.45 07:35:33 True focal length is 3474.8 mm. 07:35:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:35:33 True image center (J2000): 16h 01m 56.9s 66° 47' 27.43" 07:35:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 07:35:33 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.51 pixels) 07:35:33 (avg FWHM = 2.58 arcsec) 07:35:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:35:33 (waiting for guider to settle...) 07:35:39 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-19339s GW=T HAz=-18970s DWz=T WF=no] 07:35:39 Imaging to AG_Dra_B_20240223_073539_T3 07:35:39 (taking 60 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:35:39 (using Normal readout mode) 07:35:39 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 07:35:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:35:51 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:35:51 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:35:51 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 07:35:57 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:35:57 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:35:57 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:35:57 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:35:57 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:35:58 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:35:58 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:35:58 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:35:58 Dome is MaxDome 07:35:58 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:35:58 Imager is ASCOM 07:35:58 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:35:58 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@073201 UTC 07:35:58 Imager readout modes: 07:35:58 0 is Fast 07:35:58 1 is Normal 07:35:58 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:35:58 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:35:58 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:35:58 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:35:58 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:35:58 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:35:58 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:35:58 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:35:58 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:35:58 ==== Starting target HQ_Mon ==== 07:35:58 ACPS Observation HQ_Mon(1 of 1) 07:35:58 (belongs to Project AAVSO_ZCAM_HQA_AUTO_ver3443, Plan HQ_Mon) 07:35:58 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:35:58 Pointing updates are enabled 07:35:58 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:35:58 Start slew to HQ_Mon... 07:36:00 (wait for slew to complete) 07:37:58 (slew complete) 07:37:58 [flip check: Tn=503s HAc=12551s GW=T HAz=13054s DWz=T WF=no] 07:37:58 Updating pointing... 07:37:58 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:37:58 Focus change of -320 steps required 07:38:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:38:02 (using Fast readout mode) 07:38:02 (starting exposure) 07:38:27 (exposure complete) 07:38:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:38:31 Image finished 07:38:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:38:31 962 image stars found 07:38:32 415 catalog stars found 07:38:33 Solved! 116 stars matched. 07:38:33 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 07:38:33 Pointing error is 1.396 arcmin @ angle 68.26 07:38:33 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 07:38:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 07:38:33 True image center (J2000): 07h 11m 38.9s 00° 52' 37.02" 07:38:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 07:38:33 [sync] pointing model updated 07:38:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:38:33 Target is now centered. 07:38:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:38:33 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:38:33 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:38:33 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:38:37 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:38:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=686.1599 Y=530.3169 07:38:50 (guide star SNR=19.2 X=686 Y=530) 07:38:51 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:38:56 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=686 Y=530) 07:38:56 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:39:00 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=688 Y=531) 07:39:32 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:39:33 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:39:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=933.2971 Y=885.3349 07:39:38 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=934 Y=885) 07:39:38 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:39:43 (guide star SNR=4.7 X=935 Y=885) 07:39:43 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:39:48 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=936 Y=887) 07:40:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:40:11 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:40:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=896.5294 Y=878.9194 07:40:16 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=897 Y=879) 07:40:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:40:21 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=899 Y=880) 07:40:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:40:26 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=898 Y=881) 07:40:32 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 07:40:32 [flip check: Tn=443s HAc=12707s GW=T HAz=13149s DWz=T WF=no] 07:40:32 Imaging to HQ_Mon_V_20240223_074032_T3 07:40:32 (taking 143.45 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:40:32 (using Normal readout mode) 07:40:35 (ex=2.40 ey=0.81) 07:40:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 07:40:37 (ex=3.26 ey=1.32) 07:40:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 07:40:39 (ex=4.59 ey=1.63) 07:40:39 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 07:40:42 (ex=5.46 ey=3.47) 07:40:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 07:40:44 (ex=8.87 ey=4.36) 07:40:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 07:40:48 (ex=12.31 ey=8.69) 07:40:48 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 07:40:51 (ex=18.12 ey=13.58) 07:40:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 07:40:54 (ex=26.65 ey=20.03) 07:40:54 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 07:41:06 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:41:06 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 07:41:07 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 08:10:46 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:10:46 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:10:46 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:10:46 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:10:46 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:10:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:10:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:10:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:10:47 Dome is MaxDome 08:10:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:10:48 Imager is ASCOM 08:10:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:10:48 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@074547 UTC 08:10:48 Imager readout modes: 08:10:48 0 is Fast 08:10:48 1 is Normal 08:10:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:10:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:10:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:10:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:10:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:10:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:10:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:10:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:10:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:10:48 ==== Starting target NGC_5634 ==== 08:10:48 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1) 08:10:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5634) 08:10:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:10:48 Pointing updates are enabled 08:10:48 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:10:48 Start slew to NGC_5634... 08:10:49 (wait for slew to complete) 08:12:01 (slew complete) 08:12:01 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11685s GW=T HAz=-11265s DWz=T WF=no] 08:12:01 Updating pointing... 08:12:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:12:01 (using Fast readout mode) 08:12:01 (starting exposure) 08:12:17 (exposure complete) 08:12:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:12:21 Image finished 08:12:21 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:12:22 303 image stars found 08:12:22 167 catalog stars found 08:12:23 Solved! 49 stars matched. 08:12:23 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 08:12:23 Pointing error is 2.061 arcmin @ angle 270.66 08:12:23 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 08:12:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:12:23 True image center (J2000): 14h 29m 28.9s -05° 58' 33.68" 08:12:23 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:12:23 [sync] pointing model updated 08:12:23 Re-slew to target. 08:12:23 Start slew to NGC_5634... 08:12:27 (wait for slew to complete) 08:12:37 (slew complete) 08:12:37 Target is now centered. 08:12:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:12:37 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11657s GW=T HAz=-11289s DWz=T WF=no] 08:12:37 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240223_081237_T3 08:12:37 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:12:37 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:12:39 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:12:39 (using Normal readout mode) 08:12:39 (starting exposure) 08:13:46 (exposure complete) 08:13:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:13:50 Image finished 08:13:50 Plate-solve NGC_5634_SG_20240223_081237_T3 final image. 08:13:53 667 image stars found 08:13:53 79 catalog stars found 08:13:53 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:13:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:13:53 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:13:53 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:14:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=685.2091 Y=550.4604 08:14:01 (guide star SNR=60.8 X=685 Y=550) 08:14:01 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:14:06 (guide star SNR=38.8 X=682 Y=550) 08:14:06 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:14:11 (guide star SNR=38.5 X=678 Y=545) 08:14:42 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:14:43 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 08:14:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=620.4395 Y=500.258 08:14:48 (guide star SNR=34.9 X=620 Y=500) 08:14:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:14:54 (guide star SNR=35.9 X=616 Y=498) 08:14:54 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:14:59 (guide star SNR=37.1 X=616 Y=497) 08:15:31 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:15:32 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 08:15:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=544.166 Y=439.6769 08:15:37 (guide star SNR=36.4 X=544 Y=439) 08:15:38 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:15:43 (guide star SNR=42.0 X=541 Y=438) 08:15:43 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:15:47 (guide star SNR=38.9 X=541 Y=436) 08:15:54 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 08:15:54 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-11464s GW=T HAz=-11052s DWz=T WF=no] 08:15:54 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240223_081554_T3 08:15:54 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:15:54 (using Normal readout mode) 08:15:56 (ex=1.32 ey=1.21) 08:15:56 (guider check OK) 08:15:56 (starting exposure) 08:17:47 (exposure complete) 08:17:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:17:50 Image finished 08:17:50 Plate-solve NGC_5634_SG_20240223_081554_T3 final image. 08:17:53 842 image stars found 08:17:53 79 catalog stars found 08:17:54 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:17:54 (waiting for guider to settle...) 08:17:59 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-11340s GW=T HAz=-10926s DWz=T WF=no] 08:17:59 Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20240223_081759_T3 08:17:59 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:17:59 (using Normal readout mode) 08:17:59 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 08:17:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 08:18:11 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:18:11 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 08:18:11 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 08:32:45 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:32:45 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:32:45 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:32:45 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:32:45 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:32:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:32:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:32:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:32:47 Dome is MaxDome 08:32:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:32:47 Imager is ASCOM 08:32:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:32:47 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@083024 UTC 08:32:47 Imager readout modes: 08:32:47 0 is Fast 08:32:47 1 is Normal 08:32:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:32:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:32:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:32:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:32:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:32:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:32:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:32:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:32:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:32:47 ==== Starting target M5-V84 ==== 08:32:47 ACPS Observation M5-V84(1 of 1) 08:32:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V84) 08:32:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:32:47 Pointing updates are enabled 08:32:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:32:47 Start slew to M5-V84... 08:32:49 (wait for slew to complete) 08:34:05 (slew complete) 08:34:05 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-13293s GW=T HAz=-12903s DWz=T WF=no] 08:34:05 Updating pointing... 08:34:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:34:05 (using Fast readout mode) 08:34:05 (starting exposure) 08:34:20 (exposure complete) 08:34:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:34:24 Image finished 08:34:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:34:25 1024 image stars found 08:34:25 207 catalog stars found 08:34:27 Solved! 34 stars matched. 08:34:27 Average residual is 0.41 arcsec. 08:34:27 Pointing error is 1.615 arcmin @ angle 266.12 08:34:27 True focal length is 3468.9 mm. 08:34:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:34:27 True image center (J2000): 15h 18m 29.7s 02° 04' 09.74" 08:34:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:34:27 [sync] pointing model updated 08:34:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:34:27 Target is now centered. 08:34:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:34:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:34:27 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:34:27 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:34:30 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:34:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=713.5787 Y=459.0301 08:34:43 (guide star SNR=2.1 X=704 Y=456) 08:34:44 (first exposure estimate 7.16 sec) 08:34:54 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=705 Y=455) 08:34:54 (final exposure for guiding 7.54 sec) 08:35:06 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=705 Y=455) 08:37:11 (autoguiding at 7.54 sec.) 08:37:11 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-13105s GW=T HAz=-12777s DWz=T WF=no] 08:37:11 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240223_083711_T3 08:37:11 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:37:11 (using Normal readout mode) 08:37:19 (ex=1.68 ey=1.98) 08:37:19 (guider check OK) 08:37:19 (starting exposure) 08:38:00 (exposure complete) 08:38:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:38:04 Image finished 08:38:05 Plate-solve M5-V84_B_20240223_083711_T3 final image. 08:38:07 1293 image stars found 08:38:08 108 catalog stars found 08:38:13 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:38:14 (waiting for guider to settle...) 08:38:19 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-13037s GW=T HAz=-12709s DWz=T WF=no] 08:38:19 Imaging to M5-V84_B_20240223_083819_T3 08:38:19 (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:38:19 (using Normal readout mode) 08:38:19 (ex=19.99 ey=6.46) 08:38:19 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 08:38:24 (ex=3.45 ey=0.37) 08:38:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 08:38:33 (ex=3.14 ey=1.65) 08:38:33 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 08:38:42 (ex=12.09 ey=3.63) 08:38:42 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 08:38:51 (ex=19.66 ey=25.36) 08:38:51 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 08:39:01 (ex=0.36 ey=8.18) 08:39:01 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 08:39:10 (ex=16.46 ey=7.35) 08:39:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 08:39:21 (ex=22.75 ey=15.88) 08:39:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #8) 08:39:30 (ex=0.42 ey=2.49) 08:39:30 (guider error n/a or too high, try #9) 08:39:40 (ex=22.13 ey=11.76) 08:39:40 (guider error n/a or too high, try #10) 08:39:50 (ex=0.03 ey=6.13) 08:39:50 (guider error n/a or too high, try #11) 08:40:00 (ex=4.91 ey=1.42) 08:40:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #12) 08:40:08 (ex=4.76 ey=2.46) 08:40:08 (guider error n/a or too high, try #13) 08:40:17 (ex=14.94 ey=30.45) 08:40:17 (guider error n/a or too high, try #14) 08:40:27 (ex=2.94 ey=2.17) 08:40:27 (guider error n/a or too high, try #15) 08:40:36 (ex=18.50 ey=15.74) 08:40:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #16) 08:40:46 (ex=3.79 ey=5.59) 08:40:46 (guider error n/a or too high, try #17) 08:40:56 (ex=13.00 ey=12.69) 08:40:56 (guider error n/a or too high, try #18) 08:41:05 (ex=1.75 ey=4.27) 08:41:05 (guider error n/a or too high, try #19) 08:41:14 (ex=9.19 ey=29.71) 08:41:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #20) 08:41:15 (stopping the autoguider) 08:41:15 **Excessive guiding errors just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 08:41:15 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 08:41:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:41:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:41:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:41:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:41:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:41:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:41:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:41:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:41:22 Dome is MaxDome 08:41:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:41:22 Imager is ASCOM 08:41:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:41:22 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@083430 UTC 08:41:22 Imager readout modes: 08:41:22 0 is Fast 08:41:22 1 is Normal 08:41:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:41:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:41:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:41:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:41:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:41:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:41:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:41:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:41:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:41:22 ==== Starting target M5-V42 ==== 08:41:22 ACPS Observation M5-V42(1 of 1) 08:41:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver3426, Plan M5-V42) 08:41:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:41:22 Pointing updates are enabled 08:41:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:41:22 Start slew to M5-V42... 08:41:24 (wait for slew to complete) 08:41:34 (slew complete) 08:41:34 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 08:41:34 [flip check: Tn=384s HAc=-12832s GW=T HAz=-12448s DWz=T WF=no] 08:41:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:41:34 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:41:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:41:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=847.93 Y=436.9192 08:41:42 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=838 Y=432) 08:41:42 (first exposure estimate 2.56 sec) 08:41:48 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=837 Y=431) 08:41:49 (final exposure for guiding 1.95 sec) 08:41:54 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=834 Y=428) 08:41:56 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 08:41:57 (take guider image at initial interval 1.95 sec) 08:42:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=834 Y=428 08:42:02 (guide star SNR=2.5 X=821 Y=420) 08:42:02 (first exposure estimate 2.37 sec) 08:42:08 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:42:08 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:42:08 **Autoguiding failed. 08:42:08 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 08:42:08 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-12797s GW=T HAz=-12474s DWz=T WF=no] 08:42:08 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240223_084208_T3 08:42:08 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:42:08 (using Normal readout mode) 08:42:08 (starting exposure) 08:42:38 (exposure complete) 08:42:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:42:41 Image finished 08:42:43 Plate-solve M5-V42_B_20240223_084208_T3 final image. 08:42:45 1424 image stars found 08:42:45 109 catalog stars found 08:42:50 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:42:51 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-12755s GW=T HAz=-12431s DWz=T WF=no] 08:42:51 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240223_084251_T3 08:42:51 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:42:51 (using Normal readout mode) 08:42:51 (starting exposure) 08:43:20 (exposure complete) 08:43:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:43:24 Image finished 08:43:25 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:43:25 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-12721s GW=T HAz=-12397s DWz=T WF=no] 08:43:25 Imaging to M5-V42_B_20240223_084325_T3 08:43:25 (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:43:25 (using Normal readout mode) 08:43:25 (starting exposure) 08:43:54 (exposure complete) 08:43:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:43:58 Image finished 08:43:59 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:43:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:43:59 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12687s GW=T HAz=-12371s DWz=T WF=no] 08:43:59 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240223_084359_T3 08:43:59 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 08:43:59 Focus change of -30 steps required 08:44:02 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:44:02 (using Normal readout mode) 08:44:02 (starting exposure) 08:44:24 (exposure complete) 08:44:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:44:27 Image finished 08:44:28 Plate-solve M5-V42_V_20240223_084359_T3 final image. 