ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 08:54:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:54:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:54:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:54:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:54:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:54:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:54:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:54:12 User actions detected. 08:54:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:54:12 Dome is MaxDome 08:54:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:54:12 Imager is ASCOM 08:54:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:54:12 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240706@032433 UTC 08:54:12 Imager readout modes: 08:54:12 0 is Fast 08:54:12 1 is Normal 08:54:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:54:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:54:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:54:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:54:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:54:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:54:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:54:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:54:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:54:12 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 08:54:12 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 08:54:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 08:54:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:54:13 Pointing updates are enabled 08:54:13 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:54:13 Start slew to V0704_And... 08:54:14 (wait for slew to complete) 08:55:19 (slew complete) 08:55:19 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:55:19 Project Priority is: undefined 08:55:19 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-10225s GW=T HAz=-9565s DWz=T WF=no] 08:55:19 Updating pointing... 08:55:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 08:55:19 (using Fast readout mode) 08:55:19 (starting exposure) 08:55:33 (exposure complete) 08:55:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:55:37 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 08:55:37 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:55:38 Focus postion= 3284 08:55:38 Image finished 08:55:38 Plate-solve pointing image. 08:55:39 747 image stars found 08:55:39 238 catalog stars found 08:55:40 Solved! 86 stars matched. 08:55:40 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 08:55:40 Pointing error is 2.267 arcmin @ angle 276.50 08:55:40 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 08:55:40 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 08:55:40 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 45.1s 43° 31' 37.65" 08:55:40 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:55:40 [sync] pointing model updated 08:55:40 Re-slew to target. 08:55:40 Start slew to V0704_And... 08:55:42 (wait for slew to complete) 08:55:52 (slew complete) 08:55:52 Target is now centered. 08:55:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:55:52 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:55:52 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 08:55:52 Focus change of 320 steps required 08:55:55 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:56:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.825 Y=608.1713 08:56:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:56:09 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:56:21 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.036 Y=608.0942 08:56:22 (guide star SNR=29.9 X=1326 Y=608) 08:56:22 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:56:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:56:27 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:56:27 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 08:56:28 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 08:56:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 08:56:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 08:56:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 08:56:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 08:56:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 08:56:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 08:56:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 08:56:35 User actions detected. 08:56:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 08:56:35 Dome is MaxDome 08:56:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 08:56:35 Imager is ASCOM 08:56:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 08:56:35 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@085555 UTC 08:56:35 Imager readout modes: 08:56:35 0 is Fast 08:56:35 1 is Normal 08:56:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 08:56:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 08:56:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 08:56:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 08:56:35 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 08:56:35 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 08:56:35 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 08:56:35 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 08:56:35 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 08:56:35 ==== Starting target V0704_And ==== 08:56:35 ACPS Observation V0704_And(1 of 1) 08:56:35 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO_ver3388, Plan V0704_And) 08:56:35 (turning on sidereal tracking) 08:56:36 Pointing updates are enabled 08:56:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 08:56:36 (wait for slew to complete) 08:56:39 (slew complete) 08:56:39 Start slew to V0704_And... 08:56:40 (wait for slew to complete) 08:56:45 (slew complete) 08:56:45 Calling TargetStart user action. 08:56:45 Project Priority is: undefined 08:56:45 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 08:56:45 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=-10140s GW=T HAz=-9732s DWz=T WF=no] 08:56:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:56:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 08:56:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 08:56:52 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.704 Y=607.9591 08:56:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:56:53 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 08:57:06 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.785 Y=607.9909 08:57:06 (guide star SNR=35.4 X=1326 Y=608) 08:57:07 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 08:57:12 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 08:57:12 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 08:57:12 **Autoguiding failed. 08:57:12 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 08:57:12 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-10113s GW=T HAz=-9765s DWz=T WF=no] 08:57:12 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:57:12 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240708_085712_T3 08:57:12 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:57:12 (using Normal readout mode) 08:57:12 (starting exposure) 08:58:03 (exposure complete) 08:58:05 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:58:07 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 08:58:08 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:58:08 Focus postion= 3604 08:58:08 Image finished 08:58:09 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240708_085712_T3 final image. 08:58:12 1698 image stars found 08:58:12 119 catalog stars found 08:58:13 Solved! 39 stars matched. 08:58:13 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 08:58:13 Pointing error is 1.522 arcmin @ angle 282.96 08:58:13 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 08:58:13 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 08:58:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 08:58:13 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 49.3s 43° 31' 42.75" 08:58:13 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 08:58:13 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (6.84 pixels) 08:58:13 (avg FWHM = 4.81 arcsec) 08:58:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 08:58:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:58:13 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-10051s GW=T HAz=-9703s DWz=T WF=no] 08:58:13 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:58:13 Imaging to V0704_And_B_20240708_085813_T3 08:58:13 (taking 47.79 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 08:58:13 (using Normal readout mode) 08:58:13 (starting exposure) 08:59:04 (exposure complete) 08:59:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:59:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 08:59:09 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:59:09 Focus postion= 3604 08:59:09 Image finished 08:59:10 Plate-solve V0704_And_B_20240708_085813_T3 final image. 08:59:13 1763 image stars found 08:59:13 119 catalog stars found 08:59:14 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 08:59:14 Calling ImageComplete user action 08:59:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 08:59:14 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-9990s GW=T HAz=-9660s DWz=T WF=no] 08:59:14 Calling AcquireImage user action. 08:59:14 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240708_085914_T3 08:59:14 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 08:59:14 Focus change of -30 steps required 08:59:17 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 08:59:17 (using Normal readout mode) 08:59:17 (starting exposure) 08:59:51 (exposure complete) 08:59:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 08:59:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 08:59:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 08:59:56 Focus postion= 3574 08:59:56 Image finished 08:59:57 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240708_085914_T3 final image. 09:00:00 1541 image stars found 09:00:00 119 catalog stars found 09:00:01 Solved! 55 stars matched. 09:00:01 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 09:00:01 Pointing error is 0.843 arcmin @ angle 289.46 09:00:01 True focal length is 3469.7 mm. 09:00:01 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:00:01 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 53.1s 43° 31' 39.14" 09:00:01 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:00:01 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.24 pixels) 09:00:01 (avg FWHM = 4.16 arcsec) 09:00:01 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:00:02 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:00:02 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-9942s GW=T HAz=-9612s DWz=T WF=no] 09:00:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:00:02 Imaging to V0704_And_V_20240708_090002_T3 09:00:02 (taking 30 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:00:02 (using Normal readout mode) 09:00:02 (starting exposure) 09:00:35 (exposure complete) 09:00:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:00:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:00:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:00:40 Focus postion= 3574 09:00:40 Image finished 09:00:41 Plate-solve V0704_And_V_20240708_090002_T3 final image. 09:00:44 1831 image stars found 09:00:44 119 catalog stars found 09:00:48 Solved! 40 stars matched. 09:00:48 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 09:00:48 Pointing error is 0.592 arcmin @ angle 296.96 09:00:48 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 09:00:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:00:48 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 54.6s 43° 31' 38.40" 09:00:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:00:48 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.15 pixels) 09:00:48 (avg FWHM = 3.61 arcsec) 09:00:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:00:48 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:00:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:00:48 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-9896s GW=T HAz=-9566s DWz=T WF=no] 09:00:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:00:48 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240708_090048_T3 09:00:48 Switching from V to SI filter for imaging 09:00:48 Focus change of -310 steps required 09:00:52 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:00:52 (using Normal readout mode) 09:00:52 (starting exposure) 09:01:33 (exposure complete) 09:01:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:01:37 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:01:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:01:38 Focus postion= 3264 09:01:38 Image finished 09:01:38 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240708_090048_T3 final image. 09:01:41 2037 image stars found 09:01:41 119 catalog stars found 09:01:42 Solved! 22 stars matched. 09:01:42 Average residual is 0.23 arcsec. 09:01:42 Pointing error is 0.273 arcmin @ angle 336.81 09:01:42 True focal length is 3474.5 mm. 09:01:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:01:42 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 56.9s 43° 31' 37.34" 09:01:42 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:01:42 Image FWHM is 3.1 arcsec (7.01 pixels) 09:01:42 (avg FWHM = 3.04 arcsec) 09:01:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:01:42 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:01:42 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-9842s GW=T HAz=-9512s DWz=T WF=no] 09:01:42 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:01:42 Imaging to V0704_And_SI_20240708_090142_T3 09:01:42 (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:01:42 (using Normal readout mode) 09:01:42 (starting exposure) 09:02:15 (exposure complete) 09:02:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:02:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P253_CDAG_AUTO put into fits header 09:02:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:02:20 Focus postion= 3264 09:02:20 Image finished 09:02:21 Plate-solve V0704_And_SI_20240708_090142_T3 final image. 09:02:23 1886 image stars found 09:02:24 119 catalog stars found 09:02:25 Solved! 53 stars matched. 09:02:25 Average residual is 0.13 arcsec. 09:02:25 Pointing error is 0.243 arcmin @ angle 8.13 09:02:25 True focal length is 3469.8 mm. 09:02:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:02:25 True image center (J2000): 23h 44m 57.7s 43° 31' 36.71" 09:02:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:02:25 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.31 pixels) 09:02:25 (avg FWHM = 2.98 arcsec) 09:02:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:02:25 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:02:25 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:02:26 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:02:26 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:02:31 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:02:31 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:02:31 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:02:31 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:02:31 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:02:33 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:02:33 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:02:33 User actions detected. 09:02:33 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:02:33 Dome is MaxDome 09:02:33 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:02:33 Imager is ASCOM 09:02:33 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:02:33 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240708@090052 UTC 09:02:33 Imager readout modes: 09:02:33 0 is Fast 09:02:33 1 is Normal 09:02:33 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:02:33 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:02:33 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:02:33 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:02:33 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:02:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:02:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:02:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:02:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:02:33 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ==== 09:02:33 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1) 09:02:33 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra) 09:02:33 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:02:33 Pointing updates are enabled 09:02:33 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:02:33 Start slew to IX_Dra... 09:02:35 (wait for slew to complete) 09:03:55 (slew complete) 09:03:55 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:03:55 Project Priority is: undefined 09:03:55 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=10310s GW=T HAz=10970s DWz=T WF=no] 09:03:55 Updating pointing... 09:03:55 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:03:55 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:03:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:03:57 (using Fast readout mode) 09:03:57 (starting exposure) 09:04:11 (exposure complete) 09:04:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:04:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO put into fits header 09:04:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:04:16 Focus postion= 3284 09:04:16 Image finished 09:04:16 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:04:17 392 image stars found 09:04:17 307 catalog stars found 09:04:18 Solved! 101 stars matched. 09:04:18 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 09:04:18 Pointing error is 1.008 arcmin @ angle 36.30 09:04:18 True focal length is 3468.2 mm. 09:04:18 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:04:18 True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 37.6s 67° 05' 34.52" 09:04:18 Imager sky position angle is 179.5 deg. 09:04:18 [sync] pointing model updated 09:04:18 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:04:18 Target is now centered. 09:04:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:04:18 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:04:18 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:04:18 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:04:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:04:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.9428 Y=347.0547 09:04:36 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:04:36 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:04:49 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.915 Y=608.1311 09:04:49 (guide star SNR=70.1 X=1326 Y=608) 09:04:50 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:04:55 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:04:55 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:04:55 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:04:55 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:05:02 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:05:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:05:02 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:05:02 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:05:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:05:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:05:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:05:03 User actions detected. 09:05:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:05:03 Dome is MaxDome 09:05:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:05:03 Imager is ASCOM 09:05:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:05:03 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@090422 UTC 09:05:03 Imager readout modes: 09:05:03 0 is Fast 09:05:03 1 is Normal 09:05:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:05:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:05:03 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:05:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:05:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:05:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:05:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:05:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:05:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:05:03 ==== Starting target FY_Aql ==== 09:05:03 ACPS Observation FY_Aql(1 of 1) 09:05:03 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO_ver2413, Plan FY_Aql) 09:05:03 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:05:03 Pointing updates are enabled 09:05:03 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:05:03 Start slew to FY_Aql... 09:05:05 (wait for slew to complete) 09:05:55 (slew complete) 09:05:55 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:05:55 Project Priority is: undefined 09:05:55 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=5828s GW=T HAz=6368s DWz=T WF=no] 09:05:55 Updating pointing... 09:05:55 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:05:55 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:05:59 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:05:59 (using Fast readout mode) 09:05:59 (starting exposure) 09:06:21 (exposure complete) 09:06:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:06:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P192_SFRA_AUTO put into fits header 09:06:26 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:06:27 Focus postion= 3284 09:06:27 Image finished 09:06:27 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:06:27 3703 image stars found 09:06:27 973 catalog stars found 09:06:30 Solved! 180 stars matched. 09:06:30 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 09:06:30 Pointing error is 4.310 arcmin @ angle 277.61 09:06:30 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 09:06:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:06:30 True image center (J2000): 19h 27m 43.7s 03° 42' 32.72" 09:06:30 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:06:30 [sync] pointing model updated 09:06:30 Re-slew to target. 09:06:30 Start slew to FY_Aql... 09:06:32 (wait for slew to complete) 09:06:41 (slew complete) 09:06:41 Target is now centered. 09:06:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:06:41 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:06:41 Switching from SR to SZ filter for imaging 09:06:41 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:06:44 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:06:57 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.8569 Y=347.0539 09:06:58 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:06:58 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:07:11 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.825 Y=608.0059 09:07:11 (guide star SNR=61.5 X=1326 Y=608) 09:07:12 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:07:16 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:07:16 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:07:16 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:07:17 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:07:23 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:07:23 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:07:23 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:07:23 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:07:23 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:07:25 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:07:25 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:07:25 User actions detected. 09:07:25 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:07:25 Dome is MaxDome 09:07:25 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:07:25 Imager is ASCOM 09:07:25 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:07:25 Selecting filter SZ from previous ACP run at 20240708@090644 UTC 09:07:25 Imager readout modes: 09:07:25 0 is Fast 09:07:25 1 is Normal 09:07:25 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:07:25 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:07:25 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:07:25 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:07:25 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:07:25 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:07:25 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:07:25 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:07:25 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:07:25 ==== Starting target V0406_Vul ==== 09:07:25 ACPS Observation V0406_Vul(1 of 1) 09:07:25 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO_ver2706, Plan V0406_Vul) 09:07:25 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:07:25 Pointing updates are enabled 09:07:25 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:07:25 (wait for slew to complete) 09:07:28 (slew complete) 09:07:28 Start slew to V0406_Vul... 09:07:30 (wait for slew to complete) 09:07:49 (slew complete) 09:07:49 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:07:49 Project Priority is: undefined 09:07:49 [flip check: Tn=510s HAc=7712s GW=T HAz=8222s DWz=T WF=no] 09:07:49 Updating pointing... 09:07:49 Switching from SZ to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:07:49 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:07:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:07:52 (using Fast readout mode) 09:07:52 (starting exposure) 09:08:07 (exposure complete) 09:08:09 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:08:11 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P194_BPEC_AUTO put into fits header 09:08:11 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:08:11 Focus postion= 3284 09:08:11 Image finished 09:08:11 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:08:12 1524 image stars found 09:08:12 332 catalog stars found 09:08:13 Solved! 112 stars matched. 09:08:13 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 09:08:13 Pointing error is 1.157 arcmin @ angle 65.44 09:08:13 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 09:08:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:08:13 True image center (J2000): 18h 58m 46.1s 22° 39' 59.04" 09:08:13 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:08:13 [sync] pointing model updated 09:08:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:08:13 Target is now centered. 09:08:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:08:13 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:08:13 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:08:13 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:08:17 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:08:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=51.05745 Y=65.1089 09:08:29 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:08:30 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:08:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.034 Y=608.0071 09:08:43 (guide star SNR=39.7 X=1326 Y=608) 09:08:43 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:08:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:08:48 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:08:48 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:08:49 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:08:55 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:08:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:08:55 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:08:55 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:08:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:08:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:08:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:08:56 User actions detected. 09:08:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:08:56 Dome is MaxDome 09:08:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:08:56 Imager is ASCOM 09:08:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:08:56 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240708@090817 UTC 09:08:56 Imager readout modes: 09:08:56 0 is Fast 09:08:56 1 is Normal 09:08:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:08:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:08:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:08:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:08:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:08:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:08:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:08:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:08:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:08:56 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ==== 09:08:56 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1) 09:08:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr) 09:08:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:08:56 Pointing updates are enabled 09:08:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:08:56 Start slew to MV_Lyr... 09:08:58 (wait for slew to complete) 09:09:19 (slew complete) 09:09:19 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:09:19 Project Priority is: undefined 09:09:19 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=7304s GW=T HAz=7965s DWz=T WF=no] 09:09:19 Updating pointing... 