ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:38:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:38:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:38:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:38:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:38:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:38:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:38:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:38:02 User actions detected. 07:38:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:38:02 Dome is MaxDome 07:38:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:38:02 Imager is ASCOM 07:38:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:38:02 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240630@030554 UTC 07:38:02 Imager readout modes: 07:38:02 0 is Fast 07:38:02 1 is Normal 07:38:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:38:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:38:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:38:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:38:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:38:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:38:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:38:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:38:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:38:02 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 07:38:02 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 07:38:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 07:38:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:38:02 Pointing updates are enabled 07:38:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:38:02 Start slew to V0704_And... 07:38:04 (wait for slew to complete) 07:39:30 (slew complete) 07:39:30 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:39:30 Project Priority is: undefined 07:39:30 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-15733s GW=T HAz=-15073s DWz=T WF=no] 07:39:30 Updating pointing... 07:39:30 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:39:30 (using Fast readout mode) 07:39:30 (starting exposure) 07:39:43 (exposure complete) 07:39:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:39:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:39:47 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:39:48 Focus postion= 3550 07:39:48 Image finished 07:39:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:39:49 136 image stars found 07:39:49 238 catalog stars found 07:39:54 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:39:54 Start slew to offset... 07:39:55 (wait for slew to complete) 07:40:05 (slew complete) 07:40:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:40:05 (using Fast readout mode) 07:40:05 (starting exposure) 07:40:18 (exposure complete) 07:40:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:40:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:40:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:40:23 Focus postion= 3550 07:40:23 Image finished 07:40:23 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:40:24 197 image stars found 07:40:24 275 catalog stars found 07:40:25 Solved! 34 stars matched. 07:40:25 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 07:40:25 Pointing error is 2.853 arcmin @ angle 287.66 07:40:25 True focal length is 3447.8 mm. 07:40:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 07:40:25 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 42.2s 44° 44' 50.22" 07:40:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 07:40:25 [sync] pointing model updated 07:40:25 Re-slew to target. 07:40:25 Start slew to V0704_And... 07:40:27 (wait for slew to complete) 07:40:37 (slew complete) 07:40:37 Target is now centered. 07:40:37 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:40:37 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:40:37 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 07:40:37 Focus change of 320 steps required 07:40:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:40:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=764.9925 Y=440.2807 07:40:54 (guide star SNR=12.8 X=765 Y=440) 07:40:54 (first exposure estimate 1.17 sec) 07:40:59 (guide star SNR=3.8 X=761 Y=437) 07:40:59 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 07:41:04 (guide star SNR=2.5 X=761 Y=437) 07:41:19 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 07:41:20 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 07:41:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 07:41:25 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:41:25 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:41:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.924 Y=608.0754 07:41:38 (guide star SNR=41.5 X=1326 Y=608) 07:41:39 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:41:44 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:41:44 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 07:41:44 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 07:41:44 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:41:51 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:41:51 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:41:51 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:41:51 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:41:51 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:41:52 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:41:52 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:41:52 User actions detected. 07:41:52 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:41:52 Dome is MaxDome 07:41:52 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:41:52 Imager is ASCOM 07:41:52 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:41:52 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@074040 UTC 07:41:52 Imager readout modes: 07:41:52 0 is Fast 07:41:52 1 is Normal 07:41:52 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:41:52 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:41:52 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:41:52 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:41:52 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:41:52 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:41:52 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:41:52 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:41:52 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:41:52 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 07:41:52 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 07:41:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 07:41:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:41:52 Pointing updates are enabled 07:41:52 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:41:52 Start slew to V0704_And... 07:41:54 (wait for slew to complete) 07:41:59 (slew complete) 07:41:59 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:41:59 Project Priority is: undefined 07:41:59 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 07:41:59 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=-15592s GW=T HAz=-15176s DWz=T WF=no] 07:41:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:41:59 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:41:59 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:42:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.354 Y=608.2388 07:42:07 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:42:07 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:42:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.92 Y=607.9634 07:42:20 (guide star SNR=33.2 X=1326 Y=608) 07:42:21 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:42:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:42:26 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 07:42:26 **Autoguiding failed. 07:42:26 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 07:42:26 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-15557s GW=T HAz=-15209s DWz=T WF=no] 07:42:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:42:26 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240704_074226_T3 07:42:26 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:42:26 (using Normal readout mode) 07:42:26 (starting exposure) 07:43:17 (exposure complete) 07:43:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:43:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:43:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:43:22 Focus postion= 3870 07:43:22 Image finished 07:43:23 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240704_074226_T3 final image. 07:43:26 1120 image stars found 07:43:26 119 catalog stars found 07:43:29 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:43:30 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:43:30 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-15493s GW=T HAz=-15145s DWz=T WF=no] 07:43:30 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:43:30 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240704_074330_T3 07:43:30 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 07:43:30 (using Normal readout mode) 07:43:30 (starting exposure) 07:44:20 (exposure complete) 07:44:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:44:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:44:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:44:25 Focus postion= 3870 07:44:25 Image finished 07:44:27 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:44:27 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:44:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:44:27 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-15436s GW=T HAz=-15106s DWz=T WF=no] 07:44:27 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:44:27 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240704_074427_T3 07:44:27 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 07:44:27 Focus change of -30 steps required 07:44:29 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:44:29 (using Normal readout mode) 07:44:29 (starting exposure) 07:45:04 (exposure complete) 07:45:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:45:08 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:45:09 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:45:09 Focus postion= 3840 07:45:09 Image finished 07:45:10 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240704_074427_T3 final image. 07:45:13 1363 image stars found 07:45:13 119 catalog stars found 07:45:13 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:45:14 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:45:14 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-15389s GW=T HAz=-15059s DWz=T WF=no] 07:45:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:45:14 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240704_074514_T3 07:45:14 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 07:45:14 (using Normal readout mode) 07:45:14 (starting exposure) 07:45:47 (exposure complete) 07:45:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:45:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:45:52 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:45:52 Focus postion= 3840 07:45:52 Image finished 07:45:53 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 07:45:53 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:45:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:45:53 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-15349s GW=T HAz=-15019s DWz=T WF=no] 07:45:53 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:45:53 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240704_074553_T3 07:45:53 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 07:45:53 Focus change of -310 steps required 07:45:57 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:45:57 (using Normal readout mode) 07:45:57 (starting exposure) 07:46:38 (exposure complete) 07:46:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:46:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:46:43 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:46:43 Focus postion= 3530 07:46:43 Image finished 07:46:43 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240704_074553_T3 final image. 07:46:46 1854 image stars found 07:46:46 119 catalog stars found 07:46:47 Solved! 26 stars matched. 07:46:47 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 07:46:47 Pointing error is 0.907 arcmin @ angle 336.42 07:46:47 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 07:46:47 True focal length is 3477.4 mm. 07:46:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 07:46:47 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 55.5s 43° 32' 12.16" 07:46:47 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 07:46:47 Image FWHM is 4.0 arcsec (8.89 pixels) 07:46:47 (avg FWHM = 5.54 arcsec) 07:46:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:46:47 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:46:47 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-15295s GW=T HAz=-14965s DWz=T WF=no] 07:46:47 Calling AcquireImage user action. 07:46:47 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240704_074647_T3 07:46:47 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 07:46:47 (using Normal readout mode) 07:46:47 (starting exposure) 07:47:20 (exposure complete) 07:47:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:47:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 07:47:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:47:25 Focus postion= 3530 07:47:25 Image finished 07:47:25 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240704_074647_T3 final image. 07:47:28 1883 image stars found 07:47:29 119 catalog stars found 07:47:29 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 07:47:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 07:47:29 Calling TargetEnd user action 07:47:29 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 07:47:30 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 07:47:30 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:52:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:52:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:52:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:52:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:52:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:52:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:52:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:52:02 User actions detected. 07:52:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:52:02 Dome is MaxDome 07:52:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:52:02 Imager is ASCOM 07:52:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:52:02 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@074918 UTC 07:52:02 Imager readout modes: 07:52:02 0 is Fast 07:52:02 1 is Normal 07:52:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:52:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:52:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:52:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:52:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:52:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:52:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:52:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:52:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:52:02 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 07:52:02 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 07:52:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 07:52:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:52:02 Pointing updates are enabled 07:52:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:52:02 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 07:52:04 (wait for slew to complete) 07:52:46 (slew complete) 07:52:46 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:52:46 Project Priority is: undefined 07:52:46 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=1753s GW=T HAz=2413s DWz=T WF=no] 07:52:46 Updating pointing... 07:52:46 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:52:46 (using Fast readout mode) 07:52:46 (starting exposure) 07:52:59 (exposure complete) 07:53:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:53:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO put into fits header 07:53:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:53:04 Focus postion= 3550 07:53:04 Image finished 07:53:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:53:05 89 image stars found 07:53:05 331 catalog stars found 07:53:11 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:53:11 Start slew to offset... 07:53:13 (wait for slew to complete) 07:53:23 (slew complete) 07:53:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:53:23 (using Fast readout mode) 07:53:23 (starting exposure) 07:53:36 (exposure complete) 07:53:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:53:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO put into fits header 07:53:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:53:41 Focus postion= 3550 07:53:41 Image finished 07:53:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:53:41 85 image stars found 07:53:41 322 catalog stars found 07:53:48 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:53:48 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 07:53:50 (wait for slew to complete) 07:53:59 (slew complete) 07:53:59 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:53:59 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:53:59 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 07:53:59 Focus change of 50 steps required 07:54:02 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:54:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 07:54:12 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:54:12 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:54:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.886 Y=608.1101 07:54:25 (guide star SNR=38.4 X=1326 Y=608) 07:54:26 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:54:31 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:54:31 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 07:54:31 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 07:54:31 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:54:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:54:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:54:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:54:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:54:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:54:39 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:54:39 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:54:39 User actions detected. 07:54:39 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:54:39 Dome is MaxDome 07:54:39 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:54:39 Imager is ASCOM 07:54:39 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:54:39 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@075402 UTC 07:54:39 Imager readout modes: 07:54:39 0 is Fast 07:54:39 1 is Normal 07:54:39 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:54:39 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:54:39 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:54:39 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:54:39 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:54:39 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:54:39 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:54:39 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:54:39 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:54:39 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 07:54:39 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 07:54:39 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 07:54:39 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:54:39 Pointing updates are enabled 07:54:39 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:54:39 (wait for slew to complete) 07:54:42 (slew complete) 07:54:42 Start slew to IX_Dra... 07:54:44 (wait for slew to complete) 07:55:09 (slew complete) 07:55:09 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:55:09 Project Priority is: undefined 07:55:09 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=5226s GW=T HAz=5886s DWz=T WF=no] 07:55:09 Updating pointing... 07:55:09 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:55:09 Focus change of -50 steps required 07:55:12 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:55:12 (using Fast readout mode) 07:55:12 (starting exposure) 07:55:31 (exposure complete) 07:55:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:55:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO put into fits header 07:55:36 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:55:36 Focus postion= 3550 07:55:36 Image finished 07:55:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:55:37 257 image stars found 07:55:37 307 catalog stars found 07:55:38 Solved! 72 stars matched. 07:55:38 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 07:55:38 Pointing error is 1.013 arcmin @ angle 11.19 07:55:38 True focal length is 3459.5 mm. 07:55:38 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 07:55:38 True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 33.5s 67° 05' 45.43" 07:55:38 Imager sky position angle is 179.4 deg. 07:55:38 [sync] pointing model updated 07:55:38 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 07:55:38 Target is now centered. 07:55:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:55:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:55:38 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 07:55:38 Focus change of 290 steps required 07:55:42 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:55:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=944.0023 Y=802 07:55:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 07:55:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:56:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.953 Y=608.0119 07:56:10 (guide star SNR=27.3 X=1326 Y=608) 07:56:10 (first exposure estimate 1.1 sec) 07:56:15 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:56:15 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 07:56:15 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 07:56:16 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:56:22 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:56:22 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:56:22 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:56:22 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:56:22 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:56:23 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:56:23 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:56:23 User actions detected. 07:56:23 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:56:23 Dome is MaxDome 07:56:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:56:23 Imager is ASCOM 07:56:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:56:23 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@075542 UTC 07:56:23 Imager readout modes: 07:56:23 0 is Fast 07:56:23 1 is Normal 07:56:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:56:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:56:23 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:56:23 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:56:23 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:56:23 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:56:23 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:56:23 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:56:23 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:56:23 ==== Starting target V0406_Vul ==== 07:56:23 ACPS Observation V0406_Vul(1 of 1) 07:56:23 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V0406_Vul) 07:56:23 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:56:24 Pointing updates are enabled 07:56:24 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:56:24 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 07:56:25 (wait for slew to complete) 07:57:13 (slew complete) 07:57:13 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:57:13 Project Priority is: undefined 07:57:13 [flip check: Tn=510s HAc=2519s GW=T HAz=3029s DWz=T WF=no] 07:57:13 Updating pointing... 07:57:13 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:57:13 Focus change of -290 steps required 07:57:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:57:17 (using Fast readout mode) 07:57:17 (starting exposure) 07:57:39 (exposure complete) 07:57:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:57:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO put into fits header 07:57:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:57:44 Focus postion= 3550 07:57:44 Image finished 07:57:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:57:45 107 image stars found 07:57:45 332 catalog stars found 07:57:53 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:57:54 Start slew to offset... 07:57:55 (wait for slew to complete) 07:58:05 (slew complete) 07:58:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 07:58:05 (using Fast readout mode) 07:58:05 (starting exposure) 07:58:18 (exposure complete) 07:58:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 07:58:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO put into fits header 07:58:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 07:58:23 Focus postion= 3550 07:58:23 Image finished 07:58:23 Plate-solve pointing image. 07:58:24 148 image stars found 07:58:24 463 catalog stars found 07:58:39 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 07:58:40 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 07:58:41 (wait for slew to complete) 07:58:51 (slew complete) 07:58:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 07:58:51 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 07:58:51 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 07:58:51 Focus change of -360 steps required 07:58:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 07:59:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=546.9976 Y=449.0405 07:59:07 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:59:08 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 07:59:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.827 Y=607.9977 07:59:21 (guide star SNR=31.5 X=1326 Y=608) 07:59:21 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 07:59:26 **No stars at all found in guider image 07:59:26 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 07:59:26 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 07:59:27 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 07:59:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 07:59:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 07:59:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 07:59:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 07:59:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 07:59:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 07:59:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 07:59:34 User actions detected. 07:59:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 07:59:34 Dome is MaxDome 07:59:34 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 07:59:34 Imager is ASCOM 07:59:34 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 07:59:34 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240704@075855 UTC 07:59:34 Imager readout modes: 07:59:34 0 is Fast 07:59:34 1 is Normal 07:59:34 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 07:59:34 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 07:59:34 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 07:59:34 Guider is set to multi-star mode 07:59:34 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 07:59:34 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 07:59:34 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 07:59:34 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 07:59:34 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 07:59:34 ==== Starting target FY_Aql ==== 07:59:34 ACPS Observation FY_Aql(1 of 1) 07:59:34 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO_ver2413, Plan FY_Aql) 07:59:34 (turning on sidereal tracking) 07:59:34 Pointing updates are enabled 07:59:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 07:59:34 Start slew to FY_Aql... 07:59:36 (wait for slew to complete) 07:59:56 (slew complete) 07:59:56 Calling TargetStart user action. 07:59:56 Project Priority is: undefined 07:59:56 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=911s GW=T HAz=1451s DWz=T WF=no] 07:59:56 Updating pointing... 07:59:56 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 07:59:56 Focus change of 360 steps required 08:00:00 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:00:00 (using Fast readout mode) 08:00:00 (starting exposure) 08:00:17 (exposure complete) 08:00:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:00:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO put into fits header 08:00:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:00:22 Focus postion= 3550 08:00:22 Image finished 08:00:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:00:23 70 image stars found 08:00:23 973 catalog stars found 08:00:27 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:00:27 Start slew to offset... 