08:44:31 1522 image stars found 08:44:31 109 catalog stars found 08:44:32 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:44:32 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12654s GW=T HAz=-12339s DWz=T WF=no] 08:44:32 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240223_084432_T3 08:44:32 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:44:32 (using Normal readout mode) 08:44:32 (starting exposure) 08:44:52 (exposure complete) 08:44:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:44:56 Image finished 08:44:57 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:44:57 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-12628s GW=T HAz=-12313s DWz=T WF=no] 08:44:57 Imaging to M5-V42_V_20240223_084457_T3 08:44:57 (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:44:57 (using Normal readout mode) 08:44:57 (starting exposure) 08:45:17 (exposure complete) 08:45:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:45:21 Image finished 08:45:22 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:45:23 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 08:45:23 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 08:45:28 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:45:28 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:45:28 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:45:28 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:45:28 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:45:29 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:45:29 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:45:29 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:45:29 Dome is MaxDome 08:45:29 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:45:29 Imager is ASCOM 08:45:29 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:45:29 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@084402 UTC 08:45:29 Imager readout modes: 08:45:29 0 is Fast 08:45:29 1 is Normal 08:45:29 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:45:29 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:45:29 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:45:29 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:45:29 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:45:29 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:45:29 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:45:29 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:45:29 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:45:29 ==== Starting target Pal_5 ==== 08:45:29 ACPS Observation Pal_5(1 of 1) 08:45:29 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan Pal_5) 08:45:29 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:45:30 Pointing updates are enabled 08:45:30 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:45:30 Start slew to Pal_5... 08:45:31 (wait for slew to complete) 08:45:41 (slew complete) 08:45:41 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 08:45:41 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12445s GW=T HAz=-12025s DWz=T WF=no] 08:45:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:45:41 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12445s GW=T HAz=-12085s DWz=T WF=no] 08:45:41 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240223_084541_T3 08:45:41 Switching from V to SG filter for imaging 08:45:41 Focus change of -240 steps required 08:45:45 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:45:45 (using Normal readout mode) 08:45:45 (starting exposure) 08:47:01 (exposure complete) 08:47:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:47:05 Image finished 08:47:05 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240223_084541_T3 final image. 08:47:07 692 image stars found 08:47:07 99 catalog stars found 08:47:08 Solved! 57 stars matched. 08:47:09 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 08:47:09 Pointing error is 3.301 arcmin @ angle 91.62 08:47:09 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 08:47:09 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 08:47:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 08:47:09 True image center (J2000): 15h 16m 18.5s -00° 06' 47.39" 08:47:09 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 08:47:09 Image FWHM is 4.0 arcsec (9.01 pixels) 08:47:09 (avg FWHM = 2.94 arcsec) 08:47:09 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=-12358s GW=T HAz=-12358s DWz=T WF=no] 08:47:09 Re-slew to target. 08:47:09 Start slew to Pal_5... 08:47:10 (wait for slew to complete) 08:47:20 (slew complete) 08:47:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:47:20 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:47:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:47:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=690.7703 Y=959.6679 08:47:28 (guide star SNR=51.5 X=690 Y=960) 08:47:29 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:47:34 (guide star SNR=15.0 X=690 Y=960) 08:47:34 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:47:39 (guide star SNR=14.3 X=690 Y=957) 08:47:47 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 08:47:47 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-12306s GW=T HAz=-11919s DWz=T WF=no] 08:47:47 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240223_084747_T3 08:47:47 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:47:47 (using Normal readout mode) 08:47:49 (ex=0.39 ey=1.71) 08:47:49 (guider check OK) 08:47:50 (starting exposure) 08:49:40 (exposure complete) 08:49:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:49:43 Image finished 08:49:46 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240223_084747_T3 final image. 08:49:49 941 image stars found 08:49:49 99 catalog stars found 08:49:50 Solved! 53 stars matched. 08:49:50 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 08:49:50 Pointing error is 0.842 arcmin @ angle 265.11 08:49:50 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 08:49:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 08:49:50 True image center (J2000): 15h 16m 01.9s -00° 06' 46.10" 08:49:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 08:49:50 Image FWHM is 4.3 arcsec (9.72 pixels) 08:49:50 (avg FWHM = 3.38 arcsec) 08:49:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:49:50 (waiting for guider to settle...) 08:49:55 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-12176s GW=T HAz=-11791s DWz=T WF=no] 08:49:55 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240223_084955_T3 08:49:55 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:49:55 (using Normal readout mode) 08:49:55 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 08:49:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 08:50:05 (ex=0.44 ey=0.19) 08:50:05 (guiding errors within limits) 08:50:05 (guider check OK) 08:50:05 (starting exposure) 08:51:55 (exposure complete) 08:51:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:51:59 Image finished 08:51:59 Plate-solve Pal_5_SG_20240223_084955_T3 final image. 08:52:02 847 image stars found 08:52:02 99 catalog stars found 08:52:03 Solved! 61 stars matched. 08:52:03 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 08:52:03 Pointing error is 0.819 arcmin @ angle 264.63 08:52:03 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 08:52:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 08:52:03 True image center (J2000): 15h 16m 02.0s -00° 06' 46.40" 08:52:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:52:03 Image FWHM is 4.4 arcsec (9.84 pixels) 08:52:03 (avg FWHM = 3.84 arcsec) 08:52:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:52:03 (waiting for guider to settle...) 08:52:09 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-12042s GW=T HAz=-11657s DWz=T WF=no] 08:52:09 Imaging to Pal_5_SG_20240223_085209_T3 08:52:09 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:52:09 (using Normal readout mode) 08:52:09 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 08:52:09 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 08:52:21 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:52:21 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 08:52:21 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 09:13:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:13:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:13:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:13:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:13:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:13:15 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:13:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:13:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:13:16 Dome is MaxDome 09:13:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:13:16 Imager is ASCOM 09:13:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:13:16 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@085358 UTC 09:13:16 Imager readout modes: 09:13:16 0 is Fast 09:13:16 1 is Normal 09:13:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:13:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:13:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:13:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:13:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:13:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:13:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:13:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:13:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:13:16 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 09:13:16 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 09:13:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 09:13:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:13:16 Pointing updates are enabled 09:13:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:13:16 Start slew to IX_Dra... 09:13:18 (wait for slew to complete) 09:15:00 (slew complete) 09:15:00 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-21190s GW=T HAz=-20530s DWz=T WF=no] 09:15:00 Updating pointing... 09:15:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:15:00 (using Fast readout mode) 09:15:00 (starting exposure) 09:15:15 (exposure complete) 09:15:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:15:19 Image finished 09:15:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:15:20 279 image stars found 09:15:20 307 catalog stars found 09:15:21 Solved! 112 stars matched. 09:15:21 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 09:15:21 Pointing error is 0.657 arcmin @ angle 181.68 09:15:21 True focal length is 3466.3 mm. 09:15:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:15:21 True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 31.3s 67° 04' 06.39" 09:15:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:15:21 [sync] pointing model updated 09:15:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:15:21 Target is now centered. 09:15:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:15:21 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:15:21 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:15:21 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:15:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:15:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=526.9763 Y=578.9896 09:15:39 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:15:39 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:15:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.613 Y=457.3971 09:15:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:15:53 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 09:15:53 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 09:15:53 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 09:48:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:48:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:48:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:48:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:48:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:48:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:48:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:48:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:48:03 Dome is MaxDome 09:48:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:48:03 Imager is ASCOM 09:48:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:48:03 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@091807 UTC 09:48:03 Imager readout modes: 09:48:03 0 is Fast 09:48:03 1 is Normal 09:48:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:48:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:48:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:48:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:48:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:48:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:48:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:48:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:48:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:48:03 ==== Starting target X_Ser ==== 09:48:03 ACPS Observation X_Ser(1 of 1) 09:48:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_MRV_AUTO_ver3136, Plan X_Ser) 09:48:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:48:03 Pointing updates are enabled 09:48:03 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:48:03 Start slew to X_Ser... 09:48:05 (wait for slew to complete) 09:49:16 (slew complete) 09:49:16 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=-12413s GW=T HAz=-11813s DWz=T WF=no] 09:49:16 Updating pointing... 09:49:16 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:49:16 (using Fast readout mode) 09:49:16 (starting exposure) 09:49:31 (exposure complete) 09:49:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:49:35 Image finished 09:49:35 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:49:35 267 image stars found 09:49:36 193 catalog stars found 09:49:37 Solved! 74 stars matched. 09:49:37 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:49:37 Pointing error is 1.926 arcmin @ angle 270.01 09:49:37 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 09:49:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:49:37 True image center (J2000): 16h 19m 10.0s -02° 29' 29.58" 09:49:37 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:49:37 [sync] pointing model updated 09:49:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:49:37 Target is now centered. 09:49:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:49:37 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:49:37 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:49:37 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:49:41 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:49:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=328.216 Y=499.8395 09:49:54 (guide star SNR=15.2 X=328 Y=500) 09:49:55 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:50:00 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=327 Y=499) 09:50:00 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:50:05 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=326 Y=497) 09:50:06 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 09:50:08 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:50:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=325.3178 Y=496.6024 09:50:12 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=325 Y=497) 09:50:13 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:50:18 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=325 Y=496) 09:50:18 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:50:23 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=322 Y=494) 09:50:25 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 09:50:26 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:50:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=322 Y=494 09:50:31 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=316 Y=492) 09:50:31 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:50:36 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=313 Y=488) 09:50:36 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:50:41 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=312 Y=485) 09:50:59 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:51:00 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:51:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 09:51:05 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:51:06 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:51:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=268.9924 Y=452.2268 09:51:19 (guide star SNR=27.8 X=269 Y=452) 09:51:20 (first exposure estimate 1.08 sec) 09:51:24 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=268 Y=450) 09:51:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:51:29 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=265 Y=447) 09:51:42 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:51:43 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 09:51:44 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 09:51:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:51:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:51:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:51:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:51:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:51:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:51:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:51:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:51:50 Dome is MaxDome 09:51:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:51:50 Imager is ASCOM 09:51:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:51:50 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@094941 UTC 09:51:50 Imager readout modes: 09:51:50 0 is Fast 09:51:50 1 is Normal 09:51:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:51:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:51:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:51:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:51:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:51:50 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:51:50 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:51:50 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:51:50 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:51:50 ==== Starting target X_Ser ==== 09:51:50 ACPS Observation X_Ser(1 of 1) 09:51:50 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan X_Ser) 09:51:50 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:51:50 Pointing updates are enabled 09:51:50 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:51:50 (X_Ser within tolerance, no slew needed) 09:51:50 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 09:51:50 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-12263s GW=T HAz=-11779s DWz=T WF=no] 09:51:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:51:50 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:51:50 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:51:50 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:51:53 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:52:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=122.7024 Y=338.2734 09:52:03 (guide star SNR=16.2 X=123 Y=338) 09:52:04 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:52:08 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=119 Y=335) 09:52:09 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:52:13 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=118 Y=335) 09:52:15 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 09:52:16 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:52:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=118 Y=335 09:52:21 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=115 Y=333) 09:52:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:52:27 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=118 Y=331) 09:52:27 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:52:32 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=114 Y=329) 09:52:55 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:52:56 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:53:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708 Y=457 09:53:01 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:53:02 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:53:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=54.96553 Y=284.0673 09:53:15 (guide star SNR=30.9 X=55 Y=284) 09:53:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:53:21 (guide star SNR=4.0 X=54 Y=282) 09:53:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:53:26 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=51 Y=281) 09:53:50 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:53:52 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:53:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 09:53:57 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:53:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:54:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1298.394 Y=322.8889 09:54:11 (guide star SNR=6.6 X=1298 Y=323) 09:54:11 (first exposure estimate 4.52 sec) 09:54:20 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1293 Y=319) 09:54:20 (final exposure for guiding 4.48 sec) 09:54:28 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1289 Y=316) 09:54:54 **Guider waited for 22.4 sec and never got a measurement 09:54:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 09:54:55 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 10:13:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:13:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:13:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:13:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:13:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:13:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:13:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:13:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:13:31 Dome is MaxDome 10:13:31 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:13:31 Imager is ASCOM 10:13:31 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:13:31 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@100242 UTC 10:13:31 Imager readout modes: 10:13:31 0 is Fast 10:13:31 1 is Normal 10:13:31 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:13:31 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:13:31 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:13:31 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:13:31 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:13:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:13:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:13:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:13:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:13:31 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 10:13:31 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 10:13:31 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 10:13:31 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:13:31 Pointing updates are enabled 10:13:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:13:31 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 10:13:33 (wait for slew to complete) 10:15:16 (slew complete) 10:15:16 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-20896s GW=T HAz=-20235s DWz=T WF=no] 10:15:16 Updating pointing... 