09:09:19 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:09:19 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:09:23 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:09:23 (using Fast readout mode) 09:09:23 (starting exposure) 09:09:41 (exposure complete) 09:09:44 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:09:46 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO put into fits header 09:09:46 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:09:46 Focus postion= 3284 09:09:46 Image finished 09:09:46 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:09:47 785 image stars found 09:09:47 331 catalog stars found 09:09:48 Solved! 119 stars matched. 09:09:48 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 09:09:48 Pointing error is 1.103 arcmin @ angle 300.07 09:09:48 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 09:09:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:09:48 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 11.0s 44° 01' 41.77" 09:09:48 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 09:09:48 [sync] pointing model updated 09:09:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:09:48 Target is now centered. 09:09:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:09:48 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:09:48 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:09:48 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:09:51 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:09:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.1577 Y=347.1774 09:10:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:10:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:10:13 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.08 Y=608.1146 09:10:14 (guide star SNR=30.6 X=1326 Y=608) 09:10:14 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:10:19 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:10:19 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:10:19 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:10:20 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:10:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:10:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:10:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:10:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:10:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:10:27 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:10:27 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:10:27 User actions detected. 09:10:27 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:10:27 Dome is MaxDome 09:10:27 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:10:27 Imager is ASCOM 09:10:27 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:10:27 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240708@090951 UTC 09:10:27 Imager readout modes: 09:10:27 0 is Fast 09:10:27 1 is Normal 09:10:27 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:10:27 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:10:27 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:10:27 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:10:27 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:10:27 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:10:27 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:10:27 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:10:27 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:10:27 ==== Starting target V884_Her ==== 09:10:27 ACPS Observation V884_Her(1 of 1) 09:10:27 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V884_Her) 09:10:27 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:10:28 Pointing updates are enabled 09:10:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:10:28 Start slew to V884_Her... 09:10:29 (wait for slew to complete) 09:10:54 (slew complete) 09:10:54 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:10:54 Project Priority is: undefined 09:10:54 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=11291s GW=T HAz=11711s DWz=T WF=no] 09:10:54 Updating pointing... 09:10:54 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:10:54 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:10:57 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:10:57 (using Fast readout mode) 09:10:57 (starting exposure) 09:11:16 (exposure complete) 09:11:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:11:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 09:11:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:11:21 Focus postion= 3284 09:11:21 Image finished 09:11:21 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:11:22 786 image stars found 09:11:22 281 catalog stars found 09:11:23 Solved! 106 stars matched. 09:11:23 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 09:11:23 Pointing error is 1.122 arcmin @ angle 37.90 09:11:23 True focal length is 3467.6 mm. 09:11:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:11:23 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 09.4s 18° 05' 37.13" 09:11:23 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:11:23 [sync] pointing model updated 09:11:23 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:11:23 Target is now centered. 09:11:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:11:23 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:11:23 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:11:23 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:11:27 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:11:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.995 Y=346.8575 09:11:42 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:11:42 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:11:55 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.809 Y=607.993 09:11:55 (guide star SNR=35.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:11:56 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:12:01 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:12:01 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:12:01 **Autoguiding failed. 09:12:01 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 09:12:01 (wait for slew to complete) 09:12:02 (slew complete) 09:12:02 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=11359s GW=T HAz=11718s DWz=T WF=no] 09:12:02 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:12:02 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240708_091202_T3 09:12:02 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:12:02 (using Normal readout mode) 09:12:02 (starting exposure) 09:13:05 (exposure complete) 09:13:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:13:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 09:13:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:13:10 Focus postion= 3574 09:13:10 Image finished 09:13:11 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240708_091202_T3 final image. 09:13:14 1418 image stars found 09:13:15 144 catalog stars found 09:13:16 Solved! 42 stars matched. 09:13:16 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:13:16 Pointing error is 1.140 arcmin @ angle 37.23 09:13:16 True focal length is 3471.1 mm. 09:13:16 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:13:16 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 09.4s 18° 05' 38.48" 09:13:16 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:13:16 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.68 pixels) 09:13:16 (avg FWHM = 2.76 arcsec) 09:13:16 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:13:16 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:13:16 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=11433s GW=T HAz=11792s DWz=T WF=no] 09:13:16 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:13:16 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240708_091316_T3 09:13:16 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:13:16 (using Normal readout mode) 09:13:16 (starting exposure) 09:14:19 (exposure complete) 09:14:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:14:24 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 09:14:24 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:14:24 Focus postion= 3574 09:14:24 Image finished 09:14:25 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240708_091316_T3 final image. 09:14:28 1445 image stars found 09:14:28 144 catalog stars found 09:14:29 Solved! 56 stars matched. 09:14:29 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 09:14:29 Pointing error is 1.167 arcmin @ angle 38.25 09:14:29 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 09:14:29 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:14:29 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 09.6s 18° 05' 38.98" 09:14:29 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:14:29 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.18 pixels) 09:14:29 (avg FWHM = 2.70 arcsec) 09:14:29 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:14:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:14:29 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=11507s GW=T HAz=11866s DWz=T WF=no] 09:14:29 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:14:29 Imaging to V884_Her_V_20240708_091429_T3 09:14:29 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:14:29 (using Normal readout mode) 09:14:29 (starting exposure) 09:15:33 (exposure complete) 09:15:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:15:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 09:15:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:15:38 Focus postion= 3574 09:15:38 Image finished 09:15:39 Plate-solve V884_Her_V_20240708_091429_T3 final image. 09:15:42 1523 image stars found 09:15:42 144 catalog stars found 09:15:43 Solved! 68 stars matched. 09:15:43 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 09:15:43 Pointing error is 1.163 arcmin @ angle 37.02 09:15:43 True focal length is 3471.8 mm. 09:15:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:15:43 True image center (J2000): 18h 02m 09.5s 18° 05' 39.69" 09:15:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:15:43 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.81 pixels) 09:15:43 (avg FWHM = 2.61 arcsec) 09:15:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:15:43 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:15:43 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:15:44 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:15:44 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:15:49 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:15:49 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:15:49 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:15:49 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:15:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:15:51 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:15:51 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:15:51 User actions detected. 09:15:51 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:15:51 Dome is MaxDome 09:15:51 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:15:51 Imager is ASCOM 09:15:51 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:15:51 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@091127 UTC 09:15:51 Imager readout modes: 09:15:51 0 is Fast 09:15:51 1 is Normal 09:15:51 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:15:51 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:15:51 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:15:51 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:15:51 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:15:51 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:15:51 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:15:51 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:15:51 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:15:51 ==== Starting target NGC_7492 ==== 09:15:51 ACPS Observation NGC_7492(1 of 1) 09:15:51 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7492) 09:15:51 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:15:51 Pointing updates are enabled 09:15:51 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:15:51 Start slew to NGC_7492... 09:15:53 (wait for slew to complete) 09:17:03 (slew complete) 09:17:03 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:17:03 Project Priority is: undefined 09:17:03 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-6732s GW=T HAz=-6312s DWz=T WF=no] 09:17:03 Updating pointing... 09:17:03 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:17:03 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:17:06 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:17:06 (using Fast readout mode) 09:17:07 (starting exposure) 09:17:30 (exposure complete) 09:17:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:17:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:17:34 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:17:35 Focus postion= 3284 09:17:35 Image finished 09:17:35 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:17:35 244 image stars found 09:17:35 127 catalog stars found 09:17:36 Solved! 41 stars matched. 09:17:36 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:17:36 Pointing error is 3.562 arcmin @ angle 272.01 09:17:36 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 09:17:36 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:17:36 True image center (J2000): 23h 08m 11.8s -15° 36' 33.87" 09:17:36 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:17:36 [sync] pointing model updated 09:17:36 Re-slew to target. 09:17:36 Start slew to NGC_7492... 09:17:39 (wait for slew to complete) 09:17:49 (slew complete) 09:17:49 Target is now centered. 09:17:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:17:49 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-6699s GW=T HAz=-6326s DWz=T WF=no] 09:17:49 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:17:49 Imaging to NGC_7492_SG_20240708_091749_T3 09:17:49 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:17:49 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:17:52 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:17:52 (using Normal readout mode) 09:17:52 (starting exposure) 09:18:56 (exposure complete) 09:18:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:19:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:19:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:19:02 Focus postion= 3334 09:19:02 Image finished 09:19:02 Plate-solve NGC_7492_SG_20240708_091749_T3 final image. 09:19:04 716 image stars found 09:19:05 67 catalog stars found 09:19:08 Solved! 15 stars matched. 09:19:08 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 09:19:08 Pointing error is 0.648 arcmin @ angle 90.20 09:19:08 True focal length is 3481.2 mm. 09:19:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.44 V = 0.45 09:19:08 True image center (J2000): 23h 08m 29.3s -15° 36' 41.54" 09:19:08 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:19:08 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.34 pixels) 09:19:08 (avg FWHM = 2.55 arcsec) 09:19:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:19:08 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:19:08 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:19:08 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:19:08 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:19:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 09:19:16 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:19:16 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:19:29 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.023 Y=608.0032 09:19:30 (guide star SNR=63.8 X=1326 Y=608) 09:19:30 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:19:35 **No stars at all found in guider image 09:19:35 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:19:35 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:19:35 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:19:42 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:19:42 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:19:42 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:19:42 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:19:42 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:19:43 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:19:43 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:19:43 User actions detected. 09:19:43 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:19:43 Dome is MaxDome 09:19:43 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:19:43 Imager is ASCOM 09:19:43 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:19:43 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240708@091752 UTC 09:19:43 Imager readout modes: 09:19:43 0 is Fast 09:19:43 1 is Normal 09:19:43 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:19:43 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:19:43 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:19:43 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:19:43 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:19:43 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:19:43 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:19:43 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:19:43 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:19:43 ==== Starting target NGC_7089 ==== 09:19:43 ACPS Observation NGC_7089(1 of 1) 09:19:43 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_7089) 09:19:43 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:19:43 Pointing updates are enabled 09:19:43 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:19:43 Start slew to NGC_7089... 09:19:45 (wait for slew to complete) 09:20:14 (slew complete) 09:20:14 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:20:14 Project Priority is: undefined 09:20:14 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=-839s GW=T HAz=-419s DWz=T WF=no] 09:20:14 Updating pointing... 09:20:14 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:20:14 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:20:16 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:20:16 (using Fast readout mode) 09:20:17 (starting exposure) 09:20:35 (exposure complete) 09:20:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:20:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:20:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:20:41 Focus postion= 3284 09:20:41 Image finished 09:20:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:20:41 1220 image stars found 09:20:41 254 catalog stars found 09:20:42 Solved! 92 stars matched. 09:20:42 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 09:20:42 Pointing error is 1.766 arcmin @ angle 87.61 09:20:43 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 09:20:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:20:43 True image center (J2000): 21h 33m 34.1s -00° 49' 19.28" 09:20:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:20:43 [sync] pointing model updated 09:20:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:20:43 Target is now centered. 09:20:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:20:43 (wait for slew to complete) 09:20:44 (slew complete) 09:20:44 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=-810s GW=T HAz=-450s DWz=T WF=no] 09:20:44 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:20:44 Imaging to NGC_7089_SG_20240708_092044_T3 09:20:44 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:20:44 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:20:46 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:20:46 (using Normal readout mode) 09:20:46 (starting exposure) 09:21:51 (exposure complete) 09:21:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:21:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:21:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:21:56 Focus postion= 3334 09:21:56 Image finished 09:21:56 Plate-solve NGC_7089_SG_20240708_092044_T3 final image. 09:21:59 2507 image stars found 09:21:59 133 catalog stars found 09:22:00 Solved! 57 stars matched. 09:22:00 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 09:22:00 Pointing error is 1.795 arcmin @ angle 87.25 09:22:00 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 09:22:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:22:00 True image center (J2000): 21h 33m 34.2s -00° 49' 18.54" 09:22:00 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:22:00 Image FWHM is 2.7 arcsec (5.99 pixels) 09:22:00 (avg FWHM = 2.58 arcsec) 09:22:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:22:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:22:00 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:22:00 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:22:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:22:08 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0391 Y=347.0793 09:22:08 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:22:09 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:22:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.051 Y=608.0748 09:22:22 (guide star SNR=58.5 X=1326 Y=608) 09:22:23 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:22:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:22:27 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:22:27 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:22:28 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:22:34 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:22:34 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:22:34 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:22:34 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:22:34 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:22:35 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:22:35 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:22:35 User actions detected. 09:22:35 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:22:35 Dome is MaxDome 09:22:35 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:22:35 Imager is ASCOM 09:22:35 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:22:35 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240708@092046 UTC 09:22:35 Imager readout modes: 09:22:35 0 is Fast 09:22:35 1 is Normal 09:22:35 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:22:35 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:22:35 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:22:35 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:22:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:22:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:22:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:22:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:22:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:22:36 ==== Starting target V2492_Cyg ==== 09:22:36 ACPS Observation V2492_Cyg(1 of 1) 09:22:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO_ver2821, Plan V2492_Cyg) 09:22:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:22:36 Pointing updates are enabled 09:22:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:22:36 Start slew to V2492_Cyg... 09:22:37 (wait for slew to complete) 09:23:14 (slew complete) 09:23:14 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:23:14 Project Priority is: undefined 09:23:14 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=1886s GW=T HAz=2366s DWz=T WF=no] 09:23:14 Updating pointing... 09:23:14 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:23:14 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:23:17 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:23:17 (using Fast readout mode) 09:23:17 (starting exposure) 09:23:36 (exposure complete) 09:23:39 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:23:41 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_SGUA_AUTO put into fits header 09:23:41 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:23:41 Focus postion= 3284 09:23:41 Image finished 09:23:41 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:23:42 647 image stars found 09:23:42 200 catalog stars found 09:23:43 Solved! 118 stars matched. 09:23:43 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:23:43 Pointing error is 1.471 arcmin @ angle 81.64 09:23:43 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 09:23:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:23:43 True image center (J2000): 20h 51m 34.3s 44° 05' 36.71" 09:23:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:23:43 [sync] pointing model updated 09:23:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:23:43 Target is now centered. 09:23:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:23:43 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:23:43 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 09:23:43 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:23:46 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:24:00 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.085 Y=608.2155 09:24:00 (guide star SNR=6.1 X=1326 Y=608) 09:24:01 (first exposure estimate 2.46 sec) 09:24:07 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:24:07 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:24:07 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:24:08 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:24:14 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:24:14 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:24:14 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:24:14 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:24:14 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:24:15 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:24:15 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:24:15 User actions detected. 09:24:15 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:24:15 Dome is MaxDome 09:24:15 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:24:15 Imager is ASCOM 09:24:15 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:24:15 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240708@092346 UTC 09:24:15 Imager readout modes: 09:24:15 0 is Fast 09:24:15 1 is Normal 09:24:15 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:24:15 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:24:15 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:24:15 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:24:15 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:24:15 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:24:15 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:24:15 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:24:15 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:24:15 ==== Starting target CG_Dra ==== 09:24:15 ACPS Observation CG_Dra(1 of 1) 09:24:15 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO_ver2706, Plan CG_Dra) 09:24:15 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:24:15 Pointing updates are enabled 09:24:15 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:24:15 Start slew to CG_Dra... 09:24:17 (wait for slew to complete) 09:24:47 (slew complete) 09:24:47 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:24:47 Project Priority is: undefined 09:24:47 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=8230s GW=T HAz=8770s DWz=T WF=no] 09:24:47 Updating pointing... 09:24:47 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:24:47 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:24:50 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:24:50 (using Fast readout mode) 09:24:50 (starting exposure) 09:25:04 (exposure complete) 09:25:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:25:08 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 09:25:08 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:25:09 Focus postion= 3284 09:25:09 Image finished 09:25:09 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:25:09 810 image stars found 09:25:09 310 catalog stars found 09:25:10 Solved! 127 stars matched. 09:25:10 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 09:25:10 Pointing error is 1.069 arcmin @ angle 61.52 09:25:10 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 09:25:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:25:10 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 39.0s 52° 58' 59.08" 09:25:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:25:10 [sync] pointing model updated 09:25:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:25:10 Target is now centered. 09:25:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:25:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:25:10 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:25:10 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:25:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:25:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=815.323 Y=642.4692 09:25:26 (guide star SNR=68.7 X=815 Y=643) 09:25:27 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:25:31 (guide star SNR=16.5 X=815 Y=642) 09:25:32 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 09:25:36 (guide star SNR=17.0 X=814 Y=642) 09:25:40 (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.) 09:25:40 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=8283s GW=T HAz=8763s DWz=T WF=no] 09:25:40 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:25:40 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240708_092540_T3 09:25:40 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 09:25:40 (using Normal readout mode) 09:25:42 (ex=0.52 ey=0.22) 09:25:42 (guider check OK) 09:25:43 (starting exposure) 09:28:51 (exposure complete) 09:28:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:28:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P211_BENS_AUTO put into fits header 09:28:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:28:56 Focus postion= 2924 09:28:56 Image finished 09:28:56 Plate-solve CG_Dra_Open_20240708_092540_T3 final image. 