ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:14:58 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:14:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:14:58 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:14:58   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:14:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:14:59 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:14:59 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:14:59 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:14:59 Dome is MaxDome
03:14:59 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:14:59 Imager is ASCOM
03:14:59 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:14:59 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20250527@030839 UTC
03:14:59 Imager readout modes:
03:14:59   0 is Fast
03:14:59   1 is Normal
03:14:59 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:14:59 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:14:59 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:14:59 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:14:59 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:15:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:15:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:15:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:15:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:15:07 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ====
03:15:07 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1)
03:15:07   (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver5104, Plan KN_Lyn)
03:15:07   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:15:07 Pointing updates are enabled
03:15:07 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:15:07   Start slew to KN_Lyn...
03:15:09   (wait for slew to complete)
03:15:55   (slew complete)
03:15:55     [flip check:  Tn=502s HAc=15028s GW=T HAz=15530s DWz=T WF=no]
03:15:55   Updating pointing...
03:15:55   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:15:55   (using Fast readout mode)
03:15:55   (starting exposure)
03:16:08   (exposure complete)
03:16:10   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:16:10   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:16:12   Focuser position = 3324
03:16:12   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
03:16:12   Image finished
03:16:12   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:16:12   267 image stars found
03:16:13   252 catalog stars found
03:16:14   Solved! 95 stars matched.
03:16:14   Average residual is 0.37 arcsec.
03:16:14   Pointing error is 1.231 arcmin @ angle 355.91
03:16:14   True focal length is 3467.0 mm.
03:16:14   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:16:14   True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 35.9s   47° 51' 56.20"
03:16:14   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:16:14   [sync] pointing model updated
03:16:14   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:16:14   Target is now centered.
03:16:14   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:16:14   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:16:14   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:16:14   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:16:17   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:16:27   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=143.4298 Y=98.66895
03:16:27   (guide star SNR=6.6 X=143 Y=99)
03:16:27   (first exposure estimate 2.28 sec)
03:16:33   (guide star SNR=3.4 X=144 Y=99)
03:16:33   (final exposure for guiding 2.03 sec)
03:16:39   (guide star SNR=3.2 X=144 Y=100)
03:16:41 **Guider unexpectedly stopped while waiting for measurement
03:16:42   (take guider image at initial interval 2.03 sec)
03:16:47   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=143.9843 Y=826.1052
03:16:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:16:48 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:17:01   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.923 Y=607.9537
03:17:01   (guide star SNR=29.0 X=1326 Y=608)
03:17:01   (first exposure estimate 1.03 sec)
03:17:06 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:17:06 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:17:06 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:17:08 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:17:13 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:17:13 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:17:13 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:17:13   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:17:13 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:17:14 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:17:14 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:17:14 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:17:14 Dome is MaxDome
03:17:14 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:17:14 Imager is ASCOM
03:17:14 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:17:14 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250527@031617 UTC
03:17:14 Imager readout modes:
03:17:14   0 is Fast
03:17:14   1 is Normal
03:17:14 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:17:14 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:17:14 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:17:14 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:17:14 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:17:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:17:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:17:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:17:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:17:22 ==== Starting target OJ287 ====
03:17:22 ACPS Observation OJ287(1 of 1)
03:17:22   (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan OJ287)
03:17:22   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:17:22 Pointing updates are enabled
03:17:22 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:17:22   Start slew to OJ287...
03:17:24   (wait for slew to complete)
03:17:53   (slew complete)
03:17:53     [flip check:  Tn=480s HAc=12876s GW=T HAz=13356s DWz=T WF=no]
03:17:53   Updating pointing...
03:17:53   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:17:53   Focus change of -50 steps required
03:17:56   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:17:56   (using Fast readout mode)
03:17:56   (starting exposure)
03:18:16   (exposure complete)
03:18:18   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:18:18   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:18:19   Focuser position = 3324
03:18:19   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:18:19   Image finished
03:18:19   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:18:20   297 image stars found
03:18:20   211 catalog stars found
03:18:22   Solved! 64 stars matched.
