ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:05:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:05:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:05:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:05:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:05:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:05:39 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:05:39 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:05:39 User actions detected. 09:05:39 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:05:40 Dome is MaxDome 09:05:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:05:40 Imager is ASCOM 09:05:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:05:40 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240628@031602 UTC 09:05:40 Imager readout modes: 09:05:40 0 is Fast 09:05:40 1 is Normal 09:05:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:05:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:05:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:05:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:05:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:05:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:05:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:05:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:05:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:05:40 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 09:05:40 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 09:05:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 09:05:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:05:40 Pointing updates are enabled 09:05:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:05:40 Start slew to V0704_And... 09:05:41 (wait for slew to complete) 09:06:52 (slew complete) 09:06:52 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:06:52 Project Priority is: undefined 09:06:52 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-11659s GW=T HAz=-10999s DWz=T WF=no] 09:06:52 Updating pointing... 09:06:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:06:52 (using Fast readout mode) 09:06:52 (starting exposure) 09:07:05 (exposure complete) 09:07:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:07:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:07:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:07:10 Focus postion= 3570 09:07:10 Image finished 09:07:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:07:11 219 image stars found 09:07:11 238 catalog stars found 09:07:12 Solved! 54 stars matched. 09:07:12 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 09:07:12 Pointing error is 1.104 arcmin @ angle 174.68 09:07:12 True focal length is 3460.7 mm. 09:07:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 09:07:12 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 58.1s 43° 30' 16.35" 09:07:12 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:07:12 [sync] pointing model updated 09:07:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:07:12 Target is now centered. 09:07:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:07:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:07:12 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:07:12 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:07:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:07:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.197 Y=607.9954 09:07:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:07:30 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:07:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.04 Y=608.0453 09:07:44 (guide star SNR=31.7 X=1326 Y=608) 09:07:44 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:07:49 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:07:49 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:07:49 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:07:49 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:07:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:07:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:07:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:07:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:07:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:07:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:07:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:07:57 User actions detected. 09:07:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:07:57 Dome is MaxDome 09:07:58 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:07:58 Imager is ASCOM 09:07:58 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:07:58 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@090717 UTC 09:07:58 Imager readout modes: 09:07:58 0 is Fast 09:07:58 1 is Normal 09:07:58 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:07:58 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:07:58 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:07:58 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:07:58 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:07:58 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:07:58 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:07:58 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:07:58 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:07:58 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 09:07:58 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 09:07:58 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 09:07:58 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:07:58 Pointing updates are enabled 09:07:58 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:07:58 (V0704_And within tolerance, no slew needed) 09:07:58 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:07:58 Project Priority is: undefined 09:07:58 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 09:07:58 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=-11593s GW=T HAz=-11186s DWz=T WF=no] 09:07:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:07:58 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:07:58 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:08:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=698.2218 Y=261.1561 09:08:06 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=699 Y=261) 09:08:06 (first exposure estimate 3.61 sec) 09:08:13 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=694 Y=259) 09:08:14 (final exposure for guiding 3.54 sec) 09:08:21 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=681 Y=247) 09:08:41 **Guider waited for 17.7 sec and never got a measurement 09:08:42 (take guider image at initial interval 3.54 sec) 09:08:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1112 Y=273 09:08:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:08:49 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:09:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.839 Y=608.0048 09:09:02 (guide star SNR=47.9 X=1326 Y=608) 09:09:03 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:09:08 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:09:08 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:09:08 **Autoguiding failed. 09:09:08 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 09:09:08 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-11532s GW=T HAz=-11176s DWz=T WF=no] 09:09:08 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:09:08 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240629_090908_T3 09:09:08 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:09:08 (using Normal readout mode) 09:09:08 (starting exposure) 09:09:59 (exposure complete) 09:10:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:10:03 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:10:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:10:04 Focus postion= 3890 09:10:04 Image finished 09:10:05 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240629_090908_T3 final image. 09:10:08 700 image stars found 09:10:08 119 catalog stars found 09:10:08 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:10:08 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:10:08 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-11471s GW=T HAz=-11115s DWz=T WF=no] 09:10:08 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:10:08 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240629_091008_T3 09:10:08 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:10:08 (using Normal readout mode) 09:10:08 (starting exposure) 09:10:59 (exposure complete) 09:11:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:11:03 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:11:03 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:11:04 Focus postion= 3890 09:11:04 Image finished 09:11:05 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:11:05 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:11:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:11:05 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-11414s GW=T HAz=-11076s DWz=T WF=no] 09:11:05 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:11:05 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240629_091105_T3 09:11:05 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:11:05 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:11:08 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:11:08 (using Normal readout mode) 09:11:08 (starting exposure) 09:11:42 (exposure complete) 09:11:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:11:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:11:47 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:11:47 Focus postion= 3860 09:11:47 Image finished 09:11:48 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240629_091105_T3 final image. 09:11:51 567 image stars found 09:11:51 119 catalog stars found 09:11:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:11:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:11:52 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-11367s GW=T HAz=-11029s DWz=T WF=no] 09:11:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:11:52 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240629_091152_T3 09:11:52 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:11:52 (using Normal readout mode) 09:11:52 (starting exposure) 09:12:24 (exposure complete) 09:12:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:12:29 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:12:29 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:12:29 Focus postion= 3860 09:12:29 Image finished 09:12:30 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:12:30 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:12:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:12:30 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-11328s GW=T HAz=-10990s DWz=T WF=no] 09:12:30 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:12:30 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240629_091230_T3 09:12:30 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 09:12:30 Focus change of -310 steps required 09:12:34 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:12:34 (using Normal readout mode) 09:12:34 (starting exposure) 09:13:15 (exposure complete) 09:13:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:13:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:13:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:13:20 Focus postion= 3550 09:13:20 Image finished 09:13:20 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240629_091230_T3 final image. 09:13:23 642 image stars found 09:13:23 119 catalog stars found 09:13:23 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:13:23 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:13:23 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-11275s GW=T HAz=-10937s DWz=T WF=no] 09:13:23 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:13:23 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240629_091323_T3 09:13:23 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:13:23 (using Normal readout mode) 09:13:23 (starting exposure) 09:13:56 (exposure complete) 09:13:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:14:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:14:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:14:01 Focus postion= 3550 09:14:01 Image finished 09:14:01 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:14:01 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:14:01 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:14:01 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:14:02 Run complete ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:14:02 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:17:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:17:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:17:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:17:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:17:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:17:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:17:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:17:56 User actions detected. 09:17:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:17:56 Dome is MaxDome 09:17:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:17:57 Imager is ASCOM 09:17:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:17:57 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240629@091538 UTC 09:17:57 Imager readout modes: 09:17:57 0 is Fast 09:17:57 1 is Normal 09:17:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:17:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:17:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:17:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:17:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:17:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:17:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:17:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:17:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:17:57 ==== Starting target FY_Aql ==== 09:17:57 ACPS Observation FY_Aql(1 of 1) 09:17:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO_ver2413, Plan FY_Aql) 09:17:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:17:57 Pointing updates are enabled 09:17:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:17:57 Start slew to FY_Aql... 09:17:58 (wait for slew to complete) 09:18:23 (slew complete) 09:18:23 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:18:23 Project Priority is: undefined 09:18:23 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=4449s GW=T HAz=4989s DWz=T WF=no] 09:18:23 Updating pointing... 09:18:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:18:23 (using Fast readout mode) 09:18:23 (starting exposure) 09:18:37 (exposure complete) 09:18:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:18:42 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO put into fits header 09:18:42 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:18:42 Focus postion= 3570 09:18:42 Image finished 09:18:42 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:18:43 1333 image stars found 09:18:43 973 catalog stars found 09:19:02 Solved! 90 stars matched. 09:19:03 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 09:19:03 Pointing error is 1.484 arcmin @ angle 225.39 09:19:03 True focal length is 3462.1 mm. 09:19:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 09:19:03 True image center (J2000): 19h 27m 56.6s 03° 40' 55.94" 09:19:03 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:19:03 [sync] pointing model updated 09:19:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:19:03 Target is now centered. 09:19:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:19:03 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:19:03 Switching from SR to SZ filter for imaging 09:19:03 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:19:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:19:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.819 Y=607.9797 09:19:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:19:19 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:19:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.958 Y=608.0671 09:19:32 (guide star SNR=48.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:19:32 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:19:37 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:19:37 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:19:37 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:19:38 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:19:44 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:19:44 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:19:44 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:19:44 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:19:44 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:19:45 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:19:45 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:19:45 User actions detected. 