09:28:59 4903 image stars found 09:28:59 160 catalog stars found 09:29:00 Solved! 68 stars matched. 09:29:00 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 09:29:00 Pointing error is 1.598 arcmin @ angle 69.69 09:29:00 True focal length is 3463.9 mm. 09:29:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:29:00 True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 42.7s 52° 59' 01.76" 09:29:00 Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg. 09:29:00 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.99 pixels) 09:29:00 (avg FWHM = 2.49 arcsec) 09:29:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:29:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:29:00 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=8480s GW=T HAz=8963s DWz=T WF=no] 09:29:00 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:29:00 Imaging to CG_Dra_Open_20240708_092900_T3 09:29:00 (taking 180 sec. exposure, Open filter, binning = 2) 09:29:00 (using Normal readout mode) 09:29:00 (ex=0.00 ey=0.00) 09:29:00 (guider error n/a or too high, try #1) 09:29:12 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 09:29:12 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:29:13 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:29:18 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:29:18 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:29:18 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:29:18 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:29:18 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:29:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:29:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:29:20 User actions detected. 09:29:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:29:20 Dome is MaxDome 09:29:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:29:20 Imager is ASCOM 09:29:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:29:20 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240708@092514 UTC 09:29:20 Imager readout modes: 09:29:20 0 is Fast 09:29:20 1 is Normal 09:29:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:29:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:29:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:29:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:29:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:29:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:29:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:29:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:29:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:29:20 ==== Starting target V1323_Her ==== 09:29:20 ACPS Observation V1323_Her(1 of 1) 09:29:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO_ver4553, Plan V1323_Her) 09:29:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:29:20 Pointing updates are enabled 09:29:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:29:20 Start slew to V1323_Her... 09:29:22 (wait for slew to complete) 09:29:41 (slew complete) 09:29:41 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:29:41 Project Priority is: undefined 09:29:41 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=12344s GW=T HAz=13004s DWz=T WF=no] 09:29:41 Updating pointing... 09:29:41 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:29:41 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:29:46 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:29:46 (using Fast readout mode) 09:29:46 (starting exposure) 09:30:03 (exposure complete) 09:30:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:30:08 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:30:08 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:30:08 Focus postion= 3284 09:30:08 Image finished 09:30:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:30:09 538 image stars found 09:30:09 325 catalog stars found 09:30:10 Solved! 136 stars matched. 09:30:10 Average residual is 0.35 arcsec. 09:30:10 Pointing error is 1.284 arcmin @ angle 42.22 09:30:10 True focal length is 3467.3 mm. 09:30:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:30:10 True image center (J2000): 18h 03m 44.2s 40° 13' 17.15" 09:30:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 09:30:10 [sync] pointing model updated 09:30:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:30:10 Target is now centered. 09:30:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:30:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:30:10 Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging 09:30:10 Focus change of -360 steps required 09:30:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:30:25 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.8438 Y=347.0592 09:30:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:30:26 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:30:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.975 Y=607.9855 09:30:40 (guide star SNR=53.0 X=1326 Y=608) 09:30:40 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:30:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:30:45 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:30:45 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:30:45 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:30:52 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:30:52 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:30:52 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:30:52 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:30:52 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:30:53 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:30:53 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:30:53 User actions detected. 09:30:53 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:30:53 Dome is MaxDome 09:30:53 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:30:53 Imager is ASCOM 09:30:53 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:30:53 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20240708@093014 UTC 09:30:53 Imager readout modes: 09:30:53 0 is Fast 09:30:53 1 is Normal 09:30:53 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:30:53 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:30:53 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:30:53 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:30:53 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:30:53 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:30:53 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:30:53 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:30:53 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:30:53 ==== Starting target 1RXS_J213344 ==== 09:30:53 ACPS Observation 1RXS_J213344(1 of 1) 09:30:53 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P520_MMAE_AUTO_ver4555, Plan 1RXS_J213344) 09:30:53 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:30:53 Pointing updates are enabled 09:30:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:30:53 Start slew to 1RXS_J213344... 09:30:55 (wait for slew to complete) 09:31:45 (slew complete) 09:31:45 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:31:45 Project Priority is: undefined 09:31:45 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-139s GW=T HAz=401s DWz=T WF=no] 09:31:45 Updating pointing... 09:31:45 Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:31:45 Focus change of 360 steps required 09:31:49 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:31:49 (using Fast readout mode) 09:31:49 (starting exposure) 09:32:06 (exposure complete) 09:32:08 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:32:10 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P520_MMAE_AUTO put into fits header 09:32:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:32:10 Focus postion= 3284 09:32:10 Image finished 09:32:10 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:32:11 2406 image stars found 09:32:12 321 catalog stars found 09:32:13 Solved! 144 stars matched. 09:32:13 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 09:32:13 Pointing error is 2.027 arcmin @ angle 281.73 09:32:13 True focal length is 3468.3 mm. 09:32:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:32:13 True image center (J2000): 21h 33m 31.0s 51° 07' 49.37" 09:32:13 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:32:13 [sync] pointing model updated 09:32:13 Re-slew to target. 09:32:13 Start slew to 1RXS_J213344... 09:32:15 (wait for slew to complete) 09:32:25 (slew complete) 09:32:25 Target is now centered. 09:32:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:32:25 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:32:25 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:32:25 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:32:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:32:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.653 Y=945.7154 09:32:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:32:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:32:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.083 Y=608.1359 09:32:56 (guide star SNR=58.1 X=1326 Y=608) 09:32:57 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:33:02 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:33:02 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:33:02 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:33:02 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:33:08 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:33:08 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:33:08 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:33:08 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:33:08 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:33:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:33:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:33:10 User actions detected. 09:33:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:33:10 Dome is MaxDome 09:33:10 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:33:10 Imager is ASCOM 09:33:10 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:33:10 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@093228 UTC 09:33:10 Imager readout modes: 09:33:10 0 is Fast 09:33:10 1 is Normal 09:33:10 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:33:10 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:33:10 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:33:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:33:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:33:10 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:33:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:33:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:33:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:33:10 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 09:33:10 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 09:33:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 09:33:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:33:10 Pointing updates are enabled 09:33:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:33:10 (wait for slew to complete) 09:33:13 (slew complete) 09:33:13 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 09:33:14 (wait for slew to complete) 09:34:15 (slew complete) 09:34:15 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:34:15 Project Priority is: undefined 09:34:15 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=-14949s GW=T HAz=-14569s DWz=T WF=no] 09:34:15 Updating pointing... 09:34:15 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:34:15 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:34:18 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:34:18 (using Fast readout mode) 09:34:18 (starting exposure) 09:34:41 (exposure complete) 09:34:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:34:45 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:34:45 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:34:45 Focus postion= 3284 09:34:45 Image finished 09:34:45 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:34:46 1233 image stars found 09:34:47 441 catalog stars found 09:34:48 Solved! 164 stars matched. 09:34:48 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 09:34:48 Pointing error is 1.799 arcmin @ angle 283.67 09:34:48 True focal length is 3467.5 mm. 09:34:48 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:34:48 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 01.9s 61° 25' 41.87" 09:34:48 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:34:48 [sync] pointing model updated 09:34:48 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:34:48 Target is now centered. 09:34:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:34:48 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=-14915s GW=T HAz=-14596s DWz=T WF=no] 09:34:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:34:48 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240708_093448_T3 09:34:48 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:34:48 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:34:52 (taking 20 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:34:52 (using Normal readout mode) 09:34:52 (starting exposure) 09:35:20 (exposure complete) 09:35:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:35:24 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:35:24 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:35:24 Focus postion= 3604 09:35:24 Image finished 09:35:25 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240708_093448_T3 final image. 09:35:28 1260 image stars found 09:35:28 209 catalog stars found 09:35:30 Solved! 119 stars matched. 09:35:30 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:35:30 Pointing error is 1.781 arcmin @ angle 285.21 09:35:30 True focal length is 3470.1 mm. 09:35:30 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:35:30 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 02.1s 61° 25' 44.40" 09:35:30 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:35:30 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.11 pixels) 09:35:30 (avg FWHM = 2.44 arcsec) 09:35:30 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:35:30 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:35:30 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:35:30 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-14873s GW=T HAz=-14564s DWz=T WF=no] 09:35:30 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:35:30 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240708_093530_T3 09:35:30 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:35:30 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:35:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:35:32 (using Normal readout mode) 09:35:32 (starting exposure) 09:35:47 (exposure complete) 09:35:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:35:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 09:35:52 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:35:52 Focus postion= 3574 09:35:52 Image finished 09:35:53 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240708_093530_T3 final image. 09:35:56 1337 image stars found 09:35:56 209 catalog stars found 09:35:57 Solved! 125 stars matched. 09:35:57 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:35:57 Pointing error is 1.590 arcmin @ angle 285.75 09:35:57 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 09:35:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:35:57 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.7s 61° 25' 42.26" 09:35:57 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:35:57 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.13 pixels) 09:35:57 (avg FWHM = 2.39 arcsec) 09:35:57 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:35:57 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:35:57 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:35:58 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:35:58 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:36:03 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:36:03 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:36:03 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:36:03 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:36:03 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:36:04 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:36:04 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:36:04 User actions detected. 09:36:04 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:36:04 Dome is MaxDome 09:36:04 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:36:04 Imager is ASCOM 09:36:04 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:36:04 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@093532 UTC 09:36:04 Imager readout modes: 09:36:04 0 is Fast 09:36:04 1 is Normal 09:36:04 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:36:04 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:36:04 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:36:04 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:36:05 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:36:05 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:36:05 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:36:05 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:36:05 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:36:05 ==== Starting target AE_And ==== 09:36:05 ACPS Observation AE_And(1 of 1) 09:36:05 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AE_And) 09:36:05 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:36:05 Pointing updates are enabled 09:36:05 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:36:05 Start slew to AE_And... 09:36:06 (wait for slew to complete) 09:36:32 (slew complete) 09:36:32 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:36:32 Project Priority is: undefined 09:36:32 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-11238s GW=T HAz=-10578s DWz=T WF=no] 09:36:32 Updating pointing... 09:36:32 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:36:32 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:36:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:36:36 (using Fast readout mode) 09:36:36 (starting exposure) 09:36:58 (exposure complete) 09:37:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:37:03 PROJNAME=AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO put into fits header 09:37:03 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:37:04 Focus postion= 3284 09:37:04 Image finished 09:37:04 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:37:04 513 image stars found 09:37:04 297 catalog stars found 09:37:06 Solved! 104 stars matched. 09:37:06 Average residual is 0.3 arcsec. 09:37:06 Pointing error is 2.046 arcmin @ angle 73.90 09:37:06 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 09:37:06 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:37:06 True image center (J2000): 00h 43m 13.1s 41° 49' 46.22" 09:37:06 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:37:06 [sync] pointing model updated 09:37:06 Re-slew to target. 09:37:06 Start slew to AE_And... 09:37:08 (wait for slew to complete) 09:37:18 (slew complete) 09:37:18 Target is now centered. 09:37:18 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:37:18 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:37:18 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 09:37:18 Focus change of 320 steps required 09:37:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:37:35 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.047 Y=608.0996 09:37:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:37:35 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:37:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.02 Y=607.9692 09:37:49 (guide star SNR=very high X=1326 Y=608) 09:37:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:37:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:37:54 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:37:54 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:37:55 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:38:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:38:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:38:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:38:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:38:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:38:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:38:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:38:02 User actions detected. 09:38:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:38:02 Dome is MaxDome 09:38:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:38:02 Imager is ASCOM 09:38:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:38:02 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@093722 UTC 09:38:02 Imager readout modes: 09:38:02 0 is Fast 09:38:02 1 is Normal 09:38:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:38:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:38:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:38:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:38:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:38:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:38:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:38:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:38:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:38:02 ==== Starting target AF_And ==== 09:38:02 ACPS Observation AF_And(1 of 1) 09:38:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_P251_MSD_AUTO_ver2819, Plan AF_And) 09:38:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:38:02 Pointing updates are enabled 09:38:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:38:02 Start slew to AF_And... 09:38:04 (wait for slew to complete) 09:38:14 (slew complete) 09:38:14 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:38:14 Project Priority is: undefined 09:38:14 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 09:38:14 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=-11166s GW=T HAz=-10506s DWz=T WF=no] 09:38:14 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:38:14 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:38:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:38:22 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.018 Y=608.1363 09:38:23 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:38:23 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:38:36 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.833 Y=608.1405 09:38:36 (guide star SNR=57.5 X=1326 Y=608) 09:38:37 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:38:42 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:38:42 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:38:42 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:38:42 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:38:48 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:38:48 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:38:48 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:38:48 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:38:49 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:38:50 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:38:50 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:38:50 User actions detected. 09:38:50 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:38:50 Dome is MaxDome 09:38:50 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:38:50 Imager is ASCOM 09:38:50 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:38:50 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@093722 UTC 09:38:50 Imager readout modes: 09:38:50 0 is Fast 09:38:50 1 is Normal 09:38:50 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:38:50 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:38:50 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:38:50 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:38:50 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:38:50 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:38:50 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:38:50 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:38:50 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:38:50 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 09:38:50 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 09:38:50 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan V630_Cas) 09:38:50 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:38:50 Pointing updates are enabled 09:38:50 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:38:50 Start slew to V630_Cas... 09:38:52 (wait for slew to complete) 09:39:11 (slew complete) 09:39:11 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:39:11 Project Priority is: undefined 09:39:11 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-7821s GW=T HAz=-7281s DWz=T WF=no] 09:39:11 Updating pointing... 09:39:11 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:39:11 Focus change of -320 steps required 09:39:15 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:39:15 (using Fast readout mode) 09:39:15 (starting exposure) 09:39:38 (exposure complete) 09:39:41 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:39:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO put into fits header 09:39:43 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:39:44 Focus postion= 3284 09:39:44 Image finished 09:39:44 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:39:44 1338 image stars found 09:39:44 447 catalog stars found 09:39:46 Solved! 159 stars matched. 09:39:46 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 09:39:46 Pointing error is 1.464 arcmin @ angle 74.30 09:39:46 True focal length is 3469.5 mm. 09:39:46 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:39:46 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 01.1s 51° 28' 02.75" 09:39:46 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 09:39:46 [sync] pointing model updated 09:39:46 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:39:46 Target is now centered. 09:39:46 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:39:46 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:39:46 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 09:39:46 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:39:49 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:40:03 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1039.625 Y=100.0775 09:40:03 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:40:04 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:40:16 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1323.477 Y=611.5054 09:40:17 (guide star SNR=59.0 X=1326 Y=608) 09:40:17 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:40:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:40:22 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:40:22 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:40:23 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:40:29 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:40:29 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:40:29 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:40:29 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:40:29 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:40:30 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:40:30 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:40:30 User actions detected. 09:40:30 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:40:30 Dome is MaxDome 09:40:30 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:40:30 Imager is ASCOM 09:40:30 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:40:30 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@093949 UTC 09:40:30 Imager readout modes: 09:40:30 0 is Fast 09:40:30 1 is Normal 09:40:30 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:40:30 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:40:30 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:40:30 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:40:30 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:40:30 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:40:30 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:40:30 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:40:30 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:40:30 ==== Starting target NGC_6712 ==== 09:40:30 ACPS Observation NGC_6712(1 of 1) 09:40:30 (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6712) 09:40:30 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:40:30 Pointing updates are enabled 09:40:30 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:40:30 Start slew to NGC_6712... 09:40:32 (wait for slew to complete) 09:41:43 (slew complete) 09:41:43 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:41:43 Project Priority is: undefined 09:41:43 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=10071s GW=T HAz=10491s DWz=T WF=no] 09:41:43 Updating pointing... 09:41:43 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:41:43 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:41:46 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:41:46 (using Fast readout mode) 09:41:46 (starting exposure) 09:42:08 (exposure complete) 09:42:11 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:42:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:42:13 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:42:13 Focus postion= 3284 09:42:13 Image finished 09:42:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:42:14 6923 image stars found 09:42:14 595 catalog stars found 09:42:15 Solved! 