08:00:28 (wait for slew to complete) 08:00:38 (slew complete) 08:00:38 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:00:38 (using Fast readout mode) 08:00:38 (starting exposure) 08:00:51 (exposure complete) 08:00:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:00:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO put into fits header 08:00:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:00:56 Focus postion= 3550 08:00:56 Image finished 08:00:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:00:57 82 image stars found 08:00:57 841 catalog stars found 08:01:03 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:01:03 Start slew to FY_Aql... 08:01:04 (wait for slew to complete) 08:01:14 (slew complete) 08:01:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:01:14 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:01:14 Switching from SR to SZ filter for imaging 08:01:14 Focus change of -50 steps required 08:01:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:01:30 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=707.8794 Y=456.9373 08:01:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:01:31 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:01:43 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.791 Y=608.1464 08:01:44 (guide star SNR=26.5 X=1326 Y=608) 08:01:44 (first exposure estimate 1.13 sec) 08:01:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:01:49 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:01:49 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:01:50 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:01:56 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:01:56 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:01:56 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:01:56 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:01:56 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:01:57 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:01:57 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:01:57 User actions detected. 08:01:57 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:01:57 Dome is MaxDome 08:01:57 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:01:57 Imager is ASCOM 08:01:57 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:01:57 Selecting filter SZ from previous ACP run at 20240704@080117 UTC 08:01:57 Imager readout modes: 08:01:57 0 is Fast 08:01:57 1 is Normal 08:01:57 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:01:57 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:01:57 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:01:57 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:01:57 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:01:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:01:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:01:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:01:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:01:57 ==== Starting target NGC_6712 ==== 08:01:57 ACPS Observation NGC_6712(1 of 1) 08:01:57 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6712) 08:01:57 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:01:58 Pointing updates are enabled 08:01:58 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:01:58 Start slew to NGC_6712... 08:01:59 (wait for slew to complete) 08:02:19 (slew complete) 08:02:19 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:02:19 Project Priority is: undefined 08:02:19 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3144s GW=T HAz=3564s DWz=T WF=no] 08:02:19 Updating pointing... 08:02:19 Switching from SZ to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:02:19 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:02:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:02:21 (using Fast readout mode) 08:02:21 (starting exposure) 08:02:36 (exposure complete) 08:02:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:02:41 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:02:41 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:02:41 Focus postion= 3550 08:02:41 Image finished 08:02:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:02:42 631 image stars found 08:02:42 595 catalog stars found 08:02:43 Solved! 100 stars matched. 08:02:43 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 08:02:43 Pointing error is 0.294 arcmin @ angle 348.71 08:02:43 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 08:02:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 08:02:43 True image center (J2000): 18h 53m 04.1s -08° 42' 04.70" 08:02:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 08:02:43 [sync] pointing model updated 08:02:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:02:43 Target is now centered. 08:02:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:02:43 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3169s GW=T HAz=3529s DWz=T WF=no] 08:02:43 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:02:43 Imaging to NGC_6712_SG_20240704_080243_T3 08:02:43 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:02:43 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:02:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:02:46 (using Normal readout mode) 08:02:46 (starting exposure) 08:03:51 (exposure complete) 08:03:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:03:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:03:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:03:56 Focus postion= 3600 08:03:56 Image finished 08:03:56 Plate-solve NGC_6712_SG_20240704_080243_T3 final image. 08:03:59 1031 image stars found 08:03:59 325 catalog stars found 08:04:59 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 08:05:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:05:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:05:00 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:05:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:05:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1142.305 Y=644.9285 08:05:08 (guide star SNR=40.2 X=1142 Y=645) 08:05:08 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:05:13 (guide star SNR=4.6 X=1142 Y=645) 08:05:13 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 08:05:18 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1143 Y=644) 08:05:30 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 08:05:32 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 08:05:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 08:05:36 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:05:37 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:05:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0197 Y=459.002 08:05:50 (guide star SNR=24.6 X=913 Y=459) 08:05:50 (first exposure estimate 1.22 sec) 08:05:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:05:55 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:05:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:05:56 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:10:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:10:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:10:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:10:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:10:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:10:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:10:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:10:31 User actions detected. 08:10:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:10:31 Dome is MaxDome 08:10:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:10:32 Imager is ASCOM 08:10:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:10:32 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@080653 UTC 08:10:32 Imager readout modes: 08:10:32 0 is Fast 08:10:32 1 is Normal 08:10:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:10:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:10:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:10:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:10:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:10:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:10:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:10:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:10:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:10:32 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 08:10:32 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 08:10:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 08:10:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:10:32 Pointing updates are enabled 08:10:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:10:32 Start slew to AF_And... 08:10:33 (wait for slew to complete) 08:12:05 (slew complete) 08:12:05 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:12:05 Project Priority is: undefined 08:12:05 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-17296s GW=T HAz=-16636s DWz=T WF=no] 08:12:05 Updating pointing... 08:12:05 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:12:05 (using Fast readout mode) 08:12:05 (starting exposure) 08:12:18 (exposure complete) 08:12:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:12:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 08:12:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:12:23 Focus postion= 3550 08:12:23 Image finished 08:12:23 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:12:24 101 image stars found 08:12:24 240 catalog stars found 08:12:30 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:12:30 Start slew to offset... 08:12:31 (wait for slew to complete) 08:12:41 (slew complete) 08:12:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:12:41 (using Fast readout mode) 08:12:41 (starting exposure) 08:12:55 (exposure complete) 08:12:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:12:59 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 08:12:59 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:12:59 Focus postion= 3550 08:12:59 Image finished 08:12:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:13:00 77 image stars found 08:13:00 411 catalog stars found 08:13:05 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:13:06 Start slew to AF_And... 08:13:07 (wait for slew to complete) 08:13:17 (slew complete) 08:13:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:13:17 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:13:17 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:13:17 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:13:21 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:13:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287 Y=882 08:13:34 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:13:34 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:13:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.942 Y=607.9949 08:13:47 (guide star SNR=19.5 X=1326 Y=608) 08:13:48 (first exposure estimate 1.54 sec) 08:13:53 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:13:53 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:13:53 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:13:53 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:14:00 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:14:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:14:00 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:14:00 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:14:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:14:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:14:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:14:01 User actions detected. 08:14:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:14:01 Dome is MaxDome 08:14:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:14:01 Imager is ASCOM 08:14:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:14:01 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@081321 UTC 08:14:01 Imager readout modes: 08:14:01 0 is Fast 08:14:01 1 is Normal 08:14:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:14:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:14:01 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:14:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:14:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:14:01 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:14:01 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:14:01 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:14:01 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:14:01 ==== Starting target NGC_6717 ==== 08:14:01 ACPS Observation NGC_6717(1 of 1) 08:14:01 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6717) 08:14:01 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:14:01 Pointing updates are enabled 08:14:01 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:14:01 Start slew to NGC_6717... 08:14:03 (wait for slew to complete) 08:15:23 (slew complete) 08:15:23 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:15:23 Project Priority is: undefined 08:15:23 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3801s GW=T HAz=4221s DWz=T WF=no] 08:15:23 Updating pointing... 08:15:23 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:15:23 Focus change of -320 steps required 08:15:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:15:27 (using Fast readout mode) 08:15:27 (starting exposure) 08:15:51 (exposure complete) 08:15:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:15:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:15:55 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:15:55 Focus postion= 3550 08:15:55 Image finished 08:15:55 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:15:56 74 image stars found 08:15:56 501 catalog stars found 08:16:01 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:16:02 Start slew to offset... 08:16:03 (wait for slew to complete) 08:16:13 (slew complete) 08:16:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:16:13 (using Fast readout mode) 08:16:13 (starting exposure) 08:16:26 (exposure complete) 08:16:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:16:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:16:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:16:31 Focus postion= 3550 08:16:31 Image finished 08:16:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:16:32 71 image stars found 08:16:32 433 catalog stars found 08:16:36 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:16:36 Start slew to NGC_6717... 08:16:38 (wait for slew to complete) 08:16:48 (slew complete) 08:16:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:16:48 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3886s GW=T HAz=4246s DWz=T WF=no] 08:16:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:16:48 Imaging to NGC_6717_SG_20240704_081648_T3 08:16:48 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:16:48 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:16:51 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:16:51 (using Normal readout mode) 08:16:51 (starting exposure) 08:17:55 (exposure complete) 08:17:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:18:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:18:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:18:00 Focus postion= 3600 08:18:00 Image finished 08:18:00 Plate-solve NGC_6717_SG_20240704_081648_T3 final image. 08:18:03 206 image stars found 08:18:03 257 catalog stars found 08:18:26 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:18:27 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:18:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:18:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:18:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:18:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=686.3956 Y=583.9999 08:18:35 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:18:35 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:18:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.86 Y=607.9987 08:18:48 (guide star SNR=21.2 X=1326 Y=608) 08:18:49 (first exposure estimate 1.42 sec) 08:18:54 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:18:54 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:18:54 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:18:55 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:19:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:19:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:19:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:19:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:19:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:19:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:19:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:19:02 User actions detected. 08:19:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:19:02 Dome is MaxDome 08:19:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:19:02 Imager is ASCOM 08:19:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:19:02 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@081651 UTC 08:19:02 Imager readout modes: 08:19:02 0 is Fast 08:19:02 1 is Normal 08:19:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:19:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:19:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:19:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:19:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:19:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:19:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:19:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:19:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:19:02 ==== Starting target NGC_6535 ==== 08:19:02 ACPS Observation NGC_6535(1 of 1) 08:19:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6535) 08:19:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:19:02 Pointing updates are enabled 08:19:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:19:02 Start slew to NGC_6535... 08:19:04 (wait for slew to complete) 08:19:29 (slew complete) 08:19:29 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:19:29 Project Priority is: undefined 08:19:29 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=7136s GW=T HAz=7556s DWz=T WF=no] 08:19:29 Updating pointing... 08:19:29 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:19:29 Focus change of -50 steps required 08:19:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:19:32 (using Fast readout mode) 08:19:32 (starting exposure) 08:19:51 (exposure complete) 08:19:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:19:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:19:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:19:56 Focus postion= 3550 08:19:56 Image finished 08:19:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:19:57 71 image stars found 08:19:57 342 catalog stars found 08:20:00 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:20:00 Start slew to offset... 08:20:02 (wait for slew to complete) 08:20:11 (slew complete) 08:20:11 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:20:11 (using Fast readout mode) 08:20:11 (starting exposure) 08:20:24 (exposure complete) 08:20:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:20:29 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:20:29 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:20:29 Focus postion= 3550 08:20:29 Image finished 08:20:29 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:20:30 66 image stars found 08:20:30 359 catalog stars found 08:20:32 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:20:32 Start slew to NGC_6535... 08:20:34 (wait for slew to complete) 08:20:43 (slew complete) 08:20:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:20:43 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=7211s GW=T HAz=7571s DWz=T WF=no] 08:20:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:20:44 Imaging to NGC_6535_SG_20240704_082044_T3 08:20:44 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:20:44 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:20:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:20:46 (using Normal readout mode) 08:20:46 (starting exposure) 08:21:50 (exposure complete) 08:21:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:21:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:21:55 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:21:56 Focus postion= 3600 08:21:56 Image finished 08:21:56 Plate-solve NGC_6535_SG_20240704_082044_T3 final image. 08:21:59 220 image stars found 08:21:59 175 catalog stars found 08:22:17 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:22:17 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:22:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:22:17 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:22:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:22:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.2702 Y=457 08:22:25 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:22:26 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:22:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.946 Y=608.0002 08:22:39 (guide star SNR=28.8 X=1326 Y=608) 08:22:39 (first exposure estimate 1.04 sec) 08:22:44 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:22:44 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:22:44 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:22:45 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:22:51 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:22:51 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:22:51 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:22:51 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:22:51 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:22:52 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:22:52 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:22:52 User actions detected. 08:22:52 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:22:52 Dome is MaxDome 08:22:52 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:22:52 Imager is ASCOM 08:22:52 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:22:52 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@082046 UTC 08:22:52 Imager readout modes: 08:22:52 0 is Fast 08:22:52 1 is Normal 08:22:52 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:22:52 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:22:52 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:22:52 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:22:52 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:22:52 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:22:52 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:22:52 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:22:52 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:22:52 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 08:22:52 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 08:22:52 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 08:22:52 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:22:53 Pointing updates are enabled 08:22:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:22:53 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 08:22:54 (wait for slew to complete) 08:24:41 (slew complete) 08:24:41 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:24:41 Project Priority is: undefined 08:24:41 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=-20080s GW=T HAz=-19700s DWz=T WF=no] 08:24:41 Updating pointing... 08:24:41 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:24:41 Focus change of -50 steps required 08:24:43 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:24:43 (using Fast readout mode) 08:24:43 (starting exposure) 08:25:03 (exposure complete) 08:25:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:25:07 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 08:25:07 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:25:08 Focus postion= 3550 08:25:08 Image finished 08:25:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:25:08 72 image stars found 08:25:08 441 catalog stars found 08:25:12 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:25:12 Start slew to offset... 08:25:14 (wait for slew to complete) 08:25:24 (slew complete) 08:25:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:25:24 (using Fast readout mode) 08:25:24 (starting exposure) 08:25:37 (exposure complete) 08:25:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:25:41 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 08:25:41 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:25:42 Focus postion= 3550 08:25:42 Image finished 08:25:42 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:25:43 51 image stars found 08:25:43 383 catalog stars found 08:25:43 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:25:43 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 08:25:45 (wait for slew to complete) 08:25:55 (slew complete) 08:25:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:25:55 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=-20006s GW=T HAz=-19686s DWz=T WF=no] 08:25:55 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:25:55 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240704_082555_T3 08:25:55 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:25:55 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:25:59 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:25:59 (using Normal readout mode) 08:25:59 (starting exposure) 08:26:27 (exposure complete) 08:26:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:26:32 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 08:26:32 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:26:32 Focus postion= 3870 08:26:32 Image finished 08:26:33 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240704_082555_T3 final image. 08:26:36 522 image stars found 08:26:36 209 catalog stars found 08:27:15 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:27:15 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:27:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:27:15 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-19926s GW=T HAz=-19616s DWz=T WF=no] 08:27:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:27:15 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240704_082715_T3 08:27:15 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 08:27:15 Focus change of -30 steps required 08:27:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:27:18 (using Normal readout mode) 08:27:18 (starting exposure) 08:27:33 (exposure complete) 08:27:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:27:37 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 08:27:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:27:38 Focus postion= 3840 08:27:38 Image finished 08:27:39 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240704_082715_T3 final image. 08:27:41 452 image stars found 08:27:41 209 catalog stars found 08:28:18 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:28:18 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:28:18 Calling TargetEnd user action 08:28:18 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 08:28:19 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:28:19 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:33:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:33:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:33:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:33:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:33:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:33:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:33:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:33:06 User actions detected. 08:33:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:33:07 Dome is MaxDome 08:33:07 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:33:07 Imager is ASCOM 08:33:07 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:33:07 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@083028 UTC 08:33:07 Imager readout modes: 08:33:07 0 is Fast 08:33:07 1 is Normal 08:33:07 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:33:07 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:33:07 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:33:07 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:33:07 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:33:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:33:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:33:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:33:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:33:07 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 08:33:07 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 08:33:07 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 08:33:07 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:33:07 Pointing updates are enabled 08:33:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:33:07 Start slew to CG_Dra... 08:33:09 (wait for slew to complete) 08:33:40 (slew complete) 08:33:40 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:33:40 Project Priority is: undefined 08:33:40 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=4208s GW=T HAz=4748s DWz=T WF=no] 08:33:40 Updating pointing... 08:33:40 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:33:40 (using Fast readout mode) 08:33:40 (starting exposure) 08:33:53 (exposure complete) 08:33:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:33:58 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 08:33:58 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:33:58 Focus postion= 3550 08:33:58 Image finished 08:33:58 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:33:59 69 image stars found 08:33:59 310 catalog stars found 08:34:02 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:34:02 Start slew to offset... 