09:19:45 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:19:45 Dome is MaxDome 09:19:45 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:19:46 Imager is ASCOM 09:19:46 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:19:46 Selecting filter SZ from previous ACP run at 20240629@091905 UTC 09:19:46 Imager readout modes: 09:19:46 0 is Fast 09:19:46 1 is Normal 09:19:46 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:19:46 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:19:46 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:19:46 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:19:46 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:19:46 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:19:46 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:19:46 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:19:46 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:19:46 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 09:19:46 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 09:19:46 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 09:19:46 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:19:46 Pointing updates are enabled 09:19:46 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:19:46 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 09:19:47 (wait for slew to complete) 09:20:30 (slew complete) 09:20:30 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:20:30 Project Priority is: undefined 09:20:30 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=5849s GW=T HAz=6509s DWz=T WF=no] 09:20:30 Updating pointing... 09:20:30 Switching from SZ to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:20:30 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:20:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:20:33 (using Fast readout mode) 09:20:33 (starting exposure) 09:20:48 (exposure complete) 09:20:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:20:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO put into fits header 09:20:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:20:53 Focus postion= 3570 09:20:53 Image finished 09:20:53 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:20:54 373 image stars found 09:20:54 331 catalog stars found 09:20:55 Solved! 112 stars matched. 09:20:55 Average residual is 0.4 arcsec. 09:20:55 Pointing error is 3.398 arcmin @ angle 106.75 09:20:55 True focal length is 3462.4 mm. 09:20:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 09:20:55 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 34.4s 44° 00' 09.76" 09:20:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 09:20:55 [sync] pointing model updated 09:20:55 Re-slew to target. 09:20:55 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 09:20:58 (wait for slew to complete) 09:21:07 (slew complete) 09:21:07 Target is now centered. 09:21:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:21:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:21:07 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:21:07 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:21:10 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:21:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.4778 Y=346.9858 09:21:20 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:21:21 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:21:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.996 Y=608.0779 09:21:34 (guide star SNR=33.3 X=1326 Y=608) 09:21:34 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:21:39 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:21:39 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:21:39 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:21:40 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:21:46 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:21:46 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:21:46 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:21:46 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:21:46 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:21:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:21:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:21:47 User actions detected. 09:21:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:21:47 Dome is MaxDome 09:21:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:21:47 Imager is ASCOM 09:21:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:21:47 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240629@092110 UTC 09:21:47 Imager readout modes: 09:21:47 0 is Fast 09:21:47 1 is Normal 09:21:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:21:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:21:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:21:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:21:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:21:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:21:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:21:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:21:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:21:47 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 09:21:47 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 09:21:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 09:21:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:21:47 Pointing updates are enabled 09:21:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:21:47 (wait for slew to complete) 09:21:51 (slew complete) 09:21:51 Start slew to IX_Dra... 09:21:52 (wait for slew to complete) 09:22:17 (slew complete) 09:22:17 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:22:17 Project Priority is: undefined 09:22:17 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9286s GW=T HAz=9946s DWz=T WF=no] 09:22:17 Updating pointing... 09:22:17 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:22:17 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:22:20 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:22:20 (using Fast readout mode) 09:22:20 (starting exposure) 09:22:39 (exposure complete) 09:22:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:22:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO put into fits header 09:22:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:22:45 Focus postion= 3570 09:22:45 Image finished 09:22:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:22:46 216 image stars found 09:22:46 307 catalog stars found 09:22:47 Solved! 51 stars matched. 09:22:47 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:22:47 Pointing error is 1.995 arcmin @ angle 109.97 09:22:47 True focal length is 3458.5 mm. 09:22:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 09:22:47 True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 50.7s 67° 04' 04.86" 09:22:47 Imager sky position angle is 179.4 deg. 09:22:47 [sync] pointing model updated 09:22:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:22:47 Target is now centered. 09:22:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:22:47 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:22:47 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:22:47 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:22:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:23:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 09:23:06 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:23:06 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:23:19 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.021 Y=608.0065 09:23:19 (guide star SNR=39.5 X=1326 Y=608) 09:23:20 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:23:25 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:23:25 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:23:25 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:23:25 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:23:32 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:23:32 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:23:32 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:23:32 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:23:32 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:23:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:23:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:23:33 User actions detected. 09:23:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:23:33 Dome is MaxDome 09:23:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:23:33 Imager is ASCOM 09:23:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:23:33 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240629@092251 UTC 09:23:33 Imager readout modes: 09:23:33 0 is Fast 09:23:33 1 is Normal 09:23:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:23:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:23:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:23:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:23:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:23:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:23:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:23:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:23:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:23:33 ==== Starting target V0406_Vul ==== 09:23:33 ACPS Observation V0406_Vul(1 of 1) 09:23:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V0406_Vul) 09:23:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:23:33 Pointing updates are enabled 09:23:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:23:33 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 09:23:35 (wait for slew to complete) 09:24:10 (slew complete) 09:24:10 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:24:10 Project Priority is: undefined 09:24:10 [flip check: Tn=510s HAc=6567s GW=T HAz=7077s DWz=T WF=no] 09:24:10 Updating pointing... 09:24:10 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:24:10 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:24:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:24:13 (using Fast readout mode) 09:24:13 (starting exposure) 09:24:36 (exposure complete) 09:24:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:24:41 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO put into fits header 09:24:41 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:24:41 Focus postion= 3570 09:24:41 Image finished 09:24:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:24:42 772 image stars found 09:24:42 332 catalog stars found 09:24:43 Solved! 73 stars matched. 09:24:43 Average residual is 0.41 arcsec. 09:24:43 Pointing error is 1.354 arcmin @ angle 233.27 09:24:43 True focal length is 3463.2 mm. 09:24:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 09:24:43 True image center (J2000): 18h 58m 36.8s 22° 38' 41.62" 09:24:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:24:43 [sync] pointing model updated 09:24:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:24:43 Target is now centered. 09:24:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:24:43 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:24:43 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:24:43 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:24:47 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:24:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.2346 Y=347.3406 09:24:59 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:25:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:25:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.852 Y=608.0238 09:25:13 (guide star SNR=52.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:25:13 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:25:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:25:18 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:25:18 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:25:18 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:25:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:25:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:25:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:25:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:25:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:25:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:25:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:25:26 User actions detected. 09:25:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:25:26 Dome is MaxDome 09:25:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:25:26 Imager is ASCOM 09:25:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:25:26 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240629@092447 UTC 09:25:26 Imager readout modes: 09:25:26 0 is Fast 09:25:26 1 is Normal 09:25:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:25:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:25:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:25:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:25:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:25:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:25:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:25:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:25:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:25:26 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 09:25:26 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 09:25:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 09:25:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:25:26 Pointing updates are enabled 09:25:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:25:26 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 09:25:28 (wait for slew to complete) 09:26:59 (slew complete) 09:26:59 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:26:59 Project Priority is: undefined 09:26:59 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=-17514s GW=T HAz=-17134s DWz=T WF=no] 09:26:59 Updating pointing... 09:26:59 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:26:59 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:27:03 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:27:03 (using Fast readout mode) 09:27:03 (starting exposure) 09:27:21 (exposure complete) 09:27:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:27:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:27:26 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:27:26 Focus postion= 3570 09:27:26 Image finished 09:27:26 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:27:27 187 image stars found 09:27:27 441 catalog stars found 09:27:41 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:27:41 Start slew to offset... 09:27:42 (wait for slew to complete) 09:27:52 (slew complete) 09:27:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:27:52 (using Fast readout mode) 09:27:52 (starting exposure) 09:28:05 (exposure complete) 09:28:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:28:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:28:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:28:10 Focus postion= 3570 09:28:10 Image finished 09:28:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:28:11 215 image stars found 09:28:11 383 catalog stars found 09:28:12 Solved! 55 stars matched. 09:28:12 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 09:28:12 Pointing error is 0.733 arcmin @ angle 172.76 09:28:12 True focal length is 3463.8 mm. 09:28:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:28:12 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 17.3s 62° 37' 08.80" 09:28:12 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:28:12 [sync] pointing model updated 09:28:12 Re-slew to target. 09:28:12 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 09:28:15 (wait for slew to complete) 09:28:24 (slew complete) 09:28:24 Target is now centered. 09:28:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:28:24 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=-17429s GW=T HAz=-17109s DWz=T WF=no] 09:28:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:28:25 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240629_092825_T3 09:28:25 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:28:25 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:28:28 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:28:28 (using Normal readout mode) 09:28:28 (starting exposure) 09:28:56 (exposure complete) 09:28:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:29:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:29:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:29:02 Focus postion= 3890 09:29:02 Image finished 09:29:03 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240629_092825_T3 final image. 