220 stars matched. 09:42:15 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 09:42:15 Pointing error is 0.742 arcmin @ angle 20.73 09:42:15 True focal length is 3467.2 mm. 09:42:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:42:15 True image center (J2000): 18h 53m 05.4s -08° 41' 40.36" 09:42:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:42:15 [sync] pointing model updated 09:42:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:42:15 Target is now centered. 09:42:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:42:15 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=10103s GW=T HAz=10464s DWz=T WF=no] 09:42:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:42:15 Imaging to NGC_6712_SG_20240708_094215_T3 09:42:15 Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging 09:42:15 Focus change of 50 steps required 09:42:18 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2) 09:42:18 (using Normal readout mode) 09:42:18 (starting exposure) 09:43:23 (exposure complete) 09:43:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:43:27 PROJNAME=AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO put into fits header 09:43:27 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:43:28 Focus postion= 3334 09:43:28 Image finished 09:43:28 Plate-solve NGC_6712_SG_20240708_094215_T3 final image. 09:43:31 11815 image stars found 09:43:31 325 catalog stars found 09:43:33 Solved! 174 stars matched. 09:43:33 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 09:43:33 Pointing error is 0.753 arcmin @ angle 22.79 09:43:33 True focal length is 3467.4 mm. 09:43:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:43:33 True image center (J2000): 18h 53m 05.5s -08° 41' 40.33" 09:43:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 09:43:33 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.30 pixels) 09:43:33 (avg FWHM = 2.27 arcsec) 09:43:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:43:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:43:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:43:33 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:43:33 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:43:40 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.245 Y=607.9816 09:43:41 (guide star SNR=9.7 X=1326 Y=608) 09:43:41 (first exposure estimate 1.54 sec) 09:43:46 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:43:46 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:43:46 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:43:46 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:43:53 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:43:53 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:43:53 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:43:53 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:43:53 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:43:54 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:43:54 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:43:54 User actions detected. 09:43:54 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:43:54 Dome is MaxDome 09:43:54 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:43:54 Imager is ASCOM 09:43:54 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:43:54 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20240708@094218 UTC 09:43:54 Imager readout modes: 09:43:54 0 is Fast 09:43:54 1 is Normal 09:43:54 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:43:54 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:43:54 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:43:54 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:43:54 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:43:54 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:43:54 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:43:54 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:43:54 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:43:54 ==== Starting target V2493_Cyg ==== 09:43:54 ACPS Observation V2493_Cyg(1 of 1) 09:43:54 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V2493_Cyg) 09:43:54 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:43:54 Pointing updates are enabled 09:43:54 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:43:54 Start slew to V2493_Cyg... 09:43:56 (wait for slew to complete) 09:44:41 (slew complete) 09:44:41 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:44:41 Project Priority is: undefined 09:44:41 [flip check: Tn=600s HAc=2764s GW=T HAz=3364s DWz=T WF=no] 09:44:41 Updating pointing... 09:44:41 Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:44:41 Focus change of -50 steps required 09:44:43 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:44:43 (using Fast readout mode) 09:44:43 (starting exposure) 09:45:03 (exposure complete) 09:45:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:45:08 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:45:08 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:45:08 Focus postion= 3284 09:45:08 Image finished 09:45:08 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:45:08 627 image stars found 09:45:08 212 catalog stars found 09:45:10 Solved! 75 stars matched. 09:45:10 Average residual is 0.31 arcsec. 09:45:10 Pointing error is 2.419 arcmin @ angle 276.07 09:45:10 True focal length is 3463.9 mm. 09:45:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:45:10 True image center (J2000): 20h 58m 03.7s 43° 53' 58.70" 09:45:10 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 09:45:10 [sync] pointing model updated 09:45:10 Re-slew to target. 09:45:10 Start slew to V2493_Cyg... 09:45:12 (wait for slew to complete) 09:45:22 (slew complete) 09:45:22 Target is now centered. 09:45:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:45:22 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:45:22 Switching from SR to SU filter for imaging 09:45:22 No focus change required 09:45:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:45:33 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.879 Y=608.1227 09:45:34 (guide star SNR=12.9 X=1326 Y=608) 09:45:34 (first exposure estimate 1.16 sec) 09:45:39 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:45:39 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:45:39 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:45:39 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 09:45:46 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 09:45:46 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 09:45:46 Custom image file path/names are in use 09:45:46 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 09:45:46 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 09:45:47 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 09:45:47 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 09:45:47 User actions detected. 09:45:47 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 09:45:47 Dome is MaxDome 09:45:47 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 09:45:47 Imager is ASCOM 09:45:47 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 09:45:47 Selecting filter SU from previous ACP run at 20240708@094522 UTC 09:45:47 Imager readout modes: 09:45:47 0 is Fast 09:45:47 1 is Normal 09:45:47 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 09:45:47 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 09:45:47 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 09:45:47 Guider is set to multi-star mode 09:45:47 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 09:45:47 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 09:45:47 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 09:45:47 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 09:45:47 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 09:45:47 ==== Starting target V504_Per ==== 09:45:47 ACPS Observation V504_Per(1 of 1) 09:45:47 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V504_Per) 09:45:47 (turning on sidereal tracking) 09:45:47 Pointing updates are enabled 09:45:47 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 09:45:47 (wait for slew to complete) 09:45:50 (slew complete) 09:45:50 Start slew to V504_Per... 09:45:52 (wait for slew to complete) 09:47:07 (slew complete) 09:47:07 Calling TargetStart user action. 09:47:07 Project Priority is: undefined 09:47:07 [flip check: Tn=375s HAc=-16520s GW=T HAz=-16144s DWz=T WF=no] 09:47:07 Updating pointing... 09:47:07 Switching from SU to SR filter for pointing exposure 09:47:07 No focus change required 09:47:07 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 09:47:07 (using Fast readout mode) 09:47:07 (starting exposure) 09:47:26 (exposure complete) 09:47:28 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:47:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:47:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:47:31 Focus postion= 3284 09:47:31 Image finished 09:47:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 09:47:31 2224 image stars found 09:47:31 909 catalog stars found 09:47:33 Solved! 152 stars matched. 09:47:33 Average residual is 0.28 arcsec. 09:47:33 Pointing error is 1.914 arcmin @ angle 281.09 09:47:33 True focal length is 3467.1 mm. 09:47:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 09:47:33 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 04.2s 57° 18' 44.04" 09:47:33 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:47:33 [sync] pointing model updated 09:47:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:47:33 Target is now centered. 09:47:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:47:33 (wait for slew to complete) 09:47:34 (slew complete) 09:47:34 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16492s GW=T HAz=-16177s DWz=T WF=no] 09:47:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:47:34 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240708_094734_T3 09:47:34 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 09:47:34 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:47:36 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:47:36 (using Normal readout mode) 09:47:36 (starting exposure) 09:48:01 (exposure complete) 09:48:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:48:06 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:48:06 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:48:06 Focus postion= 3264 09:48:06 Image finished 09:48:06 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240708_094734_T3 final image. 09:48:09 2976 image stars found 09:48:09 525 catalog stars found 09:48:10 Solved! 249 stars matched. 09:48:10 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 09:48:11 Pointing error is 1.727 arcmin @ angle 282.27 09:48:11 True focal length is 3467.7 mm. 09:48:11 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:48:11 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 05.6s 57° 18' 43.99" 09:48:11 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:48:11 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.34 pixels) 09:48:11 (avg FWHM = 2.30 arcsec) 09:48:11 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:48:11 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:48:11 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:48:11 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-16455s GW=T HAz=-16147s DWz=T WF=no] 09:48:11 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:48:11 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240708_094811_T3 09:48:11 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 09:48:11 Focus change of 290 steps required 09:48:14 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:48:14 (using Normal readout mode) 09:48:14 (starting exposure) 09:48:34 (exposure complete) 09:48:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:48:39 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:48:39 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:48:39 Focus postion= 3554 09:48:39 Image finished 09:48:40 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240708_094811_T3 final image. 09:48:43 2343 image stars found 09:48:43 525 catalog stars found 09:48:45 Solved! 246 stars matched. 09:48:45 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 09:48:45 Pointing error is 1.650 arcmin @ angle 282.97 09:48:45 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 09:48:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:48:45 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 06.2s 57° 18' 44.18" 09:48:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 09:48:45 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.60 pixels) 09:48:45 (avg FWHM = 2.25 arcsec) 09:48:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:48:45 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:48:45 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-16421s GW=T HAz=-16112s DWz=T WF=no] 09:48:45 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:48:45 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240708_094845_T3 09:48:45 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:48:45 (using Normal readout mode) 09:48:45 (starting exposure) 09:48:57 (exposure complete) 09:48:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:49:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:49:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:49:02 Focus postion= 3554 09:49:02 Image finished 09:49:03 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240708_094845_T3 final image. 09:49:06 2381 image stars found 09:49:06 525 catalog stars found 09:49:07 Solved! 237 stars matched. 09:49:07 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:49:07 Pointing error is 1.549 arcmin @ angle 283.65 09:49:07 True focal length is 3470.4 mm. 09:49:07 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:49:07 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 07.0s 57° 18' 43.90" 09:49:07 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 09:49:07 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.59 pixels) 09:49:07 (avg FWHM = 2.19 arcsec) 09:49:07 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:49:07 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:49:07 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:49:07 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=-16398s GW=T HAz=-16083s DWz=T WF=no] 09:49:07 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:49:07 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240708_094907_T3 09:49:07 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 09:49:07 Focus change of 20 steps required 09:49:10 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:49:10 (using Normal readout mode) 09:49:10 (starting exposure) 09:49:35 (exposure complete) 09:49:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:49:39 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:49:39 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:49:39 Focus postion= 3574 09:49:39 Image finished 09:49:40 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240708_094907_T3 final image. 09:49:43 2396 image stars found 09:49:43 525 catalog stars found 09:49:45 Solved! 250 stars matched. 09:49:45 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 09:49:45 Pointing error is 1.362 arcmin @ angle 285.49 09:49:45 True focal length is 3471.0 mm. 09:49:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:49:45 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 08.4s 57° 18' 43.80" 09:49:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 09:49:45 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (3.98 pixels) 09:49:45 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 09:49:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:49:45 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:49:45 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:49:45 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 09:49:45 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 09:49:45 Focus change of 30 steps required 09:49:48 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 09:50:01 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.061 Y=608.2057 09:50:02 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:50:02 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 09:50:15 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.103 Y=608.2015 09:50:16 (guide star SNR=38.0 X=1326 Y=608) 09:50:16 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 09:50:21 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 09:50:21 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 09:50:21 **Autoguiding failed. 09:50:21 (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided) 09:50:21 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-16325s GW=T HAz=-15985s DWz=T WF=no] 09:50:21 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:50:21 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240708_095021_T3 09:50:21 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:50:21 (using Normal readout mode) 09:50:21 (starting exposure) 09:51:04 (exposure complete) 09:51:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:51:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:51:09 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:51:09 Focus postion= 3604 09:51:09 Image finished 09:51:10 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20240708_095021_T3 final image. 09:51:13 3061 image stars found 09:51:13 525 catalog stars found 09:52:04 Solved! 140 stars matched. 09:52:04 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 09:52:04 Pointing error is 1.151 arcmin @ angle 289.48 09:52:04 True focal length is 3473.3 mm. 09:52:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:52:04 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 10.1s 57° 18' 45.01" 09:52:04 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:52:04 Image FWHM is 3.3 arcsec (7.33 pixels) 09:52:04 (avg FWHM = 2.29 arcsec) 09:52:04 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:52:04 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:52:04 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=-16221s GW=T HAz=-15882s DWz=T WF=no] 09:52:04 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:52:04 Imaging to V504_Per_B_20240708_095204_T3 09:52:04 (taking 40 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 09:52:04 (using Normal readout mode) 09:52:04 (starting exposure) 09:52:47 (exposure complete) 09:52:50 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:52:52 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:52:52 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:52:52 Focus postion= 3604 09:52:52 Image finished 09:52:53 Plate-solve V504_Per_B_20240708_095204_T3 final image. 09:52:56 2900 image stars found 09:52:56 525 catalog stars found 09:53:56 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:53:57 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:53:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:53:57 [flip check: Tn=316s HAc=-16108s GW=T HAz=-15793s DWz=T WF=no] 09:53:57 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:53:57 Imaging to V504_Per_V_20240708_095357_T3 09:53:57 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 09:53:57 Focus change of -30 steps required 09:54:00 (taking 15.67 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 09:54:00 (using Normal readout mode) 09:54:00 (starting exposure) 09:54:20 (exposure complete) 09:54:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:54:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:54:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:54:26 Focus postion= 3574 09:54:26 Image finished 09:54:27 Plate-solve V504_Per_V_20240708_095357_T3 final image. 09:54:29 2375 image stars found 09:54:30 525 catalog stars found 09:54:31 Solved! 256 stars matched. 09:54:31 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 09:54:31 Pointing error is 0.303 arcmin @ angle 350.51 09:54:31 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 09:54:31 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:54:31 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 17.7s 57° 18' 39.95" 09:54:31 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 09:54:31 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.46 pixels) 09:54:31 (avg FWHM = 2.38 arcsec) 09:54:31 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:54:31 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:54:31 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:54:31 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-16074s GW=T HAz=-15765s DWz=T WF=no] 09:54:31 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:54:31 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240708_095431_T3 09:54:31 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 09:54:31 Focus change of -20 steps required 09:54:34 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:54:34 (using Normal readout mode) 09:54:34 (starting exposure) 09:54:49 (exposure complete) 09:54:51 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:54:53 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:54:53 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:54:54 Focus postion= 3554 09:54:54 Image finished 09:54:55 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240708_095431_T3 final image. 09:54:58 2604 image stars found 09:54:58 525 catalog stars found 09:54:59 Solved! 262 stars matched. 09:55:00 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 09:55:00 Pointing error is 0.285 arcmin @ angle 5.33 09:55:00 True focal length is 3470.2 mm. 09:55:00 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:55:00 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 18.3s 57° 18' 39.01" 09:55:00 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 09:55:00 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.43 pixels) 09:55:00 (avg FWHM = 2.36 arcsec) 09:55:00 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:55:00 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:55:00 [flip check: Tn=309s HAc=-16045s GW=T HAz=-15737s DWz=T WF=no] 09:55:00 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:55:00 Imaging to V504_Per_R_20240708_095500_T3 09:55:00 (taking 9.32 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 09:55:00 (using Normal readout mode) 09:55:00 (starting exposure) 09:55:13 (exposure complete) 09:55:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:55:17 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:55:17 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:55:18 Focus postion= 3554 09:55:18 Image finished 09:55:19 Plate-solve V504_Per_R_20240708_095500_T3 final image. 09:55:21 2789 image stars found 09:55:21 525 catalog stars found 09:55:25 Solved! 216 stars matched. 09:55:25 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 09:55:25 Pointing error is 0.367 arcmin @ angle 39.46 09:55:25 True focal length is 3469.9 mm. 09:55:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 09:55:25 True image center (J2000): 02h 21m 19.8s 57° 18' 38.98" 09:55:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.7 deg. 09:55:25 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.29 pixels) 09:55:25 (avg FWHM = 2.51 arcsec) 09:55:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 09:55:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:55:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 09:55:25 [flip check: Tn=315s HAc=-16020s GW=T HAz=-15705s DWz=T WF=no] 09:55:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 09:55:25 Imaging to V504_Per_SI_20240708_095525_T3 09:55:25 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 09:55:25 Focus change of -290 steps required 09:55:29 (taking 15.42 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 09:55:29 (using Normal readout mode) 09:55:29 (starting exposure) 09:55:55 (exposure complete) 09:55:57 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 09:55:59 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 09:55:59 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 09:56:00 Focus postion= 3264 09:56:00 Image finished 09:56:00 Plate-solve V504_Per_SI_20240708_095525_T3 final image. 09:56:03 4031 image stars found 09:56:03 525 catalog stars found 09:57:03 ** The time limit for plate solving has expired. 09:57:03 Calling ImageComplete user action 09:57:03 Calling TargetEnd user action 09:57:03 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 09:57:04 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 09:57:04 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:02:18 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:02:18 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:02:18 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:02:18 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:02:18 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:02:20 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:02:20 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:02:20 User actions detected. 10:02:20 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:02:20 Dome is MaxDome 10:02:20 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:02:20 Imager is ASCOM 10:02:20 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:02:20 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20240708@095900 UTC 10:02:20 Imager readout modes: 10:02:20 0 is Fast 10:02:20 1 is Normal 10:02:20 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:02:20 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:02:20 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:02:20 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:02:20 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:02:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:02:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:02:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:02:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:02:20 ==== Starting target RS_Sge ==== 10:02:20 ACPS Observation RS_Sge(1 of 1) 10:02:20 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan RS_Sge) 10:02:20 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:02:20 Pointing updates are enabled 10:02:20 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:02:20 Start slew to RS_Sge... 10:02:22 (wait for slew to complete) 10:02:36 (slew complete) 10:02:36 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:02:36 Project Priority is: undefined 10:02:36 [flip check: Tn=380s HAc=7500s GW=T HAz=7880s DWz=T WF=no] 10:02:36 Updating pointing... 10:02:36 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:02:36 (using Fast readout mode) 10:02:36 (starting exposure) 10:02:49 (exposure complete) 10:02:52 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:02:54 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:02:54 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:02:54 Focus postion= 3322 10:02:54 Image finished 10:02:54 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:02:55 3641 image stars found 10:02:55 323 catalog stars found 10:02:56 Solved! 152 stars matched. 10:02:56 Average residual is 0.32 arcsec. 10:02:56 Pointing error is 1.303 arcmin @ angle 59.06 10:02:56 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 10:02:56 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:02:56 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 11.2s 20° 00' 23.90" 10:02:56 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:02:56 [sync] pointing model updated 10:02:56 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:02:56 Target is now centered. 10:02:56 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:02:56 (wait for slew to complete) 10:02:57 (slew complete) 10:02:57 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=7522s GW=T HAz=7842s DWz=T WF=no] 10:02:57 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:02:57 Imaging to RS_Sge_SI_20240708_100257_T3 10:02:57 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:02:57 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:03:00 (taking 20 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:03:00 (using Normal readout mode) 10:03:00 (starting exposure) 10:03:29 (exposure complete) 10:03:32 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:03:34 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:03:34 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:03:34 Focus postion= 3302 10:03:34 Image finished 10:03:34 Plate-solve RS_Sge_SI_20240708_100257_T3 final image. 10:03:37 5046 image stars found 10:03:38 157 catalog stars found 10:03:39 Solved! 67 stars matched. 10:03:39 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 10:03:39 Pointing error is 1.285 arcmin @ angle 58.66 10:03:39 True focal length is 3466.4 mm. 10:03:39 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:03:39 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 11.1s 20° 00' 23.80" 10:03:39 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:03:39 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.57 pixels) 10:03:39 (avg FWHM = 2.39 arcsec) 10:03:39 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:03:39 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:03:39 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:03:39 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=7564s GW=T HAz=7894s DWz=T WF=no] 10:03:39 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:03:39 Imaging to RS_Sge_R_20240708_100339_T3 10:03:39 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:03:39 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:03:43 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:03:43 (using Normal readout mode) 10:03:43 (starting exposure) 10:04:23 (exposure complete) 10:04:25 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:04:27 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:04:28 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:04:28 Focus postion= 3592 10:04:28 Image finished 10:04:29 Plate-solve RS_Sge_R_20240708_100339_T3 final image. 