08:34:03 (wait for slew to complete) 08:34:13 (slew complete) 08:34:13 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:34:13 (using Fast readout mode) 08:34:13 (starting exposure) 08:34:26 (exposure complete) 08:34:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:34:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 08:34:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:34:32 Focus postion= 3550 08:34:32 Image finished 08:34:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:34:32 79 image stars found 08:34:32 289 catalog stars found 08:34:37 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:34:37 Start slew to CG_Dra... 08:34:38 (wait for slew to complete) 08:34:48 (slew complete) 08:34:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:34:48 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:34:48 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 08:34:48 Focus change of -360 steps required 08:34:53 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:35:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=711.5234 Y=328.8623 08:35:05 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:35:05 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:35:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.028 Y=607.912 08:35:18 (guide star SNR=23.5 X=1326 Y=608) 08:35:19 (first exposure estimate 1.28 sec) 08:35:24 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:35:24 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:35:24 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:35:24 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:35:30 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:35:30 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:35:30 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:35:30 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:35:30 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:35:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:35:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:35:32 User actions detected. 08:35:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:35:32 Dome is MaxDome 08:35:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:35:32 Imager is ASCOM 08:35:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:35:32 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240704@083453 UTC 08:35:32 Imager readout modes: 08:35:32 0 is Fast 08:35:32 1 is Normal 08:35:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:35:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:35:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:35:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:35:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:35:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:35:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:35:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:35:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:35:32 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 08:35:32 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 08:35:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 08:35:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:35:32 Pointing updates are enabled 08:35:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:35:32 Start slew to V884_Her... 08:35:34 (wait for slew to complete) 08:36:11 (slew complete) 08:36:11 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:36:11 Project Priority is: undefined 08:36:11 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=8255s GW=T HAz=8675s DWz=T WF=no] 08:36:11 Updating pointing... 08:36:11 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:36:11 Focus change of 360 steps required 08:36:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:36:14 (using Fast readout mode) 08:36:14 (starting exposure) 08:36:32 (exposure complete) 08:36:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:36:37 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:36:37 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:36:37 Focus postion= 3550 08:36:37 Image finished 08:36:37 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:36:38 64 image stars found 08:36:38 281 catalog stars found 08:36:39 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:36:39 Start slew to offset... 08:36:42 (wait for slew to complete) 08:36:52 (slew complete) 08:36:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:36:52 (using Fast readout mode) 08:36:52 (starting exposure) 08:37:05 (exposure complete) 08:37:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:37:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:37:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:37:10 Focus postion= 3550 08:37:10 Image finished 08:37:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:37:11 172 image stars found 08:37:11 285 catalog stars found 08:37:12 Solved! 49 stars matched. 08:37:12 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 08:37:12 Pointing error is 0.835 arcmin @ angle 330.14 08:37:12 True focal length is 3458.2 mm. 08:37:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 08:37:12 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 04.8s 19° 18' 03.52" 08:37:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 08:37:12 [sync] pointing model updated 08:37:12 Re-slew to target. 08:37:12 Start slew to V884_Her... 08:37:14 (wait for slew to complete) 08:37:24 (slew complete) 08:37:24 Target is now centered. 08:37:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:37:24 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:37:24 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 08:37:24 Focus change of 290 steps required 08:37:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:37:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027 Y=945 08:37:42 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:37:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:37:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.942 Y=608.0026 08:37:56 (guide star SNR=23.0 X=1326 Y=608) 08:37:56 (first exposure estimate 1.31 sec) 08:38:01 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:38:01 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:38:01 **Autoguiding failed. 08:38:01 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 08:38:01 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=8365s GW=T HAz=8726s DWz=T WF=no] 08:38:01 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:38:01 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240704_083801_T3 08:38:01 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:38:01 (using Normal readout mode) 08:38:01 (starting exposure) 08:39:04 (exposure complete) 08:39:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:39:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:39:09 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:39:10 Focus postion= 3840 08:39:10 Image finished 08:39:11 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240704_083801_T3 final image. 08:39:14 674 image stars found 08:39:14 144 catalog stars found 08:39:26 Solved! 37 stars matched. 08:39:26 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 08:39:26 Pointing error is 0.150 arcmin @ angle 331.42 08:39:26 True focal length is 3469.5 mm. 08:39:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 08:39:26 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 06.2s 18° 04' 51.92" 08:39:26 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:39:26 Image FWHM is 6.5 arcsec (14.55 pixels) 08:39:26 (avg FWHM = 5.78 arcsec) 08:39:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:39:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:39:26 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=8450s GW=T HAz=8811s DWz=T WF=no] 08:39:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:39:26 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240704_083926_T3 08:39:26 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:39:26 (using Normal readout mode) 08:39:26 (starting exposure) 08:40:29 (exposure complete) 08:40:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:40:33 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:40:33 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:40:34 Focus postion= 3840 08:40:34 Image finished 08:40:35 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240704_083926_T3 final image. 08:40:37 319 image stars found 08:40:37 144 catalog stars found 08:40:52 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:40:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:40:53 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=8537s GW=T HAz=8898s DWz=T WF=no] 08:40:53 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:40:53 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240704_084053_T3 08:40:53 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:40:53 (using Normal readout mode) 08:40:53 (starting exposure) 08:41:55 (exposure complete) 08:41:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:42:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:42:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:42:00 Focus postion= 3840 08:42:00 Image finished 08:42:01 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 08:42:01 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:42:02 Calling TargetEnd user action 08:42:02 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 08:42:02 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:42:02 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:42:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:42:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:42:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:42:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:42:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:42:09 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:42:09 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:42:09 User actions detected. 08:42:09 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:42:09 Dome is MaxDome 08:42:09 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:42:09 Imager is ASCOM 08:42:09 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:42:09 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@083728 UTC 08:42:09 Imager readout modes: 08:42:09 0 is Fast 08:42:09 1 is Normal 08:42:09 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:42:09 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:42:09 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:42:09 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:42:09 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:42:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:42:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:42:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:42:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:42:09 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 08:42:09 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 08:42:09 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V630_Cas) 08:42:09 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:42:09 Pointing updates are enabled 08:42:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:42:09 Start slew to V630_Cas... 08:42:11 (wait for slew to complete) 08:43:31 (slew complete) 08:43:31 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:43:31 Project Priority is: undefined 08:43:31 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-12116s GW=T HAz=-11576s DWz=T WF=no] 08:43:31 Updating pointing... 08:43:31 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:43:31 Focus change of -290 steps required 08:43:35 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:43:35 (using Fast readout mode) 08:43:35 (starting exposure) 08:43:58 (exposure complete) 08:44:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:44:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:44:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:44:03 Focus postion= 3550 08:44:03 Image finished 08:44:03 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:44:03 74 image stars found 08:44:03 447 catalog stars found 08:44:09 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:44:09 Start slew to offset... 08:44:11 (wait for slew to complete) 08:44:20 (slew complete) 08:44:20 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:44:20 (using Fast readout mode) 08:44:20 (starting exposure) 08:44:33 (exposure complete) 08:44:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:44:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 08:44:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:44:39 Focus postion= 3550 08:44:39 Image finished 08:44:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:44:39 81 image stars found 08:44:39 363 catalog stars found 08:44:46 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:44:46 Start slew to V630_Cas... 08:44:47 (wait for slew to complete) 08:44:57 (slew complete) 08:44:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:44:57 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:44:57 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 08:44:57 Focus change of 290 steps required 08:45:01 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:45:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1293.918 Y=86.96021 08:45:15 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:45:16 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:45:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.016 Y=607.9969 08:45:29 (guide star SNR=24.7 X=1326 Y=608) 08:45:30 (first exposure estimate 1.22 sec) 08:45:34 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:45:34 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:45:34 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:45:35 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:45:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:45:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:45:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:45:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:45:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:45:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:45:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:45:42 User actions detected. 08:45:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:45:42 Dome is MaxDome 08:45:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:45:43 Imager is ASCOM 08:45:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:45:43 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@084501 UTC 08:45:43 Imager readout modes: 08:45:43 0 is Fast 08:45:43 1 is Normal 08:45:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:45:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:45:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:45:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:45:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:45:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:45:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:45:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:45:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:45:43 ==== Starting target V2492_Cyg ==== 08:45:43 ACPS Observation V2492_Cyg(1 of 1) 08:45:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO_ver2821, Plan V2492_Cyg) 08:45:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:45:43 Pointing updates are enabled 08:45:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:45:43 Start slew to V2492_Cyg... 08:45:44 (wait for slew to complete) 08:46:30 (slew complete) 08:46:30 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:46:30 Project Priority is: undefined 08:46:30 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=-1271s GW=T HAz=-791s DWz=T WF=no] 08:46:30 Updating pointing... 08:46:30 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:46:30 Focus change of -290 steps required 08:46:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:46:34 (using Fast readout mode) 08:46:34 (starting exposure) 08:46:56 (exposure complete) 08:46:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:47:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO put into fits header 08:47:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:47:02 Focus postion= 3550 08:47:02 Image finished 08:47:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:47:02 109 image stars found 08:47:02 200 catalog stars found 08:47:04 Solved! 18 stars matched. 08:47:04 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 08:47:04 Pointing error is 0.943 arcmin @ angle 42.92 08:47:04 True focal length is 3477.2 mm. 08:47:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:47:04 True image center (J2000): 20h 51m 29.8s 44° 06' 05.32" 08:47:04 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 08:47:04 [sync] pointing model updated 08:47:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:47:04 Target is now centered. 08:47:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:47:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:47:04 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 08:47:04 Focus change of -20 steps required 08:47:06 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:47:20 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1254.005 Y=437.0287 08:47:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:47:21 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:47:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.86 Y=607.9987 08:47:34 (guide star SNR=24.7 X=1326 Y=608) 08:47:35 (first exposure estimate 1.22 sec) 08:47:40 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:47:40 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:47:40 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:47:40 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:47:47 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:47:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:47:47 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:47:47 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:47:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:47:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:47:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:47:48 User actions detected. 08:47:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:47:48 Dome is MaxDome 08:47:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:47:48 Imager is ASCOM 08:47:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:47:48 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240704@084706 UTC 08:47:48 Imager readout modes: 08:47:48 0 is Fast 08:47:48 1 is Normal 08:47:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:47:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:47:48 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:47:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:47:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:47:48 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:47:48 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:47:48 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:47:48 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:47:48 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 08:47:48 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 08:47:48 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 08:47:48 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:47:48 Pointing updates are enabled 08:47:48 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:47:48 Start slew to AE_And... 08:47:50 (wait for slew to complete) 08:48:45 (slew complete) 08:48:45 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:48:45 Project Priority is: undefined 08:48:45 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-15059s GW=T HAz=-14399s DWz=T WF=no] 08:48:45 Updating pointing... 08:48:45 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:48:45 Focus change of 20 steps required 08:48:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:48:48 (using Fast readout mode) 08:48:48 (starting exposure) 08:49:02 (exposure complete) 08:49:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:49:07 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 08:49:07 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:49:07 Focus postion= 3550 08:49:07 Image finished 08:49:07 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:49:08 140 image stars found 08:49:08 297 catalog stars found 08:49:17 Solved! 31 stars matched. 08:49:17 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 08:49:17 Pointing error is 3.123 arcmin @ angle 290.53 08:49:17 True focal length is 3460.7 mm. 08:49:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 08:49:17 True image center (J2000): 00h 42m 46.8s 41° 50' 17.84" 08:49:17 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 08:49:17 [sync] pointing model updated 08:49:17 Re-slew to target. 08:49:17 Start slew to AE_And... 08:49:19 (wait for slew to complete) 08:49:23 (slew complete) 08:49:23 Target is now centered. 08:49:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:49:23 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:49:23 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:49:23 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:49:26 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:49:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=243.0071 Y=284.0212 08:49:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:49:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:49:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=912.7554 Y=458.9802 08:49:53 (guide star SNR=23.8 X=913 Y=459) 08:49:54 (first exposure estimate 1.26 sec) 08:49:58 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:49:58 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:49:58 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:49:59 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:50:06 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:50:06 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:50:06 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:50:06 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:50:06 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:50:07 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:50:07 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:50:07 User actions detected. 08:50:07 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:50:07 Dome is MaxDome 08:50:07 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:50:07 Imager is ASCOM 08:50:07 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:50:07 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@084926 UTC 08:50:07 Imager readout modes: 08:50:07 0 is Fast 08:50:07 1 is Normal 08:50:07 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:50:07 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:50:07 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:50:07 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:50:07 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:50:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:50:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:50:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:50:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:50:07 ==== Starting target NGC_6402 ==== 08:50:07 ACPS Observation NGC_6402(1 of 1) 08:50:07 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6402) 08:50:07 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:50:07 Pointing updates are enabled 08:50:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:50:07 (wait for slew to complete) 08:50:10 (slew complete) 08:50:10 Start slew to NGC_6402... 08:50:12 (wait for slew to complete) 08:51:48 (slew complete) 08:51:48 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:51:48 Project Priority is: undefined 08:51:48 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=10653s GW=T HAz=11073s DWz=T WF=no] 08:51:48 Updating pointing... 08:51:48 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 08:51:48 Focus change of -320 steps required 08:51:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:51:52 (using Fast readout mode) 08:51:52 (starting exposure) 08:52:16 (exposure complete) 08:52:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:52:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:52:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:52:20 Focus postion= 3550 08:52:20 Image finished 08:52:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:52:21 112 image stars found 08:52:21 189 catalog stars found 08:52:25 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:52:25 Start slew to offset... 08:52:27 (wait for slew to complete) 08:52:36 (slew complete) 08:52:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:52:36 (using Fast readout mode) 08:52:36 (starting exposure) 08:52:50 (exposure complete) 08:52:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:52:54 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:52:54 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:52:54 Focus postion= 3550 08:52:54 Image finished 08:52:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:52:55 95 image stars found 08:52:55 235 catalog stars found 08:53:00 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 08:53:00 Start slew to NGC_6402... 08:53:01 (wait for slew to complete) 08:53:11 (slew complete) 08:53:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:53:11 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=10736s GW=T HAz=11096s DWz=T WF=no] 08:53:11 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:53:11 Imaging to NGC_6402_SG_20240704_085311_T3 08:53:11 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 08:53:11 Focus change of 50 steps required 08:53:14 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 08:53:14 (using Normal readout mode) 08:53:14 (starting exposure) 08:54:18 (exposure complete) 08:54:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:54:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:54:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:54:23 Focus postion= 3600 08:54:23 Image finished 08:54:23 Plate-solve NGC_6402_SG_20240704_085311_T3 final image. 08:54:26 317 image stars found 08:54:26 95 catalog stars found 08:54:26 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:54:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:54:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:54:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:54:26 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:54:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=69.01509 Y=546.9861 08:54:34 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:54:35 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:54:47 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0206 Y=458.9987 08:54:48 (guide star SNR=21.4 X=913 Y=459) 08:54:48 (first exposure estimate 1.4 sec) 08:54:53 **No stars at all found in guider image 08:54:53 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:54:53 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 08:54:54 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 08:58:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:58:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:58:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:58:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:58:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:58:32 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:58:32 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:58:32 User actions detected. 08:58:32 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:58:32 Dome is MaxDome 08:58:32 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:58:32 Imager is ASCOM 08:58:32 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:58:32 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@085557 UTC 08:58:32 Imager readout modes: 08:58:32 0 is Fast 08:58:32 1 is Normal 08:58:32 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:58:32 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:58:32 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:58:32 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:58:32 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:58:32 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:58:32 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:58:32 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:58:32 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:58:32 ==== Starting target NGC_7089 ==== 08:58:32 ACPS Observation NGC_7089(1 of 1) 08:58:32 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7089) 08:58:32 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:58:32 Pointing updates are enabled 08:58:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:58:32 Start slew to NGC_7089... 08:58:34 (wait for slew to complete) 08:59:14 (slew complete) 08:59:14 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:59:14 Project Priority is: undefined 08:59:14 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-3049s GW=T HAz=-2629s DWz=T WF=no] 08:59:14 Updating pointing... 08:59:14 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:59:14 (using Fast readout mode) 08:59:14 (starting exposure) 08:59:27 (exposure complete) 08:59:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:59:32 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 08:59:32 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:59:32 Focus postion= 3550 08:59:32 Image finished 08:59:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:59:33 203 image stars found 08:59:33 254 catalog stars found 08:59:33 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:59:33 Start slew to offset... 