09:29:06 677 image stars found 09:29:06 209 catalog stars found 09:29:33 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:29:34 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:29:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:29:34 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-17360s GW=T HAz=-17049s DWz=T WF=no] 09:29:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:29:34 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240629_092934_T3 09:29:34 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:29:34 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:29:37 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:29:37 (using Normal readout mode) 09:29:37 (starting exposure) 09:29:51 (exposure complete) 09:29:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:29:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:29:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:29:56 Focus postion= 3860 09:29:56 Image finished 09:29:57 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240629_092934_T3 final image. 09:30:00 643 image stars found 09:30:00 209 catalog stars found 09:30:09 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:30:09 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:30:09 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:30:09 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:30:10 Run complete ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:30:10 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:34:04 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:34:04 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:34:04 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:34:04 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:34:04 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:34:05 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:34:05 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:34:05 User actions detected. 09:34:05 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:34:05 Dome is MaxDome 09:34:05 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:34:05 Imager is ASCOM 09:34:05 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:34:05 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240629@093213 UTC 09:34:05 Imager readout modes: 09:34:05 0 is Fast 09:34:05 1 is Normal 09:34:05 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:34:05 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:34:05 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:34:05 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:34:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:34:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:34:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:34:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:34:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:34:05 ==== Starting target NGC_6864 ==== 09:34:05 ACPS Observation NGC_6864(1 of 1) 09:34:05 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6864) 09:34:05 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:34:05 Pointing updates are enabled 09:34:05 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:34:05 Start slew to NGC_6864... 09:34:07 (wait for slew to complete) 09:34:46 (slew complete) 09:34:46 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:34:46 Project Priority is: undefined 09:34:46 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3137s GW=T HAz=3557s DWz=T WF=no] 09:34:46 Updating pointing... 09:34:46 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:34:46 (using Fast readout mode) 09:34:46 (starting exposure) 09:34:59 (exposure complete) 09:35:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:35:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:35:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:35:05 Focus postion= 3570 09:35:05 Image finished 09:35:05 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:35:05 163 image stars found 09:35:05 285 catalog stars found 09:35:15 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:35:15 Start slew to offset... 09:35:17 (wait for slew to complete) 09:35:26 (slew complete) 09:35:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:35:26 (using Fast readout mode) 09:35:26 (starting exposure) 09:35:40 (exposure complete) 09:35:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:35:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:35:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:35:44 Focus postion= 3570 09:35:44 Image finished 09:35:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:35:45 168 image stars found 09:35:45 264 catalog stars found 09:35:54 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:35:55 Start slew to NGC_6864... 09:35:56 (wait for slew to complete) 09:36:06 (slew complete) 09:36:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:36:06 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3217s GW=T HAz=3577s DWz=T WF=no] 09:36:06 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:36:06 Imaging to NGC_6864_SG_20240629_093606_T3 09:36:06 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:36:06 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:36:09 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:36:09 (using Normal readout mode) 09:36:09 (starting exposure) 09:37:13 (exposure complete) 09:37:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:37:18 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:37:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:37:19 Focus postion= 3620 09:37:19 Image finished 09:37:19 Plate-solve NGC_6864_SG_20240629_093606_T3 final image. 09:37:21 423 image stars found 09:37:22 147 catalog stars found 09:37:22 ** Focal length off by more than 10%, solution rejected. 09:37:22 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:37:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:37:22 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:37:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:37:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.5714 Y=346.9997 09:37:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:37:30 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:37:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.018 Y=608.0009 09:37:43 (guide star SNR=26.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:37:44 (first exposure estimate 1.12 sec) 09:37:49 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:37:49 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:37:49 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:37:49 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:37:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:37:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:37:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:37:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:37:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:37:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:37:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:37:57 User actions detected. 09:37:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:37:57 Dome is MaxDome 09:37:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:37:57 Imager is ASCOM 09:37:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:37:57 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240629@093609 UTC 09:37:57 Imager readout modes: 09:37:57 0 is Fast 09:37:57 1 is Normal 09:37:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:37:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:37:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:37:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:37:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:37:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:37:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:37:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:37:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:37:57 ==== Starting target V2492_Cyg ==== 09:37:57 ACPS Observation V2492_Cyg(1 of 1) 09:37:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO_ver2821, Plan V2492_Cyg) 09:37:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:37:57 Pointing updates are enabled 09:37:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:37:57 Start slew to V2492_Cyg... 09:37:59 (wait for slew to complete) 09:38:44 (slew complete) 09:38:44 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:38:44 Project Priority is: undefined 09:38:44 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=689s GW=T HAz=1169s DWz=T WF=no] 09:38:44 Updating pointing... 09:38:44 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:38:44 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:38:46 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:38:46 (using Fast readout mode) 09:38:46 (starting exposure) 09:39:06 (exposure complete) 09:39:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:39:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO put into fits header 09:39:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:39:10 Focus postion= 3570 09:39:10 Image finished 09:39:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:39:11 359 image stars found 09:39:11 200 catalog stars found 09:39:12 Solved! 90 stars matched. 09:39:12 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 09:39:12 Pointing error is 1.169 arcmin @ angle 201.35 09:39:12 True focal length is 3462.1 mm. 09:39:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:39:12 True image center (J2000): 20h 51m 23.9s 44° 04' 18.60" 09:39:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:39:12 [sync] pointing model updated 09:39:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:39:12 Target is now centered. 09:39:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:39:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:39:12 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 09:39:12 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:39:15 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:39:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=907.1157 Y=215.5189 09:39:29 (guide star SNR=27.4 X=907 Y=215) 09:39:30 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:39:35 (guide star SNR=6.5 X=903 Y=214) 09:39:35 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:39:39 (guide star SNR=5.6 X=902 Y=212) 09:40:09 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:40:11 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:40:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=856.2274 Y=175.0554 09:40:15 (guide star SNR=5.5 X=856 Y=174) 09:40:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:40:21 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=855 Y=175) 09:40:21 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:40:25 (guide star SNR=5.9 X=855 Y=174) 09:40:52 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:40:53 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 09:40:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=807.9552 Y=138.3543 09:40:58 (guide star SNR=6.6 X=808 Y=138) 09:40:58 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:41:03 (guide star SNR=6.9 X=806 Y=137) 09:41:03 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:41:08 (guide star SNR=6.7 X=805 Y=136) 09:41:11 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 09:41:11 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=833s GW=T HAz=1257s DWz=T WF=no] 09:41:11 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:41:11 Imaging to V2492_Cyg_SI_20240629_094111_T3 09:41:11 (taking 120 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:41:11 (using Normal readout mode) 09:41:14 (ex=2.45 ey=1.72) 09:41:14 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 09:41:16 (ex=4.13 ey=2.75) 09:41:16 (guider error n/a or too high, try #2) 09:41:18 (ex=5.65 ey=4.87) 09:41:18 (guider error n/a or too high, try #3) 09:41:21 (ex=8.85 ey=6.40) 09:41:21 (guider error n/a or too high, try #4) 09:41:24 (ex=12.75 ey=11.03) 09:41:24 (guider error n/a or too high, try #5) 09:41:28 (ex=20.25 ey=16.16) 09:41:28 (guider error n/a or too high, try #6) 09:41:36 (ex=29.26 ey=26.65) 09:41:36 (guider error n/a or too high, try #7) 09:41:48 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:41:48 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:41:49 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:41:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:41:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:41:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:41:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:41:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:41:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:41:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:41:56 User actions detected. 09:41:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:41:56 Dome is MaxDome 09:41:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:41:56 Imager is ASCOM 09:41:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:41:56 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240629@093915 UTC 09:41:56 Imager readout modes: 09:41:56 0 is Fast 09:41:56 1 is Normal 09:41:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:41:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:41:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:41:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:41:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:41:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:41:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:41:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:41:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:41:56 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 09:41:56 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 09:41:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 09:41:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:41:56 Pointing updates are enabled 09:41:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:41:56 Start slew to CG_Dra... 09:41:58 (wait for slew to complete) 09:42:27 (slew complete) 09:42:27 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:42:27 Project Priority is: undefined 09:42:27 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=7164s GW=T HAz=7704s DWz=T WF=no] 09:42:27 Updating pointing... 09:42:27 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:42:27 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:42:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:42:30 (using Fast readout mode) 09:42:30 (starting exposure) 09:42:45 (exposure complete) 09:42:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:42:50 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 09:42:50 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:42:51 Focus postion= 3570 09:42:51 Image finished 09:42:51 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:42:51 333 image stars found 09:42:51 310 catalog stars found 09:42:53 Solved! 57 stars matched. 09:42:53 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:42:53 Pointing error is 2.625 arcmin @ angle 107.62 09:42:53 True focal length is 3460.0 mm. 09:42:53 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 09:42:53 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 49.4s 52° 57' 40.76" 09:42:53 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:42:53 [sync] pointing model updated 09:42:53 Re-slew to target. 09:42:53 Start slew to CG_Dra... 09:42:55 (wait for slew to complete) 09:43:05 (slew complete) 09:43:05 Target is now centered. 09:43:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:43:05 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:43:05 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:43:05 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:43:09 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:43:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=889.026 Y=656.0936 09:43:21 (guide star SNR=31.9 X=889 Y=656) 09:43:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:43:26 (guide star SNR=6.6 X=889 Y=655) 09:43:26 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:43:31 (guide star SNR=6.3 X=889 Y=654) 09:43:37 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 09:43:37 (wait for slew to complete) 09:43:39 (slew complete) 09:43:39 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=7252s GW=T HAz=7715s DWz=T WF=no] 09:43:39 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:43:39 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240629_094339_T3 09:43:39 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 09:43:39 (using Normal readout mode) 09:43:40 (ex=0.68 ey=0.85) 09:43:40 (guider check OK) 09:43:40 (starting exposure) 09:46:48 (exposure complete) 09:46:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:46:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 09:46:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:46:53 Focus postion= 3210 09:46:53 Image finished 09:46:53 Plate-solve CG_Dra_Open_20240629_094339_T3 final image. 09:46:56 2224 image stars found 09:46:57 160 catalog stars found 09:46:59 Solved! 54 stars matched. 