10:04:32 4807 image stars found 10:04:32 157 catalog stars found 10:04:34 Solved! 63 stars matched. 10:04:34 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:04:34 Pointing error is 1.316 arcmin @ angle 58.56 10:04:34 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 10:04:34 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:04:34 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 11.2s 20° 00' 24.87" 10:04:34 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:04:34 Image FWHM is 2.6 arcsec (5.86 pixels) 10:04:34 (avg FWHM = 2.42 arcsec) 10:04:34 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:04:34 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:04:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:04:34 [flip check: Tn=345s HAc=7619s GW=T HAz=7964s DWz=T WF=no] 10:04:34 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:04:34 Imaging to RS_Sge_V_20240708_100434_T3 10:04:34 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:04:34 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:04:37 (taking 45 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:04:37 (using Normal readout mode) 10:04:37 (starting exposure) 10:05:31 (exposure complete) 10:05:33 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:05:35 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:05:36 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:05:36 Focus postion= 3612 10:05:36 Image finished 10:05:37 Plate-solve RS_Sge_V_20240708_100434_T3 final image. 10:05:41 4173 image stars found 10:05:41 157 catalog stars found 10:05:42 Solved! 117 stars matched. 10:05:42 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:05:42 Pointing error is 1.276 arcmin @ angle 57.38 10:05:42 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 10:05:42 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:05:42 True image center (J2000): 19h 57m 11.0s 20° 00' 24.97" 10:05:42 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:05:42 Image FWHM is 4.8 arcsec (10.65 pixels) 10:05:42 (avg FWHM = 2.98 arcsec) 10:05:42 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:05:42 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:05:42 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:05:42 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:05:42 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:05:42 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:05:45 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:05:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.279 Y=607.8934 10:05:59 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:05:59 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:06:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.921 Y=608.1012 10:06:13 (guide star SNR=45.9 X=1326 Y=608) 10:06:13 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:06:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:06:18 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:06:18 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:06:19 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:06:25 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:06:25 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:06:25 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:06:25 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:06:25 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:06:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:06:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:06:26 User actions detected. 10:06:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:06:26 Dome is MaxDome 10:06:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:06:26 Imager is ASCOM 10:06:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:06:26 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@100545 UTC 10:06:26 Imager readout modes: 10:06:26 0 is Fast 10:06:26 1 is Normal 10:06:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:06:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:06:26 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:06:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:06:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:06:26 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:06:26 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:06:26 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:06:26 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:06:26 ==== Starting target V630_Cas ==== 10:06:26 ACPS Observation V630_Cas(1 of 1) 10:06:26 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V630_Cas) 10:06:26 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:06:26 Pointing updates are enabled 10:06:26 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:06:26 Start slew to V630_Cas... 10:06:28 (wait for slew to complete) 10:07:23 (slew complete) 10:07:23 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:07:23 Project Priority is: undefined 10:07:23 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-6125s GW=T HAz=-5585s DWz=T WF=no] 10:07:23 Updating pointing... 10:07:23 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:07:23 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:07:27 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:07:27 (using Fast readout mode) 10:07:27 (starting exposure) 10:07:51 (exposure complete) 10:07:53 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:07:55 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:07:55 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:07:56 Focus postion= 3322 10:07:56 Image finished 10:07:56 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:07:56 930 image stars found 10:07:56 447 catalog stars found 10:08:20 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:08:20 Start slew to offset... 10:08:22 (wait for slew to complete) 10:08:32 (slew complete) 10:08:32 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:08:32 (using Fast readout mode) 10:08:32 (starting exposure) 10:08:45 (exposure complete) 10:08:48 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:08:50 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:08:50 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:08:50 Focus postion= 3322 10:08:50 Image finished 10:08:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:08:51 933 image stars found 10:08:51 363 catalog stars found 10:08:58 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:08:58 Start slew to V630_Cas... 10:08:59 (wait for slew to complete) 10:09:09 (slew complete) 10:09:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:09:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:09:09 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:09:09 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:09:13 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:09:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.164 Y=608.1348 10:09:28 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:09:28 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:09:41 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.877 Y=608.0942 10:09:42 (guide star SNR=46.5 X=1326 Y=608) 10:09:42 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:09:47 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:09:47 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:09:47 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:09:47 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:09:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:09:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:09:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:09:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:09:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:09:55 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:09:55 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:09:55 User actions detected. 10:09:55 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:09:55 Dome is MaxDome 10:09:55 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:09:55 Imager is ASCOM 10:09:55 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:09:55 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@100913 UTC 10:09:55 Imager readout modes: 10:09:55 0 is Fast 10:09:55 1 is Normal 10:09:55 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:09:55 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:09:55 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:09:55 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:09:55 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:09:55 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:09:55 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:09:55 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:09:55 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:09:55 ==== Starting target V1412_Aql ==== 10:09:55 ACPS Observation V1412_Aql(1 of 1) 10:09:55 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V1412_Aql) 10:09:55 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:09:55 Pointing updates are enabled 10:09:55 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:09:55 Start slew to V1412_Aql... 10:09:57 (wait for slew to complete) 10:10:51 (slew complete) 10:10:51 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:10:51 Project Priority is: undefined 10:10:51 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=6981s GW=T HAz=7521s DWz=T WF=no] 10:10:51 Updating pointing... 10:10:51 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:10:51 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:10:55 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:10:55 (using Fast readout mode) 10:10:55 (starting exposure) 10:11:18 (exposure complete) 10:11:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:11:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:11:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:11:22 Focus postion= 3322 10:11:22 Image finished 10:11:22 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:11:23 1147 image stars found 10:11:24 288 catalog stars found 10:11:25 Solved! 83 stars matched. 10:11:25 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 10:11:25 Pointing error is 1.132 arcmin @ angle 64.48 10:11:25 True focal length is 3465.8 mm. 10:11:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:11:25 True image center (J2000): 20h 13m 59.8s 06° 43' 14.15" 10:11:25 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:11:25 [sync] pointing model updated 10:11:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:11:25 Target is now centered. 10:11:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:11:25 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:11:25 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:11:25 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:11:29 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:11:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.185 Y=608.0887 10:11:43 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:11:43 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:11:56 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.046 Y=608.0848 10:11:56 (guide star SNR=45.5 X=1326 Y=608) 10:11:57 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:12:02 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:12:02 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:12:02 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:12:02 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:12:09 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:12:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:12:09 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:12:09 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:12:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:12:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:12:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:12:10 User actions detected. 10:12:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:12:10 Dome is MaxDome 10:12:10 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:12:10 Imager is ASCOM 10:12:10 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:12:10 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@101129 UTC 10:12:10 Imager readout modes: 10:12:10 0 is Fast 10:12:10 1 is Normal 10:12:10 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:12:10 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:12:10 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:12:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:12:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:12:10 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:12:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:12:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:12:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:12:10 ==== Starting target V2492_Cyg ==== 10:12:10 ACPS Observation V2492_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:12:10 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V2492_Cyg) 10:12:10 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:12:10 Pointing updates are enabled 10:12:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:12:10 Start slew to V2492_Cyg... 10:12:12 (wait for slew to complete) 10:12:49 (slew complete) 10:12:49 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:12:49 Project Priority is: undefined 10:12:49 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=4868s GW=T HAz=5348s DWz=T WF=no] 10:12:49 Updating pointing... 10:12:49 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:12:49 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:12:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:12:52 (using Fast readout mode) 10:12:52 (starting exposure) 10:13:15 (exposure complete) 10:13:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:13:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:13:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:13:20 Focus postion= 3322 10:13:20 Image finished 10:13:20 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:13:21 501 image stars found 10:13:21 200 catalog stars found 10:13:22 Solved! 87 stars matched. 10:13:22 Average residual is 0.33 arcsec. 10:13:22 Pointing error is 2.439 arcmin @ angle 276.99 10:13:22 True focal length is 3469.3 mm. 10:13:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:13:22 True image center (J2000): 20h 51m 12.7s 44° 05' 41.65" 10:13:22 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:13:22 [sync] pointing model updated 10:13:22 Re-slew to target. 10:13:22 Start slew to V2492_Cyg... 10:13:25 (wait for slew to complete) 10:13:34 (slew complete) 10:13:34 Target is now centered. 10:13:34 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:13:34 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:13:35 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:13:35 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:13:37 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:13:51 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.023 Y=608.11 10:13:51 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:13:51 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:14:04 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.105 Y=608.2222 10:14:05 (guide star SNR=74.1 X=1326 Y=608) 10:14:05 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:14:10 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:14:10 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:14:10 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:14:10 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:14:17 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:14:17 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:14:17 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:14:17 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:14:17 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:14:18 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:14:18 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:14:18 User actions detected. 10:14:18 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:14:18 Dome is MaxDome 10:14:18 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:14:18 Imager is ASCOM 10:14:18 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:14:18 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20240708@101337 UTC 10:14:18 Imager readout modes: 10:14:18 0 is Fast 10:14:18 1 is Normal 10:14:18 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:14:18 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:14:18 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:14:18 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:14:18 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:14:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:14:18 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:14:18 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:14:18 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:14:18 ==== Starting target M56_V6 ==== 10:14:18 ACPS Observation M56_V6(1 of 1) 10:14:18 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan M56_V6) 10:14:18 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:14:18 Pointing updates are enabled 10:14:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:14:18 (wait for slew to complete) 10:14:21 (slew complete) 10:14:21 Start slew to M56_V6... 10:14:23 (wait for slew to complete) 10:14:53 (slew complete) 10:14:53 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:14:53 Project Priority is: undefined 10:14:53 [flip check: Tn=660s HAc=10678s GW=T HAz=11338s DWz=T WF=no] 10:14:53 Updating pointing... 10:14:53 Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:14:53 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:14:56 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:14:56 (using Fast readout mode) 10:14:56 (starting exposure) 10:15:11 (exposure complete) 10:15:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:15:15 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:15:15 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:15:15 Focus postion= 3322 10:15:15 Image finished 10:15:15 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:15:16 1822 image stars found 10:15:16 357 catalog stars found 10:15:17 Solved! 137 stars matched. 10:15:17 Average residual is 0.27 arcsec. 10:15:17 Pointing error is 1.337 arcmin @ angle 48.01 10:15:17 True focal length is 3466.8 mm. 10:15:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:15:17 True image center (J2000): 19h 16m 40.1s 30° 11' 57.87" 10:15:17 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:15:17 [sync] pointing model updated 10:15:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:15:17 Target is now centered. 10:15:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:15:17 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:15:17 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 10:15:17 Focus change of 320 steps required 10:15:22 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:15:34 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=452.0574 Y=347.2372 10:15:35 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:15:35 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:15:48 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.091 Y=608.0236 10:15:49 (guide star SNR=36.3 X=1326 Y=608) 10:15:49 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:15:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:15:54 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:15:54 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:15:54 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:16:01 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:16:01 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:16:01 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:16:01 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:16:01 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:16:02 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:16:02 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:16:02 User actions detected. 10:16:02 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:16:02 Dome is MaxDome 10:16:02 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:16:02 Imager is ASCOM 10:16:02 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:16:02 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@101522 UTC 10:16:02 Imager readout modes: 10:16:02 0 is Fast 10:16:02 1 is Normal 10:16:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:16:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:16:02 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:16:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:16:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:16:02 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:16:02 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:16:02 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:16:02 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:16:02 ==== Starting target V413_Aql ==== 10:16:02 ACPS Observation V413_Aql(1 of 1) 10:16:02 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V413_Aql) 10:16:02 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:16:02 Pointing updates are enabled 10:16:02 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:16:02 Start slew to V413_Aql... 10:16:04 (wait for slew to complete) 10:16:29 (slew complete) 10:16:29 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:16:29 Project Priority is: undefined 10:16:29 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=10262s GW=T HAz=10662s DWz=T WF=no] 10:16:29 Updating pointing... 10:16:29 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:16:29 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:16:33 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:16:33 (using Fast readout mode) 10:16:33 (starting exposure) 10:16:57 (exposure complete) 10:16:59 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:17:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:17:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:17:02 Focus postion= 3322 10:17:02 Image finished 10:17:02 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:17:02 1649 image stars found 10:17:02 416 catalog stars found 10:17:04 Solved! 112 stars matched. 10:17:04 Average residual is 0.34 arcsec. 10:17:04 Pointing error is 2.481 arcmin @ angle 287.29 10:17:04 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 10:17:04 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:17:04 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 41.4s 02° 30' 26.63" 10:17:04 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:17:04 [sync] pointing model updated 10:17:04 Re-slew to target. 10:17:04 Start slew to V413_Aql... 10:17:06 (wait for slew to complete) 10:17:16 (slew complete) 10:17:16 Target is now centered. 10:17:16 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:17:16 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=10301s GW=T HAz=10650s DWz=T WF=no] 10:17:16 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:17:16 Imaging to V413_Aql_SI_20240708_101716_T3 10:17:16 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:17:16 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:17:19 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:17:19 (using Normal readout mode) 10:17:19 (starting exposure) 10:18:09 (exposure complete) 10:18:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:18:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:18:14 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:18:14 Focus postion= 3302 10:18:14 Image finished 10:18:14 Plate-solve V413_Aql_SI_20240708_101716_T3 final image. 10:18:17 5049 image stars found 10:18:18 226 catalog stars found 10:18:19 Solved! 58 stars matched. 10:18:19 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:18:19 Pointing error is 0.261 arcmin @ angle 99.58 10:18:19 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 10:18:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:18:19 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 51.9s 02° 29' 39.80" 10:18:19 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:18:19 Image FWHM is 3.6 arcsec (8.16 pixels) 10:18:19 (avg FWHM = 3.15 arcsec) 10:18:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:18:19 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:18:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:18:19 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=10364s GW=T HAz=10703s DWz=T WF=no] 10:18:19 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:18:19 Imaging to V413_Aql_R_20240708_101819_T3 10:18:19 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:18:19 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:18:23 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:18:23 (using Normal readout mode) 10:18:23 (starting exposure) 10:19:03 (exposure complete) 10:19:06 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:19:08 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:19:08 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:19:08 Focus postion= 3592 10:19:08 Image finished 10:19:09 Plate-solve V413_Aql_R_20240708_101819_T3 final image. 10:19:12 4560 image stars found 10:19:13 226 catalog stars found 10:19:14 Solved! 68 stars matched. 10:19:14 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:19:14 Pointing error is 2.786 arcmin @ angle 90.81 10:19:14 True focal length is 3473.9 mm. 10:19:14 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:19:14 True image center (J2000): 19h 25m 02.1s 02° 29' 40.03" 10:19:14 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:19:14 Image FWHM is 5.1 arcsec (11.49 pixels) 10:19:14 (avg FWHM = 3.68 arcsec) 10:19:14 [flip check: Tn=0s HAc=10419s GW=T HAz=10428s DWz=T WF=no] 10:19:14 Re-slew to target. 10:19:14 Start slew to V413_Aql... 10:19:16 (wait for slew to complete) 10:19:26 (slew complete) 10:19:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:19:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:19:26 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=10441s GW=T HAz=10780s DWz=T WF=no] 10:19:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:19:26 Imaging to V413_Aql_V_20240708_101926_T3 10:19:26 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:19:26 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:19:28 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:19:28 (using Normal readout mode) 10:19:28 (starting exposure) 10:20:17 (exposure complete) 10:20:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:20:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:20:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:20:22 Focus postion= 3612 10:20:22 Image finished 10:20:23 Plate-solve V413_Aql_V_20240708_101926_T3 final image. 10:20:26 3885 image stars found 10:20:26 226 catalog stars found 10:20:28 Solved! 114 stars matched. 10:20:28 Average residual is 0.22 arcsec. 10:20:28 Pointing error is 0.135 arcmin @ angle 131.93 10:20:28 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 10:20:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:20:28 True image center (J2000): 19h 24m 51.3s 02° 29' 37.00" 10:20:28 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:20:28 Image FWHM is 3.6 arcsec (8.17 pixels) 10:20:28 (avg FWHM = 3.85 arcsec) 10:20:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:20:28 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:20:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:20:28 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:20:28 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:20:28 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:20:31 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:20:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=723.2 Y=913.1981 10:20:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:20:46 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:20:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.021 Y=608.0505 10:20:59 (guide star SNR=58.1 X=1326 Y=608) 10:20:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:21:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:21:04 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:21:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:21:05 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:21:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:21:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:21:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:21:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:21:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:21:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:21:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:21:12 User actions detected. 10:21:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:21:12 Dome is MaxDome 10:21:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:21:12 Imager is ASCOM 10:21:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:21:12 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@102031 UTC 10:21:12 Imager readout modes: 10:21:12 0 is Fast 10:21:12 1 is Normal 10:21:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:21:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:21:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:21:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:21:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:21:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:21:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:21:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:21:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:21:12 ==== Starting target CGCS_5926 ==== 10:21:12 ACPS Observation CGCS_5926(1 of 1) 10:21:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CGCS_5926) 10:21:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:21:12 Pointing updates are enabled 10:21:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:21:12 Start slew to CGCS_5926... 