03:18:22   Average residual is 0.29 arcsec.
03:18:22   Pointing error is 1.072 arcmin @ angle 333.69
03:18:22   True focal length is 3466.1 mm.
03:18:22   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:18:22   True image center (J2000): 08h 54m 46.9s   20° 07' 28.25"
03:18:22   Imager sky position angle is 178.8 deg.
03:18:22   [sync] pointing model updated
03:18:22   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:18:22   Target is now centered.
03:18:22   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:18:22   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:18:22   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:18:22   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:18:26   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:18:40   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1160.988 Y=865.0037
03:18:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:18:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:18:53   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1328.023 Y=612.6231
03:18:54 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:18:54 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:18:54 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:18:55 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:19:02 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:19:02 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:19:02 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:19:02   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:19:02 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:19:03 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:19:03 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:19:03 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:19:03 Dome is MaxDome
03:19:03 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:19:03 Imager is ASCOM
03:19:03 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:19:03 Selecting filter B from previous ACP run at 20250527@031826 UTC
03:19:03 Imager readout modes:
03:19:03   0 is Fast
03:19:03   1 is Normal
03:19:03 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:19:03 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:19:03 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:19:03 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:19:03 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:19:10 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:19:10 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:19:10 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:19:10 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:19:10 ==== Starting target M3-V154 ====
03:19:10 ACPS Observation M3-V154(1 of 1)
03:19:10   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M3-V154)
03:19:10   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:19:11 Pointing updates are enabled
03:19:11 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:19:11   Start slew to M3-V154...
03:19:12   (wait for slew to complete)
03:20:28   (slew complete)
03:20:28     [flip check:  Tn=390s HAc=-4197s GW=T HAz=-3807s DWz=T WF=no]
03:20:28   Updating pointing...
03:20:28   Switching from B to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:20:28   Focus change of -320 steps required
03:20:31   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:20:31   (using Fast readout mode)
03:20:31   (starting exposure)
03:20:55   (exposure complete)
03:20:57   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:20:57   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:20:58   Focuser position = 3324
03:20:58   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:20:58   Image finished
03:20:58   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:20:59   1404 image stars found
03:20:59   336 catalog stars found
03:21:00   Solved! 74 stars matched.
03:21:01   Average residual is 0.24 arcsec.
03:21:01   Pointing error is 2.760 arcmin @ angle 283.87
03:21:01   True focal length is 3468.9 mm.
03:21:01   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:21:01   True image center (J2000): 13h 41m 59.5s   28° 22' 53.38"
03:21:01   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:21:01   [sync] pointing model updated
03:21:01   Re-slew to target.
03:21:01   Start slew to M3-V154...
03:21:02   (wait for slew to complete)
03:21:18   (slew complete)
03:21:18   Target is now centered.
03:21:18   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:21:18   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:21:18   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:21:18   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:21:22   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:21:35   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=463.7196 Y=282.0899
03:21:36   (guide star SNR=4.3 X=464 Y=282)
03:21:36   (first exposure estimate 3.5 sec)
03:21:43   (guide star SNR=2.9 X=463 Y=281)
03:21:43   (final exposure for guiding 3.58 sec)
03:21:50   (guide star SNR=3.3 X=460 Y=279)
03:22:22 **Guider waited for 17.9 sec and never got a measurement
03:22:23   (take guider image at initial interval 3.58 sec)
03:22:30   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=630.6915 Y=815.9982
03:22:31 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:22:31 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:22:44   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.948 Y=608.0521
03:22:44   (guide star SNR=28.1 X=1326 Y=608)
03:22:45   (first exposure estimate 1.07 sec)
03:22:50 **No stars at all found in guider image
03:22:50 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:22:50 **Autoguiding failed.