09:46:59 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:46:59 Pointing error is 0.459 arcmin @ angle 270.56 09:46:59 True focal length is 3461.4 mm. 09:46:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:46:59 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 29.7s 52° 58' 28.77" 09:46:59 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:46:59 Image FWHM is 4.1 arcsec (9.20 pixels) 09:46:59 (avg FWHM = 3.54 arcsec) 09:46:59 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:46:59 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:46:59 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=7455s GW=T HAz=7916s DWz=T WF=no] 09:46:59 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:46:59 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240629_094659_T3 09:46:59 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 09:46:59 (using Normal readout mode) 09:46:59 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 09:46:59 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 09:47:11 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:47:11 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:47:12 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:47:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:47:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:47:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:47:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:47:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:47:18 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:47:18 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:47:18 User actions detected. 09:47:18 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:47:19 Dome is MaxDome 09:47:19 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:47:19 Imager is ASCOM 09:47:19 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:47:19 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240629@094309 UTC 09:47:19 Imager readout modes: 09:47:19 0 is Fast 09:47:19 1 is Normal 09:47:19 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:47:19 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:47:19 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:47:19 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:47:19 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:47:19 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:47:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:47:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:47:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:47:19 ==== Starting target NGC_7089 ==== 09:47:19 ACPS Observation NGC_7089(1 of 1) 09:47:19 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7089) 09:47:19 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:47:19 Pointing updates are enabled 09:47:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:47:19 Start slew to NGC_7089... 09:47:21 (wait for slew to complete) 09:48:05 (slew complete) 09:48:05 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:48:05 Project Priority is: undefined 09:48:05 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-1292s GW=T HAz=-872s DWz=T WF=no] 09:48:05 Updating pointing... 09:48:05 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:48:05 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:48:09 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:48:09 (using Fast readout mode) 09:48:09 (starting exposure) 09:48:27 (exposure complete) 09:48:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:48:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:48:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:48:31 Focus postion= 3570 09:48:31 Image finished 09:48:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:48:32 267 image stars found 09:48:32 254 catalog stars found 09:48:34 Solved! 23 stars matched. 09:48:34 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 09:48:34 Pointing error is 1.329 arcmin @ angle 202.86 09:48:34 True focal length is 3479.4 mm. 09:48:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:48:34 True image center (J2000): 21h 33m 25.0s -00° 50' 37.17" 09:48:34 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:48:34 [sync] pointing model updated 09:48:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:48:34 Target is now centered. 09:48:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:48:34 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-1263s GW=T HAz=-903s DWz=T WF=no] 09:48:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:48:34 Imaging to NGC_7089_SG_20240629_094834_T3 09:48:34 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:48:34 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:48:37 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:48:37 (using Normal readout mode) 09:48:37 (starting exposure) 09:49:41 (exposure complete) 09:49:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:49:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:49:46 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:49:47 Focus postion= 3620 09:49:47 Image finished 09:49:47 Plate-solve NGC_7089_SG_20240629_094834_T3 final image. 09:49:49 473 image stars found 09:49:50 133 catalog stars found 09:49:50 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:49:50 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:49:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:49:50 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:49:50 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:49:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1293.859 Y=87.01227 09:49:58 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:49:58 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:50:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.015 Y=608.0005 09:50:11 (guide star SNR=46.5 X=1326 Y=608) 09:50:12 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:50:17 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:50:17 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:50:17 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:50:17 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:53:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:53:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:53:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:53:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:53:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:53:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:53:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:53:22 User actions detected. 09:53:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:53:22 Dome is MaxDome 09:53:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:53:23 Imager is ASCOM 09:53:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:53:23 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240629@095124 UTC 09:53:23 Imager readout modes: 09:53:23 0 is Fast 09:53:23 1 is Normal 09:53:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:53:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:53:23 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:53:23 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:53:23 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:53:23 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:53:23 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:53:23 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:53:23 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:53:23 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 09:53:23 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 09:53:23 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 09:53:23 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:53:23 Pointing updates are enabled 09:53:23 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:53:23 Start slew to AE_And... 09:53:24 (wait for slew to complete) 09:54:34 (slew complete) 09:54:34 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:54:34 Project Priority is: undefined 09:54:34 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-12282s GW=T HAz=-11622s DWz=T WF=no] 09:54:34 Updating pointing... 09:54:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:54:34 (using Fast readout mode) 09:54:34 (starting exposure) 09:54:47 (exposure complete) 09:54:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:54:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 09:54:52 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:54:52 Focus postion= 3570 09:54:52 Image finished 09:54:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:54:53 255 image stars found 09:54:53 297 catalog stars found 09:54:54 Solved! 69 stars matched. 09:54:54 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 09:54:54 Pointing error is 0.822 arcmin @ angle 186.95 09:54:54 True focal length is 3457.4 mm. 09:54:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 09:54:54 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 02.0s 41° 48' 23.25" 09:54:54 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:54:54 [sync] pointing model updated 09:54:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:54:54 Target is now centered. 09:54:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:54:54 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:54:54 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:54:54 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:54:59 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:55:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.516 Y=608.0037 09:55:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:55:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:55:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.019 Y=607.9819 09:55:26 (guide star SNR=66.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:55:26 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:55:31 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:55:31 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:55:31 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:55:31 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:55:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:55:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:55:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:55:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:55:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:55:39 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:55:39 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:55:39 User actions detected. 09:55:39 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:55:39 Dome is MaxDome 09:55:39 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:55:39 Imager is ASCOM 09:55:39 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:55:39 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@095459 UTC 09:55:39 Imager readout modes: 09:55:39 0 is Fast 09:55:39 1 is Normal 09:55:39 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:55:39 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:55:39 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:55:39 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:55:39 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:55:39 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:55:39 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:55:39 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:55:39 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:55:39 ==== Starting target NGC_6535 ==== 09:55:39 ACPS Observation NGC_6535(1 of 1) 09:55:39 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6535) 09:55:39 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:55:39 Pointing updates are enabled 09:55:39 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:55:39 Start slew to NGC_6535... 09:55:41 (wait for slew to complete) 09:57:11 (slew complete) 09:57:11 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:57:11 Project Priority is: undefined 09:57:11 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=11831s GW=T HAz=12251s DWz=T WF=no] 09:57:11 Updating pointing... 09:57:11 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:57:11 Focus change of -320 steps required 09:57:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:57:15 (using Fast readout mode) 09:57:15 (starting exposure) 09:57:39 (exposure complete) 09:57:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:57:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:57:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:57:44 Focus postion= 3570 09:57:44 Image finished 09:57:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:57:45 492 image stars found 09:57:45 342 catalog stars found 09:57:46 Solved! 72 stars matched. 09:57:46 Average residual is 0.41 arcsec. 09:57:46 Pointing error is 3.228 arcmin @ angle 100.77 09:57:46 True focal length is 3460.0 mm. 09:57:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 09:57:46 True image center (J2000): 18h 04m 03.2s -00° 18' 27.68" 09:57:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:57:46 [sync] pointing model updated 09:57:46 Re-slew to target. 09:57:46 Start slew to NGC_6535... 09:57:47 (wait for slew to complete) 09:57:52 (slew complete) 09:57:52 Target is now centered. 09:57:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:57:52 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=11885s GW=T HAz=12232s DWz=T WF=no] 09:57:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:57:52 Imaging to NGC_6535_SG_20240629_095752_T3 09:57:52 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:57:52 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:57:55 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:57:55 (using Normal readout mode) 09:57:55 (starting exposure) 09:58:59 (exposure complete) 09:59:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:59:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:59:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:59:04 Focus postion= 3620 09:59:04 Image finished 09:59:04 Plate-solve NGC_6535_SG_20240629_095752_T3 final image. 09:59:07 1067 image stars found 09:59:07 175 catalog stars found 09:59:19 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:59:20 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:59:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:59:20 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:59:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:59:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 09:59:28 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:59:28 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:59:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.021 Y=459.0062 09:59:42 (guide star SNR=64.0 X=913 Y=459) 09:59:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:59:47 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:59:47 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:59:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 09:59:47 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 09:59:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:59:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:59:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:59:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:59:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:59:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:59:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:59:55 User actions detected. 09:59:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:59:55 Dome is MaxDome 09:59:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:59:55 Imager is ASCOM 09:59:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:59:55 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240629@095755 UTC 09:59:55 Imager readout modes: 09:59:55 0 is Fast 09:59:55 1 is Normal 09:59:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:59:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:59:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:59:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:59:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:59:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:59:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:59:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:59:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:59:55 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 09:59:55 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 09:59:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 09:59:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:59:55 Pointing updates are enabled 09:59:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:59:55 Start slew to V884_Her... 09:59:57 (wait for slew to complete) 10:00:16 (slew complete) 10:00:16 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:00:16 Project Priority is: undefined 10:00:16 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=12132s GW=T HAz=12552s DWz=T WF=no] 10:00:16 Updating pointing... 10:00:16 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:00:16 Focus change of -50 steps required 10:00:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:00:19 (using Fast readout mode) 10:00:19 (starting exposure) 10:00:38 (exposure complete) 10:00:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:00:42 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 10:00:43 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:00:43 Focus postion= 3570 10:00:43 Image finished 10:00:43 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:00:44 320 image stars found 10:00:44 281 catalog stars found 10:00:45 Solved! 72 stars matched. 