10:21:14 (wait for slew to complete) 10:22:15 (slew complete) 10:22:15 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:22:15 Project Priority is: undefined 10:22:15 [flip check: Tn=391s HAc=-5041s GW=T HAz=-4649s DWz=T WF=no] 10:22:15 Updating pointing... 10:22:15 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:22:15 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:22:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:22:19 (using Fast readout mode) 10:22:19 (starting exposure) 10:22:43 (exposure complete) 10:22:46 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:22:48 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:22:48 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:22:48 Focus postion= 3322 10:22:48 Image finished 10:22:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:22:49 1234 image stars found 10:22:49 393 catalog stars found 10:22:50 Solved! 165 stars matched. 10:22:50 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 10:22:50 Pointing error is 1.514 arcmin @ angle 278.81 10:22:50 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 10:22:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:22:50 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 31.5s 62° 53' 04.97" 10:22:50 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:22:50 [sync] pointing model updated 10:22:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:22:50 Target is now centered. 10:22:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:22:50 (wait for slew to complete) 10:22:51 (slew complete) 10:22:51 [flip check: Tn=331s HAc=-5004s GW=T HAz=-4673s DWz=T WF=no] 10:22:51 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:22:51 Imaging to CGCS_5926_SI_20240708_102251_T3 10:22:51 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:22:51 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:22:54 (taking 31.2 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:22:54 (using Normal readout mode) 10:22:54 (starting exposure) 10:23:34 (exposure complete) 10:23:36 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:23:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:23:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:23:39 Focus postion= 3302 10:23:39 Image finished 10:23:39 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_SI_20240708_102251_T3 final image. 10:23:42 3355 image stars found 10:23:42 206 catalog stars found 10:23:43 Solved! 119 stars matched. 10:23:43 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 10:23:43 Pointing error is 1.463 arcmin @ angle 278.94 10:23:43 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 10:23:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:23:43 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 32.0s 62° 53' 04.71" 10:23:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:23:43 Image FWHM is 2.8 arcsec (6.32 pixels) 10:23:43 (avg FWHM = 3.59 arcsec) 10:23:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:23:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:23:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:23:43 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-4952s GW=T HAz=-4604s DWz=T WF=no] 10:23:43 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:23:43 Imaging to CGCS_5926_R_20240708_102343_T3 10:23:43 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:23:43 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:23:46 (taking 47.8 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:23:46 (using Normal readout mode) 10:23:46 (starting exposure) 10:24:44 (exposure complete) 10:24:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:24:49 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:24:49 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:24:50 Focus postion= 3592 10:24:50 Image finished 10:24:51 Plate-solve CGCS_5926_R_20240708_102343_T3 final image. 10:24:54 3561 image stars found 10:24:54 206 catalog stars found 10:24:57 Solved! 51 stars matched. 10:24:58 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:24:58 Pointing error is 1.340 arcmin @ angle 280.56 10:24:58 True focal length is 3477.1 mm. 10:24:58 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:24:58 True image center (J2000): 23h 45m 33.1s 62° 53' 05.80" 10:24:58 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:24:58 Image FWHM is 5.1 arcsec (11.36 pixels) 10:24:58 (avg FWHM = 3.90 arcsec) 10:24:58 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:24:58 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:24:58 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:24:58 (long exposure, trying to autoguide) 10:24:58 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:24:58 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:25:00 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:25:14 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.9306 Y=347.1901 10:25:14 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:25:15 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:25:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.887 Y=608.0663 10:25:28 (guide star SNR=32.4 X=1326 Y=608) 10:25:29 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:25:33 **No stars at all found in guider image 10:25:33 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:25:33 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:25:34 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:25:40 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:25:40 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:25:40 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:25:40 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:25:40 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:25:41 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:25:41 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:25:41 User actions detected. 10:25:41 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:25:41 Dome is MaxDome 10:25:41 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:25:41 Imager is ASCOM 10:25:41 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:25:41 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@102500 UTC 10:25:42 Imager readout modes: 10:25:42 0 is Fast 10:25:42 1 is Normal 10:25:42 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:25:42 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:25:42 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:25:42 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:25:42 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:25:42 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:25:42 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:25:42 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:25:42 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:25:42 ==== Starting target V370_And ==== 10:25:42 ACPS Observation V370_And(1 of 1) 10:25:42 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V370_And) 10:25:42 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:25:42 Pointing updates are enabled 10:25:42 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:25:42 Start slew to V370_And... 10:25:43 (wait for slew to complete) 10:26:18 (slew complete) 10:26:18 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:26:18 Project Priority is: undefined 10:26:18 [flip check: Tn=362s HAc=-12796s GW=T HAz=-12434s DWz=T WF=no] 10:26:18 Updating pointing... 10:26:18 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:26:18 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:26:22 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:26:22 (using Fast readout mode) 10:26:22 (starting exposure) 10:26:45 (exposure complete) 10:26:47 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:26:50 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:26:50 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:26:50 Focus postion= 3322 10:26:50 Image finished 10:26:50 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:26:51 552 image stars found 10:26:51 392 catalog stars found 10:26:52 Solved! 127 stars matched. 10:26:52 Average residual is 0.36 arcsec. 10:26:52 Pointing error is 2.083 arcmin @ angle 283.86 10:26:52 True focal length is 3466.6 mm. 10:26:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:26:52 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 32.8s 45° 26' 36.80" 10:26:52 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:26:52 [sync] pointing model updated 10:26:52 Re-slew to target. 10:26:52 Start slew to V370_And... 10:26:54 (wait for slew to complete) 10:27:04 (slew complete) 10:27:04 Target is now centered. 10:27:04 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:27:04 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=-12761s GW=T HAz=-12448s DWz=T WF=no] 10:27:04 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:27:04 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240708_102704_T3 10:27:04 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:27:04 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:27:08 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:27:08 (using Normal readout mode) 10:27:08 (starting exposure) 10:27:19 (exposure complete) 10:27:22 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:27:24 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:27:24 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:27:24 Focus postion= 3612 10:27:24 Image finished 10:27:25 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240708_102704_T3 final image. 10:27:28 889 image stars found 10:27:28 203 catalog stars found 10:27:54 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:27:54 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:27:54 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:27:54 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=-12711s GW=T HAz=-12392s DWz=T WF=no] 10:27:54 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:27:54 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240708_102754_T3 10:27:54 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:27:54 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:27:57 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:27:57 (using Normal readout mode) 10:27:57 (starting exposure) 10:28:15 (exposure complete) 10:28:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:28:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:28:19 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:28:19 Focus postion= 3642 10:28:19 Image finished 10:28:20 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240708_102754_T3 final image. 10:28:23 936 image stars found 10:28:24 203 catalog stars found 10:28:25 Solved! 55 stars matched. 10:28:25 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:28:25 Pointing error is 0.177 arcmin @ angle 95.24 10:28:25 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 10:28:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:28:25 True image center (J2000): 01h 58m 45.3s 45° 26' 05.93" 10:28:25 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:28:25 Image FWHM is 3.2 arcsec (7.17 pixels) 10:28:25 (avg FWHM = 3.72 arcsec) 10:28:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:28:25 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:28:25 [flip check: Tn=308s HAc=-12680s GW=T HAz=-12361s DWz=T WF=no] 10:28:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:28:25 Imaging to V370_And_B_20240708_102825_T3 10:28:25 (taking 8 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 10:28:25 (using Normal readout mode) 10:28:25 (starting exposure) 10:28:36 (exposure complete) 10:28:38 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:28:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:28:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:28:40 Focus postion= 3642 10:28:40 Image finished 10:28:41 Plate-solve V370_And_B_20240708_102825_T3 final image. 10:28:44 937 image stars found 10:28:44 203 catalog stars found 10:28:47 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off. 10:28:48 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:28:48 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:28:48 [flip check: Tn=302s HAc=-12657s GW=T HAz=-12344s DWz=T WF=no] 10:28:48 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:28:48 Imaging to V370_And_V_20240708_102848_T3 10:28:48 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 10:28:48 Focus change of -30 steps required 10:28:51 (taking 2 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:28:51 (using Normal readout mode) 10:28:51 (starting exposure) 10:28:57 (exposure complete) 10:29:00 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:29:02 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:29:02 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:29:02 Focus postion= 3612 10:29:02 Image finished 10:29:03 Plate-solve V370_And_V_20240708_102848_T3 final image. 10:29:06 850 image stars found 10:29:06 203 catalog stars found 10:29:28 ** No matching stars found. Check your estimated center-point RA/Dec, and your image scaling and quality. 10:29:29 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:29:29 Calling TargetEnd user action 10:29:29 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 10:29:29 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:29:29 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:29:35 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:29:35 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:29:35 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:29:35 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:29:35 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:29:36 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:29:36 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:29:36 User actions detected. 10:29:36 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:29:36 Dome is MaxDome 10:29:36 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:29:36 Imager is ASCOM 10:29:36 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:29:36 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@102851 UTC 10:29:36 Imager readout modes: 10:29:36 0 is Fast 10:29:36 1 is Normal 10:29:36 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:29:36 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:29:36 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:29:36 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:29:36 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:29:36 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:29:36 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:29:36 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:29:36 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:29:36 ==== Starting target V407_Cyg ==== 10:29:36 ACPS Observation V407_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:29:36 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V407_Cyg) 10:29:36 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:29:36 Pointing updates are enabled 10:29:36 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:29:36 Start slew to V407_Cyg... 10:29:38 (wait for slew to complete) 10:30:49 (slew complete) 10:30:49 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:30:49 Project Priority is: undefined 10:30:49 [flip check: Tn=420s HAc=5308s GW=T HAz=5728s DWz=T WF=no] 10:30:49 Updating pointing... 10:30:49 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:30:49 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:30:52 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:30:52 (using Fast readout mode) 10:30:52 (starting exposure) 10:31:14 (exposure complete) 10:31:17 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:31:19 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:31:19 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:31:19 Focus postion= 3322 10:31:19 Image finished 10:31:19 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:31:20 2560 image stars found 10:31:20 775 catalog stars found 10:31:22 Solved! 147 stars matched. 10:31:22 Average residual is 0.26 arcsec. 10:31:22 Pointing error is 1.428 arcmin @ angle 71.80 10:31:22 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 10:31:22 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:31:22 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 17.6s 45° 46' 59.75" 10:31:22 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:31:22 [sync] pointing model updated 10:31:22 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:31:22 Target is now centered. 10:31:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:31:22 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=5340s GW=T HAz=5701s DWz=T WF=no] 10:31:22 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:31:22 Imaging to V407_Cyg_SI_20240708_103122_T3 10:31:22 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:31:22 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:31:24 (taking 60 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:31:24 (using Normal readout mode) 10:31:24 (starting exposure) 10:32:33 (exposure complete) 10:32:35 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:32:38 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:32:38 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:32:38 Focus postion= 3302 10:32:38 Image finished 10:32:38 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_SI_20240708_103122_T3 final image. 10:32:42 8115 image stars found 10:32:42 373 catalog stars found 10:32:43 Solved! 123 stars matched. 10:32:43 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:32:43 Pointing error is 1.439 arcmin @ angle 71.61 10:32:43 True focal length is 3468.0 mm. 10:32:43 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:32:43 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 17.7s 45° 47' 00.21" 10:32:43 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:32:43 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.33 pixels) 10:32:43 (avg FWHM = 3.39 arcsec) 10:32:43 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:32:43 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:32:43 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:32:43 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=5422s GW=T HAz=5763s DWz=T WF=no] 10:32:43 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:32:43 Imaging to V407_Cyg_R_20240708_103243_T3 10:32:43 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:32:43 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:32:47 (taking 40 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:32:47 (using Normal readout mode) 10:32:47 (starting exposure) 10:33:38 (exposure complete) 10:33:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:33:43 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:33:43 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:33:43 Focus postion= 3592 10:33:43 Image finished 10:33:44 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_R_20240708_103243_T3 final image. 10:33:48 5453 image stars found 10:33:48 373 catalog stars found 10:33:49 Solved! 130 stars matched. 10:33:49 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:33:49 Pointing error is 1.490 arcmin @ angle 71.28 10:33:49 True focal length is 3470.9 mm. 10:33:49 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:33:49 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 17.9s 45° 47' 01.67" 10:33:49 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:33:49 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.95 pixels) 10:33:49 (avg FWHM = 3.01 arcsec) 10:33:49 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:33:49 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:33:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:33:49 [flip check: Tn=360s HAc=5488s GW=T HAz=5849s DWz=T WF=no] 10:33:49 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:33:49 Imaging to V407_Cyg_V_20240708_103349_T3 10:33:49 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:33:49 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:33:52 (taking 60 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:33:52 (using Normal readout mode) 10:33:52 (starting exposure) 10:35:00 (exposure complete) 10:35:03 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:35:06 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:35:06 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:35:06 Focus postion= 3612 10:35:06 Image finished 10:35:07 Plate-solve V407_Cyg_V_20240708_103349_T3 final image. 10:35:10 5096 image stars found 10:35:10 373 catalog stars found 10:35:11 Solved! 118 stars matched. 10:35:11 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:35:11 Pointing error is 1.480 arcmin @ angle 70.74 10:35:12 True focal length is 3471.3 mm. 10:35:12 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:35:12 True image center (J2000): 21h 02m 17.9s 45° 47' 02.28" 10:35:12 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:35:12 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.35 pixels) 10:35:12 (avg FWHM = 2.67 arcsec) 10:35:12 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:35:12 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:35:12 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:35:12 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:35:12 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:35:12 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:35:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:35:28 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.691 Y=608.4344 10:35:29 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:35:29 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:35:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.131 Y=608.0562 10:35:42 (guide star SNR=33.6 X=1326 Y=608) 10:35:43 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:35:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:35:48 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:35:48 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:35:48 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:35:54 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:35:54 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:35:54 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:35:54 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:35:54 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:35:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:35:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:35:56 User actions detected. 10:35:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:35:56 Dome is MaxDome 10:35:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:35:56 Imager is ASCOM 10:35:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:35:56 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@103514 UTC 10:35:56 Imager readout modes: 10:35:56 0 is Fast 10:35:56 1 is Normal 10:35:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:35:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:35:56 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:35:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:35:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:35:56 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:35:56 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:35:56 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:35:56 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:35:56 ==== Starting target CSS_J212625 ==== 10:35:56 ACPS Observation CSS_J212625(1 of 1) 10:35:56 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan CSS_J212625) 10:35:56 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:35:56 Pointing updates are enabled 10:35:56 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:35:56 Start slew to CSS_J212625... 10:35:58 (wait for slew to complete) 10:36:40 (slew complete) 10:36:40 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:36:40 Project Priority is: undefined 10:36:40 [flip check: Tn=480s HAc=4249s GW=T HAz=4729s DWz=T WF=no] 10:36:40 Updating pointing... 10:36:40 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:36:40 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:36:44 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:36:44 (using Fast readout mode) 10:36:44 (starting exposure) 10:37:08 (exposure complete) 10:37:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:37:13 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:37:13 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:37:13 Focus postion= 3322 10:37:13 Image finished 10:37:13 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:37:14 659 image stars found 10:37:14 156 catalog stars found 10:37:15 Solved! 50 stars matched. 10:37:15 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:37:15 Pointing error is 3.273 arcmin @ angle 279.32 10:37:15 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 10:37:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:37:15 True image center (J2000): 21h 25m 11.3s 20° 20' 18.16" 10:37:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:37:15 [sync] pointing model updated 10:37:15 Re-slew to target. 10:37:15 Start slew to CSS_J212625... 10:37:17 (wait for slew to complete) 10:37:27 (slew complete) 10:37:27 Target is now centered. 10:37:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:37:27 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:37:27 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:37:27 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:37:31 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:37:45 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=850.6666 Y=58.23257 10:37:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:37:46 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:37:58 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.042 Y=608.0029 10:37:59 (guide star SNR=32.0 X=1326 Y=608) 10:37:59 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:38:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:38:04 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:38:04 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:38:05 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:38:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:38:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:38:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:38:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:38:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:38:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:38:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:38:12 User actions detected. 10:38:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:38:12 Dome is MaxDome 10:38:12 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:38:12 Imager is ASCOM 10:38:12 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:38:12 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@103731 UTC 10:38:12 Imager readout modes: 10:38:12 0 is Fast 10:38:12 1 is Normal 10:38:12 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:38:12 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:38:12 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:38:12 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:38:12 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:38:12 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:38:12 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:38:12 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:38:12 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:38:12 ==== Starting target KK_Cas ==== 10:38:12 ACPS Observation KK_Cas(1 of 1) 10:38:12 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KK_Cas) 10:38:12 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:38:12 Pointing updates are enabled 10:38:12 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:38:12 (wait for slew to complete) 10:38:16 (slew complete) 10:38:16 Start slew to KK_Cas... 10:38:17 (wait for slew to complete) 10:39:00 (slew complete) 10:39:00 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:39:00 Project Priority is: undefined 10:39:00 [flip check: Tn=390s HAc=-4286s GW=T HAz=-3896s DWz=T WF=no] 10:39:00 Updating pointing... 10:39:00 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:39:00 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:39:04 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:39:04 (using Fast readout mode) 10:39:04 (starting exposure) 10:39:26 (exposure complete) 10:39:29 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:39:31 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:39:31 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:39:31 Focus postion= 3322 10:39:31 Image finished 10:39:31 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:39:32 1344 image stars found 10:39:32 279 catalog stars found 10:39:33 Solved! 119 stars matched. 10:39:33 Average residual is 0.25 arcsec. 10:39:33 Pointing error is 1.457 arcmin @ angle 282.42 10:39:33 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 10:39:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:39:33 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 44.6s 59° 56' 45.27" 10:39:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:39:33 [sync] pointing model updated 10:39:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:39:33 Target is now centered. 