08:59:34 (wait for slew to complete) 08:59:44 (slew complete) 08:59:44 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:59:44 (using Fast readout mode) 08:59:44 (starting exposure) 08:59:58 (exposure complete) 09:00:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:00:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:00:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:00:02 Focus postion= 3550 09:00:02 Image finished 09:00:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:00:03 150 image stars found 09:00:03 341 catalog stars found 09:00:04 Solved! 34 stars matched. 09:00:04 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 09:00:04 Pointing error is 4.242 arcmin @ angle 273.58 09:00:04 True focal length is 3463.6 mm. 09:00:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.90 09:00:04 True image center (J2000): 21h 33m 10.1s 00° 23' 28.24" 09:00:04 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:00:04 [sync] pointing model updated 09:00:04 Re-slew to target. 09:00:04 Start slew to NGC_7089... 09:00:06 (wait for slew to complete) 09:00:16 (slew complete) 09:00:16 Target is now centered. 09:00:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:00:16 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-3004s GW=T HAz=-2627s DWz=T WF=no] 09:00:16 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:00:16 Imaging to NGC_7089_SG_20240704_090016_T3 09:00:16 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:00:16 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:00:19 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:00:19 (using Normal readout mode) 09:00:19 (starting exposure) 09:01:23 (exposure complete) 09:01:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:01:27 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:01:28 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:01:28 Focus postion= 3600 09:01:28 Image finished 09:01:28 Plate-solve NGC_7089_SG_20240704_090016_T3 final image. 09:01:31 813 image stars found 09:01:31 133 catalog stars found 09:01:31 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:01:31 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:01:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:01:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:01:32 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:01:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1074.889 Y=339.8914 09:01:40 (guide star SNR=4.9 X=1075 Y=340) 09:01:40 (first exposure estimate 3.06 sec) 09:01:47 (guide star SNR=4.4 X=1070 Y=336) 09:01:47 (final exposure for guiding 2.1 sec) 09:01:53 (guide star SNR=2.6 X=1067 Y=334) 09:01:54 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 09:01:55 (take guider image at initial interval 2.1 sec) 09:02:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1287 Y=881.986 09:02:01 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:02:01 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:02:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.862 Y=608.1439 09:02:15 (guide star SNR=30.0 X=1326 Y=608) 09:02:15 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:02:20 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:02:20 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:02:20 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:02:20 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:02:27 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:02:27 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:02:27 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:02:27 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:02:27 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:02:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:02:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:02:28 User actions detected. 09:02:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:02:28 Dome is MaxDome 09:02:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:02:28 Imager is ASCOM 09:02:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:02:28 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@090019 UTC 09:02:28 Imager readout modes: 09:02:28 0 is Fast 09:02:28 1 is Normal 09:02:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:02:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:02:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:02:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:02:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:02:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:02:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:02:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:02:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:02:28 ==== Starting target V1323_Her ==== 09:02:28 ACPS Observation V1323_Her(1 of 1) 09:02:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO_ver4553, Plan V1323_Her) 09:02:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:02:28 Pointing updates are enabled 09:02:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:02:28 Start slew to V1323_Her... 09:02:30 (wait for slew to complete) 09:03:21 (slew complete) 09:03:21 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:03:21 Project Priority is: undefined 09:03:21 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9813s GW=T HAz=10473s DWz=T WF=no] 09:03:21 Updating pointing... 09:03:21 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:03:21 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:03:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:03:24 (using Fast readout mode) 09:03:24 (starting exposure) 09:03:43 (exposure complete) 09:03:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:03:48 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:03:48 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:03:48 Focus postion= 3550 09:03:48 Image finished 09:03:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:03:49 88 image stars found 09:03:49 325 catalog stars found 09:03:54 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:03:54 Start slew to offset... 09:03:56 (wait for slew to complete) 09:04:06 (slew complete) 09:04:06 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:04:06 (using Fast readout mode) 09:04:06 (starting exposure) 09:04:19 (exposure complete) 09:04:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:04:24 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:04:24 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:04:24 Focus postion= 3550 09:04:24 Image finished 09:04:24 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:04:25 76 image stars found 09:04:25 312 catalog stars found 09:04:28 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:04:28 Start slew to V1323_Her... 09:04:29 (wait for slew to complete) 09:04:39 (slew complete) 09:04:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:04:39 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:04:39 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:04:39 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:04:43 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:04:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.001 Y=608.0001 09:04:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:04:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:05:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.794 Y=608.0016 09:05:09 (guide star SNR=43.1 X=1326 Y=608) 09:05:09 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:05:14 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:05:14 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:05:14 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:05:15 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:05:21 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:05:21 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:05:21 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:05:21 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:05:21 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:05:22 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:05:22 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:05:22 User actions detected. 09:05:22 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:05:22 Dome is MaxDome 09:05:22 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:05:22 Imager is ASCOM 09:05:22 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:05:22 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240704@090443 UTC 09:05:22 Imager readout modes: 09:05:22 0 is Fast 09:05:22 1 is Normal 09:05:22 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:05:22 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:05:22 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:05:22 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:05:22 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:05:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:05:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:05:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:05:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:05:22 ==== Starting target NGC_7492 ==== 09:05:22 ACPS Observation NGC_7492(1 of 1) 09:05:22 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7492) 09:05:22 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:05:22 Pointing updates are enabled 09:05:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:05:22 Start slew to NGC_7492... 09:05:24 (wait for slew to complete) 09:06:35 (slew complete) 09:06:35 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:06:35 Project Priority is: undefined 09:06:35 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-8308s GW=T HAz=-7888s DWz=T WF=no] 09:06:35 Updating pointing... 09:06:35 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:06:35 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:06:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:06:39 (using Fast readout mode) 09:06:39 (starting exposure) 09:06:57 (exposure complete) 09:06:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:07:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:07:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:07:02 Focus postion= 3550 09:07:02 Image finished 09:07:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:07:02 79 image stars found 09:07:03 127 catalog stars found 09:07:05 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:07:05 Start slew to offset... 09:07:06 (wait for slew to complete) 09:07:16 (slew complete) 09:07:16 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:07:16 (using Fast readout mode) 09:07:16 (starting exposure) 09:07:29 (exposure complete) 09:07:31 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:07:33 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:07:34 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:07:34 Focus postion= 3550 09:07:34 Image finished 09:07:34 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:07:35 57 image stars found 09:07:35 110 catalog stars found 09:07:35 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:07:35 Start slew to NGC_7492... 09:07:37 (wait for slew to complete) 09:07:47 (slew complete) 09:07:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:07:47 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-8235s GW=T HAz=-7875s DWz=T WF=no] 09:07:47 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:07:47 Imaging to NGC_7492_SG_20240704_090747_T3 09:07:47 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:07:47 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:07:50 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:07:50 (using Normal readout mode) 09:07:50 (starting exposure) 09:08:54 (exposure complete) 09:08:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:08:59 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:08:59 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:08:59 Focus postion= 3600 09:08:59 Image finished 09:08:59 Plate-solve NGC_7492_SG_20240704_090747_T3 final image. 09:09:02 215 image stars found 09:09:02 67 catalog stars found 09:09:05 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:09:05 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:09:05 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:09:05 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:09:05 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:09:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.765 Y=608 09:09:13 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:09:13 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:09:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.864 Y=608.0041 09:09:27 (guide star SNR=20.4 X=1326 Y=608) 09:09:27 (first exposure estimate 1.47 sec) 09:09:32 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:09:32 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:09:32 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:09:32 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:09:39 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:09:39 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:09:39 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:09:39 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:09:39 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:09:40 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:09:40 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:09:40 User actions detected. 09:09:40 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:09:40 Dome is MaxDome 09:09:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:09:40 Imager is ASCOM 09:09:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:09:40 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@090750 UTC 09:09:40 Imager readout modes: 09:09:40 0 is Fast 09:09:40 1 is Normal 09:09:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:09:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:09:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:09:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:09:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:09:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:09:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:09:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:09:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:09:40 ==== Starting target IC_1276 ==== 09:09:40 ACPS Observation IC_1276(1 of 1) 09:09:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan IC_1276) 09:09:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:09:40 Pointing updates are enabled 09:09:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:09:40 Start slew to IC_1276... 09:09:42 (wait for slew to complete) 09:10:52 (slew complete) 09:10:52 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:10:52 Project Priority is: undefined 09:10:52 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=9810s GW=T HAz=10230s DWz=T WF=no] 09:10:52 Updating pointing... 09:10:52 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:10:52 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:10:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:10:55 (using Fast readout mode) 09:10:55 (starting exposure) 09:11:15 (exposure complete) 09:11:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:11:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:11:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:11:20 Focus postion= 3550 09:11:20 Image finished 09:11:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:11:21 118 image stars found 09:11:21 108 catalog stars found 09:11:24 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:11:24 Start slew to offset... 09:11:26 (wait for slew to complete) 09:11:36 (slew complete) 09:11:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:11:36 (using Fast readout mode) 09:11:36 (starting exposure) 09:11:49 (exposure complete) 09:11:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:11:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:11:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:11:54 Focus postion= 3550 09:11:54 Image finished 09:11:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:11:54 240 image stars found 09:11:54 158 catalog stars found 09:11:57 Solved! 17 stars matched. 09:11:57 Average residual is 0.42 arcsec. 09:11:57 Pointing error is 1.010 arcmin @ angle 310.37 09:11:57 True focal length is 3476.0 mm. 09:11:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:11:57 True image center (J2000): 18h 10m 41.1s -05° 59' 12.10" 09:11:57 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:11:57 [sync] pointing model updated 09:11:57 Re-slew to target. 09:11:57 Start slew to IC_1276... 09:11:58 (wait for slew to complete) 09:12:08 (slew complete) 09:12:08 Target is now centered. 09:12:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:12:08 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=9884s GW=T HAz=10246s DWz=T WF=no] 09:12:08 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:12:08 Imaging to IC_1276_SG_20240704_091208_T3 09:12:08 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:12:08 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:12:11 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:12:11 (using Normal readout mode) 09:12:11 (starting exposure) 09:13:16 (exposure complete) 09:13:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:13:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:13:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:13:21 Focus postion= 3600 09:13:21 Image finished 09:13:21 Plate-solve IC_1276_SG_20240704_091208_T3 final image. 09:13:24 309 image stars found 09:13:24 57 catalog stars found 09:13:25 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 09:13:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:13:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:13:25 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:13:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:13:32 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1039.638 Y=100.0486 09:13:33 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:13:33 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:13:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.892 Y=608.1161 09:13:46 (guide star SNR=26.4 X=1326 Y=608) 09:13:47 (first exposure estimate 1.14 sec) 09:13:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:13:52 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:13:52 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:13:52 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:13:59 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:13:59 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:13:59 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:13:59 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:13:59 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:14:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:14:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:14:00 User actions detected. 09:14:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:14:00 Dome is MaxDome 09:14:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:14:00 Imager is ASCOM 09:14:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:14:00 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@091211 UTC 09:14:00 Imager readout modes: 09:14:00 0 is Fast 09:14:00 1 is Normal 09:14:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:14:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:14:00 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:14:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:14:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:14:00 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:14:00 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:14:00 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:14:00 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:14:00 ==== Starting target NGC_6864 ==== 09:14:00 ACPS Observation NGC_6864(1 of 1) 09:14:00 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6864) 09:14:00 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:14:00 Pointing updates are enabled 09:14:00 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:14:00 Start slew to NGC_6864... 09:14:02 (wait for slew to complete) 09:14:36 (slew complete) 09:14:36 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:14:36 Project Priority is: undefined 09:14:36 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3107s GW=T HAz=3527s DWz=T WF=no] 09:14:36 Updating pointing... 09:14:36 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:14:36 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:14:39 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:14:39 (using Fast readout mode) 09:14:39 (starting exposure) 09:14:59 (exposure complete) 09:15:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:15:03 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:15:03 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:15:04 Focus postion= 3550 09:15:04 Image finished 09:15:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:15:04 58 image stars found 09:15:04 285 catalog stars found 09:15:06 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:15:06 Start slew to offset... 09:15:08 (wait for slew to complete) 09:15:18 (slew complete) 09:15:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:15:18 (using Fast readout mode) 09:15:18 (starting exposure) 09:15:31 (exposure complete) 09:15:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:15:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:15:35 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:15:36 Focus postion= 3550 09:15:36 Image finished 09:15:36 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:15:37 72 image stars found 09:15:37 264 catalog stars found 09:15:40 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:15:40 Start slew to NGC_6864... 09:15:41 (wait for slew to complete) 09:15:51 (slew complete) 09:15:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:15:51 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3182s GW=T HAz=3542s DWz=T WF=no] 09:15:51 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:15:51 Imaging to NGC_6864_SG_20240704_091551_T3 09:15:51 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:15:51 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:15:54 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:15:54 (using Normal readout mode) 09:15:54 (starting exposure) 09:16:59 (exposure complete) 09:17:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:17:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:17:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:17:04 Focus postion= 3600 09:17:04 Image finished 09:17:04 Plate-solve NGC_6864_SG_20240704_091551_T3 final image. 09:17:07 229 image stars found 09:17:07 147 catalog stars found 09:17:19 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:17:20 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:17:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:17:20 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:17:20 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:17:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.3376 Y=458.9634 09:17:28 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:17:28 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:17:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.017 Y=608.0002 09:17:41 (guide star SNR=24.7 X=1326 Y=608) 09:17:42 (first exposure estimate 1.22 sec) 09:17:47 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:17:47 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:17:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:17:47 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:17:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:17:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:17:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:17:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:17:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:17:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:17:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:17:55 User actions detected. 09:17:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:17:55 Dome is MaxDome 09:17:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:17:55 Imager is ASCOM 09:17:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:17:55 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240704@091554 UTC 09:17:55 Imager readout modes: 09:17:55 0 is Fast 09:17:55 1 is Normal 09:17:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:17:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:17:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:17:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:17:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:17:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:17:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:17:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:17:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:17:55 ==== Starting target 1RXS_J213344 ==== 09:17:55 ACPS Observation 1RXS_J213344(1 of 1) 09:17:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P520_MMAE_AUTO_ver4555, Plan 1RXS_J213344) 09:17:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:17:55 Pointing updates are enabled 09:17:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:17:55 Start slew to 1RXS_J213344... 09:17:57 (wait for slew to complete) 09:18:52 (slew complete) 09:18:52 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:18:52 Project Priority is: undefined 09:18:52 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-1860s GW=T HAz=-1320s DWz=T WF=no] 09:18:52 Updating pointing... 09:18:52 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:18:52 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:18:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:18:55 (using Fast readout mode) 09:18:55 (starting exposure) 09:19:14 (exposure complete) 09:19:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:19:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P520_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:19:19 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:19:19 Focus postion= 3550 09:19:19 Image finished 09:19:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:19:20 67 image stars found 09:19:20 321 catalog stars found 09:19:22 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:19:22 Start slew to offset... 09:19:23 (wait for slew to complete) 09:19:33 (slew complete) 09:19:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:19:33 (using Fast readout mode) 09:19:33 (starting exposure) 09:19:46 (exposure complete) 09:19:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:19:51 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P520_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:19:51 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:19:52 Focus postion= 3550 09:19:52 Image finished 09:19:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:19:52 62 image stars found 09:19:52 440 catalog stars found 09:19:55 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:19:55 Start slew to 1RXS_J213344... 09:19:57 (wait for slew to complete) 09:20:06 (slew complete) 09:20:06 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:20:07 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:20:07 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:20:07 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:20:10 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:20:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=711.0016 Y=328.9989 09:20:25 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:20:25 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:20:38 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0197 Y=459.0058 09:20:38 (guide star SNR=24.2 X=913 Y=459) 09:20:39 (first exposure estimate 1.24 sec) 09:20:43 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:20:43 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:20:43 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:20:44 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:28:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:28:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:28:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:28:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:28:19 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:28:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:28:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:28:20 User actions detected. 09:28:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:28:20 Dome is MaxDome 09:28:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:28:20 Imager is ASCOM 09:28:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:28:20 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@092205 UTC 09:28:20 Imager readout modes: 09:28:20 0 is Fast 09:28:20 1 is Normal 09:28:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:28:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:28:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:28:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:28:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:28:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:28:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:28:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:28:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:28:20 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 09:28:20 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 09:28:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 09:28:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:28:20 Pointing updates are enabled 09:28:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:28:20 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 09:28:22 (wait for slew to complete) 09:29:48 (slew complete) 09:29:48 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:29:48 Project Priority is: undefined 09:29:48 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=-16163s GW=T HAz=-15792s DWz=T WF=no] 09:29:48 Updating pointing... 