03:22:50   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:22:50     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-4067s GW=T HAz=-3724s DWz=T WF=no]
03:22:50   Imaging to M3-V154_B_20250527_032250_T3
03:22:50   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:22:50   (using Normal readout mode)
03:22:50   (starting exposure)
03:23:23   (exposure complete)
03:23:25   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:23:26   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:23:27   Focuser position = 3644
03:23:27   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.4
03:23:27   Image finished
03:23:28   Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20250527_032250_T3 final image.
03:23:31   2849 image stars found
03:23:31   260 catalog stars found
03:23:33   Solved! 52 stars matched.
03:23:33   Average residual is 0.14 arcsec.
03:23:33   Pointing error is 1.397 arcmin @ angle 88.91
03:23:33   True focal length is 3471.3 mm.
03:23:33   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:23:33   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 18.0s   28° 22' 15.29"
03:23:33   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:23:33   Image FWHM is 2.2 arcsec (4.87 pixels)
03:23:33   (avg FWHM = 2.27 arcsec)
03:23:33   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:23:33     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-4024s GW=T HAz=-3681s DWz=T WF=no]
03:23:33   Imaging to M3-V154_B_20250527_032333_T3
03:23:33   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:23:33   (using Normal readout mode)
03:23:33   (starting exposure)
03:24:06   (exposure complete)
03:24:09   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:24:09   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:24:10   Focuser position = 3644
03:24:10   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.4
03:24:10   Image finished
03:24:11   Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20250527_032333_T3 final image.
03:24:14   2511 image stars found
03:24:14   260 catalog stars found
03:24:34 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:24:35   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:24:35     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-3962s GW=T HAz=-3634s DWz=T WF=no]
03:24:35   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250527_032435_T3
03:24:35   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:24:35   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:24:37   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:24:37   (using Normal readout mode)
03:24:37   (starting exposure)
03:24:57   (exposure complete)
03:24:59   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:24:59   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.6
03:25:01   Focuser position = 3614
03:25:01   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:25:01   Image finished
03:25:02   Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20250527_032435_T3 final image.
03:25:05   2745 image stars found
03:25:05   260 catalog stars found
03:25:15 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:25:15     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-3921s GW=T HAz=-3593s DWz=T WF=no]
03:25:15   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250527_032515_T3
03:25:15   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:25:15   (using Normal readout mode)
03:25:15   (starting exposure)
03:25:33   (exposure complete)
03:25:35   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:25:35   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.6
03:25:37   Focuser position = 3614
03:25:37   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:25:37   Image finished
03:25:38   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:25:38     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-3898s GW=T HAz=-3570s DWz=T WF=no]
03:25:38   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250527_032538_T3
03:25:38   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:25:38   (using Normal readout mode)
03:25:38   (starting exposure)
03:25:56   (exposure complete)
03:25:58   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:25:58   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.6
03:26:00   Focuser position = 3614
03:26:00   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.4
03:26:00   Image finished
03:26:01   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:26:03 Run complete
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:26:03 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:26:09 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:26:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:26:09 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:26:09   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:26:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:26:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:26:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:26:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:26:10 Dome is MaxDome
03:26:10 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:26:10 Imager is ASCOM
03:26:10 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:26:10 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250527@032437 UTC
03:26:10 Imager readout modes:
03:26:10   0 is Fast
03:26:10   1 is Normal
03:26:10 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:26:10 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:26:10 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:26:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:26:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:26:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:26:18 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:26:18 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:26:18 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:26:18 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ====
03:26:18 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1)
03:26:18   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra)
03:26:18   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:26:18 Pointing updates are enabled
03:26:18 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:26:18   Start slew to IX_Dra...
03:26:20   (wait for slew to complete)
03:27:30   (slew complete)
03:27:30     [flip check:  Tn=660s HAc=-19922s GW=T HAz=-19262s DWz=T WF=no]
03:27:30   Updating pointing...