10:15:16 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:15:16 (using Fast readout mode) 10:15:16 (starting exposure) 10:15:32 (exposure complete) 10:15:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:15:36 Image finished 10:15:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:15:37 513 image stars found 10:15:37 331 catalog stars found 10:15:38 Solved! 143 stars matched. 10:15:38 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 10:15:38 Pointing error is 0.593 arcmin @ angle 186.62 10:15:38 True focal length is 3464.5 mm. 10:15:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:15:38 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 15.9s 44° 00' 33.23" 10:15:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:15:38 [sync] pointing model updated 10:15:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:15:38 Target is now centered. 10:15:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:15:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:15:38 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:15:38 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:15:42 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:15:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=722.7339 Y=913.0056 10:15:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:15:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:16:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287 Y=882 10:16:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:16:07 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 10:16:07 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 10:16:07 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 10:16:13 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:16:13 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:16:13 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:16:13 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:16:13 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:16:14 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:16:14 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:16:14 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:16:14 Dome is MaxDome 10:16:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:16:14 Imager is ASCOM 10:16:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:16:14 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@101542 UTC 10:16:14 Imager readout modes: 10:16:14 0 is Fast 10:16:14 1 is Normal 10:16:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:16:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:16:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:16:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:16:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:16:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:16:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:16:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:16:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:16:14 ==== Starting target NSV_11154 ==== 10:16:14 ACPS Observation NSV_11154(1 of 1) 10:16:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSV_11154) 10:16:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:16:14 Pointing updates are enabled 10:16:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:16:14 Start slew to NSV_11154... 10:16:16 (wait for slew to complete) 10:16:31 (slew complete) 10:16:31 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 10:16:31 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-19051s GW=T HAz=-18571s DWz=T WF=no] 10:16:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:16:31 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:16:31 Switching from SG to SI filter for imaging 10:16:31 Focus change of -70 steps required 10:16:33 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:16:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 10:16:47 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:16:47 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:17:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1228.995 Y=1001.996 10:17:01 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:17:01 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 10:17:01 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 10:17:02 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 10:17:07 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:17:07 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:17:07 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:17:07 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:17:07 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:17:08 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:17:08 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:17:08 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:17:08 Dome is MaxDome 10:17:08 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:17:08 Imager is ASCOM 10:17:08 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:17:08 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@101633 UTC 10:17:08 Imager readout modes: 10:17:08 0 is Fast 10:17:08 1 is Normal 10:17:08 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:17:08 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:17:08 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:17:08 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:17:08 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:17:08 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:17:08 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:17:08 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:17:08 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:17:08 ==== Starting target NGC_5897 ==== 10:17:08 ACPS Observation NGC_5897(1 of 1) 10:17:08 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_5897) 10:17:08 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:17:09 Pointing updates are enabled 10:17:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:17:09 (wait for slew to complete) 10:17:12 (slew complete) 10:17:12 Start slew to NGC_5897... 10:17:14 (wait for slew to complete) 10:18:10 (slew complete) 10:18:10 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-6970s GW=T HAz=-6550s DWz=T WF=no] 10:18:10 Updating pointing... 10:18:10 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:18:10 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:18:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:18:12 (using Fast readout mode) 10:18:12 (starting exposure) 10:18:29 (exposure complete) 10:18:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:18:32 Image finished 10:18:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:18:33 386 image stars found 10:18:33 178 catalog stars found 10:18:34 Solved! 53 stars matched. 10:18:35 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 10:18:35 Pointing error is 2.105 arcmin @ angle 89.12 10:18:35 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 10:18:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:18:35 True image center (J2000): 15h 17m 33.5s -21° 00' 35.05" 10:18:35 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:18:35 [sync] pointing model updated 10:18:35 Re-slew to target. 10:18:35 Start slew to NGC_5897... 10:18:36 (wait for slew to complete) 10:18:45 (slew complete) 10:18:45 Target is now centered. 10:18:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:18:45 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-6926s GW=T HAz=-6574s DWz=T WF=no] 10:18:45 Imaging to NGC_5897_SG_20240223_101845_T3 10:18:45 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:18:45 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:18:48 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 10:18:48 (using Normal readout mode) 10:18:48 (starting exposure) 10:19:56 (exposure complete) 10:19:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:19:59 Image finished 10:19:59 Plate-solve NGC_5897_SG_20240223_101845_T3 final image. 10:20:02 1087 image stars found 10:20:02 86 catalog stars found 10:20:04 Solved! 23 stars matched. 10:20:04 Average residual is 0.12 arcsec. 10:20:04 Pointing error is 0.048 arcmin @ angle 125.38 10:20:04 True focal length is 3478.9 mm. 10:20:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:20:04 True image center (J2000): 15h 17m 24.7s -21° 00' 38.66" 10:20:04 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:20:04 Image FWHM is 4.6 arcsec (10.38 pixels) 10:20:04 (avg FWHM = 4.03 arcsec) 10:20:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:20:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:20:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:20:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:20:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161 Y=865 10:20:12 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:20:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:20:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602.4413 Y=59 10:20:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:20:26 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 10:20:26 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 10:20:27 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:01:02 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:01:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:01:02 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:01:02 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:01:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:01:04 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:01:04 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:01:04 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:01:04 Dome is MaxDome 11:01:04 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:01:04 Imager is ASCOM 11:01:04 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:01:04 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@105750 UTC 11:01:04 Imager readout modes: 11:01:04 0 is Fast 11:01:04 1 is Normal 11:01:04 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:01:04 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:01:04 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:01:04 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:01:04 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:01:04 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:01:04 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:01:04 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:01:04 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:01:04 ==== Starting target NGC_6171 ==== 11:01:04 ACPS Observation NGC_6171(1 of 1) 11:01:04 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6171) 11:01:04 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:01:04 Pointing updates are enabled 11:01:04 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:01:04 Start slew to NGC_6171... 11:01:05 (wait for slew to complete) 11:02:05 (slew complete) 11:02:05 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8832s GW=T HAz=-8412s DWz=T WF=no] 11:02:05 Updating pointing... 11:02:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:02:05 (using Fast readout mode) 11:02:05 (starting exposure) 11:02:21 (exposure complete) 11:02:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:02:24 Image finished 11:02:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:02:25 609 image stars found 11:02:25 173 catalog stars found 11:02:26 Solved! 72 stars matched. 11:02:26 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 11:02:26 Pointing error is 2.442 arcmin @ angle 271.41 11:02:26 True focal length is 3464.2 mm. 11:02:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:02:26 True image center (J2000): 16h 32m 21.8s -13° 03' 09.99" 11:02:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:02:26 [sync] pointing model updated 11:02:26 Re-slew to target. 11:02:26 Start slew to NGC_6171... 11:02:28 (wait for slew to complete) 11:02:37 (slew complete) 11:02:37 Target is now centered. 11:02:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:02:37 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-8810s GW=T HAz=-8440s DWz=T WF=no] 11:02:37 Imaging to NGC_6171_SG_20240223_110237_T3 11:02:37 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:02:37 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:02:40 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:02:40 (using Normal readout mode) 11:02:40 (starting exposure) 11:03:46 (exposure complete) 11:03:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:03:51 Image finished 11:03:51 Plate-solve NGC_6171_SG_20240223_110237_T3 final image. 11:03:53 1354 image stars found 11:03:53 94 catalog stars found 11:03:54 Solved! 36 stars matched. 11:03:55 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:03:55 Pointing error is 0.066 arcmin @ angle 118.11 11:03:55 True focal length is 3463.4 mm. 11:03:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:03:55 True image center (J2000): 16h 32m 32.1s -13° 03' 15.46" 11:03:55 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:03:55 Image FWHM is 4.1 arcsec (9.11 pixels) 11:03:55 (avg FWHM = 4.04 arcsec) 11:03:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:03:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:03:55 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:03:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:04:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.605 Y=608.3451 11:04:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:04:03 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:04:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=348.2997 Y=86.46169 11:04:17 (guide star SNR=31.2 X=348 Y=87) 11:04:17 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:04:21 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=347 Y=85) 11:04:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:04:26 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=347 Y=84) 11:04:55 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:04:56 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:05:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=299.4677 Y=47.99352 11:05:01 (guide star SNR=4.5 X=299 Y=48) 11:05:01 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:05:06 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=300 Y=48) 11:05:06 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:05:11 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=300 Y=47) 11:05:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:05:42 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:05:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:05:47 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:05:47 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:06:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=689.0914 Y=599.9574 11:06:00 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=688 Y=599) 11:06:00 (first exposure estimate 4.97 sec) 11:06:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:06:08 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 11:06:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:06:09 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:09:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:09:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:09:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:09:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:09:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:09:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:09:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:09:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:09:27 Dome is MaxDome 11:09:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:09:27 Imager is ASCOM 11:09:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:09:27 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@110735 UTC 11:09:27 Imager readout modes: 11:09:27 0 is Fast 11:09:27 1 is Normal 11:09:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:09:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:09:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:09:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:09:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:09:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:09:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:09:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:09:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:09:27 ==== Starting target NGC_6402 ==== 11:09:27 ACPS Observation NGC_6402(1 of 1) 11:09:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6402) 11:09:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:09:28 Pointing updates are enabled 11:09:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:09:28 Start slew to NGC_6402... 11:09:29 (wait for slew to complete) 11:10:40 (slew complete) 11:10:40 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12215s GW=T HAz=-11795s DWz=T WF=no] 11:10:40 Updating pointing... 11:10:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:10:40 (using Fast readout mode) 11:10:40 (starting exposure) 11:10:55 (exposure complete) 11:10:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:10:59 Image finished 11:10:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:11:00 341 image stars found 11:11:00 189 catalog stars found 11:11:01 Solved! 58 stars matched. 11:11:01 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 11:11:01 Pointing error is 1.928 arcmin @ angle 267.91 11:11:01 True focal length is 3464.3 mm. 11:11:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:11:01 True image center (J2000): 17h 37m 28.4s -03° 14' 49.51" 11:11:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:11:01 [sync] pointing model updated 11:11:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:11:01 Target is now centered. 11:11:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:11:01 (wait for slew to complete) 11:11:03 (slew complete) 11:11:03 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12191s GW=T HAz=-11831s DWz=T WF=no] 11:11:03 Imaging to NGC_6402_SG_20240223_111103_T3 11:11:03 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:11:03 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:11:06 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:11:06 (using Normal readout mode) 11:11:06 (starting exposure) 11:12:14 (exposure complete) 11:12:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:12:17 Image finished 11:12:17 Plate-solve NGC_6402_SG_20240223_111103_T3 final image. 11:12:20 582 image stars found 11:12:20 95 catalog stars found 11:12:21 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:12:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:12:21 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:12:21 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:12:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:12:30 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:12:30 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:12:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027 Y=944.9999 11:12:43 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:12:43 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:12:43 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:12:44 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:12:50 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:12:50 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:12:50 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:12:50 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:12:50 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:12:51 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:12:51 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:12:51 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:12:51 Dome is MaxDome 11:12:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:12:51 Imager is ASCOM 11:12:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:12:51 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@111106 UTC 11:12:51 Imager readout modes: 11:12:51 0 is Fast 11:12:51 1 is Normal 11:12:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:12:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:12:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:12:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:12:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:12:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:12:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:12:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:12:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:12:51 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 11:12:51 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 11:12:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 11:12:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:12:51 Pointing updates are enabled 11:12:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:12:51 Start slew to CG_Dra... 11:12:53 (wait for slew to complete) 11:13:39 (slew complete) 11:13:39 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-17388s GW=T HAz=-16848s DWz=T WF=no] 11:13:39 Updating pointing... 11:13:39 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:13:39 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:13:42 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:13:42 (using Fast readout mode) 11:13:42 (starting exposure) 11:14:03 (exposure complete) 11:14:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:14:07 Image finished 11:14:07 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:14:07 214 image stars found 11:14:07 310 catalog stars found 11:14:08 Solved! 90 stars matched. 11:14:08 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 11:14:08 Pointing error is 0.786 arcmin @ angle 211.78 11:14:08 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 11:14:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:14:08 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 30.0s 52° 57' 48.38" 11:14:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 11:14:08 [sync] pointing model updated 11:14:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:14:08 Target is now centered. 11:14:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:14:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:14:08 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 11:14:08 Focus change of -360 steps required 11:14:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:14:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=929.0642 Y=566.0313 11:14:23 (guide star SNR=34.3 X=929 Y=566) 11:14:24 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:14:29 (guide star SNR=7.7 X=927 Y=564) 11:14:29 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:14:33 (guide star SNR=7.2 X=925 Y=562) 11:14:41 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 11:14:41 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-17324s GW=T HAz=-16845s DWz=T WF=no] 11:14:42 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240223_111441_T3 11:14:42 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 11:14:42 (using Normal readout mode) 11:14:44 (ex=2.90 ey=1.88) 11:14:44 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 11:14:47 (ex=4.95 ey=2.82) 11:14:47 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 11:14:49 (ex=6.00 ey=4.36) 11:14:49 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 11:14:52 (ex=8.03 ey=6.75) 11:14:52 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 11:14:55 (ex=12.26 ey=9.60) 11:14:55 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 11:14:59 (ex=18.68 ey=15.32) 11:14:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 11:15:03 (ex=28.06 ey=22.09) 11:15:03 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 11:15:15 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:15:15 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:15:16 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:15:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:15:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:15:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:15:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:15:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:15:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:15:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:15:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:15:22 Dome is MaxDome 11:15:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:15:22 Imager is ASCOM 11:15:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:15:22 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240223@111412 UTC 11:15:22 Imager readout modes: 11:15:22 0 is Fast 11:15:22 1 is Normal 11:15:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:15:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:15:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:15:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:15:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:15:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:15:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:15:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:15:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:15:22 ==== Starting target NGC_6366 ==== 11:15:22 ACPS Observation NGC_6366(1 of 1) 11:15:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6366) 11:15:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:15:22 Pointing updates are enabled 11:15:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:15:22 Start slew to NGC_6366... 