09:29:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:29:48 (using Fast readout mode) 09:29:48 (starting exposure) 09:30:01 (exposure complete) 09:30:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:30:06 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:30:06 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:30:06 Focus postion= 3482 09:30:06 Image finished 09:30:06 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:30:07 69 image stars found 09:30:07 441 catalog stars found 09:30:10 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:30:10 Start slew to offset... 09:30:11 (wait for slew to complete) 09:30:21 (slew complete) 09:30:21 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:30:21 (using Fast readout mode) 09:30:21 (starting exposure) 09:30:34 (exposure complete) 09:30:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:30:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:30:39 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:30:39 Focus postion= 3482 09:30:39 Image finished 09:30:39 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:30:39 49 image stars found 09:30:39 383 catalog stars found 09:30:40 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:30:40 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 09:30:42 (wait for slew to complete) 09:30:52 (slew complete) 09:30:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:30:52 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-16099s GW=T HAz=-15789s DWz=T WF=no] 09:30:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:30:52 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240704_093052_T3 09:30:52 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:30:52 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:30:56 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:30:56 (using Normal readout mode) 09:30:56 (starting exposure) 09:31:14 (exposure complete) 09:31:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:31:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:31:19 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:31:19 Focus postion= 3802 09:31:19 Image finished 09:31:20 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240704_093052_T3 final image. 09:31:23 588 image stars found 09:31:23 209 catalog stars found 09:32:01 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:32:02 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:32:02 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:32:02 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-16028s GW=T HAz=-15723s DWz=T WF=no] 09:32:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:32:02 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240704_093202_T3 09:32:02 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:32:02 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:32:05 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:32:05 (using Normal readout mode) 09:32:05 (starting exposure) 09:32:14 (exposure complete) 09:32:16 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:32:18 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:32:19 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:32:19 Focus postion= 3772 09:32:19 Image finished 09:32:20 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240704_093202_T3 final image. 09:32:23 520 image stars found 09:32:23 209 catalog stars found 09:33:00 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 09:33:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:33:00 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-15970s GW=T HAz=-15665s DWz=T WF=no] 09:33:00 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:33:00 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240704_093300_T3 09:33:00 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:33:00 (using Normal readout mode) 09:33:00 (starting exposure) 09:33:08 (exposure complete) 09:33:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:33:12 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:33:13 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:33:13 Focus postion= 3772 09:33:13 Image finished 09:33:14 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:33:14 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:33:14 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-15956s GW=T HAz=-15651s DWz=T WF=no] 09:33:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:33:14 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240704_093314_T3 09:33:14 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:33:14 (using Normal readout mode) 09:33:14 (starting exposure) 09:33:21 (exposure complete) 09:33:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:33:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:33:26 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:33:26 Focus postion= 3772 09:33:26 Image finished 09:33:27 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:33:27 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:33:27 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:33:27 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:33:28 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:33:28 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:33:33 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:33:33 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:33:33 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:33:33 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:33:33 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:33:34 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:33:34 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:33:34 User actions detected. 09:33:34 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:33:35 Dome is MaxDome 09:33:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:33:35 Imager is ASCOM 09:33:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:33:35 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@093205 UTC 09:33:35 Imager readout modes: 09:33:35 0 is Fast 09:33:35 1 is Normal 09:33:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:33:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:33:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:33:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:33:35 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:33:35 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:33:35 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:33:35 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:33:35 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:33:35 ==== Starting target V504_Per ==== 09:33:35 ACPS Observation V504_Per(1 of 1) 09:33:35 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V504_Per) 09:33:35 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:33:35 Pointing updates are enabled 09:33:35 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:33:35 Start slew to V504_Per... 09:33:36 (wait for slew to complete) 09:33:52 (slew complete) 09:33:52 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:33:52 Project Priority is: undefined 09:33:52 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 09:33:52 [flip check: Tn=375s HAc=-18263s GW=T HAz=-17888s DWz=T WF=no] 09:33:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:33:52 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-18263s GW=T HAz=-17948s DWz=T WF=no] 09:33:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:33:52 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240704_093352_T3 09:33:52 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 09:33:52 Focus change of -310 steps required 09:33:56 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:33:56 (using Normal readout mode) 09:33:56 (starting exposure) 09:34:23 (exposure complete) 09:34:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:34:29 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:34:29 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:34:29 Focus postion= 3462 09:34:29 Image finished 09:34:29 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240704_093352_T3 final image. 09:34:31 712 image stars found 09:34:32 525 catalog stars found 09:35:32 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:35:32 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:35:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:35:32 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-18162s GW=T HAz=-17853s DWz=T WF=no] 09:35:32 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:35:32 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240704_093532_T3 09:35:32 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 09:35:32 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:35:36 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:35:36 (using Normal readout mode) 09:35:36 (starting exposure) 09:35:56 (exposure complete) 09:35:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:36:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:36:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:36:01 Focus postion= 3752 09:36:01 Image finished 09:36:02 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240704_093532_T3 final image. 09:36:05 449 image stars found 09:36:05 525 catalog stars found 09:37:05 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:37:06 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:37:06 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-18069s GW=T HAz=-17760s DWz=T WF=no] 09:37:06 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:37:06 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240704_093706_T3 09:37:06 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:37:06 (using Normal readout mode) 09:37:06 (starting exposure) 09:37:18 (exposure complete) 09:37:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:37:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:37:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:37:23 Focus postion= 3752 09:37:23 Image finished 09:37:24 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:37:24 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:37:24 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:37:24 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=-18050s GW=T HAz=-17735s DWz=T WF=no] 09:37:24 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:37:24 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240704_093724_T3 09:37:24 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 09:37:24 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:37:27 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:37:27 (using Normal readout mode) 09:37:27 (starting exposure) 09:37:52 (exposure complete) 09:37:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:37:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:37:57 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:37:57 Focus postion= 3772 09:37:57 Image finished 09:37:58 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240704_093724_T3 final image. 09:38:00 400 image stars found 09:38:00 525 catalog stars found 09:39:00 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:39:01 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:39:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:39:01 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:39:01 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 09:39:01 Focus change of 30 steps required 09:39:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:39:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=986 Y=532.9869 09:39:18 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:39:18 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:39:31 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0178 Y=459.0044 09:39:32 (guide star SNR=24.4 X=913 Y=459) 09:39:32 (first exposure estimate 1.23 sec) 09:39:37 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:39:38 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:39:38 **Autoguiding failed. 09:39:38 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 09:39:38 (wait for slew to complete) 09:39:43 (slew complete) 09:39:43 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-17911s GW=T HAz=-17571s DWz=T WF=no] 09:39:43 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:39:43 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240704_093943_T3 09:39:43 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:39:43 (using Normal readout mode) 09:39:43 (starting exposure) 09:40:26 (exposure complete) 09:40:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:40:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:40:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:40:31 Focus postion= 3802 09:40:31 Image finished 09:40:32 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20240704_093943_T3 final image. 09:40:35 422 image stars found 09:40:35 525 catalog stars found 09:41:35 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:41:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:41:35 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-17799s GW=T HAz=-17458s DWz=T WF=no] 09:41:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:41:35 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240704_094135_T3 09:41:35 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:41:35 (using Normal readout mode) 09:41:35 (starting exposure) 09:42:19 (exposure complete) 09:42:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:42:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:42:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:42:24 Focus postion= 3802 09:42:24 Image finished 09:42:25 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:42:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:42:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:42:25 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=-17748s GW=T HAz=-17433s DWz=T WF=no] 09:42:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:42:25 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240704_094225_T3 09:42:25 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:42:25 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:42:28 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:42:28 (using Normal readout mode) 09:42:28 (starting exposure) 09:42:48 (exposure complete) 09:42:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:42:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:42:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:42:53 Focus postion= 3772 09:42:53 Image finished 09:42:54 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240704_094225_T3 final image. 09:42:57 363 image stars found 09:42:57 525 catalog stars found 09:43:57 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:43:57 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:43:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:43:57 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-17656s GW=T HAz=-17347s DWz=T WF=no] 09:43:57 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:43:57 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240704_094357_T3 09:43:57 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 09:43:57 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:43:59 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:43:59 (using Normal readout mode) 09:43:59 (starting exposure) 09:44:13 (exposure complete) 09:44:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:44:18 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:44:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:44:18 Focus postion= 3752 09:44:18 Image finished 09:44:19 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240704_094357_T3 final image. 09:44:22 469 image stars found 09:44:22 525 catalog stars found 09:45:22 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:45:23 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:45:23 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-17570s GW=T HAz=-17261s DWz=T WF=no] 09:45:23 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:45:23 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240704_094523_T3 09:45:23 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:45:23 (using Normal readout mode) 09:45:23 (starting exposure) 09:45:36 (exposure complete) 09:45:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:45:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:45:41 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:45:41 Focus postion= 3752 09:45:41 Image finished 09:45:42 First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target. 09:45:42 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:45:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:45:42 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-17551s GW=T HAz=-17236s DWz=T WF=no] 09:45:42 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:45:42 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240704_094542_T3 09:45:42 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 09:45:42 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:45:46 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:45:46 (using Normal readout mode) 09:45:46 (starting exposure) 09:46:12 (exposure complete) 09:46:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:46:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:46:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:46:16 Focus postion= 3462 09:46:16 Image finished 09:46:17 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240704_094542_T3 final image. 09:46:19 636 image stars found 09:46:20 525 catalog stars found 09:47:20 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:47:20 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:47:20 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:47:20 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:47:21 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:47:21 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:47:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:47:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:47:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:47:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:47:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:47:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:47:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:47:27 User actions detected. 09:47:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:47:27 Dome is MaxDome 09:47:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:47:28 Imager is ASCOM 09:47:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:47:28 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240704@094546 UTC 09:47:28 Imager readout modes: 09:47:28 0 is Fast 09:47:28 1 is Normal 09:47:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:47:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:47:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:47:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:47:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:47:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:47:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:47:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:47:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:47:28 ==== Starting target V413_Aql ==== 09:47:28 ACPS Observation V413_Aql(1 of 1) 09:47:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V413_Aql) 09:47:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:47:28 Pointing updates are enabled 09:47:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:47:28 Start slew to V413_Aql... 09:47:30 (wait for slew to complete) 09:49:07 (slew complete) 09:49:07 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:49:07 Project Priority is: undefined 09:49:07 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=7670s GW=T HAz=8070s DWz=T WF=no] 09:49:07 Updating pointing... 09:49:07 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:49:07 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:49:09 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:49:09 (using Fast readout mode) 09:49:09 (starting exposure) 09:49:24 (exposure complete) 09:49:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:49:28 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:49:28 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:49:28 Focus postion= 3482 09:49:28 Image finished 09:49:28 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:49:29 3110 image stars found 09:49:29 416 catalog stars found 09:49:30 Solved! 112 stars matched. 09:49:30 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:49:30 Pointing error is 0.736 arcmin @ angle 342.44 09:49:30 True focal length is 3463.4 mm. 09:49:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:49:30 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 50.0s 02° 30' 24.49" 09:49:30 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:49:31 [sync] pointing model updated 09:49:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:49:31 Target is now centered. 09:49:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:49:31 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=7693s GW=T HAz=8033s DWz=T WF=no] 09:49:31 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:49:31 Imaging to V413_Aql_SI_20240704_094931_T3 09:49:31 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 09:49:31 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:49:33 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:49:33 (using Normal readout mode) 09:49:33 (starting exposure) 09:50:23 (exposure complete) 09:50:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:50:28 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:50:28 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:50:28 Focus postion= 3462 09:50:28 Image finished 09:50:28 Plate-solve V413_Aql_SI_20240704_094931_T3 final image. 09:50:32 8560 image stars found 09:50:32 226 catalog stars found 09:50:34 Solved! 78 stars matched. 09:50:34 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 09:50:34 Pointing error is 0.724 arcmin @ angle 344.56 09:50:34 True focal length is 3462.8 mm. 09:50:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:50:34 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 50.1s 02° 30' 24.25" 09:50:34 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:50:34 Image FWHM is 4.0 arcsec (8.88 pixels) 09:50:34 (avg FWHM = 5.33 arcsec) 09:50:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:50:34 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:50:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:50:34 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=7757s GW=T HAz=8087s DWz=T WF=no] 09:50:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:50:34 Imaging to V413_Aql_R_20240704_095034_T3 09:50:34 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 09:50:34 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:50:38 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:50:38 (using Normal readout mode) 09:50:38 (starting exposure) 09:51:18 (exposure complete) 09:51:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:51:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:51:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:51:22 Focus postion= 3752 09:51:22 Image finished 09:51:23 Plate-solve V413_Aql_R_20240704_095034_T3 final image. 09:51:27 7227 image stars found 09:51:27 226 catalog stars found 09:51:28 Solved! 84 stars matched. 09:51:28 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 09:51:28 Pointing error is 0.742 arcmin @ angle 343.05 09:51:28 True focal length is 3464.6 mm. 09:51:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:51:28 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 50.0s 02° 30' 24.96" 09:51:28 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:51:28 Image FWHM is 3.5 arcsec (7.84 pixels) 09:51:28 (avg FWHM = 4.76 arcsec) 09:51:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:51:28 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:51:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:51:28 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=7812s GW=T HAz=8152s DWz=T WF=no] 09:51:28 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:51:28 Imaging to V413_Aql_V_20240704_095128_T3 09:51:28 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 09:51:28 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:51:31 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:51:31 (using Normal readout mode) 09:51:31 (starting exposure) 09:52:20 (exposure complete) 09:52:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:52:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:52:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:52:26 Focus postion= 3772 09:52:26 Image finished 09:52:27 Plate-solve V413_Aql_V_20240704_095128_T3 final image. 09:52:30 5440 image stars found 09:52:30 226 catalog stars found 09:52:32 Solved! 68 stars matched. 09:52:32 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 09:52:32 Pointing error is 0.742 arcmin @ angle 345.12 09:52:32 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 09:52:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:52:32 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 50.1s 02° 30' 25.42" 09:52:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:52:32 Image FWHM is 3.9 arcsec (8.81 pixels) 09:52:32 (avg FWHM = 4.30 arcsec) 09:52:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:52:32 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:52:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:52:32 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:52:32 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 09:52:32 Focus change of 30 steps required 09:52:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:52:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=909.1074 Y=460.3381 09:52:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:52:49 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:53:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0125 Y=459.0797 09:53:02 (guide star SNR=25.0 X=913 Y=459) 09:53:02 (first exposure estimate 1.2 sec) 09:53:07 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:53:07 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:53:07 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:53:08 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:53:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:53:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:53:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:53:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:53:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:53:15 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:53:15 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:53:15 User actions detected. 09:53:15 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:53:15 Dome is MaxDome 09:53:15 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:53:15 Imager is ASCOM 09:53:15 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:53:15 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@095234 UTC 09:53:15 Imager readout modes: 09:53:15 0 is Fast 09:53:15 1 is Normal 09:53:15 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:53:15 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:53:15 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:53:15 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:53:15 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:53:15 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:53:15 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:53:15 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:53:15 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:53:15 ==== Starting target B0133+47 ==== 09:53:15 ACPS Observation B0133+47(1 of 1) 09:53:15 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan B0133+47) 09:53:15 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:53:15 Pointing updates are enabled 09:53:15 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:53:15 Start slew to B0133+47... 09:53:17 (wait for slew to complete) 09:54:44 (slew complete) 09:54:44 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:54:44 Project Priority is: undefined 09:54:44 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-14334s GW=T HAz=-13794s DWz=T WF=no] 09:54:44 Updating pointing... 09:54:44 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:54:44 Focus change of -320 steps required 09:54:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:54:48 (using Fast readout mode) 09:54:48 (starting exposure) 09:55:11 (exposure complete) 09:55:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:55:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:55:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:55:17 Focus postion= 3482 09:55:17 Image finished 09:55:17 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:55:17 375 image stars found 09:55:17 390 catalog stars found 09:55:19 Solved! 112 stars matched. 09:55:19 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 09:55:19 Pointing error is 2.784 arcmin @ angle 285.46 09:55:19 True focal length is 3465.7 mm. 09:55:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:55:19 True image center (J2000): 01h 36m 42.6s 47° 52' 13.56" 09:55:19 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:55:19 [sync] pointing model updated 09:55:19 Re-slew to target. 09:55:19 Start slew to B0133+47... 09:55:21 (wait for slew to complete) 09:55:31 (slew complete) 09:55:31 Target is now centered. 