03:27:30   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:27:30   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:27:34   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:27:34   (using Fast readout mode)
03:27:34   (starting exposure)
03:27:57   (exposure complete)
03:27:59   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:27:59   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.6
03:28:01   Focuser position = 3324
03:28:01   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:28:01   Image finished
03:28:01   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:28:02   368 image stars found
03:28:02   307 catalog stars found
03:28:03   Solved! 101 stars matched.
03:28:04   Average residual is 0.32 arcsec.
03:28:04   Pointing error is 2.049 arcmin @ angle 317.39
03:28:04   True focal length is 3467.5 mm.
03:28:04   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:28:04   True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 17.2s   67° 06' 16.24"
03:28:04   Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg.
03:28:04   [sync] pointing model updated
03:28:04   Re-slew to target.
03:28:04   Start slew to IX_Dra...
03:28:05   (wait for slew to complete)
03:28:20   (slew complete)
03:28:20   Target is now centered.
03:28:20   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:28:20   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:28:20   Switching from SR to V filter for imaging
03:28:20   Focus change of 290 steps required
03:28:24   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:28:39   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.7867 Y=346.9803
03:28:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:28:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:28:52   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1330.083 Y=609.1238
03:28:53   (guide star SNR=14.4 X=1326 Y=608)
03:28:54   (first exposure estimate 2.09 sec)
03:29:00 **No stars at all found in guider image
03:29:00 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:29:00 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:29:01 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:29:07 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:29:07 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:29:07 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:29:07   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:29:07 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:29:08 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:29:08 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:29:08 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:29:08 Dome is MaxDome
03:29:08 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:29:08 Imager is ASCOM
03:29:08 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:29:08 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250527@032824 UTC
03:29:08 Imager readout modes:
03:29:08   0 is Fast
03:29:08   1 is Normal
03:29:08 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:29:08 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:29:08 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:29:08 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:29:08 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:29:16 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:29:16 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:29:16 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:29:16 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:29:16 ==== Starting target M5-V42 ====
03:29:16 ACPS Observation M5-V42(1 of 1)
03:29:17   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M5-V42)
03:29:17   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:29:17 Pointing updates are enabled
03:29:17 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:29:17   Start slew to M5-V42...
03:29:18   (wait for slew to complete)
03:30:19   (slew complete)
03:30:19     [flip check:  Tn=384s HAc=-9384s GW=T HAz=-9000s DWz=T WF=no]
03:30:19   Updating pointing...
03:30:19   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:30:19   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:30:23   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:30:23   (using Fast readout mode)
03:30:23   (starting exposure)
03:30:45   (exposure complete)
03:30:47   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:30:47   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:30:48   Focuser position = 3324
03:30:48   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:30:49   Image finished
03:30:49   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:30:49   1949 image stars found
03:30:49   205 catalog stars found
03:30:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:30:52   Start slew to offset...
03:30:54   (wait for slew to complete)
03:31:04   (slew complete)
03:31:04   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:31:04   (using Fast readout mode)
03:31:04   (starting exposure)
03:31:17   (exposure complete)
03:31:19   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:31:20   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:31:21   Focuser position = 3324
03:31:21   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.5
03:31:21   Image finished
03:31:21   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:31:22   357 image stars found
03:31:22   213 catalog stars found
03:31:23   Solved! 68 stars matched.
03:31:23   Average residual is 0.34 arcsec.
03:31:23   Pointing error is 2.477 arcmin @ angle 79.25
03:31:23   True focal length is 3470.2 mm.
03:31:23   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:31:23   True image center (J2000): 15h 18m 34.5s   03° 15' 56.97"
03:31:23   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:31:23   [sync] pointing model updated
03:31:23   Re-slew to target.
03:31:23   Start slew to M5-V42...
03:31:25   (wait for slew to complete)
03:31:40   (slew complete)
03:31:40   Target is now centered.