11:15:24 (wait for slew to complete) 11:16:09 (slew complete) 11:16:09 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11294s GW=T HAz=-10874s DWz=T WF=no] 11:16:09 Updating pointing... 11:16:09 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:16:09 Focus change of 360 steps required 11:16:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:16:13 (using Fast readout mode) 11:16:13 (starting exposure) 11:16:33 (exposure complete) 11:16:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:16:37 Image finished 11:16:37 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:16:37 232 image stars found 11:16:37 103 catalog stars found 11:16:38 Solved! 41 stars matched. 11:16:38 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 11:16:38 Pointing error is 2.888 arcmin @ angle 89.99 11:16:38 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 11:16:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:16:38 True image center (J2000): 17h 27m 55.8s -05° 04' 47.47" 11:16:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:16:39 [sync] pointing model updated 11:16:39 Re-slew to target. 11:16:39 Start slew to NGC_6366... 11:16:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:16:50 (slew complete) 11:16:50 Target is now centered. 11:16:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:16:50 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11242s GW=T HAz=-10893s DWz=T WF=no] 11:16:50 Imaging to NGC_6366_SG_20240223_111650_T3 11:16:50 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:16:50 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:16:52 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:16:52 (using Normal readout mode) 11:16:52 (starting exposure) 11:18:00 (exposure complete) 11:18:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:18:04 Image finished 11:18:08 Plate-solve NGC_6366_SG_20240223_111650_T3 final image. 11:18:11 415 image stars found 11:18:11 55 catalog stars found 11:18:12 Solved! 35 stars matched. 11:18:12 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:18:12 Pointing error is 0.049 arcmin @ angle 142.57 11:18:12 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 11:18:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:18:12 True image center (J2000): 17h 27m 44.4s -05° 04' 49.85" 11:18:12 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:18:12 Image FWHM is 4.2 arcsec (9.30 pixels) 11:18:12 (avg FWHM = 4.07 arcsec) 11:18:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:18:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:18:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:18:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:18:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=309.0157 Y=109.4211 11:18:21 (guide star SNR=8.1 X=309 Y=109) 11:18:21 (first exposure estimate 1.85 sec) 11:18:25 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=308 Y=109) 11:18:26 (final exposure for guiding 1.66 sec) 11:18:31 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=308 Y=108) 11:18:32 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:18:33 (take guider image at initial interval 1.66 sec) 11:18:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=308 Y=108 11:18:38 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=307 Y=108) 11:18:38 (first exposure estimate 1.63 sec) 11:18:43 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=306 Y=106) 11:18:44 (final exposure for guiding 1.32 sec) 11:18:48 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=305 Y=106) 11:18:50 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:18:51 (take guider image at initial interval 1.32 sec) 11:18:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=305 Y=106 11:18:56 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=304 Y=104) 11:18:56 (first exposure estimate 1.49 sec) 11:19:01 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=302 Y=104) 11:19:01 (final exposure for guiding 1.48 sec) 11:19:06 (guide star SNR=2.7 X=303 Y=105) 11:19:08 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:19:09 (take guider image at initial interval 1.48 sec) 11:19:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602 Y=59 11:19:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:19:14 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:19:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=305.9952 Y=104.7864 11:19:27 (guide star SNR=12.1 X=306 Y=105) 11:19:27 (first exposure estimate 2.47 sec) 11:19:33 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=306 Y=105) 11:19:33 (final exposure for guiding 1.67 sec) 11:19:38 (guide star SNR=3.4 X=306 Y=106) 11:19:40 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:19:41 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:19:41 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:22:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:22:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:22:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:22:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:22:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:22:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:22:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:22:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:22:16 Dome is MaxDome 11:22:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:22:16 Imager is ASCOM 11:22:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:22:16 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@112112 UTC 11:22:16 Imager readout modes: 11:22:16 0 is Fast 11:22:16 1 is Normal 11:22:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:22:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:22:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:22:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:22:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:22:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:22:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:22:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:22:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:22:16 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 11:22:16 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 11:22:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 11:22:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:22:16 Pointing updates are enabled 11:22:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:22:16 Start slew to V884_Her... 11:22:17 (wait for slew to complete) 11:23:33 (slew complete) 11:23:33 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12898s GW=T HAz=-12478s DWz=T WF=no] 11:23:33 Updating pointing... 11:23:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:23:33 (using Fast readout mode) 11:23:33 (starting exposure) 11:23:48 (exposure complete) 11:23:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:23:52 Image finished 11:23:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:23:52 236 image stars found 11:23:52 281 catalog stars found 11:23:53 Solved! 90 stars matched. 11:23:53 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 11:23:53 Pointing error is 1.484 arcmin @ angle 264.80 11:23:53 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 11:23:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:23:53 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 00.3s 18° 04' 35.92" 11:23:53 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:23:53 [sync] pointing model updated 11:23:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:23:53 Target is now centered. 11:23:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:23:53 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:23:53 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 11:23:53 Focus change of 290 steps required 11:23:57 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:24:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1052 Y=359 11:24:11 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:24:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:24:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.001 Y=945 11:24:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:24:24 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:24:24 **Autoguiding failed. 11:24:24 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 11:24:24 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12846s GW=T HAz=-12486s DWz=T WF=no] 11:24:24 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_112424_T3 11:24:24 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:24:24 (using Normal readout mode) 11:24:24 (starting exposure) 11:25:30 (exposure complete) 11:25:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:25:34 Image finished 11:25:35 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240223_112424_T3 final image. 11:25:37 849 image stars found 11:25:38 144 catalog stars found 11:25:38 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:25:38 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12773s GW=T HAz=-12412s DWz=T WF=no] 11:25:38 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_112538_T3 11:25:38 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:25:38 (using Normal readout mode) 11:25:38 (starting exposure) 11:26:44 (exposure complete) 11:26:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:26:48 Image finished 11:26:50 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 11:26:50 (wait for slew to complete) 11:26:53 (slew complete) 11:26:53 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12698s GW=T HAz=-12337s DWz=T WF=no] 11:26:53 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_112653_T3 11:26:53 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:26:53 (using Normal readout mode) 11:26:53 (starting exposure) 11:27:58 (exposure complete) 11:28:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:28:02 Image finished 11:28:05 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 11:28:06 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:28:06 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:28:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:28:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:28:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:28:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:28:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:28:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:28:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:28:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:28:12 Dome is MaxDome 11:28:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:28:12 Imager is ASCOM 11:28:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:28:12 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@112357 UTC 11:28:12 Imager readout modes: 11:28:12 0 is Fast 11:28:12 1 is Normal 11:28:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:28:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:28:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:28:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:28:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:28:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:28:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:28:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:28:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:28:12 ==== Starting target V0406_Vul ==== 11:28:12 ACPS Observation V0406_Vul(1 of 1) 11:28:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V0406_Vul) 11:28:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:28:12 Pointing updates are enabled 11:28:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:28:12 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 11:28:14 (wait for slew to complete) 11:28:33 (slew complete) 11:28:33 [flip check: Tn=510s HAc=-15989s GW=T HAz=-15479s DWz=T WF=no] 11:28:33 Updating pointing... 11:28:33 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:28:33 Focus change of -290 steps required 11:28:37 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:28:37 (using Fast readout mode) 11:28:37 (starting exposure) 11:29:02 (exposure complete) 11:29:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:29:06 Image finished 11:29:06 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:29:06 474 image stars found 11:29:06 332 catalog stars found 11:29:08 Solved! 117 stars matched. 11:29:08 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 11:29:08 Pointing error is 1.018 arcmin @ angle 251.92 11:29:08 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 11:29:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:29:08 True image center (J2000): 18h 58m 37.3s 22° 39' 11.24" 11:29:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:29:08 [sync] pointing model updated 11:29:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:29:08 Target is now centered. 11:29:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:29:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:29:08 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 11:29:08 Focus change of -360 steps required 11:29:11 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:29:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=635.3596 Y=613.1859 11:29:24 (guide star SNR=13.4 X=635 Y=613) 11:29:24 (first exposure estimate 1.12 sec) 11:29:29 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=634 Y=613) 11:29:29 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:29:34 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=632 Y=611) 11:29:35 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:29:37 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:29:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=632 Y=611 11:29:42 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=626 Y=606) 11:29:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:29:46 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:29:47 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 11:29:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:29:47 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:29:53 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:29:53 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:29:53 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:29:53 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:29:53 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:29:54 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:29:54 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:29:54 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:29:54 Dome is MaxDome 11:29:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:29:54 Imager is ASCOM 11:29:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:29:54 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240223@112911 UTC 11:29:54 Imager readout modes: 11:29:54 0 is Fast 11:29:54 1 is Normal 11:29:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:29:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:29:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:29:54 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:29:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:29:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:29:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:29:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:29:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:29:54 ==== Starting target NGC_6535 ==== 11:29:54 ACPS Observation NGC_6535(1 of 1) 11:29:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6535) 11:29:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:29:54 Pointing updates are enabled 11:29:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:29:54 Start slew to NGC_6535... 11:29:56 (wait for slew to complete) 11:30:21 (slew complete) 11:30:21 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-12603s GW=T HAz=-12183s DWz=T WF=no] 11:30:21 Updating pointing... 11:30:21 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:30:21 Focus change of 360 steps required 11:30:25 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:30:26 (using Fast readout mode) 11:30:26 (starting exposure) 11:30:45 (exposure complete) 11:30:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:30:49 Image finished 11:30:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:30:50 369 image stars found 11:30:50 342 catalog stars found 11:30:51 Solved! 73 stars matched. 11:30:51 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 11:30:51 Pointing error is 2.984 arcmin @ angle 89.75 11:30:51 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 11:30:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:30:51 True image center (J2000): 18h 04m 02.4s -00° 17' 50.72" 11:30:51 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:30:51 [sync] pointing model updated 11:30:51 Re-slew to target. 11:30:51 Start slew to NGC_6535... 11:30:53 (wait for slew to complete) 11:31:03 (slew complete) 11:31:03 Target is now centered. 11:31:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:31:03 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-12550s GW=T HAz=-12201s DWz=T WF=no] 11:31:03 Imaging to NGC_6535_SG_20240223_113103_T3 11:31:03 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:31:03 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:31:05 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:31:05 (using Normal readout mode) 11:31:05 (starting exposure) 11:32:12 (exposure complete) 11:32:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:32:16 Image finished 11:32:16 Plate-solve NGC_6535_SG_20240223_113103_T3 final image. 11:32:18 1046 image stars found 11:32:18 175 catalog stars found 11:32:19 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:32:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:32:19 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:32:19 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:32:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:32:27 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:32:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:32:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=439.0084 Y=438 11:32:41 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:32:41 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:32:41 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:32:41 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:32:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:32:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:32:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:32:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:32:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:32:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:32:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:32:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:32:48 Dome is MaxDome 11:32:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:32:48 Imager is ASCOM 11:32:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:32:48 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@113105 UTC 11:32:48 Imager readout modes: 11:32:48 0 is Fast 11:32:48 1 is Normal 11:32:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:32:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:32:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:32:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:32:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:32:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:32:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:32:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:32:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:32:48 ==== Starting target NGC_6254 ==== 11:32:48 ACPS Observation NGC_6254(1 of 1) 11:32:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6254) 11:32:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:32:48 Pointing updates are enabled 11:32:48 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:32:48 Start slew to NGC_6254... 11:32:50 (wait for slew to complete) 11:33:15 (slew complete) 11:33:15 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8430s GW=T HAz=-8010s DWz=T WF=no] 11:33:15 Updating pointing... 11:33:15 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:33:15 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:33:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:33:17 (using Fast readout mode) 11:33:17 (starting exposure) 11:33:39 (exposure complete) 11:33:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:33:43 Image finished 11:33:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:33:43 656 image stars found 11:33:43 254 catalog stars found 11:33:45 Solved! 74 stars matched. 11:33:45 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 11:33:45 Pointing error is 2.271 arcmin @ angle 87.28 11:33:45 True focal length is 3465.3 mm. 11:33:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:33:45 True image center (J2000): 16h 57m 18.1s -04° 05' 54.64" 11:33:45 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:33:45 [sync] pointing model updated 11:33:45 Re-slew to target. 11:33:45 Start slew to NGC_6254... 11:33:48 (wait for slew to complete) 11:33:58 (slew complete) 11:33:58 Target is now centered. 11:33:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:33:58 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-8377s GW=T HAz=-8026s DWz=T WF=no] 11:33:58 Imaging to NGC_6254_SG_20240223_113358_T3 11:33:58 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:33:58 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:34:00 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:34:00 (using Normal readout mode) 11:34:00 (starting exposure) 11:35:07 (exposure complete) 11:35:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:35:11 Image finished 11:35:11 Plate-solve NGC_6254_SG_20240223_113358_T3 final image. 11:35:14 2223 image stars found 11:35:14 141 catalog stars found 11:35:15 Solved! 73 stars matched. 