09:55:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:55:31 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:55:31 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:55:31 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:55:34 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:55:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=91.98759 Y=498.8151 09:55:49 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:55:49 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:56:02 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.009 Y=607.9941 09:56:03 (guide star SNR=42.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:56:03 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:56:08 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:56:08 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:56:08 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:56:08 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:56:15 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:56:15 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:56:15 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:56:15 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:56:15 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:56:16 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:56:16 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:56:16 User actions detected. 09:56:16 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:56:16 Dome is MaxDome 09:56:16 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:56:16 Imager is ASCOM 09:56:16 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:56:16 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@095534 UTC 09:56:16 Imager readout modes: 09:56:16 0 is Fast 09:56:16 1 is Normal 09:56:16 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:56:16 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:56:16 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:56:16 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:56:16 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:56:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:56:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:56:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:56:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:56:16 ==== Starting target PV_Cep ==== 09:56:16 ACPS Observation PV_Cep(1 of 1) 09:56:16 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan PV_Cep) 09:56:16 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:56:16 Pointing updates are enabled 09:56:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:56:16 Start slew to PV_Cep... 09:56:18 (wait for slew to complete) 09:57:30 (slew complete) 09:57:30 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:57:30 Project Priority is: undefined 09:57:30 [flip check: Tn=560s HAc=3369s GW=T HAz=3929s DWz=T WF=no] 09:57:30 Updating pointing... 09:57:30 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:57:30 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:57:34 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:57:34 (using Fast readout mode) 09:57:34 (starting exposure) 09:57:56 (exposure complete) 09:57:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:58:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:58:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:58:02 Focus postion= 3482 09:58:02 Image finished 09:58:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:58:02 617 image stars found 09:58:02 384 catalog stars found 09:58:03 Solved! 120 stars matched. 09:58:03 Average residual is 0.38 arcsec. 09:58:03 Pointing error is 0.933 arcmin @ angle 20.29 09:58:03 True focal length is 3456.8 mm. 09:58:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.90 09:58:03 True image center (J2000): 20h 45m 57.4s 67° 58' 31.23" 09:58:03 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:58:03 [sync] pointing model updated 09:58:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:58:03 Target is now centered. 09:58:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:58:04 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:58:04 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 09:58:04 No focus change required 09:58:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:58:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.26 Y=608.4066 09:58:15 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:58:15 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:58:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.052 Y=608.2017 09:58:28 (guide star SNR=47.3 X=1326 Y=608) 09:58:29 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:58:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:58:34 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:58:34 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 09:58:34 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 09:58:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:58:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:58:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:58:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:58:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:58:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:58:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:58:42 User actions detected. 09:58:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:58:42 Dome is MaxDome 09:58:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:58:42 Imager is ASCOM 09:58:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:58:42 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240704@095804 UTC 09:58:42 Imager readout modes: 09:58:42 0 is Fast 09:58:42 1 is Normal 09:58:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:58:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:58:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:58:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:58:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:58:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:58:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:58:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:58:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:58:42 ==== Starting target RS_Sge ==== 09:58:42 ACPS Observation RS_Sge(1 of 1) 09:58:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan RS_Sge) 09:58:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:58:42 Pointing updates are enabled 09:58:42 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:58:42 Start slew to RS_Sge... 09:58:44 (wait for slew to complete) 09:59:26 (slew complete) 09:59:26 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:59:26 Project Priority is: undefined 09:59:26 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=6364s GW=T HAz=6744s DWz=T WF=no] 09:59:26 Updating pointing... 09:59:26 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:59:26 No focus change required 09:59:26 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:59:26 (using Fast readout mode) 09:59:26 (starting exposure) 09:59:45 (exposure complete) 09:59:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:59:50 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:59:50 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:59:50 Focus postion= 3482 09:59:50 Image finished 09:59:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:59:51 1036 image stars found 09:59:51 323 catalog stars found 09:59:52 Solved! 106 stars matched. 09:59:52 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 09:59:52 Pointing error is 0.831 arcmin @ angle 16.05 09:59:52 True focal length is 3461.7 mm. 09:59:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 09:59:52 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 07.4s 20° 00' 31.61" 09:59:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:59:53 [sync] pointing model updated 09:59:53 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:59:53 Target is now centered. 09:59:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:59:53 (wait for slew to complete) 09:59:54 (slew complete) 09:59:54 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=6392s GW=T HAz=6712s DWz=T WF=no] 09:59:54 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:59:54 Imaging to RS_Sge_SI_20240704_095954_T3 09:59:54 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 09:59:54 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:59:56 (taking 20 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:59:56 (using Normal readout mode) 09:59:56 (starting exposure) 10:00:25 (exposure complete) 10:00:27 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:00:30 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:00:30 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:00:30 Focus postion= 3462 10:00:30 Image finished 10:00:30 Plate-solve RS_Sge_SI_20240704_095954_T3 final image. 10:00:33 1510 image stars found 10:00:33 157 catalog stars found 10:00:34 Solved! 36 stars matched. 10:00:35 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:00:35 Pointing error is 0.829 arcmin @ angle 17.49 10:00:35 True focal length is 3458.6 mm. 10:00:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:00:35 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 07.5s 20° 00' 31.12" 10:00:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:00:35 Image FWHM is 3.5 arcsec (7.85 pixels) 10:00:35 (avg FWHM = 4.10 arcsec) 10:00:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:00:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:00:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:00:35 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=6433s GW=T HAz=6763s DWz=T WF=no] 10:00:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:00:35 Imaging to RS_Sge_R_20240704_100035_T3 10:00:35 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:00:35 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:00:38 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:00:38 (using Normal readout mode) 10:00:38 (starting exposure) 10:01:18 (exposure complete) 10:01:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:01:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:01:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:01:23 Focus postion= 3752 10:01:23 Image finished 10:01:24 Plate-solve RS_Sge_R_20240704_100035_T3 final image. 10:01:27 1088 image stars found 10:01:27 157 catalog stars found 10:01:45 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:01:46 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:01:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:01:46 [flip check: Tn=345s HAc=6504s GW=T HAz=6849s DWz=T WF=no] 10:01:46 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:01:46 Imaging to RS_Sge_V_20240704_100146_T3 10:01:46 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:01:46 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:01:49 (taking 45 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:01:49 (using Normal readout mode) 10:01:49 (starting exposure) 10:02:43 (exposure complete) 10:02:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:02:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:02:48 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:02:48 Focus postion= 3772 10:02:48 Image finished 10:02:49 Plate-solve RS_Sge_V_20240704_100146_T3 final image. 10:02:52 3352 image stars found 10:02:52 157 catalog stars found 10:02:53 Solved! 70 stars matched. 10:02:54 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:02:54 Pointing error is 0.850 arcmin @ angle 14.50 10:02:54 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 10:02:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:02:54 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 07.3s 20° 00' 33.07" 10:02:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:02:54 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.32 pixels) 10:02:54 (avg FWHM = 3.85 arcsec) 10:02:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:02:54 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:02:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:02:54 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:02:54 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:02:54 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:02:57 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:03:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1026.998 Y=945.0388 10:03:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:03:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:03:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.061 Y=608.1851 10:03:25 (guide star SNR=37.1 X=1326 Y=608) 10:03:25 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:03:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:03:30 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:03:30 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:03:30 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:03:37 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:03:37 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:03:37 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:03:37 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:03:37 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:03:38 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:03:38 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:03:38 User actions detected. 10:03:38 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:03:38 Dome is MaxDome 10:03:38 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:03:38 Imager is ASCOM 10:03:38 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:03:38 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@100257 UTC 10:03:38 Imager readout modes: 10:03:38 0 is Fast 10:03:38 1 is Normal 10:03:38 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:03:38 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:03:38 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:03:38 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:03:38 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:03:38 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:03:38 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:03:38 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:03:38 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:03:38 ==== Starting target NSV_11749 ==== 10:03:38 ACPS Observation NSV_11749(1 of 1) 10:03:38 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSV_11749) 10:03:38 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:03:38 Pointing updates are enabled 10:03:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:03:38 Start slew to NSV_11749... 10:03:40 (wait for slew to complete) 10:03:59 (slew complete) 10:03:59 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:03:59 Project Priority is: undefined 10:03:59 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=9592s GW=T HAz=10252s DWz=T WF=no] 10:03:59 Updating pointing... 10:03:59 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:03:59 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:04:04 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:04:04 (using Fast readout mode) 10:04:04 (starting exposure) 10:04:27 (exposure complete) 10:04:30 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:04:32 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:04:32 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:04:32 Focus postion= 3482 10:04:32 Image finished 10:04:32 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:04:33 2200 image stars found 10:04:33 357 catalog stars found 10:04:35 Solved! 120 stars matched. 10:04:35 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 10:04:35 Pointing error is 0.981 arcmin @ angle 329.79 10:04:35 True focal length is 3463.1 mm. 10:04:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:04:35 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 40.4s 00° 03' 41.76" 10:04:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:04:35 [sync] pointing model updated 10:04:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:04:35 Target is now centered. 10:04:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:04:35 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:04:35 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 10:04:35 Focus change of 320 steps required 10:04:39 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:04:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1008.04 Y=293.2208 10:04:52 (guide star SNR=6.8 X=1008 Y=293) 10:04:52 (first exposure estimate 2.2 sec) 10:04:58 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1008 Y=293) 10:04:59 (final exposure for guiding 2.29 sec) 10:05:04 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1009 Y=294) 10:05:18 **Guider waited for 11.45 sec and never got a measurement 10:05:19 (take guider image at initial interval 2.29 sec) 10:05:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1009.018 Y=294.7675 10:05:25 (guide star SNR=4.3 X=1009 Y=294) 10:05:25 (first exposure estimate 1.61 sec) 10:05:30 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1009 Y=295) 10:05:30 (final exposure for guiding 1.58 sec) 10:05:35 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1009 Y=295) 10:05:57 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:05:58 (take guider image at initial interval 1.58 sec) 10:06:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.873 Y=607.933 10:06:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:06:03 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:06:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.073 Y=608.0368 10:06:17 (guide star SNR=27.4 X=1326 Y=608) 10:06:17 (first exposure estimate 1.1 sec) 10:06:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:06:22 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:06:22 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:06:22 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:06:29 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:06:29 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:06:29 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:06:29 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:06:29 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:06:30 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:06:30 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:06:30 User actions detected. 10:06:30 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:06:30 Dome is MaxDome 10:06:30 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:06:30 Imager is ASCOM 10:06:30 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:06:30 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@100439 UTC 10:06:30 Imager readout modes: 10:06:30 0 is Fast 10:06:30 1 is Normal 10:06:30 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:06:30 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:06:30 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:06:30 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:06:30 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:06:30 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:06:30 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:06:30 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:06:30 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:06:30 ==== Starting target V407_Cyg ==== 10:06:30 ACPS Observation V407_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:06:30 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V407_Cyg) 10:06:30 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:06:30 Pointing updates are enabled 10:06:30 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:06:30 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 10:06:32 (wait for slew to complete) 10:07:14 (slew complete) 10:07:14 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:07:14 Project Priority is: undefined 10:07:14 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=2943s GW=T HAz=3363s DWz=T WF=no] 10:07:14 Updating pointing... 10:07:14 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:07:14 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:07:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:07:18 (using Fast readout mode) 10:07:18 (starting exposure) 10:07:41 (exposure complete) 10:07:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:07:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:07:46 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:07:46 Focus postion= 3482 10:07:46 Image finished 10:07:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:07:47 1719 image stars found 10:07:47 775 catalog stars found 10:07:48 Solved! 130 stars matched. 10:07:48 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:07:48 Pointing error is 3.125 arcmin @ angle 281.98 10:07:48 True focal length is 3463.2 mm. 10:07:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:07:48 True image center (J2000): 21h 01m 52.3s 45° 47' 11.84" 10:07:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:07:49 [sync] pointing model updated 10:07:49 Re-slew to target. 10:07:49 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 10:07:50 (wait for slew to complete) 10:08:00 (slew complete) 10:08:00 Target is now centered. 10:08:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:08:00 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=2972s GW=T HAz=3349s DWz=T WF=no] 10:08:00 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:08:00 Imaging to V407_Cyg_SI_20240704_100800_T3 10:08:00 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:08:00 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:08:03 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:08:03 (using Normal readout mode) 10:08:03 (starting exposure) 10:09:12 (exposure complete) 10:09:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:09:17 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:09:17 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:09:18 Focus postion= 3462 10:09:18 Image finished 10:09:18 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_SI_20240704_100800_T3 final image. 10:09:21 7212 image stars found 10:09:22 373 catalog stars found 10:09:26 Solved! 85 stars matched. 10:09:26 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:09:26 Pointing error is 0.466 arcmin @ angle 74.56 10:09:26 True focal length is 3462.9 mm. 10:09:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:09:26 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 12.4s 45° 46' 40.44" 10:09:26 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:09:26 Image FWHM is 4.4 arcsec (9.85 pixels) 10:09:26 (avg FWHM = 3.99 arcsec) 10:09:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:09:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:09:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:09:26 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=3059s GW=T HAz=3416s DWz=T WF=no] 10:09:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:09:26 Imaging to V407_Cyg_R_20240704_100926_T3 10:09:26 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:09:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:09:30 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:09:30 (using Normal readout mode) 10:09:30 (starting exposure) 10:10:21 (exposure complete) 10:10:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:10:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:10:26 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:10:26 Focus postion= 3752 10:10:26 Image finished 10:10:27 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_R_20240704_100926_T3 final image. 10:10:31 5839 image stars found 10:10:31 373 catalog stars found 10:11:31 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 10:11:31 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:11:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:11:31 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=3184s GW=T HAz=3561s DWz=T WF=no] 10:11:31 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:11:31 Imaging to V407_Cyg_V_20240704_101131_T3 10:11:31 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:11:31 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:11:33 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:11:33 (using Normal readout mode) 10:11:33 (starting exposure) 10:12:43 (exposure complete) 10:12:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:12:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:12:47 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:12:47 Focus postion= 3772 10:12:47 Image finished 10:12:48 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_V_20240704_101131_T3 final image. 10:12:52 4145 image stars found 10:12:52 373 catalog stars found 10:13:52 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 10:13:53 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:13:53 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:13:53 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:13:53 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:13:53 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:13:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:14:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1346.045 Y=201.4066 10:14:09 (guide star SNR=very high X=1347 Y=201) 10:14:10 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:14:15 (guide star SNR=53.8 X=1345 Y=200) 10:14:15 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:14:20 (guide star SNR=56.1 X=1343 Y=199) 10:14:46 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:14:48 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:14:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1347.145 Y=414.6065 10:14:52 (guide star SNR=83.6 X=1347 Y=414) 10:14:53 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:14:58 (guide star SNR=79.8 X=1345 Y=413) 10:14:58 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:15:02 (guide star SNR=79.4 X=1344 Y=413) 10:15:08 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 10:15:08 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3404s GW=T HAz=3839s DWz=T WF=no] 10:15:08 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:15:09 Imaging to V407_Cyg_B_20240704_101508_T3 10:15:09 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:15:09 (using Normal readout mode) 10:15:11 (ex=1.09 ey=0.02) 10:15:11 (guider check OK) 10:15:11 (starting exposure) 10:17:19 (exposure complete) 10:17:21 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:17:23 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:17:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:17:24 Focus postion= 3802 10:17:24 Image finished 10:17:25 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_B_20240704_101508_T3 final image. 10:17:29 6011 image stars found 10:17:29 373 catalog stars found 10:18:29 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 10:18:30 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:18:30 (waiting for guider to settle...) 10:18:35 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=3610s GW=T HAz=4046s DWz=T WF=no] 10:18:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:18:35 Imaging to V407_Cyg_B_20240704_101835_T3 10:18:35 (taking 120 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:18:35 (using Normal readout mode) 10:18:35 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 10:18:35 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 10:18:47 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:18:47 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:18:48 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:18:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:18:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:18:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:18:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:18:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:18:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:18:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:18:55 User actions detected. 10:18:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:18:55 Dome is MaxDome 10:18:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:18:55 Imager is ASCOM 10:18:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:18:55 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@101355 UTC 10:18:55 Imager readout modes: 10:18:55 0 is Fast 10:18:55 1 is Normal 10:18:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:18:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:18:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:18:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:18:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:18:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:18:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:18:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:18:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:18:55 ==== Starting target KP_Cyg ==== 10:18:55 ACPS Observation KP_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:18:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KP_Cyg) 10:18:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:18:55 Pointing updates are enabled 10:18:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:18:55 (wait for slew to complete) 10:18:59 (slew complete) 10:18:59 Start slew to KP_Cyg... 10:19:00 (wait for slew to complete) 10:19:20 (slew complete) 10:19:20 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:19:20 Project Priority is: undefined 10:19:20 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=7061s GW=T HAz=7461s DWz=T WF=no] 10:19:20 Updating pointing... 10:19:20 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:19:20 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:19:24 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:19:24 (using Fast readout mode) 10:19:24 (starting exposure) 10:19:47 (exposure complete) 10:19:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:19:51 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:19:52 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:19:52 Focus postion= 3482 10:19:52 Image finished 10:19:52 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:19:52 510 image stars found 10:19:52 368 catalog stars found 10:19:54 Solved! 