10:39:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:39:33 (wait for slew to complete) 10:39:35 (slew complete) 10:39:35 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=-4251s GW=T HAz=-3921s DWz=T WF=no] 10:39:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:39:35 Imaging to KK_Cas_SI_20240708_103935_T3 10:39:35 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:39:35 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:39:37 (taking 30.32 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:39:37 (using Normal readout mode) 10:39:37 (starting exposure) 10:40:16 (exposure complete) 10:40:19 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:40:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:40:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:40:21 Focus postion= 3302 10:40:21 Image finished 10:40:21 Plate-solve KK_Cas_SI_20240708_103935_T3 final image. 10:40:24 2972 image stars found 10:40:25 146 catalog stars found 10:40:26 Solved! 68 stars matched. 10:40:26 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:40:26 Pointing error is 1.407 arcmin @ angle 282.56 10:40:26 True focal length is 3468.4 mm. 10:40:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:40:26 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 45.0s 59° 56' 44.83" 10:40:26 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:40:26 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.36 pixels) 10:40:26 (avg FWHM = 2.49 arcsec) 10:40:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:40:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:40:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:40:26 [flip check: Tn=320s HAc=-4200s GW=T HAz=-3879s DWz=T WF=no] 10:40:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:40:26 Imaging to KK_Cas_R_20240708_104026_T3 10:40:26 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:40:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:40:29 (taking 19.97 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:40:29 (using Normal readout mode) 10:40:29 (starting exposure) 10:40:59 (exposure complete) 10:41:02 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:41:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:41:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:41:05 Focus postion= 3592 10:41:05 Image finished 10:41:06 Plate-solve KK_Cas_R_20240708_104026_T3 final image. 10:41:08 2289 image stars found 10:41:08 146 catalog stars found 10:41:10 Solved! 47 stars matched. 10:41:10 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 10:41:10 Pointing error is 1.275 arcmin @ angle 284.33 10:41:10 True focal length is 3474.8 mm. 10:41:10 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:41:10 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 46.1s 59° 56' 45.41" 10:41:10 Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg. 10:41:10 Image FWHM is 2.1 arcsec (4.65 pixels) 10:41:10 (avg FWHM = 2.34 arcsec) 10:41:10 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:41:10 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:41:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:41:10 [flip check: Tn=338s HAc=-4156s GW=T HAz=-3817s DWz=T WF=no] 10:41:10 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:41:10 Imaging to KK_Cas_V_20240708_104110_T3 10:41:10 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:41:10 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:41:12 (taking 37.88 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:41:12 (using Normal readout mode) 10:41:12 (starting exposure) 10:41:59 (exposure complete) 10:42:01 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:42:04 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:42:04 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:42:04 Focus postion= 3612 10:42:04 Image finished 10:42:05 Plate-solve KK_Cas_V_20240708_104110_T3 final image. 10:42:08 1982 image stars found 10:42:08 146 catalog stars found 10:42:09 Solved! 56 stars matched. 10:42:09 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 10:42:09 Pointing error is 0.967 arcmin @ angle 288.72 10:42:09 True focal length is 3471.6 mm. 10:42:09 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:42:09 True image center (J2000): 23h 49m 48.7s 59° 56' 45.11" 10:42:09 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:42:09 Image FWHM is 2.4 arcsec (5.43 pixels) 10:42:09 (avg FWHM = 2.28 arcsec) 10:42:09 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:42:09 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:42:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:42:09 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:42:09 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:42:09 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:42:12 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:42:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.6823 Y=456.9852 10:42:26 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:42:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:42:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.948 Y=608.1351 10:42:40 (guide star SNR=48.7 X=1326 Y=608) 10:42:40 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:42:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:42:45 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:42:45 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:42:46 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:42:52 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:42:52 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:42:52 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:42:52 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:42:52 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:42:53 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:42:53 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:42:53 User actions detected. 10:42:53 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:42:53 Dome is MaxDome 10:42:53 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:42:53 Imager is ASCOM 10:42:53 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:42:53 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@104212 UTC 10:42:53 Imager readout modes: 10:42:53 0 is Fast 10:42:53 1 is Normal 10:42:53 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:42:53 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:42:53 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:42:53 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:42:53 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:42:53 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:42:53 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:42:53 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:42:53 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:42:53 ==== Starting target KP_Cyg ==== 10:42:53 ACPS Observation KP_Cyg(1 of 1) 10:42:53 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan KP_Cyg) 10:42:53 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:42:53 Pointing updates are enabled 10:42:53 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:42:53 Start slew to KP_Cyg... 10:42:55 (wait for slew to complete) 10:43:51 (slew complete) 10:43:51 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:43:51 Project Priority is: undefined 10:43:51 [flip check: Tn=400s HAc=9482s GW=T HAz=9882s DWz=T WF=no] 10:43:51 Updating pointing... 10:43:51 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:43:51 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:43:54 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:43:54 (using Fast readout mode) 10:43:54 (starting exposure) 10:44:18 (exposure complete) 10:44:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:44:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:44:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:44:23 Focus postion= 3322 10:44:23 Image finished 10:44:23 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:44:24 1992 image stars found 10:44:24 368 catalog stars found 10:44:25 Solved! 153 stars matched. 10:44:25 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:44:25 Pointing error is 1.355 arcmin @ angle 55.46 10:44:25 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 10:44:25 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:44:25 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 46.7s 41° 16' 31.20" 10:44:25 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:44:25 [sync] pointing model updated 10:44:25 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:44:25 Target is now centered. 10:44:25 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:44:25 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=9516s GW=T HAz=9856s DWz=T WF=no] 10:44:25 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:44:25 Imaging to KP_Cyg_SI_20240708_104425_T3 10:44:25 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:44:25 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:44:28 (taking 40 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:44:28 (using Normal readout mode) 10:44:28 (starting exposure) 10:45:18 (exposure complete) 10:45:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:45:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:45:22 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:45:22 Focus postion= 3302 10:45:22 Image finished 10:45:22 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_SI_20240708_104425_T3 final image. 10:45:25 5311 image stars found 10:45:26 190 catalog stars found 10:45:27 Solved! 88 stars matched. 10:45:27 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:45:27 Pointing error is 1.339 arcmin @ angle 54.33 10:45:27 True focal length is 3466.7 mm. 10:45:27 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:45:27 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 46.6s 41° 16' 31.95" 10:45:27 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:45:27 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.82 pixels) 10:45:27 (avg FWHM = 2.25 arcsec) 10:45:27 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:45:27 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:45:27 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:45:27 [flip check: Tn=330s HAc=9578s GW=T HAz=9908s DWz=T WF=no] 10:45:27 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:45:27 Imaging to KP_Cyg_R_20240708_104527_T3 10:45:27 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:45:27 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:45:31 (taking 30 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:45:31 (using Normal readout mode) 10:45:31 (starting exposure) 10:46:11 (exposure complete) 10:46:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:46:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:46:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:46:16 Focus postion= 3592 10:46:16 Image finished 10:46:17 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_R_20240708_104527_T3 final image. 10:46:20 3817 image stars found 10:46:20 190 catalog stars found 10:46:21 Solved! 99 stars matched. 10:46:21 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 10:46:21 Pointing error is 1.337 arcmin @ angle 53.30 10:46:21 True focal length is 3468.7 mm. 10:46:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:46:21 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 46.5s 41° 16' 33.02" 10:46:21 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:46:21 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.42 pixels) 10:46:21 (avg FWHM = 2.17 arcsec) 10:46:21 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:46:21 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:46:22 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:46:22 [flip check: Tn=340s HAc=9633s GW=T HAz=9973s DWz=T WF=no] 10:46:22 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:46:22 Imaging to KP_Cyg_V_20240708_104622_T3 10:46:22 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:46:22 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:46:24 (taking 40 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:46:24 (using Normal readout mode) 10:46:24 (starting exposure) 10:47:13 (exposure complete) 10:47:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:47:17 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:47:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:47:18 Focus postion= 3612 10:47:18 Image finished 10:47:19 Plate-solve KP_Cyg_V_20240708_104622_T3 final image. 10:47:22 3125 image stars found 10:47:22 190 catalog stars found 10:47:23 Solved! 96 stars matched. 10:47:23 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 10:47:23 Pointing error is 1.358 arcmin @ angle 53.33 10:47:23 True focal length is 3469.1 mm. 10:47:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:47:23 True image center (J2000): 20h 05m 46.6s 41° 16' 33.75" 10:47:23 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 10:47:23 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.57 pixels) 10:47:23 (avg FWHM = 2.11 arcsec) 10:47:23 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:47:23 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:47:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:47:23 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:47:23 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:47:23 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:47:25 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:47:39 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.141 Y=608.2495 10:47:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:47:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:47:53 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.94 Y=608.0494 10:47:53 (guide star SNR=56.6 X=1326 Y=608) 10:47:54 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:47:58 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:47:58 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:47:58 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:47:59 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:48:05 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:48:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:48:05 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:48:05 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:48:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:48:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:48:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:48:06 User actions detected. 10:48:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:48:06 Dome is MaxDome 10:48:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:48:06 Imager is ASCOM 10:48:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:48:06 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@104725 UTC 10:48:06 Imager readout modes: 10:48:06 0 is Fast 10:48:06 1 is Normal 10:48:06 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:48:06 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:48:06 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:48:06 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:48:06 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:48:06 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:48:06 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:48:06 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:48:06 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:48:06 ==== Starting target B0133+47 ==== 10:48:06 ACPS Observation B0133+47(1 of 1) 10:48:06 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan B0133+47) 10:48:06 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:48:07 Pointing updates are enabled 10:48:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:48:07 Start slew to B0133+47... 10:48:08 (wait for slew to complete) 10:49:24 (slew complete) 10:49:24 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:49:24 Project Priority is: undefined 10:49:24 [flip check: Tn=540s HAc=-10099s GW=T HAz=-9559s DWz=T WF=no] 10:49:24 Updating pointing... 10:49:24 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:49:24 Focus change of -320 steps required 10:49:28 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:49:28 (using Fast readout mode) 10:49:28 (starting exposure) 10:49:52 (exposure complete) 10:49:54 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:49:56 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:49:56 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:49:57 Focus postion= 3322 10:49:57 Image finished 10:49:57 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:49:57 767 image stars found 10:49:57 390 catalog stars found 10:49:59 Solved! 154 stars matched. 10:49:59 Average residual is 0.29 arcsec. 10:49:59 Pointing error is 2.002 arcmin @ angle 280.80 10:49:59 True focal length is 3469.4 mm. 10:49:59 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:49:59 True image center (J2000): 01h 36m 46.9s 47° 51' 51.57" 10:49:59 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 10:49:59 [sync] pointing model updated 10:49:59 Re-slew to target. 10:49:59 Start slew to B0133+47... 10:50:01 (wait for slew to complete) 10:50:10 (slew complete) 10:50:10 Target is now centered. 10:50:10 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:50:10 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:50:10 Switching from SR to V filter for imaging 10:50:10 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:50:14 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:50:27 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1341.246 Y=497 10:50:28 (guide star SNR=6.9 X=1341 Y=497) 10:50:28 (first exposure estimate 2.18 sec) 10:50:34 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=1338 Y=495) 10:50:35 (final exposure for guiding 1.87 sec) 10:50:40 (guide star SNR=2.9 X=1325 Y=485) 10:50:40 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement 10:50:41 (take guider image at initial interval 1.87 sec) 10:50:46 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=986 Y=533 10:50:46 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:50:46 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:50:59 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.01 Y=607.9922 10:51:00 (guide star SNR=42.0 X=1326 Y=608) 10:51:00 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:51:05 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:51:05 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:51:05 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:51:05 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:51:11 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:51:11 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:51:11 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:51:11 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:51:11 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:51:12 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:51:12 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:51:12 User actions detected. 10:51:12 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:51:12 Dome is MaxDome 10:51:13 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:51:13 Imager is ASCOM 10:51:13 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:51:13 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@105014 UTC 10:51:13 Imager readout modes: 10:51:13 0 is Fast 10:51:13 1 is Normal 10:51:13 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:51:13 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:51:13 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:51:13 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:51:13 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:51:13 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:51:13 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:51:13 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:51:13 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:51:13 ==== Starting target V407_Cas ==== 10:51:13 ACPS Observation V407_Cas(1 of 1) 10:51:13 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V407_Cas) 10:51:13 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:51:13 Pointing updates are enabled 10:51:13 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:51:13 Start slew to V407_Cas... 10:51:14 (wait for slew to complete) 10:51:44 (slew complete) 10:51:44 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:51:44 Project Priority is: undefined 10:51:44 [flip check: Tn=408s HAc=-3789s GW=T HAz=-3382s DWz=T WF=no] 10:51:44 Updating pointing... 10:51:44 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 10:51:44 Focus change of -290 steps required 10:51:48 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 10:51:48 (using Fast readout mode) 10:51:48 (starting exposure) 10:52:10 (exposure complete) 10:52:12 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:52:14 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:52:14 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:52:15 Focus postion= 3322 10:52:15 Image finished 10:52:15 Plate-solve pointing image. 10:52:15 2388 image stars found 10:52:16 589 catalog stars found 10:52:17 Solved! 200 stars matched. 10:52:17 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 10:52:17 Pointing error is 1.096 arcmin @ angle 76.53 10:52:17 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 10:52:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 10:52:17 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 33.7s 62° 09' 13.40" 10:52:17 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:52:17 [sync] pointing model updated 10:52:17 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:52:17 Target is now centered. 10:52:17 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:52:17 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-3757s GW=T HAz=-3408s DWz=T WF=no] 10:52:17 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:52:17 Imaging to V407_Cas_SI_20240708_105217_T3 10:52:17 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 10:52:17 Focus change of -20 steps required 10:52:20 (taking 47.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:52:20 (using Normal readout mode) 10:52:20 (starting exposure) 10:53:16 (exposure complete) 10:53:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:53:21 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:53:21 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:53:21 Focus postion= 3302 10:53:21 Image finished 10:53:21 Plate-solve V407_Cas_SI_20240708_105217_T3 final image. 10:53:24 5622 image stars found 10:53:24 300 catalog stars found 10:53:26 Solved! 153 stars matched. 10:53:26 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 10:53:26 Pointing error is 1.109 arcmin @ angle 77.06 10:53:26 True focal length is 3465.9 mm. 10:53:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:53:26 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 33.8s 62° 09' 12.98" 10:53:26 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:53:26 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.31 pixels) 10:53:26 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 10:53:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:53:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:53:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:53:26 [flip check: Tn=325s HAc=-3688s GW=T HAz=-3362s DWz=T WF=no] 10:53:26 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:53:26 Imaging to V407_Cas_R_20240708_105326_T3 10:53:26 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:53:26 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:53:29 (taking 25.17 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:53:29 (using Normal readout mode) 10:53:29 (starting exposure) 10:54:05 (exposure complete) 10:54:07 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:54:09 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:54:10 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:54:10 Focus postion= 3592 10:54:10 Image finished 10:54:11 Plate-solve V407_Cas_R_20240708_105326_T3 final image. 10:54:14 3934 image stars found 10:54:14 300 catalog stars found 10:54:15 Solved! 190 stars matched. 10:54:15 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 10:54:15 Pointing error is 1.140 arcmin @ angle 77.41 10:54:15 True focal length is 3469.2 mm. 10:54:15 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:54:15 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 34.1s 62° 09' 13.00" 10:54:15 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:54:15 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.63 pixels) 10:54:15 (avg FWHM = 1.94 arcsec) 10:54:15 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:54:15 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:54:15 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:54:15 [flip check: Tn=348s HAc=-3638s GW=T HAz=-3289s DWz=T WF=no] 10:54:15 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:54:15 Imaging to V407_Cas_V_20240708_105415_T3 10:54:15 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:54:15 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:54:18 (taking 47.78 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:54:18 (using Normal readout mode) 10:54:18 (starting exposure) 10:55:16 (exposure complete) 10:55:18 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:55:20 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:55:20 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:55:20 Focus postion= 3612 10:55:20 Image finished 10:55:21 Plate-solve V407_Cas_V_20240708_105415_T3 final image. 10:55:25 3813 image stars found 10:55:25 300 catalog stars found 10:55:26 Solved! 165 stars matched. 10:55:26 Average residual is 0.16 arcsec. 10:55:26 Pointing error is 1.124 arcmin @ angle 77.24 10:55:26 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 10:55:26 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:55:26 True image center (J2000): 23h 54m 33.9s 62° 09' 12.97" 10:55:26 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:55:26 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.85 pixels) 10:55:26 (avg FWHM = 1.84 arcsec) 10:55:26 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:55:26 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:55:26 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:55:26 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:55:26 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:55:26 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:55:28 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:55:42 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=132.7692 Y=336.4604 10:55:42 (guide star SNR=11.5 X=133 Y=336) 10:55:43 (first exposure estimate 1.31 sec) 10:55:47 (guide star SNR=3.5 X=133 Y=336) 10:55:48 (final exposure for guiding 1.13 sec) 10:55:52 (guide star SNR=2.8 X=133 Y=336) 10:56:05 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 10:56:06 (take guider image at initial interval 1.13 sec) 10:56:10 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1228.991 Y=1002.013 10:56:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:56:11 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 10:56:24 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.996 Y=608.0432 10:56:24 (guide star SNR=68.3 X=1326 Y=608) 10:56:25 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:56:30 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 10:56:30 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 10:56:30 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 10:56:30 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 10:56:36 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 10:56:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 10:56:36 Custom image file path/names are in use 10:56:36 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 10:56:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 10:56:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 10:56:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 10:56:37 User actions detected. 10:56:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 10:56:37 Dome is MaxDome 10:56:37 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 10:56:37 Imager is ASCOM 10:56:37 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 10:56:37 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@105528 UTC 10:56:37 Imager readout modes: 10:56:37 0 is Fast 10:56:37 1 is Normal 10:56:37 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 10:56:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 10:56:37 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 10:56:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode 10:56:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 10:56:37 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 10:56:37 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 10:56:37 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 10:56:37 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 10:56:37 ==== Starting target DW_Cas ==== 10:56:37 ACPS Observation DW_Cas(1 of 1) 10:56:37 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan DW_Cas) 10:56:37 (turning on sidereal tracking) 10:56:38 Pointing updates are enabled 10:56:38 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 10:56:38 Start slew to DW_Cas... 10:56:39 (wait for slew to complete) 10:56:49 (slew complete) 10:56:49 Calling TargetStart user action. 10:56:49 Project Priority is: undefined 10:56:49 (skipping pointing update, last target close enough) 10:56:49 [flip check: Tn=392s HAc=-2544s GW=T HAz=-2152s DWz=T WF=no] 10:56:49 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:56:49 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-2544s GW=T HAz=-2212s DWz=T WF=no] 10:56:49 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:56:49 Imaging to DW_Cas_SI_20240708_105649_T3 10:56:49 Switching from B to SI filter for imaging 10:56:49 Focus change of -340 steps required 10:56:53 (taking 31.67 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 10:56:53 (using Normal readout mode) 10:56:53 (starting exposure) 10:57:37 (exposure complete) 10:57:40 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:57:42 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:57:42 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:57:43 Focus postion= 3302 10:57:43 Image finished 10:57:43 Plate-solve DW_Cas_SI_20240708_105649_T3 final image. 