10:00:45 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 10:00:45 Pointing error is 3.168 arcmin @ angle 104.06 10:00:45 True focal length is 3463.1 mm. 10:00:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 10:00:45 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 19.4s 18° 03' 57.79" 10:00:45 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:00:45 [sync] pointing model updated 10:00:45 Re-slew to target. 10:00:45 Start slew to V884_Her... 10:00:47 (wait for slew to complete) 10:00:57 (slew complete) 10:00:57 Target is now centered. 10:00:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:00:57 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:00:57 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:00:57 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:01:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:01:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1079.011 Y=667.1552 10:01:15 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:01:15 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:01:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0485 Y=459.0642 10:01:28 (guide star SNR=39.4 X=913 Y=459) 10:01:29 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:01:33 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:01:33 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:01:33 **Autoguiding failed. 10:01:33 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 10:01:33 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=12222s GW=T HAz=12569s DWz=T WF=no] 10:01:33 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:01:33 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240629_100133_T3 10:01:33 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:01:33 (using Normal readout mode) 10:01:34 (starting exposure) 10:02:37 (exposure complete) 10:02:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:02:42 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 10:02:42 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:02:42 Focus postion= 3860 10:02:42 Image finished 10:02:43 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240629_100133_T3 final image. 10:02:46 826 image stars found 10:02:46 144 catalog stars found 10:02:48 Solved! 44 stars matched. 10:02:48 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:02:48 Pointing error is 0.046 arcmin @ angle 332.12 10:02:48 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 10:02:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:02:48 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.4s 18° 04' 46.44" 10:02:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:02:48 Image FWHM is 5.7 arcsec (12.77 pixels) 10:02:48 (avg FWHM = 4.08 arcsec) 10:02:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:02:48 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:02:48 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=12296s GW=T HAz=12643s DWz=T WF=no] 10:02:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:02:48 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240629_100248_T3 10:02:48 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:02:48 (using Normal readout mode) 10:02:48 (starting exposure) 10:03:51 (exposure complete) 10:03:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:03:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 10:03:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:03:56 Focus postion= 3860 10:03:56 Image finished 10:03:57 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240629_100248_T3 final image. 10:04:00 915 image stars found 10:04:00 144 catalog stars found 10:04:05 Solved! 43 stars matched. 10:04:05 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 10:04:05 Pointing error is 0.052 arcmin @ angle 359.22 10:04:05 True focal length is 3464.8 mm. 10:04:05 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:04:05 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.5s 18° 04' 47.13" 10:04:05 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:04:05 Image FWHM is 5.5 arcsec (12.33 pixels) 10:04:05 (avg FWHM = 4.57 arcsec) 10:04:05 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:04:05 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:04:05 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=12374s GW=T HAz=12721s DWz=T WF=no] 10:04:05 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:04:05 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240629_100405_T3 10:04:05 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:04:05 (using Normal readout mode) 10:04:05 (starting exposure) 10:05:08 (exposure complete) 10:05:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:05:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 10:05:13 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:05:13 Focus postion= 3860 10:05:13 Image finished 10:05:14 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240629_100405_T3 final image. 10:05:17 909 image stars found 10:05:17 144 catalog stars found 10:05:32 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:05:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:05:33 Calling TargetEnd user action 10:05:33 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 10:05:33 Run complete ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:05:33 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:05:39 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:05:39 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:05:39 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:05:39 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:05:39 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:05:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:05:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:05:40 User actions detected. 10:05:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:05:40 Dome is MaxDome 10:05:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:05:40 Imager is ASCOM 10:05:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:05:40 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240629@100100 UTC 10:05:40 Imager readout modes: 10:05:40 0 is Fast 10:05:40 1 is Normal 10:05:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:05:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:05:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:05:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:05:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:05:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:05:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:05:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:05:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:05:40 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 10:05:40 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 10:05:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V630_Cas) 10:05:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:05:41 Pointing updates are enabled 10:05:41 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:05:41 Start slew to V630_Cas... 10:05:42 (wait for slew to complete) 10:07:03 (slew complete) 10:07:03 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:07:03 Project Priority is: undefined 10:07:03 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-8273s GW=T HAz=-7733s DWz=T WF=no] 10:07:03 Updating pointing... 10:07:03 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:07:03 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:07:07 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:07:07 (using Fast readout mode) 10:07:07 (starting exposure) 10:07:30 (exposure complete) 10:07:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:07:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 10:07:35 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:07:35 Focus postion= 3570 10:07:35 Image finished 10:07:35 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:07:35 417 image stars found 10:07:35 447 catalog stars found 10:07:36 Solved! 118 stars matched. 10:07:36 Average residual is 0.4 arcsec. 10:07:36 Pointing error is 0.875 arcmin @ angle 196.00 10:07:36 True focal length is 3459.3 mm. 10:07:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 10:07:36 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 50.5s 51° 26' 48.51" 10:07:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:07:37 [sync] pointing model updated 10:07:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:07:37 Target is now centered. 10:07:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:07:37 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:07:37 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:07:37 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:07:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:07:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.722 Y=459.0814 10:07:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:07:55 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:08:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.986 Y=608.0487 10:08:08 (guide star SNR=49.8 X=1326 Y=608) 10:08:08 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:08:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:08:13 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:08:13 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:08:14 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:08:20 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:08:20 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:08:20 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:08:20 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:08:20 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:08:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:08:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:08:21 User actions detected. 10:08:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:08:21 Dome is MaxDome 10:08:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:08:21 Imager is ASCOM 10:08:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:08:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240629@100740 UTC 10:08:21 Imager readout modes: 10:08:21 0 is Fast 10:08:21 1 is Normal 10:08:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:08:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:08:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:08:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:08:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:08:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:08:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:08:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:08:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:08:21 ==== Starting target NGC_7492 ==== 10:08:21 ACPS Observation NGC_7492(1 of 1) 10:08:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7492) 10:08:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:08:22 Pointing updates are enabled 10:08:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:08:22 Start slew to NGC_7492... 10:08:23 (wait for slew to complete) 10:09:13 (slew complete) 10:09:13 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:09:13 Project Priority is: undefined 10:09:13 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-5722s GW=T HAz=-5302s DWz=T WF=no] 10:09:13 Updating pointing... 10:09:13 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:09:13 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:09:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:09:17 (using Fast readout mode) 10:09:17 (starting exposure) 10:09:40 (exposure complete) 10:09:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:09:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 10:09:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:09:44 Focus postion= 3570 10:09:44 Image finished 10:09:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:09:45 128 image stars found 10:09:45 127 catalog stars found 10:09:47 Solved! 20 stars matched. 10:09:47 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 10:09:47 Pointing error is 5.376 arcmin @ angle 105.34 10:09:47 True focal length is 3477.3 mm. 10:09:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:09:47 True image center (J2000): 23h 08m 48.2s -15° 38' 06.68" 10:09:47 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:09:47 [sync] pointing model updated 10:09:47 Re-slew to target. 10:09:47 Start slew to NGC_7492... 10:09:48 (wait for slew to complete) 10:09:58 (slew complete) 10:09:58 Target is now centered. 10:09:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:09:58 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-5656s GW=T HAz=-5317s DWz=T WF=no] 10:09:58 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:09:58 Imaging to NGC_7492_SG_20240629_100958_T3 10:09:58 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:09:58 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:10:01 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 10:10:01 (using Normal readout mode) 10:10:01 (starting exposure) 10:11:05 (exposure complete) 10:11:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:11:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 10:11:11 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:11:11 Focus postion= 3620 10:11:11 Image finished 10:11:11 Plate-solve NGC_7492_SG_20240629_100958_T3 final image. 10:11:13 373 image stars found 10:11:13 67 catalog stars found 10:11:13 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:11:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:11:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:11:13 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:11:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:11:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.008 Y=608.1244 10:11:21 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:11:22 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:11:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.065 Y=608.1288 10:11:35 (guide star SNR=46.4 X=1326 Y=608) 10:11:35 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:11:40 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:11:40 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:11:40 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:11:41 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:11:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:11:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:11:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:11:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:11:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:11:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:11:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:11:48 User actions detected. 10:11:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:11:48 Dome is MaxDome 10:11:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:11:48 Imager is ASCOM 10:11:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:11:48 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240629@101001 UTC 10:11:48 Imager readout modes: 10:11:48 0 is Fast 10:11:48 1 is Normal 10:11:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:11:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:11:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:11:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:11:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:11:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:11:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:11:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:11:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:11:48 ==== Starting target NGC_6712 ==== 10:11:48 ACPS Observation NGC_6712(1 of 1) 10:11:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6712) 10:11:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:11:49 Pointing updates are enabled 10:11:49 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:11:49 Start slew to NGC_6712... 10:11:50 (wait for slew to complete) 10:12:50 (slew complete) 10:12:50 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:12:50 Project Priority is: undefined 10:12:50 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=9815s GW=T HAz=10235s DWz=T WF=no] 10:12:50 Updating pointing... 10:12:50 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:12:50 Focus change of -50 steps required 10:12:53 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:12:53 (using Fast readout mode) 10:12:53 (starting exposure) 10:13:12 (exposure complete) 10:13:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:13:17 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 10:13:17 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:13:17 Focus postion= 3570 10:13:17 Image finished 10:13:17 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:13:18 1985 image stars found 10:13:18 595 catalog stars found 10:13:19 Solved! 127 stars matched. 10:13:19 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 10:13:19 Pointing error is 3.286 arcmin @ angle 105.31 10:13:19 True focal length is 3460.9 mm. 10:13:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 10:13:19 True image center (J2000): 18h 53m 17.1s -08° 43' 14.05" 10:13:19 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:13:19 [sync] pointing model updated 10:13:19 Re-slew to target. 