03:31:40   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:31:40   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:31:40   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:31:40   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:31:43   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:31:56   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=919.3202 Y=464.9349
03:31:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:31:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:32:10   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.987 Y=608.0894
03:32:11 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:32:11 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:32:11 **Autoguiding failed.
03:32:11   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:32:11     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-9262s GW=T HAz=-8948s DWz=T WF=no]
03:32:11   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250527_033211_T3
03:32:11   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:32:11   (using Normal readout mode)
03:32:11   (starting exposure)
03:32:37   (exposure complete)
03:32:39   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:32:39   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:32:40   Focuser position = 3644
03:32:40   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.4
03:32:40   Image finished
03:32:41   Plate-solve M5-V42_B_20250527_033211_T3 final image.
03:32:45   2644 image stars found
03:32:45   109 catalog stars found
03:32:45 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:32:45     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-9227s GW=T HAz=-8913s DWz=T WF=no]
03:32:45   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250527_033245_T3
03:32:45   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:32:45   (using Normal readout mode)
03:32:45   (starting exposure)
03:33:12   (exposure complete)
03:33:14   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:33:14   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:33:15   Focuser position = 3644
03:33:15   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.3
03:33:15   Image finished
03:33:17   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:33:17     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-9196s GW=T HAz=-8882s DWz=T WF=no]
03:33:17   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250527_033317_T3
03:33:17   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:33:17   (using Normal readout mode)
03:33:17   (starting exposure)
03:33:43   (exposure complete)
03:33:45   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:33:46   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:33:47   Focuser position = 3644
03:33:47   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.3
03:33:47   Image finished
03:33:48   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:33:48   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:33:48     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-9164s GW=T HAz=-8859s DWz=T WF=no]
03:33:48   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250527_033348_T3
03:33:48   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:33:48   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:33:51   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:33:51   (using Normal readout mode)
03:33:51   (starting exposure)
03:34:11   (exposure complete)
03:34:13   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:34:13   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:34:15   Focuser position = 3614
03:34:15   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.4
03:34:15   Image finished
03:34:16   Plate-solve M5-V42_V_20250527_033348_T3 final image.
03:34:19   2601 image stars found
03:34:19   109 catalog stars found
03:34:21 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:34:21     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-9132s GW=T HAz=-8827s DWz=T WF=no]
03:34:21   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250527_033421_T3
03:34:21   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:34:21   (using Normal readout mode)
03:34:21   (starting exposure)
03:34:39   (exposure complete)
03:34:41   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:34:41   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:34:43   Focuser position = 3614
03:34:43   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.3
03:34:43   Image finished
03:34:44   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:34:44     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-9108s GW=T HAz=-8803s DWz=T WF=no]
03:34:44   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250527_033444_T3
03:34:44   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:34:44   (using Normal readout mode)
03:34:44   (starting exposure)
03:35:02   (exposure complete)
03:35:04   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:35:05   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:35:06   Focuser position = 3614
03:35:06   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.3
03:35:06   Image finished
03:35:08   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:35:08 Run complete
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:35:08 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:35:13 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:35:13 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:35:13 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:35:13   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:35:13 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:35:14 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:35:14 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:35:15 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:35:15 Dome is MaxDome
03:35:15 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:35:15 Imager is ASCOM
03:35:15 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:35:15 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250527@033351 UTC
03:35:15 Imager readout modes:
03:35:15   0 is Fast
03:35:15   1 is Normal
03:35:15 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:35:15 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:35:15 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:35:15 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:35:15 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:35:22 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:35:22 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:35:22 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:35:22 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:35:22 ==== Starting target M5-V84 ====
03:35:22 ACPS Observation M5-V84(1 of 1)
03:35:22   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M5-V84)
03:35:22   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:35:23 Pointing updates are enabled
03:35:23 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:35:23   Start slew to M5-V84...