10:57:45 3026 image stars found 10:57:46 95 catalog stars found 10:57:47 Solved! 40 stars matched. 10:57:47 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 10:57:47 Pointing error is 1.171 arcmin @ angle 68.66 10:57:47 (pointing corrector updated with this observation) 10:57:47 True focal length is 3469.0 mm. 10:57:47 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:57:47 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 57.0s 59° 23' 56.04" 10:57:47 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:57:47 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.11 pixels) 10:57:47 (avg FWHM = 1.84 arcsec) 10:57:47 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:57:47 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:57:47 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:57:47 [flip check: Tn=324s HAc=-2485s GW=T HAz=-2162s DWz=T WF=no] 10:57:47 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:57:47 Imaging to DW_Cas_R_20240708_105747_T3 10:57:47 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 10:57:47 Focus change of 290 steps required 10:57:50 (taking 23.54 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 10:57:50 (using Normal readout mode) 10:57:50 (starting exposure) 10:58:24 (exposure complete) 10:58:26 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:58:29 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:58:29 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:58:29 Focus postion= 3592 10:58:29 Image finished 10:58:30 Plate-solve DW_Cas_R_20240708_105747_T3 final image. 10:58:33 2177 image stars found 10:58:33 95 catalog stars found 10:58:35 Solved! 50 stars matched. 10:58:35 Average residual is 0.15 arcsec. 10:58:35 Pointing error is 1.196 arcmin @ angle 68.70 10:58:35 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 10:58:35 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:58:35 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 57.1s 59° 23' 56.56" 10:58:35 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:58:35 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.62 pixels) 10:58:35 (avg FWHM = 1.78 arcsec) 10:58:35 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:58:35 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:58:35 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:58:35 [flip check: Tn=332s HAc=-2438s GW=T HAz=-2106s DWz=T WF=no] 10:58:35 Calling AcquireImage user action. 10:58:35 Imaging to DW_Cas_V_20240708_105835_T3 10:58:35 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 10:58:35 Focus change of 20 steps required 10:58:37 (taking 31.57 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 10:58:37 (using Normal readout mode) 10:58:37 (starting exposure) 10:59:18 (exposure complete) 10:59:20 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 10:59:22 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 10:59:23 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 10:59:23 Focus postion= 3612 10:59:23 Image finished 10:59:24 Plate-solve DW_Cas_V_20240708_105835_T3 final image. 10:59:27 1573 image stars found 10:59:27 95 catalog stars found 10:59:28 Solved! 46 stars matched. 10:59:28 Average residual is 0.14 arcsec. 10:59:28 Pointing error is 1.183 arcmin @ angle 68.40 10:59:28 True focal length is 3472.1 mm. 10:59:28 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 10:59:28 True image center (J2000): 23h 38m 57.0s 59° 23' 56.62" 10:59:28 Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg. 10:59:28 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.83 pixels) 10:59:28 (avg FWHM = 1.75 arcsec) 10:59:28 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 10:59:28 Calling ImageComplete user action 10:59:28 (high cadence option, no web previews) 10:59:28 (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide) 10:59:28 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 10:59:28 Focus change of 30 steps required 10:59:30 (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec) 10:59:44 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1078.388 Y=667.7125 10:59:45 (guide star SNR=25.6 X=1076 Y=669) 10:59:45 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 10:59:50 (guide star SNR=5.6 X=1076 Y=668) 10:59:50 (final exposure for guiding 1 sec) 10:59:55 (guide star SNR=5.3 X=1076 Y=668) 11:00:07 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement 11:00:08 (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec) 11:00:12 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0 11:00:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:00:13 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure 11:00:26 Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.673 Y=608.1531 11:00:27 (guide star SNR=43.4 X=1326 Y=608) 11:00:27 (first exposure estimate 1 sec) 11:00:32 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue. 11:00:32 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up. 11:00:32 **Autoguiding failed. ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 11:00:32 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 11:00:38 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:00:38 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:00:38 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:00:38 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:00:38 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:00:39 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:00:39 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:00:39 User actions detected. 11:00:39 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:00:39 Dome is MaxDome 11:00:40 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:00:40 Imager is ASCOM 11:00:40 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:00:40 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20240708@105930 UTC 11:00:40 Imager readout modes: 11:00:40 0 is Fast 11:00:40 1 is Normal 11:00:40 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:00:40 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:00:40 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:00:40 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:00:40 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:00:40 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:00:40 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:00:40 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:00:40 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:00:40 ==== Starting target AZ_Cas ==== 11:00:40 ACPS Observation AZ_Cas(1 of 1) 11:00:40 (belongs to Project AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO_ver3479, Plan AZ_Cas) 11:00:40 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:00:40 Pointing updates are enabled 11:00:40 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:00:40 Start slew to AZ_Cas... 11:00:41 (wait for slew to complete) 11:01:16 (slew complete) 11:01:16 Calling TargetStart user action. 11:01:16 Project Priority is: undefined 11:01:16 [flip check: Tn=370s HAc=-9714s GW=T HAz=-9344s DWz=T WF=no] 11:01:16 Updating pointing... 11:01:16 Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:01:16 Focus change of -320 steps required 11:01:19 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:01:19 (using Fast readout mode) 11:01:19 (starting exposure) 11:01:43 (exposure complete) 11:01:45 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:01:47 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:01:48 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:01:48 Focus postion= 3322 11:01:48 Image finished 11:01:48 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:01:49 1370 image stars found 11:01:49 441 catalog stars found 11:01:50 Solved! 188 stars matched. 11:01:50 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 11:01:50 Pointing error is 1.645 arcmin @ angle 281.11 11:01:50 True focal length is 3468.1 mm. 11:01:50 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:01:50 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.0s 61° 25' 35.37" 11:01:50 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:01:50 [sync] pointing model updated 11:01:50 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:01:50 Target is now centered. 11:01:50 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:01:50 [flip check: Tn=310s HAc=-9679s GW=T HAz=-9369s DWz=T WF=no] 11:01:50 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:01:50 Imaging to AZ_Cas_B_20240708_110150_T3 11:01:50 Switching from SR to B filter for imaging 11:01:50 Focus change of 320 steps required 11:01:54 (taking 10.06 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:01:54 (using Normal readout mode) 11:01:54 (starting exposure) 11:02:13 (exposure complete) 11:02:15 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:02:17 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:02:18 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:02:18 Focus postion= 3642 11:02:18 Image finished 11:02:19 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_B_20240708_110150_T3 final image. 11:02:22 908 image stars found 11:02:22 209 catalog stars found 11:02:23 Solved! 124 stars matched. 11:02:23 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:02:23 Pointing error is 1.626 arcmin @ angle 282.92 11:02:23 True focal length is 3471.2 mm. 11:02:23 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:02:23 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.3s 61° 25' 38.18" 11:02:23 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:02:23 Image FWHM is 1.8 arcsec (4.06 pixels) 11:02:23 (avg FWHM = 1.77 arcsec) 11:02:23 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:02:23 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:02:23 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:02:23 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-9646s GW=T HAz=-9341s DWz=T WF=no] 11:02:23 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:02:23 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110223_T3 11:02:23 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 11:02:23 Focus change of -30 steps required 11:02:25 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:02:25 (using Normal readout mode) 11:02:25 (starting exposure) 11:02:35 (exposure complete) 11:02:37 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:02:40 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:02:40 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:02:40 Focus postion= 3612 11:02:40 Image finished 11:02:41 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110223_T3 final image. 11:02:44 1048 image stars found 11:02:44 209 catalog stars found 11:02:45 Solved! 126 stars matched. 11:02:45 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:02:45 Pointing error is 1.575 arcmin @ angle 281.81 11:02:45 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 11:02:45 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:02:45 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.6s 61° 25' 35.69" 11:02:45 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:02:45 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.86 pixels) 11:02:45 (avg FWHM = 1.76 arcsec) 11:02:45 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:02:45 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:02:45 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-9625s GW=T HAz=-9319s DWz=T WF=no] 11:02:45 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:02:45 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110245_T3 11:02:45 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:02:45 (using Normal readout mode) 11:02:45 (starting exposure) 11:02:53 (exposure complete) 11:02:55 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:02:57 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:02:58 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:02:58 Focus postion= 3612 11:02:58 Image finished 11:02:59 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110245_T3 final image. 11:03:02 1062 image stars found 11:03:02 209 catalog stars found 11:03:03 Solved! 126 stars matched. 11:03:03 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:03:03 Pointing error is 1.559 arcmin @ angle 282.22 11:03:03 True focal length is 3470.8 mm. 11:03:03 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:03:03 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.8s 61° 25' 36.16" 11:03:03 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:03:03 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.79 pixels) 11:03:03 (avg FWHM = 1.74 arcsec) 11:03:03 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:03:03 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:03:03 [flip check: Tn=305s HAc=-9606s GW=T HAz=-9301s DWz=T WF=no] 11:03:03 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:03:03 Imaging to AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110303_T3 11:03:03 (taking 4.94 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:03:03 (using Normal readout mode) 11:03:03 (starting exposure) 11:03:11 (exposure complete) 11:03:13 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:03:15 PROJNAME=AAVSO_survey_HQ_AUTO put into fits header 11:03:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:03:16 Focus postion= 3612 11:03:16 Image finished 11:03:17 Plate-solve AZ_Cas_V_20240708_110303_T3 final image. 11:03:20 1024 image stars found 11:03:20 209 catalog stars found 11:03:21 Solved! 115 stars matched. 11:03:21 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:03:21 Pointing error is 1.539 arcmin @ angle 281.94 11:03:21 True focal length is 3470.3 mm. 11:03:21 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:03:21 True image center (J2000): 01h 42m 03.9s 61° 25' 35.46" 11:03:21 Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg. 11:03:21 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.85 pixels) 11:03:21 (avg FWHM = 1.74 arcsec) 11:03:21 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:03:21 Calling TargetEnd user action 11:03:21 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 11:03:22 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 11:03:22 UTC ACP console log opened 08-Jul-2024 11:03:26 UTC This is ACP version 9.0 (build 4, ACP 9 Production Release) Licensed to Arne Henden 11:03:26 This is AcquireScheduler V9.0.3 11:03:26 Custom image file path/names are in use 11:03:26 [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60] 11:03:26 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available. 11:03:28 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.0.3 11:03:28 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II 11:03:28 User actions detected. 11:03:28 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3 11:03:28 Dome is MaxDome 11:03:28 MaxIm DL is version 6.28 11:03:28 Imager is ASCOM 11:03:28 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt 11:03:28 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20240708@110225 UTC 11:03:28 Imager readout modes: 11:03:28 0 is Fast 11:03:28 1 is Normal 11:03:28 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator) 11:03:28 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels 11:03:28 Max unguided exposure 60 sec. 11:03:28 Guider is set to multi-star mode 11:03:28 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...) 11:03:28 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23 11:03:28 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3 11:03:28 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields) 11:03:28 Mount supports tracking rate offsets 11:03:28 ==== Starting target V1687_Cyg ==== 11:03:28 ACPS Observation V1687_Cyg(1 of 1) 11:03:28 (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver3479, Plan V1687_Cyg) 11:03:28 (turning on sidereal tracking) 11:03:28 Pointing updates are enabled 11:03:28 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0 11:03:28 Start slew to V1687_Cyg... 11:03:30 (wait for slew to complete) 11:04:46 (slew complete) 11:04:46 Calling TargetStart user action. 11:04:46 Project Priority is: undefined 11:04:46 [flip check: Tn=361s HAc=9842s GW=T HAz=10203s DWz=T WF=no] 11:04:46 Updating pointing... 11:04:46 Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure 11:04:46 Focus change of -290 steps required 11:04:49 (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4) 11:04:49 (using Fast readout mode) 11:04:49 (starting exposure) 11:05:12 (exposure complete) 11:05:14 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:05:16 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:05:16 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:05:16 Focus postion= 3322 11:05:16 Image finished 11:05:16 Plate-solve pointing image. 11:05:17 1105 image stars found 11:05:17 370 catalog stars found 11:05:18 Solved! 165 stars matched. 11:05:19 Average residual is 0.39 arcsec. 11:05:19 Pointing error is 1.254 arcmin @ angle 55.87 11:05:19 True focal length is 3466.9 mm. 11:05:19 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89 11:05:19 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.8s 43° 49' 42.20" 11:05:19 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:05:19 [sync] pointing model updated 11:05:19 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:05:19 Target is now centered. 11:05:19 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:05:19 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=9875s GW=T HAz=10176s DWz=T WF=no] 11:05:19 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:05:19 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240708_110519_T3 11:05:19 Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging 11:05:19 Focus change of -20 steps required 11:05:21 (taking 1 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 11:05:21 (using Normal readout mode) 11:05:21 (starting exposure) 11:05:32 (exposure complete) 11:05:34 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:05:36 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:05:37 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:05:37 Focus postion= 3302 11:05:37 Image finished 11:05:37 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_SI_20240708_110519_T3 final image. 11:05:40 872 image stars found 11:05:40 197 catalog stars found 11:05:41 Solved! 64 stars matched. 11:05:41 Average residual is 0.21 arcsec. 11:05:41 Pointing error is 1.271 arcmin @ angle 55.45 11:05:41 True focal length is 3467.0 mm. 11:05:41 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:05:41 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.8s 43° 49' 43.23" 11:05:41 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:05:41 Image FWHM is 1.9 arcsec (4.18 pixels) 11:05:41 (avg FWHM = 1.77 arcsec) 11:05:41 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:05:41 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:05:41 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:05:41 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=9898s GW=T HAz=10198s DWz=T WF=no] 11:05:41 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:05:41 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240708_110541_T3 11:05:41 Switching from SI to R filter for imaging 11:05:41 Focus change of 290 steps required 11:05:45 (taking 0.5 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 11:05:45 (using Normal readout mode) 11:05:45 (starting exposure) 11:05:56 (exposure complete) 11:05:58 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:06:01 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:06:01 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:06:01 Focus postion= 3592 11:06:01 Image finished 11:06:02 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_R_20240708_110541_T3 final image. 11:06:04 735 image stars found 11:06:05 197 catalog stars found 11:06:08 Solved! 36 stars matched. 11:06:08 Average residual is 0.24 arcsec. 11:06:08 Pointing error is 1.285 arcmin @ angle 55.04 11:06:08 True focal length is 3472.0 mm. 11:06:08 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:06:08 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.8s 43° 49' 44.16" 11:06:08 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:06:08 Image FWHM is 2.5 arcsec (5.67 pixels) 11:06:08 (avg FWHM = 1.97 arcsec) 11:06:08 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:06:09 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:06:09 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:06:09 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=9925s GW=T HAz=10226s DWz=T WF=no] 11:06:09 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:06:09 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240708_110609_T3 11:06:09 Switching from R to V filter for imaging 11:06:09 Focus change of 20 steps required 11:06:11 (taking 1 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:06:11 (using Normal readout mode) 11:06:11 (starting exposure) 11:06:21 (exposure complete) 11:06:24 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:06:26 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:06:26 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:06:27 Focus postion= 3612 11:06:27 Image finished 11:06:28 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_V_20240708_110609_T3 final image. 11:06:31 816 image stars found 11:06:31 197 catalog stars found 11:06:32 Solved! 54 stars matched. 11:06:32 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:06:32 Pointing error is 1.265 arcmin @ angle 53.87 11:06:32 True focal length is 3470.6 mm. 11:06:32 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:06:32 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.7s 43° 49' 44.75" 11:06:32 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:06:32 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.87 pixels) 11:06:32 (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec) 11:06:32 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:06:32 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:06:32 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:06:32 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=9949s GW=T HAz=10252s DWz=T WF=no] 11:06:32 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:06:32 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_B_20240708_110632_T3 11:06:32 Switching from V to B filter for imaging 11:06:32 Focus change of 30 steps required 11:06:34 (taking 3 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:06:34 (using Normal readout mode) 11:06:34 (starting exposure) 11:06:46 (exposure complete) 11:06:49 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:06:51 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:06:51 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:06:51 Focus postion= 3642 11:06:51 Image finished 11:06:52 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_B_20240708_110632_T3 final image. 11:06:55 780 image stars found 11:06:56 197 catalog stars found 11:06:57 Solved! 57 stars matched. 11:06:57 Average residual is 0.18 arcsec. 11:06:57 Pointing error is 1.258 arcmin @ angle 52.19 11:06:57 True focal length is 3472.2 mm. 11:06:57 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:06:57 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.5s 43° 49' 46.25" 11:06:57 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:06:57 Image FWHM is 1.6 arcsec (3.63 pixels) 11:06:57 (avg FWHM = 2.05 arcsec) 11:06:57 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:06:57 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:06:57 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:06:57 [flip check: Tn=303s HAc=9973s GW=T HAz=10277s DWz=T WF=no] 11:06:57 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:06:57 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_B_20240708_110657_T3 11:06:57 (taking 3 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2) 11:06:57 (using Normal readout mode) 11:06:57 (starting exposure) 11:07:02 (exposure complete) 11:07:04 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:07:07 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:07:07 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:07:08 Focus postion= 3642 11:07:08 Image finished 11:07:09 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_B_20240708_110657_T3 final image. 11:07:11 743 image stars found 11:07:11 197 catalog stars found 11:07:13 Solved! 58 stars matched. 11:07:13 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:07:13 Pointing error is 1.289 arcmin @ angle 52.90 11:07:13 True focal length is 3473.5 mm. 11:07:13 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:07:13 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.7s 43° 49' 46.66" 11:07:13 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:07:13 Image FWHM is 2.3 arcsec (5.27 pixels) 11:07:13 (avg FWHM = 2.17 arcsec) 11:07:13 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:07:13 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:07:13 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:07:13 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=9990s GW=T HAz=10291s DWz=T WF=no] 11:07:13 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:07:13 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_V_20240708_110713_T3 11:07:13 Switching from B to V filter for imaging 11:07:13 Focus change of -30 steps required 11:07:15 (taking 1 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2) 11:07:15 (using Normal readout mode) 11:07:15 (starting exposure) 11:07:21 (exposure complete) 11:07:23 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:07:25 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:07:25 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:07:26 Focus postion= 3612 11:07:26 Image finished 11:07:27 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_V_20240708_110713_T3 final image. 11:07:30 780 image stars found 11:07:30 197 catalog stars found 11:07:33 Solved! 40 stars matched. 11:07:33 Average residual is 0.2 arcsec. 11:07:33 Pointing error is 1.293 arcmin @ angle 54.46 11:07:33 True focal length is 3470.5 mm. 11:07:33 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:07:33 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.8s 43° 49' 45.07" 11:07:33 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:07:33 Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.82 pixels) 11:07:33 (avg FWHM = 2.07 arcsec) 11:07:33 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:07:33 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:07:33 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:07:33 [flip check: Tn=300s HAc=10010s GW=T HAz=10311s DWz=T WF=no] 11:07:33 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:07:33 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_R_20240708_110733_T3 11:07:33 Switching from V to R filter for imaging 11:07:33 Focus change of -20 steps required 11:07:35 (taking 0.5 sec. exposure, R filter, binning = 2) 11:07:35 (using Normal readout mode) 11:07:35 (starting exposure) 11:07:41 (exposure complete) 11:07:43 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:07:45 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:07:45 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:07:46 Focus postion= 3592 11:07:46 Image finished 11:07:47 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_R_20240708_110733_T3 final image. 11:07:50 746 image stars found 11:07:50 197 catalog stars found 11:07:52 Solved! 39 stars matched. 11:07:52 Average residual is 0.19 arcsec. 11:07:52 Pointing error is 1.296 arcmin @ angle 54.87 11:07:52 True focal length is 3468.5 mm. 11:07:52 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:07:52 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.9s 43° 49' 44.73" 11:07:52 Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg. 11:07:52 Image FWHM is 1.7 arcsec (3.87 pixels) 11:07:52 (avg FWHM = 1.96 arcsec) 11:07:52 Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed. 11:07:52 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:07:52 (high cadence option, no web previews) 11:07:52 [flip check: Tn=301s HAc=10029s GW=T HAz=10330s DWz=T WF=no] 11:07:52 Calling AcquireImage user action. 11:07:52 Imaging to V1687_Cyg_SI_20240708_110752_T3 11:07:52 Switching from R to SI filter for imaging 11:07:52 Focus change of -290 steps required 11:07:56 (taking 1 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2) 11:07:56 (using Normal readout mode) 11:07:56 (starting exposure) 11:08:08 (exposure complete) 11:08:10 (exposure complete and image downloaded) 11:08:12 PROJNAME=AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO put into fits header 11:08:12 CCD-TPWR=100 put into fits header 11:08:13 Focus postion= 3302 11:08:13 Image finished 11:08:13 Plate-solve V1687_Cyg_SI_20240708_110752_T3 final image. 11:08:16 855 image stars found 11:08:16 197 catalog stars found 11:08:17 Solved! 55 stars matched. 11:08:17 Average residual is 0.17 arcsec. 11:08:17 Pointing error is 1.269 arcmin @ angle 54.29 11:08:17 True focal length is 3465.2 mm. 11:08:17 True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45 11:08:17 True image center (J2000): 20h 20m 45.7s 43° 49' 44.44" 11:08:17 Imager sky position angle is 179.2 deg. 11:08:17 Image FWHM is 2.0 arcsec (4.52 pixels) 11:08:17 (avg FWHM = 2.06 arcsec) 11:08:17 Calling ImageComplete user action 11:08:17 Calling TargetEnd user action 11:08:17 SchedulerData.mdb size: 32018432 11:08:18 Run complete ACP console log closed 08-Jul-2024 11:08:18 UTC