11:35:16 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 11:35:16 Pointing error is 0.037 arcmin @ angle 277.41 11:35:16 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 11:35:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:35:16 True image center (J2000): 16h 57m 08.9s -04° 06' 00.81" 11:35:16 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:35:16 Image FWHM is 6.0 arcsec (13.51 pixels) 11:35:16 (avg FWHM = 4.56 arcsec) 11:35:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:35:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:35:16 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:35:16 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:35:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:35:24 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:35:24 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:35:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=651.6809 Y=884.0524 11:35:38 (guide star SNR=7.2 X=651 Y=883) 11:35:38 (first exposure estimate 4.19 sec) 11:35:46 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=652 Y=883) 11:35:46 (final exposure for guiding 2.97 sec) 11:35:53 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:36:09 **Guider waited for 14.85 sec and never got a measurement 11:36:11 (take guider image at initial interval 2.97 sec) 11:36:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1192.984 Y=455.0675 11:36:17 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:36:17 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:36:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:36:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:36:30 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:36:30 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:36:31 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:36:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:36:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:36:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:36:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:36:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:36:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:36:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:36:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:36:38 Dome is MaxDome 11:36:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:36:38 Imager is ASCOM 11:36:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:36:38 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@113400 UTC 11:36:38 Imager readout modes: 11:36:38 0 is Fast 11:36:38 1 is Normal 11:36:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:36:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:36:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:36:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:36:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:36:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:36:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:36:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:36:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:36:38 ==== Starting target NGC_6093 ==== 11:36:38 ACPS Observation NGC_6093(1 of 1) 11:36:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6093) 11:36:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:36:38 Pointing updates are enabled 11:36:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:36:38 Start slew to NGC_6093... 11:36:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:36:59 (slew complete) 11:36:59 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-5808s GW=T HAz=-5388s DWz=T WF=no] 11:36:59 Updating pointing... 11:36:59 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:36:59 Focus change of -50 steps required 11:37:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:37:02 (using Fast readout mode) 11:37:02 (starting exposure) 11:37:23 (exposure complete) 11:37:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:37:27 Image finished 11:37:27 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:37:27 230 image stars found 11:37:27 403 catalog stars found 11:37:29 Solved! 62 stars matched. 11:37:29 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 11:37:29 Pointing error is 1.396 arcmin @ angle 82.33 11:37:29 True focal length is 3464.0 mm. 11:37:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:37:29 True image center (J2000): 16h 17m 08.4s -22° 58' 22.71" 11:37:29 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:37:29 [sync] pointing model updated 11:37:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:37:29 Target is now centered. 11:37:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:37:29 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-5779s GW=T HAz=-5419s DWz=T WF=no] 11:37:29 Imaging to NGC_6093_SG_20240223_113729_T3 11:37:29 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:37:29 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:37:31 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:37:31 (using Normal readout mode) 11:37:31 (starting exposure) 11:38:38 (exposure complete) 11:38:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:38:42 Image finished 11:38:42 Plate-solve NGC_6093_SG_20240223_113729_T3 final image. 11:38:44 468 image stars found 11:38:45 238 catalog stars found 11:38:45 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:38:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:38:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:38:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:38:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=902 Y=65 11:38:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:38:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:39:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=368.0011 Y=413 11:39:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:39:06 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:39:06 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:39:07 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:41:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:41:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:41:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:41:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:41:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:41:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:41:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:41:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:41:38 Dome is MaxDome 11:41:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:41:38 Imager is ASCOM 11:41:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:41:38 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@114029 UTC 11:41:38 Imager readout modes: 11:41:38 0 is Fast 11:41:38 1 is Normal 11:41:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:41:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:41:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:41:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:41:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:41:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:41:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:41:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:41:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:41:38 ==== Starting target M56_V6 ==== 11:41:38 ACPS Observation M56_V6(1 of 1) 11:41:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan M56_V6) 11:41:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:41:38 Pointing updates are enabled 11:41:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:41:38 Start slew to M56_V6... 11:41:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:43:05 (slew complete) 11:43:05 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-16184s GW=T HAz=-15524s DWz=T WF=no] 11:43:05 Updating pointing... 11:43:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:43:05 (using Fast readout mode) 11:43:05 (starting exposure) 11:43:20 (exposure complete) 11:43:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:43:24 Image finished 11:43:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:43:24 944 image stars found 11:43:24 357 catalog stars found 11:43:26 Solved! 139 stars matched. 11:43:26 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 11:43:26 Pointing error is 1.065 arcmin @ angle 241.33 11:43:26 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 11:43:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:43:26 True image center (J2000): 19h 16m 31.2s 30° 10' 33.54" 11:43:26 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:43:26 [sync] pointing model updated 11:43:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:43:26 Target is now centered. 11:43:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:43:26 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 11:43:26 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 11:43:26 Focus change of 320 steps required 11:43:29 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:43:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=645.0355 Y=377.0138 11:43:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:43:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:43:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1112.377 Y=272.9279 11:43:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:43:56 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:43:56 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:43:57 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:44:03 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:44:03 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:44:03 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:44:03 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:44:03 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:44:04 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:44:04 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:44:04 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:44:04 Dome is MaxDome 11:44:04 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:44:04 Imager is ASCOM 11:44:04 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:44:04 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@114329 UTC 11:44:04 Imager readout modes: 11:44:04 0 is Fast 11:44:04 1 is Normal 11:44:04 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:44:04 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:44:04 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:44:04 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:44:04 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:44:04 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:44:04 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:44:04 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:44:04 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:44:04 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 11:44:04 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 11:44:04 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V884_Her) 11:44:04 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:44:04 Pointing updates are enabled 11:44:04 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:44:04 Start slew to V884_Her... 11:44:06 (wait for slew to complete) 11:44:31 (slew complete) 11:44:31 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11636s GW=T HAz=-11216s DWz=T WF=no] 11:44:31 Updating pointing... 11:44:31 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:44:31 Focus change of -320 steps required 11:44:35 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:44:35 (using Fast readout mode) 11:44:35 (starting exposure) 11:45:00 (exposure complete) 11:45:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:45:04 Image finished 11:45:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:45:05 383 image stars found 11:45:05 281 catalog stars found 11:45:06 Solved! 119 stars matched. 11:45:06 Average residual is 0.4 arcsec. 11:45:06 Pointing error is 2.838 arcmin @ angle 92.24 11:45:06 True focal length is 3468.8 mm. 11:45:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:45:06 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 18.5s 18° 04' 37.33" 11:45:06 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:45:06 [sync] pointing model updated 11:45:06 Re-slew to target. 11:45:06 Start slew to V884_Her... 11:45:07 (wait for slew to complete) 11:45:12 (slew complete) 11:45:12 Target is now centered. 11:45:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:45:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:45:12 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 11:45:12 Focus change of 290 steps required 11:45:15 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:45:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=508.9674 Y=301.0107 11:45:29 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:45:29 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:45:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.331 Y=945.0308 11:45:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:45:43 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:45:43 **Autoguiding failed. 11:45:43 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 11:45:43 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11552s GW=T HAz=-11204s DWz=T WF=no] 11:45:43 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_114543_T3 11:45:43 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:45:43 (using Normal readout mode) 11:45:43 (starting exposure) 11:46:49 (exposure complete) 11:46:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:46:53 Image finished 11:46:54 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240223_114543_T3 final image. 11:46:57 997 image stars found 11:46:57 144 catalog stars found 11:46:59 Solved! 52 stars matched. 11:46:59 Average residual is 0.12 arcsec. 11:46:59 Pointing error is 0.142 arcmin @ angle 174.97 11:46:59 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 11:46:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:46:59 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.6s 18° 04' 35.50" 11:46:59 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:46:59 Image FWHM is 4.6 arcsec (10.33 pixels) 11:46:59 (avg FWHM = 4.58 arcsec) 11:46:59 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:46:59 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11476s GW=T HAz=-11128s DWz=T WF=no] 11:46:59 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_114659_T3 11:46:59 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:46:59 (using Normal readout mode) 11:46:59 (starting exposure) 11:48:04 (exposure complete) 11:48:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:48:08 Image finished 11:48:11 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240223_114659_T3 final image. 11:48:14 1628 image stars found 11:48:14 144 catalog stars found 11:48:15 Solved! 92 stars matched. 11:48:15 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:48:15 Pointing error is 0.170 arcmin @ angle 169.35 11:48:15 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 11:48:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:48:15 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.7s 18° 04' 33.98" 11:48:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:48:15 Image FWHM is 5.4 arcsec (12.06 pixels) 11:48:15 (avg FWHM = 4.78 arcsec) 11:48:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:48:15 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11399s GW=T HAz=-11051s DWz=T WF=no] 11:48:15 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240223_114815_T3 11:48:15 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:48:15 (using Normal readout mode) 11:48:15 (starting exposure) 11:49:21 (exposure complete) 11:49:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:49:24 Image finished 11:49:27 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240223_114815_T3 final image. 11:49:30 1143 image stars found 11:49:30 144 catalog stars found 11:49:31 Solved! 60 stars matched. 11:49:31 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 11:49:31 Pointing error is 0.173 arcmin @ angle 163.97 11:49:31 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 11:49:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:49:31 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.7s 18° 04' 34.00" 11:49:31 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:49:31 Image FWHM is 5.9 arcsec (13.24 pixels) 11:49:31 (avg FWHM = 5.12 arcsec) 11:49:32 Run complete ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:49:32 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:49:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:49:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:49:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:49:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:49:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:49:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:49:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:49:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:49:38 Dome is MaxDome 11:49:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:49:38 Imager is ASCOM 11:49:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:49:38 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@114515 UTC 11:49:38 Imager readout modes: 11:49:38 0 is Fast 11:49:38 1 is Normal 11:49:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:49:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:49:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:49:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:49:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:49:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:49:39 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:49:39 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:49:39 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:49:39 ==== Starting target HR_Lyr ==== 11:49:39 ACPS Observation HR_Lyr(1 of 1) 11:49:39 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan HR_Lyr) 11:49:39 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:49:39 Pointing updates are enabled 11:49:39 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:49:39 Start slew to HR_Lyr... 11:49:40 (wait for slew to complete) 11:50:00 (slew complete) 11:50:00 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-14378s GW=T HAz=-13837s DWz=T WF=no] 11:50:00 Updating pointing... 11:50:00 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:50:00 Focus change of -290 steps required 11:50:03 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:50:03 (using Fast readout mode) 11:50:03 (starting exposure) 11:50:28 (exposure complete) 11:50:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:50:32 Image finished 11:50:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:50:33 531 image stars found 11:50:33 428 catalog stars found 11:50:34 Solved! 145 stars matched. 11:50:34 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 11:50:34 Pointing error is 1.262 arcmin @ angle 256.51 11:50:34 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 11:50:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:50:34 True image center (J2000): 18h 53m 19.4s 29° 13' 19.33" 11:50:34 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:50:34 [sync] pointing model updated 11:50:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:50:34 Target is now centered. 11:50:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:50:34 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 11:50:34 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 11:50:34 Focus change of -20 steps required 11:50:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:50:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1251.127 Y=781.6331 11:50:52 (guide star SNR=6.0 X=1251 Y=782) 11:50:52 (first exposure estimate 2.52 sec) 11:50:57 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1251 Y=781) 11:50:57 (final exposure for guiding 2.18 sec) 11:51:03 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:51:04 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:51:06 (take guider image at initial interval 2.18 sec) 11:51:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:51:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:51:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:51:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1249.202 Y=778.0827 11:51:25 (guide star SNR=7.7 X=1249 Y=778) 11:51:25 (first exposure estimate 3.91 sec) 11:51:32 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:51:32 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 11:51:32 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:51:33 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:51:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:51:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:51:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:51:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:51:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:51:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:51:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:51:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:51:40 Dome is MaxDome 11:51:41 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:51:41 Imager is ASCOM 11:51:41 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:51:41 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@115036 UTC 11:51:41 Imager readout modes: 11:51:41 0 is Fast 11:51:41 1 is Normal 11:51:41 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:51:41 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:51:41 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:51:41 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:51:41 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:51:41 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:51:41 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:51:41 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:51:41 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:51:41 ==== Starting target KU_Cyg ==== 11:51:41 ACPS Observation KU_Cyg(1 of 1) 11:51:41 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KU_Cyg) 11:51:41 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:51:41 Pointing updates are enabled 11:51:41 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:51:41 Start slew to KU_Cyg... 11:51:43 (wait for slew to complete) 11:52:08 (slew complete) 11:52:08 [flip check: Tn=440s HAc=-18996s GW=T HAz=-18556s DWz=T WF=no] 11:52:08 Updating pointing... 11:52:08 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:52:08 Focus change of 20 steps required 11:52:11 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:52:11 (using Fast readout mode) 11:52:11 (starting exposure) 11:52:28 (exposure complete) 11:52:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:52:31 Image finished 11:52:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:52:32 503 image stars found 11:52:32 407 catalog stars found 11:52:33 Solved! 109 stars matched. 11:52:33 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 11:52:33 Pointing error is 0.705 arcmin @ angle 199.58 11:52:33 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 11:52:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:52:33 True image center (J2000): 20h 12m 43.7s 47° 23' 01.56" 11:52:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:52:33 [sync] pointing model updated 11:52:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:52:33 Target is now centered. 