03:35:24   (wait for slew to complete)
03:35:38   (slew complete)
03:35:38   (skipping pointing update, last target close enough)
03:35:38     [flip check:  Tn=390s HAc=-9075s GW=T HAz=-8685s DWz=T WF=no]
03:35:38   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:35:38   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:35:38   Switching from V to B filter for imaging
03:35:38   Focus change of 30 steps required
03:35:41   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:35:55   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=553.7619 Y=453.9618
03:35:56 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:35:56 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:36:08   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1330.543 Y=605.7217
03:36:09 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:36:09 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:36:09 **Autoguiding failed.
03:36:09   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:36:09     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-9044s GW=T HAz=-8714s DWz=T WF=no]
03:36:09   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250527_033609_T3
03:36:09   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:36:09   (using Normal readout mode)
03:36:09   (starting exposure)
03:36:42   (exposure complete)
03:36:44   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:36:44   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:36:45   Focuser position = 3644
03:36:45   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.2
03:36:45   Image finished
03:36:46   Plate-solve M5-V84_B_20250527_033609_T3 final image.
03:36:49   2707 image stars found
03:36:50   108 catalog stars found
03:36:52 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:36:52     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-9001s GW=T HAz=-8671s DWz=T WF=no]
03:36:52   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250527_033652_T3
03:36:52   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:36:52   (using Normal readout mode)
03:36:52   (starting exposure)
03:37:25   (exposure complete)
03:37:27   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:37:27   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:37:29   Focuser position = 3644
03:37:29   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.2
03:37:29   Image finished
03:37:30   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:37:30     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-8963s GW=T HAz=-8633s DWz=T WF=no]
03:37:30   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250527_033730_T3
03:37:30   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:37:30   (using Normal readout mode)
03:37:30   (starting exposure)
03:38:03   (exposure complete)
03:38:05   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:38:05   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:38:06   Focuser position = 3644
03:38:06   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.2
03:38:06   Image finished
03:38:08   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:38:08   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:38:08     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-8925s GW=T HAz=-8610s DWz=T WF=no]
03:38:08   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250527_033808_T3
03:38:08   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:38:08   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:38:10   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:38:10   (using Normal readout mode)
03:38:10   (starting exposure)
03:38:30   (exposure complete)
03:38:32   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:38:32   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:38:34   Focuser position = 3614
03:38:34   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.1
03:38:34   Image finished
03:38:35   Plate-solve M5-V84_V_20250527_033808_T3 final image.
03:38:38   2653 image stars found
03:38:38   108 catalog stars found
03:38:41 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:38:42     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-8891s GW=T HAz=-8576s DWz=T WF=no]
03:38:42   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250527_033842_T3
03:38:42   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:38:42   (using Normal readout mode)
03:38:42   (starting exposure)
03:39:00   (exposure complete)
03:39:02   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:39:03   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:39:04   Focuser position = 3614
03:39:04   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.2
03:39:04   Image finished
03:39:05   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:39:05     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-8868s GW=T HAz=-8553s DWz=T WF=no]
03:39:05   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250527_033905_T3
03:39:05   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:39:05   (using Normal readout mode)
03:39:05   (starting exposure)
03:39:24   (exposure complete)
03:39:26   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:39:26   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.7
03:39:27   Focuser position = 3614
03:39:27   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.2
03:39:28   Image finished
03:39:29   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:39:30 Run complete
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:39:30 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:39:36 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:39:36 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:39:36 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:39:36   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:39:36 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:39:37 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:39:37 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:39:37 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:39:37 Dome is MaxDome
03:39:37 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:39:37 Imager is ASCOM
03:39:37 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:39:37 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250527@033810 UTC
03:39:37 Imager readout modes:
03:39:37   0 is Fast
03:39:37   1 is Normal
03:39:37 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:39:37 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:39:37 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:39:37 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:39:37 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:39:44 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:39:44 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:39:44 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:39:44 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:39:44 ==== Starting target AT_2016blu ====
03:39:44 ACPS Observation AT_2016blu(1 of 1)
03:39:44   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P592_RTH_AUTO_ver5128, Plan AT_2016blu)
03:39:44   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:39:45 Pointing updates are enabled
03:39:45 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:39:45   Start slew to AT_2016blu...