10:13:19 Start slew to NGC_6712... 10:13:21 (wait for slew to complete) 10:13:26 (slew complete) 10:13:26 Target is now centered. 10:13:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:13:26 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=9862s GW=T HAz=10210s DWz=T WF=no] 10:13:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:13:26 Imaging to NGC_6712_SG_20240629_101326_T3 10:13:26 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 10:13:26 Focus change of 50 steps required 10:13:29 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 10:13:29 (using Normal readout mode) 10:13:29 (starting exposure) 10:14:33 (exposure complete) 10:14:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:14:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 10:14:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:14:38 Focus postion= 3620 10:14:38 Image finished 10:14:38 Plate-solve NGC_6712_SG_20240629_101326_T3 final image. 10:14:42 5481 image stars found 10:14:42 325 catalog stars found 10:15:42 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 10:15:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:15:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:15:43 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:15:43 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:15:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.8826 Y=347.2298 10:15:51 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:15:52 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:16:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.893 Y=608.0497 10:16:05 (guide star SNR=38.0 X=1326 Y=608) 10:16:05 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:16:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:16:10 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:16:10 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:16:11 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:24:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:24:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:24:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:24:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:24:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:24:41 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:24:41 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:24:41 User actions detected. 10:24:41 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:24:41 Dome is MaxDome 10:24:41 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:24:41 Imager is ASCOM 10:24:41 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:24:41 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240629@101708 UTC 10:24:41 Imager readout modes: 10:24:41 0 is Fast 10:24:41 1 is Normal 10:24:41 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:24:41 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:24:41 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:24:41 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:24:41 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:24:41 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:24:41 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:24:41 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:24:41 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:24:41 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 10:24:41 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 10:24:41 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 10:24:41 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:24:41 Pointing updates are enabled 10:24:41 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:24:41 Start slew to AF_And... 10:24:43 (wait for slew to complete) 10:25:48 (slew complete) 10:25:48 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:25:48 Project Priority is: undefined 10:25:48 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-10433s GW=T HAz=-9773s DWz=T WF=no] 10:25:48 Updating pointing... 10:25:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:25:48 (using Fast readout mode) 10:25:48 (starting exposure) 10:26:01 (exposure complete) 10:26:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:26:06 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 10:26:06 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:26:07 Focus postion= 3570 10:26:07 Image finished 10:26:07 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:26:08 316 image stars found 10:26:08 240 catalog stars found 10:26:09 Solved! 71 stars matched. 10:26:09 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 10:26:09 Pointing error is 0.868 arcmin @ angle 187.41 10:26:09 True focal length is 3463.1 mm. 10:26:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 10:26:09 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 32.5s 41° 11' 18.67" 10:26:09 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:26:09 [sync] pointing model updated 10:26:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:26:09 Target is now centered. 10:26:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:26:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:26:09 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 10:26:09 Focus change of 320 steps required 10:26:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:26:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=707.9482 Y=457.0346 10:26:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:26:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:26:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.036 Y=608.0328 10:26:40 (guide star SNR=28.5 X=1326 Y=608) 10:26:41 (first exposure estimate 1.05 sec) 10:26:45 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:26:45 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:26:45 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:26:46 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:26:52 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:26:52 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:26:52 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:26:52 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:26:52 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:26:53 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:26:53 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:26:53 User actions detected. 10:26:53 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:26:53 Dome is MaxDome 10:26:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:26:54 Imager is ASCOM 10:26:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:26:54 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@102613 UTC 10:26:54 Imager readout modes: 10:26:54 0 is Fast 10:26:54 1 is Normal 10:26:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:26:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:26:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:26:54 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:26:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:26:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:26:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:26:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:26:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:26:54 ==== Starting target V407_Cas ==== 10:26:54 ACPS Observation V407_Cas(1 of 1) 10:26:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V407_Cas) 10:26:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:26:54 Pointing updates are enabled 10:26:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:26:54 Start slew to V407_Cas... 10:26:55 (wait for slew to complete) 10:27:20 (slew complete) 10:27:20 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:27:20 Project Priority is: undefined 10:27:20 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=-7385s GW=T HAz=-6977s DWz=T WF=no] 10:27:20 Updating pointing... 10:27:20 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:27:20 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:27:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:27:24 (using Fast readout mode) 10:27:24 (starting exposure) 10:27:48 (exposure complete) 10:27:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:27:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:27:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:27:53 Focus postion= 3570 10:27:53 Image finished 10:27:53 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:27:54 649 image stars found 10:27:54 589 catalog stars found 10:27:55 Solved! 128 stars matched. 10:27:55 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 10:27:55 Pointing error is 2.351 arcmin @ angle 109.62 10:27:55 True focal length is 3460.8 mm. 10:27:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 10:27:55 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 43.5s 62° 08' 10.64" 10:27:55 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:27:55 [sync] pointing model updated 10:27:55 Re-slew to target. 10:27:55 Start slew to V407_Cas... 10:27:58 (wait for slew to complete) 10:28:08 (slew complete) 10:28:08 Target is now centered. 10:28:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:28:08 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-7319s GW=T HAz=-6990s DWz=T WF=no] 10:28:08 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:28:08 Imaging to V407_Cas_SI_20240629_102808_T3 10:28:08 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:28:08 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:28:11 (taking 47.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:28:11 (using Normal readout mode) 10:28:11 (starting exposure) 10:29:08 (exposure complete) 10:29:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:29:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:29:13 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:29:14 Focus postion= 3550 10:29:14 Image finished 10:29:14 Plate-solve V407_Cas_SI_20240629_102808_T3 final image. 10:29:17 2232 image stars found 10:29:17 300 catalog stars found 10:29:22 Solved! 67 stars matched. 10:29:22 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:29:22 Pointing error is 0.032 arcmin @ angle 187.92 10:29:22 True focal length is 3463.1 mm. 10:29:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:29:22 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 24.5s 62° 08' 56.21" 10:29:22 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:29:22 Image FWHM is 6.7 arcsec (15.04 pixels) 10:29:22 (avg FWHM = 5.11 arcsec) 10:29:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:29:22 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:29:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:29:22 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=-7245s GW=T HAz=-6938s DWz=T WF=no] 10:29:22 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:29:22 Imaging to V407_Cas_R_20240629_102922_T3 10:29:22 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:29:22 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:29:26 (taking 25.17 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:29:26 (using Normal readout mode) 10:29:26 (starting exposure) 10:30:02 (exposure complete) 10:30:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:30:06 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:30:07 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:30:07 Focus postion= 3840 10:30:07 Image finished 10:30:08 Plate-solve V407_Cas_R_20240629_102922_T3 final image. 10:30:11 1819 image stars found 10:30:11 300 catalog stars found 10:30:16 Solved! 82 stars matched. 10:30:16 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:30:16 Pointing error is 0.014 arcmin @ angle 107.74 10:30:16 True focal length is 3466.5 mm. 10:30:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:30:16 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 24.7s 62° 08' 57.85" 10:30:16 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:30:16 Image FWHM is 6.1 arcsec (13.74 pixels) 10:30:16 (avg FWHM = 5.50 arcsec) 10:30:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:30:16 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:30:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:30:16 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-7191s GW=T HAz=-6861s DWz=T WF=no] 10:30:16 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:30:16 Imaging to V407_Cas_V_20240629_103016_T3 10:30:16 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:30:16 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:30:19 (taking 47.78 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:30:19 (using Normal readout mode) 10:30:19 (starting exposure) 10:31:16 (exposure complete) 10:31:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:31:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:31:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:31:21 Focus postion= 3860 10:31:21 Image finished 10:31:22 Plate-solve V407_Cas_V_20240629_103016_T3 final image. 10:31:25 2158 image stars found 10:31:25 300 catalog stars found 10:31:27 Solved! 92 stars matched. 10:31:27 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:31:27 Pointing error is 0.020 arcmin @ angle 155.47 10:31:27 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 10:31:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:31:27 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 24.6s 62° 08' 56.98" 10:31:27 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:31:27 Image FWHM is 6.1 arcsec (13.69 pixels) 10:31:27 (avg FWHM = 5.89 arcsec) 10:31:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:31:27 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:31:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:31:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:31:27 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:31:27 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:31:29 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:31:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.885 Y=607.95 10:31:44 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:31:44 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:31:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.875 Y=608.0368 10:31:57 (guide star SNR=36.2 X=1326 Y=608) 10:31:58 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:32:03 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:32:03 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:32:03 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:32:03 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:32:09 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:32:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:32:09 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:32:09 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:32:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:32:11 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:32:11 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:32:11 User actions detected. 10:32:11 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:32:11 Dome is MaxDome 10:32:11 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:32:11 Imager is ASCOM 10:32:11 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:32:11 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@103129 UTC 10:32:11 Imager readout modes: 10:32:11 0 is Fast 10:32:11 1 is Normal 10:32:11 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:32:11 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:32:11 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:32:11 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:32:11 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:32:11 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:32:11 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:32:11 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:32:11 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:32:11 ==== Starting target V407_Cyg ==== 10:32:11 ACPS Observation V407_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:32:11 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V407_Cyg) 10:32:11 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:32:11 Pointing updates are enabled 10:32:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:32:11 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 10:32:13 (wait for slew to complete) 10:32:57 (slew complete) 10:32:57 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:32:57 Project Priority is: undefined 10:32:57 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3308s GW=T HAz=3728s DWz=T WF=no] 10:32:57 Updating pointing... 10:32:57 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:32:57 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:33:01 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:33:01 (using Fast readout mode) 10:33:01 (starting exposure) 10:33:25 (exposure complete) 10:33:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:33:29 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:33:30 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:33:30 Focus postion= 3570 10:33:30 Image finished 10:33:30 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:33:31 1231 image stars found 10:33:31 775 catalog stars found 10:33:32 Solved! 