11:52:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:52:33 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 11:52:33 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 11:52:33 Focus change of -20 steps required 11:52:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:52:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=688.1981 Y=230.2569 11:52:51 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=688 Y=230) 11:52:51 (first exposure estimate 1.14 sec) 11:52:55 (guide star SNR=2.3 X=688 Y=225) 11:52:56 (final exposure for guiding 1.46 sec) 11:53:01 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=687 Y=228) 11:53:02 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:53:03 (take guider image at initial interval 1.46 sec) 11:53:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=687 Y=228 11:53:08 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=686 Y=226) 11:53:08 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 11:53:13 (guide star SNR=4.1 X=686 Y=226) 11:53:13 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 11:53:18 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=680 Y=225) 11:53:46 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:53:47 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:53:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:53:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:53:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:54:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=602.469 Y=59.00275 11:54:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:54:06 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:54:06 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:54:07 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:54:12 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:54:12 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:54:12 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:54:12 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:54:12 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:54:13 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:54:13 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:54:13 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:54:13 Dome is MaxDome 11:54:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:54:14 Imager is ASCOM 11:54:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:54:14 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240223@115236 UTC 11:54:14 Imager readout modes: 11:54:14 0 is Fast 11:54:14 1 is Normal 11:54:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:54:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:54:14 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:54:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:54:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:54:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:54:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:54:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:54:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:54:14 ==== Starting target U_Sco ==== 11:54:14 ACPS Observation U_Sco(1 of 1) 11:54:14 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan U_Sco) 11:54:14 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:54:14 Pointing updates are enabled 11:54:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:54:14 Start slew to U_Sco... 11:54:15 (wait for slew to complete) 11:55:16 (slew complete) 11:55:16 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-5034s GW=T HAz=-4374s DWz=T WF=no] 11:55:16 Updating pointing... 11:55:16 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:55:16 Focus change of 20 steps required 11:55:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:55:19 (using Fast readout mode) 11:55:19 (starting exposure) 11:55:36 (exposure complete) 11:55:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:55:39 Image finished 11:55:40 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:55:40 280 image stars found 11:55:40 254 catalog stars found 11:55:41 Solved! 68 stars matched. 11:55:42 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 11:55:42 Pointing error is 1.447 arcmin @ angle 79.85 11:55:42 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 11:55:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:55:42 True image center (J2000): 16h 22m 36.8s -17° 52' 27.50" 11:55:42 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 11:55:42 [sync] pointing model updated 11:55:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:55:42 Target is now centered. 11:55:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:55:42 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:55:42 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 11:55:42 Focus change of 290 steps required 11:55:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:55:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1161 Y=865 11:56:00 **No stars at all found in guider image 11:56:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:56:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=498.8948 Y=927.0145 11:56:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:56:13 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 11:56:13 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 11:56:14 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 11:56:20 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:56:20 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:56:20 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:56:20 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:56:20 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:56:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:56:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:56:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:56:21 Dome is MaxDome 11:56:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:56:21 Imager is ASCOM 11:56:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:56:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240223@115545 UTC 11:56:21 Imager readout modes: 11:56:21 0 is Fast 11:56:21 1 is Normal 11:56:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:56:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:56:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:56:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:56:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:56:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:56:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:56:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:56:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:56:21 ==== Starting target IC_1276 ==== 11:56:21 ACPS Observation IC_1276(1 of 1) 11:56:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan IC_1276) 11:56:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:56:21 Pointing updates are enabled 11:56:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:56:21 Start slew to IC_1276... 11:56:23 (wait for slew to complete) 11:56:52 (slew complete) 11:56:52 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-11425s GW=T HAz=-11005s DWz=T WF=no] 11:56:52 Updating pointing... 11:56:52 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:56:52 Focus change of -290 steps required 11:56:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:56:56 (using Fast readout mode) 11:56:56 (starting exposure) 11:57:21 (exposure complete) 11:57:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:57:25 Image finished 11:57:25 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:57:25 271 image stars found 11:57:25 108 catalog stars found 11:57:25 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:57:25 Start slew to offset... 11:57:30 (wait for slew to complete) 11:57:40 (slew complete) 11:57:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:57:40 (using Fast readout mode) 11:57:40 (starting exposure) 11:57:56 (exposure complete) 11:57:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:57:59 Image finished 11:57:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:57:59 275 image stars found 11:57:59 158 catalog stars found 11:58:00 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:58:00 Start slew to IC_1276... 11:58:02 (wait for slew to complete) 11:58:11 (slew complete) 11:58:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:58:11 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-11345s GW=T HAz=-10985s DWz=T WF=no] 11:58:12 Imaging to IC_1276_SG_20240223_115812_T3 11:58:12 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 11:58:12 Focus change of 50 steps required 11:58:14 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 11:58:14 (using Normal readout mode) 11:58:14 (starting exposure) 11:59:22 (exposure complete) 11:59:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:59:26 Image finished 11:59:26 Plate-solve IC_1276_SG_20240223_115812_T3 final image. 11:59:28 359 image stars found 11:59:29 57 catalog stars found 11:59:29 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 11:59:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:59:29 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 11:59:29 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 11:59:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1039.999 Y=398.0558 11:59:37 (guide star SNR=6.4 X=1040 Y=398) 11:59:37 (first exposure estimate 2.35 sec) 11:59:43 (guide star SNR=3.7 X=1038 Y=396) 11:59:43 (final exposure for guiding 1.93 sec) 11:59:49 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1033 Y=391) 11:59:50 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 11:59:51 (take guider image at initial interval 1.93 sec) 11:59:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1033 Y=391 11:59:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:59:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:00:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1007.064 Y=370.255 12:00:11 (guide star SNR=5.2 X=1007 Y=370) 12:00:11 (first exposure estimate 5.77 sec) 12:00:20 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=1007 Y=369) 12:00:20 (final exposure for guiding 4.4 sec) 12:00:28 (guide star SNR=2.0 X=1004 Y=366) 12:00:30 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 12:00:31 (take guider image at initial interval 4.4 sec) 12:00:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=988.1766 Y=358.4314 12:00:39 (guide star SNR=6.9 X=988 Y=359) 12:00:39 (first exposure estimate 1.91 sec) 12:00:45 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=986 Y=353) 12:00:45 (final exposure for guiding 2.18 sec) 12:00:50 (guide star SNR=2.4 X=980 Y=351) 12:01:02 **Guider waited for 10.9 sec and never got a measurement 12:01:03 (take guider image at initial interval 2.18 sec) 12:01:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:01:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:01:10 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:01:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:01:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:01:23 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:01:23 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:01:24 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:01:29 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:01:29 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:01:29 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:01:29 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:01:29 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:01:30 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:01:30 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:01:30 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:01:30 Dome is MaxDome 12:01:30 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:01:30 Imager is ASCOM 12:01:30 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:01:30 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@115814 UTC 12:01:30 Imager readout modes: 12:01:30 0 is Fast 12:01:30 1 is Normal 12:01:30 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:01:30 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:01:30 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:01:30 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:01:30 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:01:30 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:01:30 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:01:30 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:01:30 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:01:30 ==== Starting target NGC_6333 ==== 12:01:30 ACPS Observation NGC_6333(1 of 1) 12:01:30 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6333) 12:01:30 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:01:31 Pointing updates are enabled 12:01:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:01:31 Start slew to NGC_6333... 12:01:32 (wait for slew to complete) 12:01:52 (slew complete) 12:01:52 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8038s GW=T HAz=-7618s DWz=T WF=no] 12:01:52 Updating pointing... 12:01:52 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:01:52 Focus change of -50 steps required 12:01:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:01:54 (using Fast readout mode) 12:01:54 (starting exposure) 12:02:16 (exposure complete) 12:02:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:02:19 Image finished 12:02:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:02:20 1054 image stars found 12:02:20 157 catalog stars found 12:02:21 Solved! 72 stars matched. 12:02:21 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 12:02:21 Pointing error is 1.712 arcmin @ angle 87.46 12:02:21 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 12:02:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:02:21 True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 18.5s -18° 30' 52.84" 12:02:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:02:21 [sync] pointing model updated 12:02:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:02:21 Target is now centered. 12:02:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:02:21 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-8009s GW=T HAz=-7649s DWz=T WF=no] 12:02:21 Imaging to NGC_6333_SG_20240223_120221_T3 12:02:21 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 12:02:21 Focus change of 50 steps required 12:02:24 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:02:24 (using Normal readout mode) 12:02:24 (starting exposure) 12:03:31 (exposure complete) 12:03:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:03:34 Image finished 12:03:34 Plate-solve NGC_6333_SG_20240223_120221_T3 final image. 12:03:37 1917 image stars found 12:03:38 72 catalog stars found 12:03:39 Solved! 40 stars matched. 12:03:39 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 12:03:39 Pointing error is 1.715 arcmin @ angle 86.98 12:03:39 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 12:03:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 12:03:39 True image center (J2000): 17h 19m 18.5s -18° 30' 51.98" 12:03:39 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:03:39 Image FWHM is 9.2 arcsec (20.60 pixels) 12:03:39 (avg FWHM = 6.14 arcsec) 12:03:39 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:03:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:03:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:03:39 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:03:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=159.2983 Y=673.2899 12:03:47 (guide star SNR=5.4 X=159 Y=673) 12:03:47 (first exposure estimate 2.76 sec) 12:03:53 (guide star SNR=2.5 X=160 Y=675) 12:03:53 (final exposure for guiding 3.28 sec) 12:04:00 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=160 Y=677) 12:04:02 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 12:04:03 (take guider image at initial interval 3.28 sec) 12:04:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1342.985 Y=369.9503 12:04:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:04:10 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:04:23 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.929 Y=607.9261 12:04:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:04:23 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:04:23 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:04:24 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:06:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:06:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:06:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:06:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:06:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:06:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:06:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:06:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:06:50 Dome is MaxDome 12:06:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:06:50 Imager is ASCOM 12:06:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:06:50 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@120545 UTC 12:06:50 Imager readout modes: 12:06:50 0 is Fast 12:06:50 1 is Normal 12:06:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:06:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:06:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:06:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:06:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:06:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:06:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:06:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:06:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:06:51 ==== Starting target NGC_6356 ==== 12:06:51 ACPS Observation NGC_6356(1 of 1) 12:06:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6356) 12:06:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:06:51 Pointing updates are enabled 12:06:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:06:51 Start slew to NGC_6356... 12:06:52 (wait for slew to complete) 12:07:48 (slew complete) 12:07:48 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-7945s GW=T HAz=-7525s DWz=T WF=no] 12:07:48 Updating pointing... 12:07:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:07:48 (using Fast readout mode) 12:07:48 (starting exposure) 12:08:03 (exposure complete) 12:08:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:08:07 Image finished 12:08:07 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:08:07 1211 image stars found 12:08:08 379 catalog stars found 12:08:09 Solved! 113 stars matched. 12:08:09 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 12:08:09 Pointing error is 3.044 arcmin @ angle 272.15 12:08:09 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 12:08:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:08:09 True image center (J2000): 17h 23m 22.2s -17° 48' 40.03" 12:08:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 12:08:09 [sync] pointing model updated 12:08:09 Re-slew to target. 12:08:09 Start slew to NGC_6356... 12:08:11 (wait for slew to complete) 12:08:21 (slew complete) 12:08:21 Target is now centered. 12:08:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:08:21 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-7924s GW=T HAz=-7552s DWz=T WF=no] 12:08:21 Imaging to NGC_6356_SG_20240223_120821_T3 12:08:21 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 12:08:21 Focus change of 50 steps required 12:08:24 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:08:24 (using Normal readout mode) 12:08:24 (starting exposure) 12:09:32 (exposure complete) 12:09:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:09:35 Image finished 12:09:35 Plate-solve NGC_6356_SG_20240223_120821_T3 final image. 12:09:38 1595 image stars found 12:09:39 208 catalog stars found 12:09:39 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 12:09:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:09:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:09:39 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:09:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1187.255 Y=285.1539 12:09:47 (guide star SNR=6.3 X=1187 Y=285) 12:09:47 (first exposure estimate 2.38 sec) 12:09:53 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1186 Y=284) 12:09:53 (final exposure for guiding 2.18 sec) 12:09:59 **No stars at all found in guider image 12:10:11 **Guider waited for 10.9 sec and never got a measurement 12:10:12 (take guider image at initial interval 2.18 sec) 12:10:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:10:18 **No stars at all found in guider image 12:10:18 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:10:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1176.913 Y=279.3786 12:10:32 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=1177 Y=280) 12:10:32 (first exposure estimate 7.08 sec) 12:10:42 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=1168 Y=271) 12:10:42 (final exposure for guiding 3.61 sec) 12:10:49 (guide star SNR=5.8 X=1155 Y=261) 12:11:10 **Guider waited for 18.05 sec and never got a measurement 12:11:11 (take guider image at initial interval 3.61 sec) 12:11:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1132.184 Y=241.2694 12:11:18 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=1132 Y=241) 12:11:18 (first exposure estimate 1.89 sec) 12:11:23 (guide star SNR=3.9 X=1130 Y=240) 12:11:23 (final exposure for guiding 1.46 sec) 12:11:28 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1126 Y=239) 12:11:41 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:11:42 (take guider image at initial interval 1.46 sec) 12:11:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:11:47 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:11:47 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:12:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=136.1553 Y=950.0853 12:12:01 (guide star SNR=12.2 X=136 Y=950) 12:12:01 (first exposure estimate 2.46 sec) 12:12:07 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=135 Y=949) 12:12:07 (final exposure for guiding 2.32 sec) 12:12:12 (guide star SNR=2.4 X=133 Y=946) 12:12:14 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 12:12:15 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:12:16 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:12:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:12:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:12:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:12:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:12:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:12:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:12:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:12:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:12:22 Dome is MaxDome 12:12:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:12:22 Imager is ASCOM 12:12:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:12:22 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@120824 UTC 12:12:22 Imager readout modes: 12:12:22 0 is Fast 12:12:22 1 is Normal 12:12:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:12:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:12:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:12:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:12:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:12:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:12:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:12:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:12:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:12:22 ==== Starting target NGC_6235 ==== 12:12:22 ACPS Observation NGC_6235(1 of 1) 12:12:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6235) 12:12:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:12:22 Pointing updates are enabled 12:12:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:12:22 Start slew to NGC_6235... 12:12:24 (wait for slew to complete) 12:12:39 (slew complete) 12:12:39 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 12:12:39 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-5845s GW=T HAz=-5425s DWz=T WF=no] 12:12:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:12:40 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-5845s GW=T HAz=-5485s DWz=T WF=no] 12:12:40 Imaging to NGC_6235_SG_20240223_121240_T3 12:12:40 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:12:40 (using Normal readout mode) 12:12:40 (starting exposure) 12:13:46 (exposure complete) 12:13:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:13:49 Image finished 12:13:49 Plate-solve NGC_6235_SG_20240223_121240_T3 final image. 