114 stars matched. 10:19:54 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:19:54 Pointing error is 0.929 arcmin @ angle 30.23 10:19:54 True focal length is 3461.7 mm. 10:19:54 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.90 V = 0.89 10:19:54 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 43.3s 41° 16' 33.25" 10:19:54 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:19:54 [sync] pointing model updated 10:19:54 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:19:54 Target is now centered. 10:19:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:19:54 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=7095s GW=T HAz=7435s DWz=T WF=no] 10:19:54 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:19:54 Imaging to KP_Cyg_SI_20240704_101954_T3 10:19:54 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:19:54 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:19:56 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:19:56 (using Normal readout mode) 10:19:56 (starting exposure) 10:20:45 (exposure complete) 10:20:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:20:50 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:20:50 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:20:50 Focus postion= 3462 10:20:50 Image finished 10:20:50 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_SI_20240704_101954_T3 final image. 10:20:54 4611 image stars found 10:20:54 190 catalog stars found 10:20:55 Solved! 87 stars matched. 10:20:55 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:20:55 Pointing error is 0.944 arcmin @ angle 31.22 10:20:55 True focal length is 3462.3 mm. 10:20:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:20:55 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 43.4s 41° 16' 33.54" 10:20:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:20:55 Image FWHM is 4.1 arcsec (9.12 pixels) 10:20:55 (avg FWHM = 4.01 arcsec) 10:20:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:20:55 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:20:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:20:55 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=7157s GW=T HAz=7486s DWz=T WF=no] 10:20:55 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:20:55 Imaging to KP_Cyg_R_20240704_102055_T3 10:20:55 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:20:55 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:20:59 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:20:59 (using Normal readout mode) 10:20:59 (starting exposure) 10:21:39 (exposure complete) 10:21:42 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:21:44 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:21:44 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:21:44 Focus postion= 3752 10:21:44 Image finished 10:21:45 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_R_20240704_102055_T3 final image. 10:21:49 4413 image stars found 10:21:49 190 catalog stars found 10:21:50 Solved! 92 stars matched. 10:21:50 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 10:21:50 Pointing error is 0.951 arcmin @ angle 29.13 10:21:50 True focal length is 3465.5 mm. 10:21:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:21:50 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 43.3s 41° 16' 34.95" 10:21:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:21:50 Image FWHM is 3.7 arcsec (8.26 pixels) 10:21:50 (avg FWHM = 3.94 arcsec) 10:21:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:21:50 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:21:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:21:50 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=7212s GW=T HAz=7552s DWz=T WF=no] 10:21:50 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:21:50 Imaging to KP_Cyg_V_20240704_102150_T3 10:21:50 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:21:50 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:21:53 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:21:53 (using Normal readout mode) 10:21:53 (starting exposure) 10:22:42 (exposure complete) 10:22:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:22:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:22:47 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:22:47 Focus postion= 3772 10:22:47 Image finished 10:22:48 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_V_20240704_102150_T3 final image. 10:22:51 3160 image stars found 10:22:51 190 catalog stars found 10:22:52 Solved! 78 stars matched. 10:22:52 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:22:52 Pointing error is 0.973 arcmin @ angle 30.21 10:22:52 True focal length is 3466.2 mm. 10:22:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:22:52 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 43.4s 41° 16' 35.54" 10:22:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:22:52 Image FWHM is 2.9 arcsec (6.54 pixels) 10:22:52 (avg FWHM = 3.67 arcsec) 10:22:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:22:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:22:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:22:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:22:52 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:22:52 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:22:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:23:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=633.9147 Y=469.1832 10:23:10 (guide star SNR=very high X=634 Y=469) 10:23:10 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:23:15 (guide star SNR=35.0 X=634 Y=470) 10:23:15 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:23:19 (guide star SNR=37.1 X=635 Y=470) 10:23:26 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 10:23:26 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=7307s GW=T HAz=7687s DWz=T WF=no] 10:23:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:23:26 Imaging to KP_Cyg_B_20240704_102326_T3 10:23:26 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:23:26 (using Normal readout mode) 10:23:28 (ex=0.35 ey=0.47) 10:23:28 (guider check OK) 10:23:28 (starting exposure) 10:24:55 (exposure complete) 10:24:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:25:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:25:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:25:00 Focus postion= 3802 10:25:00 Image finished 10:25:01 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_B_20240704_102326_T3 final image. 10:25:05 5053 image stars found 10:25:05 190 catalog stars found 10:25:06 Solved! 72 stars matched. 10:25:06 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:25:06 Pointing error is 1.386 arcmin @ angle 50.01 10:25:06 True focal length is 3468.6 mm. 10:25:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:25:06 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 46.5s 41° 16' 38.55" 10:25:06 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:25:06 Image FWHM is 3.7 arcsec (8.19 pixels) 10:25:06 (avg FWHM = 3.59 arcsec) 10:25:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:25:06 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:25:06 (waiting for guider to settle...) 10:25:11 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=7410s GW=T HAz=7793s DWz=T WF=no] 10:25:11 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:25:11 Imaging to KP_Cyg_B_20240704_102511_T3 10:25:12 (taking 80 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:25:12 (using Normal readout mode) 10:25:12 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 10:25:12 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 10:25:23 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:25:23 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:25:24 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:25:29 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:25:29 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:25:29 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:25:29 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:25:29 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:25:31 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:25:31 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:25:31 User actions detected. 10:25:31 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:25:31 Dome is MaxDome 10:25:31 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:25:31 Imager is ASCOM 10:25:31 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:25:31 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@102255 UTC 10:25:31 Imager readout modes: 10:25:31 0 is Fast 10:25:31 1 is Normal 10:25:31 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:25:31 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:25:31 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:25:31 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:25:31 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:25:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:25:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:25:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:25:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:25:31 ==== Starting target CGCS_5926 ==== 10:25:31 ACPS Observation CGCS_5926(1 of 1) 10:25:31 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CGCS_5926) 10:25:31 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:25:31 Pointing updates are enabled 10:25:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:25:31 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 10:25:33 (wait for slew to complete) 10:26:28 (slew complete) 10:26:28 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:26:28 Project Priority is: undefined 10:26:28 [flip check: Tn=391s HAc=-5733s GW=T HAz=-5341s DWz=T WF=no] 10:26:28 Updating pointing... 10:26:28 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:26:28 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:26:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:26:32 (using Fast readout mode) 10:26:33 (starting exposure) 10:26:56 (exposure complete) 10:26:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:27:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:27:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:27:00 Focus postion= 3482 10:27:00 Image finished 10:27:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:27:01 530 image stars found 10:27:01 393 catalog stars found 10:27:02 Solved! 147 stars matched. 10:27:02 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:27:02 Pointing error is 2.007 arcmin @ angle 288.28 10:27:02 True focal length is 3463.2 mm. 10:27:02 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:27:02 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 27.9s 62° 53' 28.81" 10:27:02 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:27:02 [sync] pointing model updated 10:27:02 Re-slew to target. 10:27:02 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 10:27:04 (wait for slew to complete) 10:27:14 (slew complete) 10:27:14 Target is now centered. 10:27:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:27:14 [flip check: Tn=331s HAc=-5703s GW=T HAz=-5355s DWz=T WF=no] 10:27:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:27:14 Imaging to CGCS_5926_SI_20240704_102714_T3 10:27:14 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:27:14 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:27:16 (taking 31.2 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:27:16 (using Normal readout mode) 10:27:16 (starting exposure) 10:27:57 (exposure complete) 10:27:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:28:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:28:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:28:02 Focus postion= 3462 10:28:02 Image finished 10:28:02 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_SI_20240704_102714_T3 final image. 10:28:05 1711 image stars found 10:28:05 206 catalog stars found 10:28:06 Solved! 73 stars matched. 10:28:06 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:28:06 Pointing error is 0.138 arcmin @ angle 31.19 10:28:06 True focal length is 3463.6 mm. 10:28:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:28:06 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 45.3s 62° 52' 58.17" 10:28:06 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:28:06 Image FWHM is 3.7 arcsec (8.33 pixels) 10:28:06 (avg FWHM = 3.62 arcsec) 10:28:06 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:28:06 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:28:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:28:07 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-5650s GW=T HAz=-5286s DWz=T WF=no] 10:28:07 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:28:07 Imaging to CGCS_5926_R_20240704_102807_T3 10:28:07 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:28:07 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:28:10 (taking 47.8 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:28:10 (using Normal readout mode) 10:28:10 (starting exposure) 10:29:09 (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= 3752 10:29:14 Image finished 10:29:15 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_R_20240704_102807_T3 final image. 10:29:18 1499 image stars found 10:29:18 206 catalog stars found 10:29:19 Solved! 88 stars matched. 10:29:19 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:29:19 Pointing error is 0.375 arcmin @ angle 69.45 10:29:19 True focal length is 3464.2 mm. 10:29:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:29:19 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 47.7s 62° 52' 58.99" 10:29:19 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:29:19 Image FWHM is 3.5 arcsec (7.81 pixels) 10:29:19 (avg FWHM = 3.60 arcsec) 10:29:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:29:19 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:29:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:29:19 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:29:20 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:29:20 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:29:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:29:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=631.4208 Y=816.0462 10:29:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:29:36 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:29:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.021 Y=608.0313 10:29:50 (guide star SNR=37.2 X=1326 Y=608) 10:29:50 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:29:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:29:55 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:29:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:29:55 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:34:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:34:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:34:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:34:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:34:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:34:18 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:34:18 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:34:18 User actions detected. 10:34:18 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:34:18 Dome is MaxDome 10:34:18 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:34:18 Imager is ASCOM 10:34:18 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:34:18 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240704@103115 UTC 10:34:18 Imager readout modes: 10:34:18 0 is Fast 10:34:18 1 is Normal 10:34:18 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:34:18 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:34:18 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:34:18 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:34:18 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:34:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:34:18 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:34:18 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:34:18 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:34:18 ==== Starting target KU_Cyg ==== 10:34:18 ACPS Observation KU_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:34:18 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KU_Cyg) 10:34:18 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:34:19 Pointing updates are enabled 10:34:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:34:19 Start slew to KU_Cyg... 10:34:20 (wait for slew to complete) 10:34:41 (slew complete) 10:34:41 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:34:41 Project Priority is: undefined 10:34:41 [flip check: Tn=440s HAc=7565s GW=T HAz=8005s DWz=T WF=no] 10:34:41 Updating pointing... 10:34:41 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:34:41 (using Fast readout mode) 10:34:41 (starting exposure) 10:34:54 (exposure complete) 10:34:56 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:34:58 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:34:58 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:34:59 Focus postion= 3416 10:34:59 Image finished 10:34:59 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:35:00 1886 image stars found 10:35:00 407 catalog stars found 10:35:01 Solved! 178 stars matched. 10:35:01 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:35:01 Pointing error is 0.958 arcmin @ angle 30.92 10:35:01 True focal length is 3463.7 mm. 10:35:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:35:01 True image center (J2000): 20h 12m 48.0s 47° 24' 30.70" 10:35:01 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:35:01 [sync] pointing model updated 10:35:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:35:01 Target is now centered. 10:35:01 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:35:01 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:35:01 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:35:01 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:35:04 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:35:18 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=785.7816 Y=52.16208 10:35:18 (guide star SNR=42.6 X=786 Y=52) 10:35:19 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:35:23 (guide star SNR=10.4 X=785 Y=52) 10:35:24 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:35:29 (guide star SNR=10.5 X=786 Y=52) 10:35:35 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 10:35:35 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=7619s GW=T HAz=7999s DWz=T WF=no] 10:35:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:35:35 Imaging to KU_Cyg_SI_20240704_103535_T3 10:35:35 (taking 80 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:35:35 (using Normal readout mode) 10:35:37 (ex=1.31 ey=1.64) 10:35:37 (guider check OK) 10:35:37 (starting exposure) 10:37:05 (exposure complete) 10:37:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:37:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:37:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:37:10 Focus postion= 3396 10:37:10 Image finished 10:37:10 Plate-solve KU_Cyg_SI_20240704_103535_T3 final image. 10:37:14 8381 image stars found 10:37:14 226 catalog stars found 10:37:15 Solved! 129 stars matched. 10:37:15 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:37:16 Pointing error is 0.837 arcmin @ angle 1.09 10:37:16 True focal length is 3462.6 mm. 10:37:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:37:16 True image center (J2000): 20h 12m 45.2s 47° 24' 31.60" 10:37:16 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:37:16 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.65 pixels) 10:37:16 (avg FWHM = 3.33 arcsec) 10:37:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:37:16 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:37:16 (waiting for guider to settle...) 10:37:21 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:37:21 [flip check: Tn=350s HAc=7728s GW=T HAz=8075s DWz=T WF=no] 10:37:21 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:37:21 Imaging to KU_Cyg_R_20240704_103721_T3 10:37:21 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:37:21 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:37:25 (taking 50 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:37:25 (using Normal readout mode) 10:37:25 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 10:37:25 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 10:37:37 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:37:37 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:37:37 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:37:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:37:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:37:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:37:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:37:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:37:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:37:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:37:43 User actions detected. 10:37:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:37:44 Dome is MaxDome 10:37:44 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:37:44 Imager is ASCOM 10:37:44 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:37:44 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20240704@103725 UTC 10:37:44 Imager readout modes: 10:37:44 0 is Fast 10:37:44 1 is Normal 10:37:44 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:37:44 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:37:44 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:37:44 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:37:44 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:37:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:37:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:37:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:37:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:37:44 ==== Starting target NSV_11154 ==== 10:37:44 ACPS Observation NSV_11154(1 of 1) 10:37:44 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan NSV_11154) 10:37:44 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:37:44 Pointing updates are enabled 10:37:44 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:37:44 Start slew to NSV_11154... 10:37:45 (wait for slew to complete) 10:38:16 (slew complete) 10:38:16 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:38:16 Project Priority is: undefined 10:38:16 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=13480s GW=T HAz=13960s DWz=T WF=no] 10:38:16 Updating pointing... 10:38:16 Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:38:16 Focus change of -270 steps required 10:38:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:38:19 (using Fast readout mode) 10:38:19 (starting exposure) 10:38:41 (exposure complete) 10:38:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:38:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:38:46 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:38:46 Focus postion= 3416 10:38:46 Image finished 10:38:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:38:47 732 image stars found 10:38:47 352 catalog stars found 10:38:48 Solved! 144 stars matched. 10:38:48 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 10:38:48 Pointing error is 1.288 arcmin @ angle 5.35 10:38:48 True focal length is 3464.3 mm. 10:38:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:38:48 True image center (J2000): 18h 37m 52.0s 47° 24' 40.45" 10:38:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 10:38:48 [sync] pointing model updated 10:38:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:38:48 Target is now centered. 10:38:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:38:48 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:38:48 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:38:48 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:38:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:39:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1280.512 Y=358.1748 10:39:05 (guide star SNR=13.2 X=1280 Y=358) 10:39:06 (first exposure estimate 1.13 sec) 10:39:11 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1281 Y=358) 10:39:11 (final exposure for guiding 1.08 sec) 10:39:15 (guide star SNR=3.1 X=1280 Y=358) 10:39:31 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:39:32 (take guider image at initial interval 1.08 sec) 10:39:37 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1298.931 Y=352.2975 10:39:37 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1299 Y=352) 10:39:38 (first exposure estimate 1.01 sec) 10:39:42 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1298 Y=352) 10:39:42 (final exposure for guiding 1.02 sec) 10:39:47 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1296 Y=351) 10:40:00 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:40:01 (take guider image at initial interval 1.02 sec) 10:40:05 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1296 Y=351 10:40:06 (guide star SNR=3.2 X=1296 Y=352) 10:40:06 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:40:11 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1296 Y=352) 10:40:11 (final exposure for guiding 1.02 sec) 10:40:16 (guide star SNR=3.3 X=1297 Y=352) 10:40:17 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:40:18 (take guider image at initial interval 1.02 sec) 10:40:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1297 Y=352 10:40:22 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1298 Y=352) 10:40:23 (first exposure estimate 1.02 sec) 10:40:28 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1297 Y=353) 10:40:28 (final exposure for guiding 1.01 sec) 10:40:32 (guide star SNR=3.0 X=1297 Y=352) 10:40:34 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:40:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:40:36 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:40:41 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:40:41 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:40:41 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:40:41 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:40:41 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:40:42 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:40:42 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:40:42 User actions detected. 10:40:42 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:40:42 Dome is MaxDome 10:40:42 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:40:42 Imager is ASCOM 10:40:42 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:40:42 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240704@103851 UTC 10:40:42 Imager readout modes: 10:40:42 0 is Fast 10:40:42 1 is Normal 10:40:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:40:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:40:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:40:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:40:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:40:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:40:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:40:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:40:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:40:42 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 10:40:42 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 10:40:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V630_Cas) 10:40:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:40:42 Pointing updates are enabled 10:40:42 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:40:42 Start slew to V630_Cas... 10:40:44 (wait for slew to complete) 10:41:59 (slew complete) 10:41:59 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:41:59 Project Priority is: undefined 10:41:59 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-4988s GW=T HAz=-4448s DWz=T WF=no] 10:41:59 Updating pointing... 10:41:59 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:41:59 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:42:02 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:42:02 (using Fast readout mode) 10:42:02 (starting exposure) 10:42:16 (exposure complete) 10:42:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:42:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:42:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:42:21 Focus postion= 3416 10:42:21 Image finished 10:42:21 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:42:22 1444 image stars found 10:42:22 447 catalog stars found 10:42:24 Solved! 149 stars matched. 10:42:24 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 10:42:24 Pointing error is 2.458 arcmin @ angle 281.40 10:42:24 True focal length is 3465.5 mm. 10:42:24 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:42:24 True image center (J2000): 23h 48m 36.5s 51° 28' 08.08" 10:42:24 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:42:24 [sync] pointing model updated 10:42:24 Re-slew to target. 10:42:24 Start slew to V630_Cas... 10:42:26 (wait for slew to complete) 10:42:36 (slew complete) 10:42:36 Target is now centered. 