122 stars matched. 10:33:32 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 10:33:32 Pointing error is 3.099 arcmin @ angle 100.94 10:33:32 True focal length is 3462.1 mm. 10:33:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:33:32 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 27.3s 45° 45' 57.63" 10:33:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:33:32 [sync] pointing model updated 10:33:32 Re-slew to target. 10:33:32 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 10:33:34 (wait for slew to complete) 10:33:44 (slew complete) 10:33:44 Target is now centered. 10:33:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:33:44 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3371s GW=T HAz=3714s DWz=T WF=no] 10:33:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:33:44 Imaging to V407_Cyg_SI_20240629_103344_T3 10:33:44 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:33:44 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:33:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:33:46 (using Normal readout mode) 10:33:46 (starting exposure) 10:34:55 (exposure complete) 10:34:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:35:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:35:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:35:01 Focus postion= 3550 10:35:01 Image finished 10:35:01 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_SI_20240629_103344_T3 final image. 10:35:04 5497 image stars found 10:35:05 373 catalog stars found 10:35:06 Solved! 130 stars matched. 10:35:06 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:35:06 Pointing error is 0.163 arcmin @ angle 173.64 10:35:06 True focal length is 3463.3 mm. 10:35:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:35:06 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 10.0s 45° 46' 23.25" 10:35:06 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:35:06 Image FWHM is 5.8 arcsec (12.88 pixels) 10:35:06 (avg FWHM = 5.86 arcsec) 10:35:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:35:06 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:35:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:35:06 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=3453s GW=T HAz=3777s DWz=T WF=no] 10:35:06 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:35:06 Imaging to V407_Cyg_R_20240629_103506_T3 10:35:06 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:35:06 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:35:09 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:35:09 (using Normal readout mode) 10:35:09 (starting exposure) 10:36:00 (exposure complete) 10:36:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:36:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:36:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:36:04 Focus postion= 3840 10:36:04 Image finished 10:36:05 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_R_20240629_103506_T3 final image. 10:36:09 4028 image stars found 10:36:09 373 catalog stars found 10:36:10 Solved! 95 stars matched. 10:36:10 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:36:10 Pointing error is 0.137 arcmin @ angle 168.98 10:36:10 True focal length is 3466.2 mm. 10:36:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:36:10 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 10.0s 45° 46' 24.93" 10:36:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:36:10 Image FWHM is 5.7 arcsec (12.82 pixels) 10:36:10 (avg FWHM = 5.82 arcsec) 10:36:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:36:10 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:36:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:36:10 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3518s GW=T HAz=3861s DWz=T WF=no] 10:36:10 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:36:10 Imaging to V407_Cyg_V_20240629_103610_T3 10:36:10 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:36:10 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:36:13 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:36:13 (using Normal readout mode) 10:36:13 (starting exposure) 10:37:22 (exposure complete) 10:37:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:37:27 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:37:27 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:37:27 Focus postion= 3860 10:37:27 Image finished 10:37:28 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_V_20240629_103610_T3 final image. 10:37:32 4001 image stars found 10:37:32 373 catalog stars found 10:37:33 Solved! 117 stars matched. 10:37:33 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 10:37:33 Pointing error is 0.134 arcmin @ angle 171.02 10:37:33 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 10:37:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:37:33 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 10.0s 45° 46' 25.06" 10:37:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:37:33 Image FWHM is 5.4 arcsec (12.17 pixels) 10:37:33 (avg FWHM = 5.70 arcsec) 10:37:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:37:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:37:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:37:33 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:37:33 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:37:33 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:37:36 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:37:50 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.069 Y=608.1554 10:37:50 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:37:51 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:38:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.018 Y=608.0039 10:38:04 (guide star SNR=41.4 X=1326 Y=608) 10:38:04 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:38:09 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:38:09 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:38:09 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:38:10 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:38:16 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:38:16 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:38:16 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:38:16 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:38:16 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:38:17 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:38:17 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:38:17 User actions detected. 10:38:17 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:38:17 Dome is MaxDome 10:38:17 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:38:17 Imager is ASCOM 10:38:17 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:38:17 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@103736 UTC 10:38:17 Imager readout modes: 10:38:17 0 is Fast 10:38:17 1 is Normal 10:38:17 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:38:17 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:38:17 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:38:17 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:38:17 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:38:17 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:38:17 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:38:17 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:38:17 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:38:17 ==== Starting target NSV_11749 ==== 10:38:17 ACPS Observation NSV_11749(1 of 1) 10:38:17 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSV_11749) 10:38:17 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:38:18 Pointing updates are enabled 10:38:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:38:18 Start slew to NSV_11749... 10:38:19 (wait for slew to complete) 10:38:59 (slew complete) 10:38:59 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:38:59 Project Priority is: undefined 10:38:59 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=10514s GW=T HAz=11174s DWz=T WF=no] 10:38:59 Updating pointing... 10:38:59 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:38:59 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:39:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:39:03 (using Fast readout mode) 10:39:03 (starting exposure) 10:39:26 (exposure complete) 10:39:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:39:30 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:39:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:39:31 Focus postion= 3570 10:39:31 Image finished 10:39:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:39:32 1209 image stars found 10:39:32 357 catalog stars found 10:39:33 Solved! 112 stars matched. 10:39:33 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 10:39:33 Pointing error is 3.170 arcmin @ angle 102.23 10:39:33 True focal length is 3460.4 mm. 10:39:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 10:39:33 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 54.8s 00° 02' 10.61" 10:39:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:39:33 [sync] pointing model updated 10:39:33 Re-slew to target. 10:39:33 Start slew to NSV_11749... 10:39:35 (wait for slew to complete) 10:39:45 (slew complete) 10:39:45 Target is now centered. 10:39:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:39:45 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:39:45 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 10:39:45 Focus change of 320 steps required 10:39:48 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:40:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1181.863 Y=375.5914 10:40:02 (guide star SNR=7.9 X=1181 Y=375) 10:40:02 (first exposure estimate 1.9 sec) 10:40:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:40:08 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:40:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:40:09 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:40:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:40:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:40:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:40:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:40:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:40:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:40:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:40:16 User actions detected. 10:40:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:40:16 Dome is MaxDome 10:40:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:40:16 Imager is ASCOM 10:40:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:40:16 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@103948 UTC 10:40:16 Imager readout modes: 10:40:16 0 is Fast 10:40:16 1 is Normal 10:40:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:40:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:40:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:40:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:40:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:40:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:40:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:40:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:40:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:40:16 ==== Starting target KK_Cas ==== 10:40:16 ACPS Observation KK_Cas(1 of 1) 10:40:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KK_Cas) 10:40:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:40:16 Pointing updates are enabled 10:40:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:40:16 Start slew to KK_Cas... 10:40:18 (wait for slew to complete) 10:41:28 (slew complete) 10:41:28 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:41:28 Project Priority is: undefined 10:41:28 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-6266s GW=T HAz=-5876s DWz=T WF=no] 10:41:28 Updating pointing... 10:41:28 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:41:28 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:41:31 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:41:31 (using Fast readout mode) 10:41:31 (starting exposure) 10:41:54 (exposure complete) 10:41:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:41:58 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:41:58 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:41:59 Focus postion= 3570 10:41:59 Image finished 10:41:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:42:00 528 image stars found 10:42:00 279 catalog stars found 10:42:01 Solved! 106 stars matched. 10:42:01 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:42:01 Pointing error is 0.768 arcmin @ angle 205.84 10:42:01 True focal length is 3462.4 mm. 10:42:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:42:01 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 53.3s 59° 55' 45.02" 10:42:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:42:01 [sync] pointing model updated 10:42:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:42:01 Target is now centered. 10:42:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:42:01 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-6232s GW=T HAz=-5902s DWz=T WF=no] 10:42:01 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:42:01 Imaging to KK_Cas_SI_20240629_104201_T3 10:42:01 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:42:01 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:42:04 (taking 30.32 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:42:04 (using Normal readout mode) 10:42:04 (starting exposure) 10:42:43 (exposure complete) 10:42:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:42:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:42:47 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:42:48 Focus postion= 3550 10:42:48 Image finished 10:42:48 Plate-solve KK_Cas_SI_20240629_104201_T3 final image. 10:42:51 1567 image stars found 10:42:51 146 catalog stars found 10:42:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:42:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:42:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:42:52 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=-6180s GW=T HAz=-5861s DWz=T WF=no] 10:42:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:42:53 Imaging to KK_Cas_R_20240629_104252_T3 10:42:53 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:42:53 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:42:56 (taking 19.97 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:42:56 (using Normal readout mode) 10:42:56 (starting exposure) 10:43:26 (exposure complete) 10:43:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:43:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:43:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:43:32 Focus postion= 3840 10:43:32 Image finished 10:43:33 Plate-solve KK_Cas_R_20240629_104252_T3 final image. 10:43:36 1280 image stars found 10:43:36 146 catalog stars found 10:43:38 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:43:39 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:43:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:43:39 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=-6134s GW=T HAz=-5797s DWz=T WF=no] 10:43:39 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:43:39 Imaging to KK_Cas_V_20240629_104339_T3 10:43:39 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:43:39 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:43:41 (taking 37.88 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:43:41 (using Normal readout mode) 10:43:41 (starting exposure) 10:44:28 (exposure complete) 10:44:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:44:33 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:44:33 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:44:33 Focus postion= 3860 10:44:33 Image finished 10:44:34 Plate-solve KK_Cas_V_20240629_104339_T3 final image. 10:44:38 1296 image stars found 10:44:38 146 catalog stars found 10:44:38 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:44:38 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:44:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:44:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:44:38 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:44:38 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:44:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:44:54 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.692 Y=608.2223 10:44:55 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:44:55 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:45:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.947 Y=608.1935 10:45:09 (guide star SNR=53.2 X=1326 Y=608) 10:45:09 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:45:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:45:14 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:45:14 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:45:14 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:48:35 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:48:35 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:48:35 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:48:35 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:48:35 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:48:36 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:48:36 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:48:36 User actions detected. 