03:39:46   (wait for slew to complete)
03:40:36   (slew complete)
03:40:36     [flip check:  Tn=540s HAc=990s GW=T HAz=1530s DWz=T WF=no]
03:40:36   Updating pointing...
03:40:36   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:40:36   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:40:40   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:40:40   (using Fast readout mode)
03:40:40   (starting exposure)
03:41:02   (exposure complete)
03:41:04   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:41:04   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:41:06   Focuser position = 3324
03:41:06   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.1
03:41:06   Image finished
03:41:06   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:41:06   207 image stars found
03:41:06   102 catalog stars found
03:41:08   Solved! 34 stars matched.
03:41:08   Average residual is 0.3 arcsec.
03:41:08   Pointing error is 1.579 arcmin @ angle 72.90
03:41:08   True focal length is 3470.4 mm.
03:41:08   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:41:08   True image center (J2000): 12h 35m 59.1s   27° 56' 23.35"
03:41:08   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:41:08   [sync] pointing model updated
03:41:08   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:41:08   Target is now centered.
03:41:08   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:41:08   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:41:08   Switching from SR to R filter for imaging
03:41:08   Focus change of 270 steps required
03:41:12   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:41:26   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1027.035 Y=945.0498
03:41:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:41:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:41:40   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.485 Y=608.0745
03:41:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:41:40 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:41:40 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:41:42 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:41:47 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:41:47 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:41:47 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:41:47   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:41:47 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:41:48 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:41:48 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:41:48 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:41:48 Dome is MaxDome
03:41:48 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:41:48 Imager is ASCOM
03:41:48 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:41:48 Selecting filter R from previous ACP run at 20250527@034112 UTC
03:41:48 Imager readout modes:
03:41:48   0 is Fast
03:41:48   1 is Normal
03:41:48 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:41:48 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:41:48 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:41:48 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:41:48 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:41:57 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:41:57 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:41:57 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:41:57 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:41:57 ==== Starting target Pal_5 ====
03:41:57 ACPS Observation Pal_5(1 of 1)
03:41:57   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan Pal_5)
03:41:57   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:41:57 Pointing updates are enabled
03:41:57 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:41:57   Start slew to Pal_5...
03:41:58   (wait for slew to complete)
03:42:45   (slew complete)
03:42:45     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-8498s GW=T HAz=-8078s DWz=T WF=no]
03:42:45   Updating pointing...
03:42:45   Switching from R to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:42:45   Focus change of -270 steps required
03:42:49   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:42:49   (using Fast readout mode)
03:42:49   (starting exposure)
03:43:10   (exposure complete)
03:43:13   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:43:13   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:43:14   Focuser position = 3324
03:43:14   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.1
03:43:14   Image finished
03:43:14   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:43:15   351 image stars found
03:43:15   175 catalog stars found
03:43:16   Solved! 65 stars matched.
03:43:16   Average residual is 0.32 arcsec.
03:43:16   Pointing error is 2.637 arcmin @ angle 277.30
03:43:16   True focal length is 3466.6 mm.
03:43:17   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:43:17   True image center (J2000): 15h 15m 54.8s   -00° 06' 21.69"
03:43:17   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:43:17   [sync] pointing model updated
03:43:17   Re-slew to target.
03:43:17   Start slew to Pal_5...
03:43:20   (wait for slew to complete)
03:43:35   (slew complete)
03:43:35   Target is now centered.