10:42:36 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:42:36 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:42:36 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:42:36 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:42:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:42:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.102 Y=347.1264 10:42:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:42:54 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:43:07 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.937 Y=608.096 10:43:08 (guide star SNR=38.3 X=1326 Y=608) 10:43:08 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:43:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:43:13 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:43:13 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:43:14 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:43:19 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:43:19 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:43:19 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:43:19 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:43:20 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:43:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:43:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:43:21 User actions detected. 10:43:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:43:21 Dome is MaxDome 10:43:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:43:21 Imager is ASCOM 10:43:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:43:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@104240 UTC 10:43:21 Imager readout modes: 10:43:21 0 is Fast 10:43:21 1 is Normal 10:43:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:43:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:43:21 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:43:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:43:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:43:21 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:43:21 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:43:21 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:43:21 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:43:21 ==== Starting target V1412_Aql ==== 10:43:21 ACPS Observation V1412_Aql(1 of 1) 10:43:21 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V1412_Aql) 10:43:21 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:43:21 Pointing updates are enabled 10:43:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:43:21 Start slew to V1412_Aql... 10:43:23 (wait for slew to complete) 10:44:18 (slew complete) 10:44:18 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:44:18 Project Priority is: undefined 10:44:18 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=8047s GW=T HAz=8587s DWz=T WF=no] 10:44:18 Updating pointing... 10:44:18 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:44:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:44:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:44:22 (using Fast readout mode) 10:44:22 (starting exposure) 10:44:44 (exposure complete) 10:44:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:44:49 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:44:49 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:44:49 Focus postion= 3416 10:44:49 Image finished 10:44:49 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:44:49 1431 image stars found 10:44:50 288 catalog stars found 10:44:51 Solved! 88 stars matched. 10:44:51 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:44:51 Pointing error is 0.754 arcmin @ angle 11.16 10:44:51 True focal length is 3464.1 mm. 10:44:51 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:44:51 True image center (J2000): 20h 13m 56.3s 06° 43' 29.31" 10:44:51 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:44:51 [sync] pointing model updated 10:44:51 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:44:51 Target is now centered. 10:44:51 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:44:51 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:44:51 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:44:51 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:44:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:45:09 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=204.2053 Y=492.52 10:45:09 (guide star SNR=34.7 X=204 Y=492) 10:45:10 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:45:14 (guide star SNR=8.8 X=204 Y=492) 10:45:14 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:45:19 (guide star SNR=8.6 X=204 Y=493) 10:45:53 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:45:55 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 10:45:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=242.1211 Y=521.9388 10:45:59 (guide star SNR=9.3 X=242 Y=522) 10:46:00 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:46:05 (guide star SNR=8.7 X=242 Y=521) 10:46:05 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:46:09 (guide star SNR=8.5 X=243 Y=523) 10:46:15 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 10:46:15 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=8166s GW=T HAz=8645s DWz=T WF=no] 10:46:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:46:15 Imaging to V1412_Aql_V_20240704_104615_T3 10:46:15 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:46:15 (using Normal readout mode) 10:46:18 (ex=1.30 ey=0.60) 10:46:18 (guider check OK) 10:46:18 (starting exposure) 10:49:26 (exposure complete) 10:49:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:49:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:49:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:49:31 Focus postion= 3706 10:49:31 Image finished 10:49:32 Plate-solve V1412_Aql_V_20240704_104615_T3 final image. 10:49:35 5503 image stars found 10:49:35 162 catalog stars found 10:49:37 Solved! 61 stars matched. 10:49:37 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:49:37 Pointing error is 1.165 arcmin @ angle 310.82 10:49:37 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 10:49:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:49:37 True image center (J2000): 20h 13m 52.1s 06° 43' 30.59" 10:49:37 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:49:37 Image FWHM is 3.0 arcsec (6.73 pixels) 10:49:37 (avg FWHM = 3.25 arcsec) 10:49:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:49:37 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:49:37 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=8370s GW=T HAz=8847s DWz=T WF=no] 10:49:37 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:49:37 Imaging to V1412_Aql_V_20240704_104937_T3 10:49:37 (taking 180 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:49:37 (using Normal readout mode) 10:49:37 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 10:49:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 10:49:49 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:49:49 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:49:49 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:49:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:49:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:49:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:49:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:49:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:49:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:49:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:49:56 User actions detected. 10:49:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:49:56 Dome is MaxDome 10:49:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:49:56 Imager is ASCOM 10:49:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:49:56 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@104455 UTC 10:49:56 Imager readout modes: 10:49:56 0 is Fast 10:49:56 1 is Normal 10:49:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:49:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:49:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:49:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:49:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:49:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:49:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:49:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:49:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:49:56 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 10:49:56 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 10:49:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V370_And) 10:49:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:49:56 Pointing updates are enabled 10:49:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:49:56 Start slew to V370_And... 10:49:58 (wait for slew to complete) 10:51:18 (slew complete) 10:51:18 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:51:18 Project Priority is: undefined 10:51:18 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=-12238s GW=T HAz=-11876s DWz=T WF=no] 10:51:18 Updating pointing... 10:51:18 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:51:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:51:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:51:22 (using Fast readout mode) 10:51:22 (starting exposure) 10:51:44 (exposure complete) 10:51:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:51:49 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:51:49 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:51:50 Focus postion= 3416 10:51:50 Image finished 10:51:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:51:50 843 image stars found 10:51:50 392 catalog stars found 10:51:52 Solved! 172 stars matched. 10:51:52 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 10:51:52 Pointing error is 2.646 arcmin @ angle 281.06 10:51:52 True focal length is 3464.0 mm. 10:51:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:51:52 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 29.5s 45° 26' 37.29" 10:51:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:51:52 [sync] pointing model updated 10:51:52 Re-slew to target. 10:51:52 Start slew to V370_And... 10:51:53 (wait for slew to complete) 10:52:03 (slew complete) 10:52:03 Target is now centered. 10:52:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:52:03 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=-12207s GW=T HAz=-11891s DWz=T WF=no] 10:52:03 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:52:03 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240704_105203_T3 10:52:03 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:52:03 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:52:07 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:52:07 (using Normal readout mode) 10:52:07 (starting exposure) 10:52:18 (exposure complete) 10:52:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:52:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:52:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:52:23 Focus postion= 3706 10:52:23 Image finished 10:52:24 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240704_105203_T3 final image. 10:52:27 906 image stars found 10:52:27 203 catalog stars found 10:52:28 Solved! 77 stars matched. 10:52:28 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:52:28 Pointing error is 0.143 arcmin @ angle 19.18 10:52:28 True focal length is 3464.1 mm. 10:52:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:52:28 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.6s 45° 26' 15.00" 10:52:28 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:52:28 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.97 pixels) 10:52:28 (avg FWHM = 2.88 arcsec) 10:52:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:52:28 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:52:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:52:28 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=-12182s GW=T HAz=-11859s DWz=T WF=no] 10:52:28 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:52:28 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240704_105228_T3 10:52:28 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:52:28 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:52:30 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:52:31 (using Normal readout mode) 10:52:31 (starting exposure) 10:52:48 (exposure complete) 10:52:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:52:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:52:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:52:53 Focus postion= 3736 10:52:53 Image finished 10:52:54 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240704_105228_T3 final image. 10:52:57 1093 image stars found 10:52:57 203 catalog stars found 10:52:58 Solved! 91 stars matched. 10:52:58 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 10:52:58 Pointing error is 0.189 arcmin @ angle 33.75 10:52:58 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 10:52:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:52:58 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 44.9s 45° 26' 16.35" 10:52:58 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:52:58 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.03 pixels) 10:52:58 (avg FWHM = 2.52 arcsec) 10:52:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:52:58 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:52:58 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=-12152s GW=T HAz=-11829s DWz=T WF=no] 10:52:58 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:52:58 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240704_105258_T3 10:52:58 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:52:58 (using Normal readout mode) 10:52:58 (starting exposure) 10:53:09 (exposure complete) 10:53:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:53:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:53:14 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:53:15 Focus postion= 3736 10:53:15 Image finished 10:53:16 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240704_105258_T3 final image. 10:53:18 1056 image stars found 10:53:18 203 catalog stars found 10:53:20 Solved! 76 stars matched. 10:53:20 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:53:20 Pointing error is 0.412 arcmin @ angle 68.07 10:53:20 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 10:53:20 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:53:20 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 46.5s 45° 26' 16.12" 10:53:20 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:53:20 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.24 pixels) 10:53:20 (avg FWHM = 2.29 arcsec) 10:53:20 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:53:20 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:53:20 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:53:21 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=-12130s GW=T HAz=-11813s DWz=T WF=no] 10:53:21 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:53:21 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240704_105321_T3 10:53:21 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 10:53:21 Focus change of -30 steps required 10:53:23 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:53:23 (using Normal readout mode) 10:53:23 (starting exposure) 10:53:30 (exposure complete) 10:53:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:53:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:53:34 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:53:35 Focus postion= 3706 10:53:35 Image finished 10:53:36 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240704_105321_T3 final image. 10:53:39 908 image stars found 10:53:39 203 catalog stars found 10:53:40 Solved! 81 stars matched. 10:53:40 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:53:40 Pointing error is 0.494 arcmin @ angle 76.47 10:53:40 True focal length is 3466.5 mm. 10:53:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:53:40 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 47.0s 45° 26' 13.84" 10:53:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:53:40 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.17 pixels) 10:53:40 (avg FWHM = 1.95 arcsec) 10:53:40 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:53:40 Calling TargetEnd user action 10:53:40 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 10:53:41 Run complete ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:53:41 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:53:46 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:53:46 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:53:46 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:53:46 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:53:46 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:53:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:53:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:53:47 User actions detected. 10:53:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:53:47 Dome is MaxDome 10:53:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:53:47 Imager is ASCOM 10:53:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:53:47 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240704@105323 UTC 10:53:47 Imager readout modes: 10:53:47 0 is Fast 10:53:47 1 is Normal 10:53:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:53:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:53:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:53:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:53:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:53:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:53:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:53:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:53:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:53:47 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 10:53:47 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 10:53:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan DW_Cas) 10:53:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:53:47 Pointing updates are enabled 10:53:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:53:47 Start slew to DW_Cas... 10:53:49 (wait for slew to complete) 10:54:29 (slew complete) 10:54:29 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:54:29 Project Priority is: undefined 10:54:29 [flip check: Tn=392s HAc=-3630s GW=T HAz=-3238s DWz=T WF=no] 10:54:29 Updating pointing... 10:54:29 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:54:29 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:54:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:54:33 (using Fast readout mode) 10:54:33 (starting exposure) 10:54:56 (exposure complete) 10:54:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:55:00 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:55:00 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:55:00 Focus postion= 3416 10:55:00 Image finished 10:55:00 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:55:01 1230 image stars found 10:55:01 192 catalog stars found 10:55:03 Solved! 78 stars matched. 10:55:03 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 10:55:03 Pointing error is 1.002 arcmin @ angle 49.15 10:55:03 True focal length is 3463.6 mm. 10:55:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:55:03 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 54.3s 59° 24' 09.80" 10:55:03 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:55:03 [sync] pointing model updated 10:55:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:55:03 Target is now centered. 10:55:03 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:55:03 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-3596s GW=T HAz=-3264s DWz=T WF=no] 10:55:03 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:55:03 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20240704_105503_T3 10:55:03 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:55:03 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:55:05 (taking 31.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:55:05 (using Normal readout mode) 10:55:05 (starting exposure) 10:55:46 (exposure complete) 10:55:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:55:51 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:55:51 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:55:51 Focus postion= 3396 10:55:51 Image finished 10:55:51 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20240704_105503_T3 final image. 10:55:54 3089 image stars found 10:55:54 95 catalog stars found 10:55:55 Solved! 39 stars matched. 10:55:55 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 10:55:55 Pointing error is 1.018 arcmin @ angle 50.03 10:55:55 True focal length is 3465.0 mm. 10:55:55 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:55:55 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 54.5s 59° 24' 09.74" 10:55:55 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:55:55 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.11 pixels) 10:55:55 (avg FWHM = 2.03 arcsec) 10:55:55 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:55:55 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:55:55 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:55:55 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-3544s GW=T HAz=-3220s DWz=T WF=no] 10:55:55 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:55:55 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20240704_105555_T3 10:55:55 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:55:55 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:55:59 (taking 23.54 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:55:59 (using Normal readout mode) 10:55:59 (starting exposure) 10:56:34 (exposure complete) 10:56:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:56:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:56:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:56:39 Focus postion= 3686 10:56:39 Image finished 10:56:40 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20240704_105555_T3 final image. 10:56:42 2550 image stars found 10:56:42 95 catalog stars found 10:56:44 Solved! 47 stars matched. 10:56:44 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:56:44 Pointing error is 1.046 arcmin @ angle 50.55 10:56:44 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 10:56:44 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:56:44 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 54.7s 59° 24' 10.36" 10:56:44 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:56:44 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.80 pixels) 10:56:44 (avg FWHM = 1.97 arcsec) 10:56:44 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:56:44 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:56:44 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:56:44 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-3495s GW=T HAz=-3163s DWz=T WF=no] 10:56:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:56:44 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20240704_105644_T3 10:56:44 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:56:44 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:56:46 (taking 31.57 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:56:46 (using Normal readout mode) 10:56:46 (starting exposure) 10:57:27 (exposure complete) 10:57:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:57:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:57:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:57:32 Focus postion= 3706 10:57:32 Image finished 10:57:33 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20240704_105644_T3 final image. 10:57:36 1136 image stars found 10:57:36 95 catalog stars found 10:57:37 Solved! 45 stars matched. 10:57:37 Average residual is 0.13 arcsec. 10:57:37 Pointing error is 1.046 arcmin @ angle 50.24 10:57:37 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 10:57:37 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:57:37 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 54.7s 59° 24' 10.62" 10:57:37 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:57:37 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.54 pixels) 10:57:37 (avg FWHM = 1.99 arcsec) 10:57:37 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:57:37 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:57:38 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:57:38 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:57:38 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:57:38 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:57:40 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:57:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1087.23 Y=702.1271 10:57:54 (guide star SNR=21.1 X=1087 Y=702) 10:57:54 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:57:59 (guide star SNR=5.2 X=1087 Y=702) 10:57:59 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:58:04 (guide star SNR=5.7 X=1087 Y=702) 10:58:10 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 10:58:10 [flip check: Tn=363s HAc=-3409s GW=T HAz=-3045s DWz=T WF=no] 10:58:10 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:58:10 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20240704_105810_T3 10:58:10 (taking 63.41 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:58:10 (using Normal readout mode) 10:58:12 (ex=1.54 ey=0.38) 10:58:12 (guider check OK) 10:58:12 (starting exposure) 10:59:23 (exposure complete) 10:59:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:59:28 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:59:28 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:59:28 Focus postion= 3736 10:59:28 Image finished 10:59:29 Plate-solve DW_Cas_B_20240704_105810_T3 final image. 10:59:32 1825 image stars found 10:59:32 95 catalog stars found 10:59:32 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:59:32 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:59:32 (waiting for guider to settle...) 10:59:37 [flip check: Tn=363s HAc=-3318s GW=T HAz=-2957s DWz=T WF=no] 10:59:37 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:59:37 Imaging to DW_Cas_B_20240704_105937_T3 10:59:37 (taking 63.41 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:59:37 (using Normal readout mode) 10:59:37 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 10:59:37 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 10:59:49 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:59:49 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 10:59:50 UTC ACP console log opened 04-Jul-2024 10:59:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:59:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:59:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:59:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:59:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:59:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:59:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:59:56 User actions detected. 10:59:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:59:56 Dome is MaxDome 10:59:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:59:56 Imager is ASCOM 10:59:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:59:56 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240704@105740 UTC 10:59:56 Imager readout modes: 10:59:56 0 is Fast 10:59:56 1 is Normal 10:59:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:59:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:59:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:59:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:59:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:59:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:59:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:59:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:59:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:59:56 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 10:59:56 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 10:59:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_FGU_AUTO_ver3443, Plan V370_And) 10:59:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:59:56 Pointing updates are enabled 10:59:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:59:56 Start slew to V370_And... 10:59:58 (wait for slew to complete) 11:00:38 (slew complete) 11:00:38 Calling TargetStart user action. 11:00:38 Project Priority is: undefined 11:00:38 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=-11676s GW=T HAz=-11315s DWz=T WF=no] 11:00:38 Updating pointing... 11:00:38 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:00:38 Focus change of -320 steps required 11:00:42 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:00:42 (using Fast readout mode) 11:00:42 (starting exposure) 11:01:06 (exposure complete) 11:01:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:01:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_FGU_AUTO put into fits header 11:01:11 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:01:11 Focus postion= 3416 11:01:11 Image finished 11:01:11 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:01:12 795 image stars found 11:01:12 392 catalog stars found 11:01:13 Solved! 166 stars matched. 11:01:13 Average residual is 0.37 arcsec. 11:01:13 Pointing error is 2.626 arcmin @ angle 286.27 11:01:13 True focal length is 3463.2 mm. 11:01:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:01:13 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 29.9s 45° 26' 50.98" 11:01:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:01:13 [sync] pointing model updated 11:01:13 Re-slew to target. 11:01:13 Start slew to V370_And... 11:01:15 (wait for slew to complete) 11:01:25 (slew complete) 11:01:25 Target is now centered. 11:01:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:01:25 **Scheduler failed to catch dawn-crossing Observation 11:01:25 **Stopping now for astronomical dawn ACP console log closed 04-Jul-2024 11:01:25 UTC