10:48:36 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:48:36 Dome is MaxDome 10:48:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:48:36 Imager is ASCOM 10:48:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:48:36 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240629@104637 UTC 10:48:36 Imager readout modes: 10:48:36 0 is Fast 10:48:36 1 is Normal 10:48:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:48:36 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:48:36 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:48:36 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:48:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:48:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:48:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:48:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:48:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:48:36 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 10:48:36 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 10:48:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan DW_Cas) 10:48:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:48:36 Pointing updates are enabled 10:48:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:48:36 Start slew to DW_Cas... 10:48:38 (wait for slew to complete) 10:49:22 (slew complete) 10:49:22 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:49:22 Project Priority is: undefined 10:49:22 [flip check: Tn=392s HAc=-5120s GW=T HAz=-4728s DWz=T WF=no] 10:49:22 Updating pointing... 10:49:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:49:22 (using Fast readout mode) 10:49:22 (starting exposure) 10:49:36 (exposure complete) 10:49:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:49:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:49:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:49:41 Focus postion= 3570 10:49:41 Image finished 10:49:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:49:42 506 image stars found 10:49:42 192 catalog stars found 10:49:43 Solved! 73 stars matched. 10:49:43 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 10:49:43 Pointing error is 0.696 arcmin @ angle 203.28 10:49:43 True focal length is 3463.6 mm. 10:49:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:49:43 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 46.2s 59° 22' 52.14" 10:49:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:49:43 [sync] pointing model updated 10:49:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:49:43 Target is now centered. 10:49:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:49:43 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-5099s GW=T HAz=-4768s DWz=T WF=no] 10:49:43 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:49:43 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20240629_104943_T3 10:49:43 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:49:43 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:49:45 (taking 31.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:49:45 (using Normal readout mode) 10:49:45 (starting exposure) 10:50:26 (exposure complete) 10:50:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:50:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:50:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:50:31 Focus postion= 3550 10:50:31 Image finished 10:50:31 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20240629_104943_T3 final image. 10:50:34 1675 image stars found 10:50:34 95 catalog stars found 10:50:36 Solved! 20 stars matched. 10:50:36 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:50:36 Pointing error is 0.689 arcmin @ angle 196.58 10:50:36 True focal length is 3475.9 mm. 10:50:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:50:36 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 46.8s 59° 22' 50.88" 10:50:36 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:50:36 Image FWHM is 5.8 arcsec (13.07 pixels) 10:50:36 (avg FWHM = 5.73 arcsec) 10:50:36 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:50:36 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:50:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:50:36 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-5046s GW=T HAz=-4723s DWz=T WF=no] 10:50:36 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:50:36 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20240629_105036_T3 10:50:36 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:50:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:50:40 (taking 23.54 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:50:40 (using Normal readout mode) 10:50:40 (starting exposure) 10:51:14 (exposure complete) 10:51:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:51:18 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:51:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:51:18 Focus postion= 3840 10:51:18 Image finished 10:51:20 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20240629_105036_T3 final image. 10:51:22 1300 image stars found 10:51:23 95 catalog stars found 10:51:29 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:51:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:51:29 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:51:30 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-4993s GW=T HAz=-4661s DWz=T WF=no] 10:51:30 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:51:30 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20240629_105130_T3 10:51:30 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:51:30 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:51:32 (taking 31.57 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:51:32 (using Normal readout mode) 10:51:32 (starting exposure) 10:52:13 (exposure complete) 10:52:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:52:18 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:52:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:52:18 Focus postion= 3860 10:52:18 Image finished 10:52:19 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20240629_105130_T3 final image. 10:52:22 1197 image stars found 10:52:22 95 catalog stars found 10:52:28 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:52:28 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:52:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:52:29 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:52:29 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:52:29 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:52:31 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:52:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1171.545 Y=628.6203 10:52:45 (guide star SNR=17.1 X=1171 Y=628) 10:52:46 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:52:51 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1171 Y=627) 10:52:51 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:52:55 (guide star SNR=4.2 X=1169 Y=629) 10:53:28 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:53:29 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:53:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 10:53:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:53:34 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:53:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.045 Y=608.027 10:53:47 (guide star SNR=48.0 X=1326 Y=608) 10:53:47 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:53:52 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:53:52 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:53:52 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:53:53 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:53:58 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:53:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:53:58 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:53:58 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:53:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:53:59 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:53:59 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:53:59 User actions detected. 10:53:59 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:54:00 Dome is MaxDome 10:54:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:54:00 Imager is ASCOM 10:54:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:54:00 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240629@105231 UTC 10:54:00 Imager readout modes: 10:54:00 0 is Fast 10:54:00 1 is Normal 10:54:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:54:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:54:00 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:54:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:54:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:54:00 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:54:00 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:54:00 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:54:00 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:54:00 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 10:54:00 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 10:54:00 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V884_Her) 10:54:00 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:54:00 Pointing updates are enabled 10:54:00 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:54:00 Start slew to V884_Her... 10:54:02 (wait for slew to complete) 10:55:22 (slew complete) 10:55:22 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:55:22 Project Priority is: undefined 10:55:22 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=15447s GW=T HAz=15867s DWz=T WF=no] 10:55:22 Updating pointing... 10:55:22 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:55:22 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:55:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:55:26 (using Fast readout mode) 10:55:26 (starting exposure) 10:55:49 (exposure complete) 10:55:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:55:54 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:55:54 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:55:54 Focus postion= 3570 10:55:54 Image finished 10:55:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:55:55 205 image stars found 10:55:55 281 catalog stars found 10:55:56 Solved! 62 stars matched. 10:55:56 Average residual is 0.4 arcsec. 10:55:56 Pointing error is 2.670 arcmin @ angle 95.04 10:55:56 True focal length is 3458.7 mm. 10:55:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 10:55:56 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 17.7s 18° 04' 29.91" 10:55:56 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:55:56 [sync] pointing model updated 10:55:56 Re-slew to target. 10:55:56 Start slew to V884_Her... 10:55:58 (wait for slew to complete) 10:56:08 (slew complete) 10:56:08 Target is now centered. 10:56:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:56:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:56:08 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:56:08 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:56:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:56:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=368 Y=413 10:56:27 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:56:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:56:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.016 Y=608.0613 10:56:40 (guide star SNR=26.7 X=1326 Y=608) 10:56:41 (first exposure estimate 1.12 sec) 10:56:46 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:56:46 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:56:46 **Autoguiding failed. 10:56:46 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 10:56:46 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=15541s GW=T HAz=15890s DWz=T WF=no] 10:56:46 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:56:46 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240629_105646_T3 10:56:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:56:46 (using Normal readout mode) 10:56:46 (starting exposure) 10:57:49 (exposure complete) 10:57:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:57:54 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:57:54 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:57:54 Focus postion= 3860 10:57:54 Image finished 10:57:55 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240629_105646_T3 final image. 10:57:58 754 image stars found 10:57:59 144 catalog stars found 10:58:00 Solved! 53 stars matched. 10:58:00 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:58:00 Pointing error is 0.076 arcmin @ angle 195.67 10:58:00 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 10:58:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:58:00 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.4s 18° 04' 39.62" 10:58:00 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:58:00 Image FWHM is 7.1 arcsec (15.85 pixels) 10:58:00 (avg FWHM = 6.07 arcsec) 10:58:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:58:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:58:00 **Scheduler failed to catch dawn-crossing Observation 10:58:00 **Stopping now for astronomical dawn ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 10:58:00 UTC ACP console log opened 29-Jun-2024 10:58:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:58:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:58:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:58:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:58:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:58:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:58:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:58:06 User actions detected. 10:58:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:58:06 Dome is MaxDome 10:58:07 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:58:07 Imager is ASCOM 10:58:07 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:58:07 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240629@105613 UTC 10:58:07 Imager readout modes: 10:58:07 0 is Fast 10:58:07 1 is Normal 10:58:07 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:58:07 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:58:07 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:58:07 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:58:07 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:58:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:58:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:58:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:58:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:58:07 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 10:58:07 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 10:58:07 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V370_And) 10:58:07 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:58:07 Pointing updates are enabled 10:58:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:58:07 Start slew to V370_And... 10:58:09 (wait for slew to complete) 10:59:54 (slew complete) 10:59:54 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:59:54 Project Priority is: undefined 10:59:54 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=-12903s GW=T HAz=-12541s DWz=T WF=no] 10:59:54 Updating pointing... 10:59:54 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:59:54 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:59:58 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:59:58 (using Fast readout mode) 10:59:58 (starting exposure) 11:00:20 (exposure complete) 11:00:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:00:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:00:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:00:26 Focus postion= 3570 11:00:26 Image finished 11:00:26 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:00:26 446 image stars found 11:00:26 392 catalog stars found 11:00:28 Solved! 120 stars matched. 11:00:28 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 11:00:28 Pointing error is 0.756 arcmin @ angle 179.39 11:00:28 True focal length is 3458.9 mm. 11:00:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 11:00:28 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.3s 45° 25' 21.54" 11:00:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 11:00:28 [sync] pointing model updated 11:00:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:00:28 Target is now centered. 11:00:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:00:28 **Scheduler failed to catch dawn-crossing Observation 11:00:28 **Stopping now for astronomical dawn ACP console log closed 29-Jun-2024 11:00:28 UTC