03:43:35   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:43:35   (long exposure, trying to autoguide)
03:43:35   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:43:35   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:43:38   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:43:47   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1359.095 Y=471.2244
03:43:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:43:48 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:44:01   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.664 Y=607.8442
03:44:02 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:44:02 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:44:02 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:44:03 UTC
ACP console log opened 27-May-2025 03:44:09 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:44:09 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:44:09 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:44:09   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:44:09 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:44:10 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:44:10 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:44:10 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:44:10 Dome is MaxDome
03:44:10 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:44:10 Imager is ASCOM
03:44:10 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:44:10 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250527@034338 UTC
03:44:10 Imager readout modes:
03:44:10   0 is Fast
03:44:10   1 is Normal
03:44:10 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:44:10 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:44:10 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:44:10 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:44:10 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:44:18 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:44:19 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:44:19 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:44:19 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:44:19 ==== Starting target NGC_5634 ====
03:44:19 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1)
03:44:19   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_5634)
03:44:19   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:44:19 Pointing updates are enabled
03:44:19 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:44:19   Start slew to NGC_5634...
03:44:20   (wait for slew to complete)
03:44:45   (slew complete)
03:44:45     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-5591s GW=T HAz=-5171s DWz=T WF=no]
03:44:45   Updating pointing...
03:44:45   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:44:45   Focus change of -50 steps required
03:44:48   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:44:48   (using Fast readout mode)
03:44:48   (starting exposure)
03:45:07   (exposure complete)
03:45:09   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:45:09   Camera temp (deg.C) = -7.8
03:45:10   Focuser position = 3324
03:45:10   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.1
03:45:10   Image finished
03:45:10   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:45:11   446 image stars found
03:45:11   167 catalog stars found
03:45:13   Solved! 41 stars matched.
03:45:13   Average residual is 0.31 arcsec.
03:45:13   Pointing error is 1.752 arcmin @ angle 92.89
03:45:13   True focal length is 3472.4 mm.
03:45:13   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:45:13   True image center (J2000): 14h 29m 44.3s   -05° 58' 40.40"
03:45:13   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:45:13   [sync] pointing model updated
03:45:13   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:45:13   Target is now centered.
03:45:13   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:45:13   (long exposure, trying to autoguide)
03:45:13   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:45:13   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:45:15   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:45:25   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=633.975 Y=509.2024
03:45:26   (guide star SNR=very high X=634 Y=509)
03:45:26   (first exposure estimate 1 sec)
03:45:30   (guide star SNR=35.9 X=635 Y=508)
03:45:30   (final exposure for guiding 1 sec)
03:45:35   (guide star SNR=35.0 X=635 Y=509)
03:45:41   (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.)
03:45:41     [flip check:  Tn=360s HAc=-5535s GW=T HAz=-5175s DWz=T WF=no]
03:45:41   Imaging to NGC_5634_SG_20250527_034541_T3
03:45:41   (taking 60 sec. exposure, SG filter, binning = 2)
03:45:41   (using Normal readout mode)
03:45:43   (ex=2.72 ey=1.71)
03:45:43   (guider error n/a or too high, try #1)
03:45:45   (ex=3.43 ey=2.70)
03:45:45   (guider error n/a or too high, try #2)
03:45:48   (ex=5.45 ey=3.86)
03:45:48   (guider error n/a or too high, try #3)
03:45:51   (ex=7.22 ey=5.78)
03:45:51   (guider error n/a or too high, try #4)
03:45:54   (ex=11.79 ey=9.13)
03:45:54   (guider error n/a or too high, try #5)
03:45:57   (ex=16.87 ey=12.45)
03:45:57   (guider error n/a or too high, try #6)
03:46:01   (ex=25.93 ey=19.18)
03:46:01   (guider error n/a or too high, try #7)
03:46:06   (ex=28.61 ey=26.40)
03:46:06   (guider error n/a or too high, try #8)
03:46:18 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement
03:46:18 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition
ACP console log closed 27-May-2025 03:46:19 UTC