12:13:52 1666 image stars found 12:13:52 163 catalog stars found 12:13:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 12:13:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:13:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:13:52 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:14:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1229.025 Y=1002.027 12:14:01 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:14:01 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:14:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452 Y=347 12:14:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:14:14 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:14:14 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:14:15 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:14:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:14:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:14:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:14:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:14:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:14:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:14:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:14:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:14:22 Dome is MaxDome 12:14:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:14:22 Imager is ASCOM 12:14:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:14:22 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@120824 UTC 12:14:22 Imager readout modes: 12:14:22 0 is Fast 12:14:22 1 is Normal 12:14:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:14:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:14:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:14:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:14:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:14:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:14:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:14:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:14:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:14:22 ==== Starting target KP_Cyg ==== 12:14:22 ACPS Observation KP_Cyg(1 of 1) 12:14:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KP_Cyg) 12:14:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:14:22 Pointing updates are enabled 12:14:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:14:22 Start slew to KP_Cyg... 12:14:24 (wait for slew to complete) 12:15:19 (slew complete) 12:15:19 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-17182s GW=T HAz=-16782s DWz=T WF=no] 12:15:19 Updating pointing... 12:15:19 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:15:19 Focus change of -50 steps required 12:15:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:15:22 (using Fast readout mode) 12:15:22 (starting exposure) 12:15:42 (exposure complete) 12:15:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:15:46 Image finished 12:15:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:15:47 1374 image stars found 12:15:47 368 catalog stars found 12:15:48 Solved! 126 stars matched. 12:15:48 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 12:15:48 Pointing error is 0.908 arcmin @ angle 219.86 12:15:48 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 12:15:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:15:48 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 37.7s 41° 15' 03.29" 12:15:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:15:49 [sync] pointing model updated 12:15:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:15:49 Target is now centered. 12:15:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:15:49 (wait for slew to complete) 12:15:51 (slew complete) 12:15:51 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-17151s GW=T HAz=-16811s DWz=T WF=no] 12:15:51 Imaging to KP_Cyg_SI_20240223_121551_T3 12:15:51 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 12:15:51 Focus change of -20 steps required 12:15:54 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:15:54 (using Normal readout mode) 12:15:54 (starting exposure) 12:16:45 (exposure complete) 12:16:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:16:50 Image finished 12:16:50 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_SI_20240223_121551_T3 final image. 12:16:53 3352 image stars found 12:16:53 190 catalog stars found 12:16:54 Solved! 68 stars matched. 12:16:54 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 12:16:54 Pointing error is 0.855 arcmin @ angle 214.17 12:16:54 True focal length is 3465.5 mm. 12:16:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 12:16:54 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 38.2s 41° 15' 02.65" 12:16:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:16:54 Image FWHM is 7.3 arcsec (16.39 pixels) 12:16:54 (avg FWHM = 6.44 arcsec) 12:16:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:16:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:16:55 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-17087s GW=T HAz=-16757s DWz=T WF=no] 12:16:55 Imaging to KP_Cyg_R_20240223_121655_T3 12:16:55 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 12:16:55 Focus change of 290 steps required 12:16:59 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:16:59 (using Normal readout mode) 12:16:59 (starting exposure) 12:17:42 (exposure complete) 12:17:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:17:45 Image finished 12:17:46 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_R_20240223_121655_T3 final image. 12:17:50 3150 image stars found 12:17:50 190 catalog stars found 12:18:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 12:18:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:18:18 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-17003s GW=T HAz=-16663s DWz=T WF=no] 12:18:18 Imaging to KP_Cyg_V_20240223_121818_T3 12:18:18 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 12:18:18 Focus change of 20 steps required 12:18:21 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:18:21 (using Normal readout mode) 12:18:21 (starting exposure) 12:19:12 (exposure complete) 12:19:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:19:16 Image finished 12:19:17 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_V_20240223_121818_T3 final image. 12:19:20 2977 image stars found 12:19:21 190 catalog stars found 12:19:22 Solved! 86 stars matched. 12:19:22 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 12:19:22 Pointing error is 0.856 arcmin @ angle 146.01 12:19:22 True focal length is 3467.9 mm. 12:19:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 12:19:22 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 43.3s 41° 15' 02.50" 12:19:22 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:19:22 Image FWHM is 6.0 arcsec (13.53 pixels) 12:19:22 (avg FWHM = 6.41 arcsec) 12:19:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:19:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:19:22 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:19:22 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 12:19:22 Focus change of 30 steps required 12:19:24 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:19:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=643.1039 Y=266.4838 12:19:39 (guide star SNR=very high X=643 Y=266) 12:19:39 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:19:44 (guide star SNR=40.3 X=641 Y=265) 12:19:44 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:19:49 (guide star SNR=13.8 X=641 Y=258) 12:20:26 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:20:27 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 12:20:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=582.0996 Y=216.4173 12:20:32 (guide star SNR=31.5 X=582 Y=216) 12:20:33 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:20:37 (guide star SNR=35.4 X=569 Y=206) 12:20:37 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:20:42 (guide star SNR=22.8 X=570 Y=204) 12:21:17 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:21:18 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 12:21:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=518.6429 Y=165.9609 12:21:23 (guide star SNR=41.8 X=519 Y=166) 12:21:23 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:21:28 (guide star SNR=48.0 X=514 Y=164) 12:21:28 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:21:33 (guide star SNR=47.7 X=515 Y=164) 12:22:07 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:22:08 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 12:22:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=468.2486 Y=126.1036 12:22:13 (guide star SNR=43.8 X=468 Y=126) 12:22:13 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:22:18 (guide star SNR=40.3 X=468 Y=123) 12:22:18 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:22:23 (guide star SNR=47.3 X=465 Y=122) 12:22:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:22:48 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:22:49 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:22:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:22:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:22:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:22:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:22:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:22:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:22:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:22:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:22:55 Dome is MaxDome 12:22:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:22:55 Imager is ASCOM 12:22:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:22:55 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240223@121924 UTC 12:22:55 Imager readout modes: 12:22:55 0 is Fast 12:22:55 1 is Normal 12:22:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:22:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:22:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:22:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:22:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:22:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:22:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:22:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:22:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:22:55 ==== Starting target NGC_6287 ==== 12:22:55 ACPS Observation NGC_6287(1 of 1) 12:22:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6287) 12:22:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:22:55 Pointing updates are enabled 12:22:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:22:55 Start slew to NGC_6287... 12:22:57 (wait for slew to complete) 12:23:53 (slew complete) 12:23:53 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-5874s GW=T HAz=-5454s DWz=T WF=no] 12:23:53 Updating pointing... 12:23:53 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:23:53 Focus change of -320 steps required 12:23:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:23:57 (using Fast readout mode) 12:23:57 (starting exposure) 12:24:23 (exposure complete) 12:24:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:24:26 Image finished 12:24:26 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:24:27 609 image stars found 12:24:27 163 catalog stars found 12:24:28 Solved! 76 stars matched. 12:24:28 Average residual is 0.4 arcsec. 12:24:28 Pointing error is 1.501 arcmin @ angle 85.30 12:24:28 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 12:24:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:24:28 True image center (J2000): 17h 05m 15.6s -22° 42' 22.70" 12:24:28 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 12:24:28 [sync] pointing model updated 12:24:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:24:28 Target is now centered. 12:24:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:24:28 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-5839s GW=T HAz=-5479s DWz=T WF=no] 12:24:28 Imaging to NGC_6287_SG_20240223_122428_T3 12:24:28 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 12:24:28 Focus change of 50 steps required 12:24:31 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:24:31 (using Normal readout mode) 12:24:31 (starting exposure) 12:25:38 (exposure complete) 12:25:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:25:41 Image finished 12:25:42 Plate-solve NGC_6287_SG_20240223_122428_T3 final image. 12:25:44 1016 image stars found 12:25:45 84 catalog stars found 12:25:45 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 12:25:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:25:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:25:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:25:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 12:25:53 **No stars at all found in guider image 12:25:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 12:26:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=75.02882 Y=828.976 12:26:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 12:26:06 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide 12:26:06 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:26:07 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:30:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:30:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:30:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:30:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:30:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:30:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:30:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:30:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:30:38 Dome is MaxDome 12:30:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:30:38 Imager is ASCOM 12:30:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:30:38 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240223@122729 UTC 12:30:38 Imager readout modes: 12:30:38 0 is Fast 12:30:38 1 is Normal 12:30:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:30:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:30:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:30:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:30:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:30:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:30:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:30:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:30:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:30:38 ==== Starting target NGC_6144 ==== 12:30:38 ACPS Observation NGC_6144(1 of 1) 12:30:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver2411, Plan NGC_6144) 12:30:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:30:38 Pointing updates are enabled 12:30:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:30:38 Start slew to NGC_6144... 12:30:40 (wait for slew to complete) 12:31:30 (slew complete) 12:31:30 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-3142s GW=T HAz=-2722s DWz=T WF=no] 12:31:30 Updating pointing... 12:31:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:31:30 (using Fast readout mode) 12:31:30 (starting exposure) 12:31:45 (exposure complete) 12:31:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:31:49 Image finished 12:31:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:31:50 358 image stars found 12:31:50 206 catalog stars found 12:31:51 Solved! 68 stars matched. 12:31:51 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 12:31:51 Pointing error is 3.275 arcmin @ angle 275.06 12:31:51 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 12:31:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:31:51 True image center (J2000): 16h 26m 59.3s -26° 01' 07.23" 12:31:51 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 12:31:52 [sync] pointing model updated 12:31:52 Re-slew to target. 12:31:52 Start slew to NGC_6144... 12:31:55 (wait for slew to complete) 12:32:05 (slew complete) 12:32:05 Target is now centered. 12:32:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:32:05 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-3121s GW=T HAz=-2747s DWz=T WF=no] 12:32:05 Imaging to NGC_6144_SG_20240223_123205_T3 12:32:05 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 12:32:05 Focus change of 50 steps required 12:32:08 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:32:08 (using Normal readout mode) 12:32:08 (starting exposure) 12:33:15 (exposure complete) 12:33:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:33:20 Image finished 12:33:20 Plate-solve NGC_6144_SG_20240223_123205_T3 final image. 12:33:23 613 image stars found 12:33:23 86 catalog stars found 12:33:23 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 12:33:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:33:23 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 12:33:23 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 12:33:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=91.8116 Y=827.6971 12:33:31 (guide star SNR=20.5 X=92 Y=828) 12:33:31 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:33:36 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=89 Y=826) 12:33:36 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:33:41 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=88 Y=825) 12:33:43 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 12:33:44 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 12:33:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=88 Y=825 12:33:49 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=88 Y=825) 12:33:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 12:33:54 (guide star SNR=3.6 X=84 Y=824) 12:33:54 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 12:33:58 (guide star SNR=4.8 X=84 Y=824) 12:34:05 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 12:34:05 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=-3001s GW=T HAz=-2587s DWz=T WF=no] 12:34:05 Imaging to NGC_6144_SG_20240223_123405_T3 12:34:05 (taking 100 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 12:34:05 (using Normal readout mode) 12:34:07 (ex=6.88 ey=8.06) 12:34:07 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 12:34:10 (ex=12.59 ey=12.52) 12:34:10 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 12:34:13 (ex=18.65 ey=15.34) 12:34:13 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 12:34:18 (ex=28.09 ey=25.90) 12:34:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 12:34:29 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 12:34:29 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:34:30 UTC ACP console log opened 23-Feb-2024 12:34:35 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 12:34:35 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 12:34:35 Custom image file path/names are in use 12:34:35 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 12:34:35 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 12:34:36 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 12:34:36 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 12:34:36 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 12:34:36 Dome is MaxDome 12:34:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 12:34:36 Imager is ASCOM 12:34:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 12:34:36 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240223@123208 UTC 12:34:36 Imager readout modes: 12:34:36 0 is Fast 12:34:36 1 is Normal 12:34:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 12:34:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 12:34:37 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 12:34:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode 12:34:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 12:34:37 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 12:34:37 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 12:34:37 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 12:34:37 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 12:34:37 ==== Starting target V1687_Cyg ==== 12:34:37 ACPS Observation V1687_Cyg(1 of 1) 12:34:37 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V1687_Cyg) 12:34:37 (turning on sidereal tracking) 12:34:37 Pointing updates are enabled 12:34:37 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 12:34:37 Start slew to V1687_Cyg... 12:34:38 (wait for slew to complete) 12:35:38 (slew complete) 12:35:38 [flip check: Tn=361s HAc=-16858s GW=T HAz=-16497s DWz=T WF=no] 12:35:38 Updating pointing... 12:35:38 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 12:35:38 Focus change of -50 steps required 12:35:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 12:35:41 (using Fast readout mode) 12:35:41 (starting exposure) 12:36:02 (exposure complete) 12:36:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:36:06 Image finished 12:36:06 Plate-solve pointing image. 12:36:07 704 image stars found 12:36:07 370 catalog stars found 12:36:08 Solved! 130 stars matched. 12:36:08 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 12:36:08 Pointing error is 0.876 arcmin @ angle 218.60 12:36:08 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 12:36:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 12:36:08 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 37.0s 43° 48' 18.92" 12:36:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 12:36:08 [sync] pointing model updated 12:36:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 12:36:08 Target is now centered. 12:36:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:36:08 (wait for slew to complete) 12:36:10 (slew complete) 12:36:10 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16826s GW=T HAz=-16525s DWz=T WF=no] 12:36:10 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123610_T3 12:36:10 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 12:36:10 Focus change of -20 steps required 12:36:13 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:36:13 (using Normal readout mode) 12:36:13 (starting exposure) 12:36:26 (exposure complete) 12:36:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:36:29 Image finished 12:36:29 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123610_T3 final image. 12:36:32 800 image stars found 12:36:32 197 catalog stars found 12:36:59 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 12:36:59 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16776s GW=T HAz=-16476s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:00 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123659_T3 12:37:00 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:00 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:00 (starting exposure) 12:37:06 (exposure complete) 12:37:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:37:10 Image finished 12:37:10 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:37:10 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16766s GW=T HAz=-16465s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:10 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123710_T3 12:37:10 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:10 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:10 (starting exposure) 12:37:16 (exposure complete) 12:37:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:37:20 Image finished 12:37:20 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:37:20 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16756s GW=T HAz=-16455s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:20 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123720_T3 12:37:20 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:20 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:20 (starting exposure) 12:37:26 (exposure complete) 12:37:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:37:30 Image finished 12:37:30 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:37:30 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16746s GW=T HAz=-16445s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:30 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123730_T3 12:37:30 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:30 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:30 (starting exposure) 12:37:36 (exposure complete) 12:37:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:37:40 Image finished 12:37:40 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:37:40 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16736s GW=T HAz=-16435s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:40 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123740_T3 12:37:40 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:40 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:40 (starting exposure) 12:37:46 (exposure complete) 12:37:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:37:50 Image finished 12:37:50 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:37:50 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16726s GW=T HAz=-16425s DWz=T WF=no] 12:37:50 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123750_T3 12:37:50 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:37:50 (using Normal readout mode) 12:37:50 (starting exposure) 12:37:57 (exposure complete) 12:37:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:00 Image finished 12:38:00 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:00 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16716s GW=T HAz=-16415s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:00 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123800_T3 12:38:00 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:00 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:00 (starting exposure) 12:38:07 (exposure complete) 12:38:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:10 Image finished 12:38:10 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:10 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16706s GW=T HAz=-16405s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:10 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123810_T3 12:38:10 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:10 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:10 (starting exposure) 12:38:17 (exposure complete) 12:38:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:20 Image finished 12:38:20 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:20 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16696s GW=T HAz=-16395s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:20 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123820_T3 12:38:20 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:20 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:20 (starting exposure) 12:38:27 (exposure complete) 12:38:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:30 Image finished 12:38:30 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:30 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16686s GW=T HAz=-16384s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:30 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123830_T3 12:38:30 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:30 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:30 (starting exposure) 12:38:37 (exposure complete) 12:38:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:40 Image finished 12:38:40 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:40 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16675s GW=T HAz=-16374s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:40 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123840_T3 12:38:41 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:41 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:41 (starting exposure) 12:38:47 (exposure complete) 12:38:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:38:51 Image finished 12:38:51 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:38:51 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16665s GW=T HAz=-16364s DWz=T WF=no] 12:38:51 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240223_123851_T3 12:38:51 (taking 0.78 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 12:38:51 (using Normal readout mode) 12:38:51 (starting exposure) 12:38:57 (exposure complete) 12:39:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:39:01 Image finished 12:39:01 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:39:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:39:01 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16655s GW=T HAz=-16354s DWz=T WF=no] 12:39:01 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_123901_T3 12:39:01 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 12:39:01 Focus change of 290 steps required 12:39:05 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:39:05 (using Normal readout mode) 12:39:05 (starting exposure) 12:39:19 (exposure complete) 12:39:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:39:22 Image finished 12:39:23 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_123901_T3 final image. 12:39:26 709 image stars found 12:39:26 197 catalog stars found 12:39:51 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 12:39:52 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16604s GW=T HAz=-16303s DWz=T WF=no] 12:39:52 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_123952_T3 12:39:52 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:39:52 (using Normal readout mode) 12:39:52 (starting exposure) 12:39:58 (exposure complete) 12:40:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:02 Image finished 12:40:03 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:40:03 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16592s GW=T HAz=-16292s DWz=T WF=no] 12:40:03 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124003_T3 12:40:03 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:40:03 (using Normal readout mode) 12:40:03 (starting exposure) 12:40:10 (exposure complete) 12:40:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:13 Image finished 12:40:14 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:40:15 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16581s GW=T HAz=-16280s DWz=T WF=no] 12:40:15 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124015_T3 12:40:15 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:40:15 (using Normal readout mode) 12:40:15 (starting exposure) 12:40:21 (exposure complete) 12:40:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:25 Image finished 12:40:26 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:40:26 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16570s GW=T HAz=-16269s DWz=T WF=no] 12:40:26 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124026_T3 12:40:26 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:40:26 (using Normal readout mode) 12:40:26 (starting exposure) 12:40:33 (exposure complete) 12:40:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:36 Image finished 12:40:37 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:40:37 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16558s GW=T HAz=-16257s DWz=T WF=no] 12:40:38 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124037_T3 12:40:38 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:40:38 (using Normal readout mode) 12:40:38 (starting exposure) 12:40:44 (exposure complete) 12:40:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:47 Image finished 12:40:48 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:40:49 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16547s GW=T HAz=-16246s DWz=T WF=no] 12:40:49 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124049_T3 12:40:49 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:40:49 (using Normal readout mode) 12:40:49 (starting exposure) 12:40:55 (exposure complete) 12:40:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:40:59 Image finished 12:41:00 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:00 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16535s GW=T HAz=-16234s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:00 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124100_T3 12:41:00 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:00 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:00 (starting exposure) 12:41:07 (exposure complete) 12:41:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:41:10 Image finished 12:41:11 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:12 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16524s GW=T HAz=-16223s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:12 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124112_T3 12:41:12 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:12 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:12 (starting exposure) 12:41:18 (exposure complete) 12:41:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:41:22 Image finished 12:41:23 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:23 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16512s GW=T HAz=-16212s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:23 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124123_T3 12:41:23 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:23 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:23 (starting exposure) 12:41:30 (exposure complete) 12:41:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:41:33 Image finished 12:41:34 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:35 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16501s GW=T HAz=-16200s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:35 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124135_T3 12:41:35 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:35 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:35 (starting exposure) 12:41:41 (exposure complete) 12:41:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:41:44 Image finished 12:41:46 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:46 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16490s GW=T HAz=-16189s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:46 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124146_T3 12:41:46 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:46 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:46 (starting exposure) 12:41:52 (exposure complete) 12:41:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:41:56 Image finished 12:41:57 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:41:57 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16478s GW=T HAz=-16177s DWz=T WF=no] 12:41:57 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124157_T3 12:41:57 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:41:57 (using Normal readout mode) 12:41:57 (starting exposure) 12:42:04 (exposure complete) 12:42:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:42:07 Image finished 12:42:08 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:42:09 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16467s GW=T HAz=-16166s DWz=T WF=no] 12:42:09 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124209_T3 12:42:09 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:42:09 (using Normal readout mode) 12:42:09 (starting exposure) 12:42:15 (exposure complete) 12:42:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:42:19 Image finished 12:42:20 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:42:20 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16455s GW=T HAz=-16154s DWz=T WF=no] 12:42:20 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124220_T3 12:42:20 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:42:20 (using Normal readout mode) 12:42:20 (starting exposure) 12:42:27 (exposure complete) 12:42:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:42:30 Image finished 12:42:31 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:42:32 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16444s GW=T HAz=-16143s DWz=T WF=no] 12:42:32 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124232_T3 12:42:32 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:42:32 (using Normal readout mode) 12:42:32 (starting exposure) 12:42:38 (exposure complete) 12:42:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:42:42 Image finished 12:42:43 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:42:43 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16432s GW=T HAz=-16131s DWz=T WF=no] 12:42:43 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124243_T3 12:42:43 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:42:43 (using Normal readout mode) 12:42:43 (starting exposure) 12:42:50 (exposure complete) 12:42:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:42:53 Image finished 12:42:54 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:42:54 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16421s GW=T HAz=-16120s DWz=T WF=no] 12:42:55 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124255_T3 12:42:55 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:42:55 (using Normal readout mode) 12:42:55 (starting exposure) 12:43:01 (exposure complete) 12:43:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:43:04 Image finished 12:43:05 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:43:06 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16409s GW=T HAz=-16109s DWz=T WF=no] 12:43:06 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124306_T3 12:43:06 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:43:06 (using Normal readout mode) 12:43:06 (starting exposure) 12:43:13 (exposure complete) 12:43:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:43:16 Image finished 12:43:17 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:43:17 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16398s GW=T HAz=-16097s DWz=T WF=no] 12:43:17 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124317_T3 12:43:17 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:43:17 (using Normal readout mode) 12:43:17 (starting exposure) 12:43:24 (exposure complete) 12:43:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:43:27 Image finished 12:43:28 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:43:29 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16386s GW=T HAz=-16086s DWz=T WF=no] 12:43:29 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124329_T3 12:43:29 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:43:29 (using Normal readout mode) 12:43:29 (starting exposure) 12:43:35 (exposure complete) 12:43:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:43:39 Image finished 12:43:40 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:43:40 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16375s GW=T HAz=-16074s DWz=T WF=no] 12:43:40 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124340_T3 12:43:40 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:43:40 (using Normal readout mode) 12:43:40 (starting exposure) 12:43:47 (exposure complete) 12:43:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:43:50 Image finished 12:43:51 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:43:52 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16364s GW=T HAz=-16063s DWz=T WF=no] 12:43:52 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124352_T3 12:43:52 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:43:52 (using Normal readout mode) 12:43:52 (starting exposure) 12:43:58 (exposure complete) 12:44:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:44:02 Image finished 12:44:03 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:44:03 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16352s GW=T HAz=-16051s DWz=T WF=no] 12:44:03 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124403_T3 12:44:03 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:44:03 (using Normal readout mode) 12:44:03 (starting exposure) 12:44:09 (exposure complete) 12:44:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:44:13 Image finished 12:44:14 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:44:14 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16341s GW=T HAz=-16040s DWz=T WF=no] 12:44:14 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124414_T3 12:44:14 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:44:14 (using Normal readout mode) 12:44:14 (starting exposure) 12:44:21 (exposure complete) 12:44:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:44:24 Image finished 12:44:25 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:44:26 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=-16329s GW=T HAz=-16028s DWz=T WF=no] 12:44:26 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240223_124426_T3 12:44:26 (taking 0.39 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 12:44:26 (using Normal readout mode) 12:44:26 (starting exposure) 12:44:32 (exposure complete) 12:44:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:44:36 Image finished 12:44:37 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:44:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:44:37 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16318s GW=T HAz=-16017s DWz=T WF=no] 12:44:37 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124437_T3 12:44:37 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 12:44:37 Focus change of 20 steps required 12:44:39 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:44:39 (using Normal readout mode) 12:44:39 (starting exposure) 12:44:52 (exposure complete) 12:44:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:44:56 Image finished 12:44:57 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124437_T3 final image. 12:45:00 708 image stars found 12:45:00 197 catalog stars found 12:45:01 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 12:45:01 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16294s GW=T HAz=-15992s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:01 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124501_T3 12:45:01 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:01 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:01 (starting exposure) 12:45:08 (exposure complete) 12:45:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:45:11 Image finished 12:45:12 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:45:13 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16282s GW=T HAz=-15981s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:13 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124513_T3 12:45:13 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:13 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:13 (starting exposure) 12:45:19 (exposure complete) 12:45:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:45:23 Image finished 12:45:24 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:45:24 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16271s GW=T HAz=-15970s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:24 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124524_T3 12:45:24 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:24 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:24 (starting exposure) 12:45:31 (exposure complete) 12:45:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:45:34 Image finished 12:45:35 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:45:36 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16260s GW=T HAz=-15958s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:36 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124536_T3 12:45:36 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:36 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:36 (starting exposure) 12:45:42 (exposure complete) 12:45:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:45:46 Image finished 12:45:47 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:45:47 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16248s GW=T HAz=-15947s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:47 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124547_T3 12:45:47 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:47 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:47 (starting exposure) 12:45:54 (exposure complete) 12:45:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:45:57 Image finished 12:45:58 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:45:58 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16237s GW=T HAz=-15935s DWz=T WF=no] 12:45:58 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124558_T3 12:45:58 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:45:58 (using Normal readout mode) 12:45:58 (starting exposure) 12:46:05 (exposure complete) 12:46:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:46:08 Image finished 12:46:10 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:46:10 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16225s GW=T HAz=-15924s DWz=T WF=no] 12:46:10 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124610_T3 12:46:10 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:46:10 (using Normal readout mode) 12:46:10 (starting exposure) 12:46:16 (exposure complete) 12:46:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:46:20 Image finished 12:46:21 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:46:21 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16214s GW=T HAz=-15912s DWz=T WF=no] 12:46:21 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124621_T3 12:46:21 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:46:21 (using Normal readout mode) 12:46:21 (starting exposure) 12:46:28 (exposure complete) 12:46:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:46:31 Image finished 12:46:32 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:46:33 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16202s GW=T HAz=-15901s DWz=T WF=no] 12:46:33 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124633_T3 12:46:33 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:46:33 (using Normal readout mode) 12:46:33 (starting exposure) 12:46:39 (exposure complete) 12:46:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:46:43 Image finished 12:46:44 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:46:44 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16191s GW=T HAz=-15889s DWz=T WF=no] 12:46:44 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124644_T3 12:46:44 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:46:44 (using Normal readout mode) 12:46:44 (starting exposure) 12:46:51 (exposure complete) 12:46:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:46:54 Image finished 12:46:55 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:46:56 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16179s GW=T HAz=-15878s DWz=T WF=no] 12:46:56 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124656_T3 12:46:56 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:46:56 (using Normal readout mode) 12:46:56 (starting exposure) 12:47:02 (exposure complete) 12:47:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:47:06 Image finished 12:47:07 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:47:07 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=-16168s GW=T HAz=-15866s DWz=T WF=no] 12:47:07 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240223_124707_T3 12:47:07 (taking 0.79 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 12:47:07 (using Normal readout mode) 12:47:07 (starting exposure) 12:47:14 (exposure complete) 12:47:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 12:47:17 Image finished 12:47:18 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 12:47:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 12:47:19 **Scheduler failed to catch dawn-crossing Observation 12:47:19 **Stopping now for astronomical dawn ACP console log closed 23-Feb-2024 12:47:19 UTC