ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:23:55 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:23:55 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:23:55 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:23:55   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:23:55 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:23:56 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:23:56 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:23:56 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:23:56 Dome is MaxDome
03:23:56 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:23:56 Imager is ASCOM
03:23:56 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:23:56 Selecting filter SR from previous ACP run at 20250529@032020 UTC
03:23:56 Imager readout modes:
03:23:56   0 is Fast
03:23:56   1 is Normal
03:23:56 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:23:56 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:23:56 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:23:56 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:23:56 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:24:03 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:24:03 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:24:03 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:24:03 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:24:03 ==== Starting target KN_Lyn ====
03:24:03 ACPS Observation KN_Lyn(1 of 1)
03:24:03   (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_HQA_AUTO_ver5104, Plan KN_Lyn)
03:24:04   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:24:04 Pointing updates are enabled
03:24:04 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:24:04   Start slew to KN_Lyn...
03:24:05   (wait for slew to complete)
03:25:25   (slew complete)
03:25:25     [flip check:  Tn=502s HAc=17493s GW=T HAz=17995s DWz=T WF=no]
03:25:25   Updating pointing...
03:25:25   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:25:25   (using Fast readout mode)
03:25:25   (starting exposure)
03:25:39   (exposure complete)
03:25:41   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:25:41   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.1
03:25:43   Focuser position = 3347
03:25:43   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:25:43   Image finished
03:25:43   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:25:44   275 image stars found
03:25:44   252 catalog stars found
03:25:45   Solved! 102 stars matched.
03:25:45   Average residual is 0.28 arcsec.
03:25:45   Pointing error is 1.508 arcmin @ angle 15.04
03:25:45   True focal length is 3466.5 mm.
03:25:45   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:25:45   True image center (J2000): 08h 16m 38.7s   47° 52' 09.86"
03:25:45   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:25:45   [sync] pointing model updated
03:25:45   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:25:45   Target is now centered.
03:25:45   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:25:45   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:25:45   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:25:45   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:25:48   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:25:57   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1052.05 Y=359.0684
03:25:58 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:25:58 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:26:11   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0104 Y=459.0612
03:26:12   (guide star SNR=12.5 X=913 Y=459)
03:26:12   (first exposure estimate 2.4 sec)
03:26:18 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:26:18 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:26:18 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:26:19 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:26:24 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:26:24 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:26:24 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:26:24   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:26:24 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:26:26 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:26:26 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:26:26 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:26:26 Dome is MaxDome
03:26:26 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:26:26 Imager is ASCOM
03:26:26 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:26:26 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250604@032548 UTC
03:26:26 Imager readout modes:
03:26:26   0 is Fast
03:26:26   1 is Normal
03:26:26 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:26:26 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:26:26 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:26:26 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:26:26 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:26:33 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:26:33 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:26:33 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:26:33 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:26:33 ==== Starting target M5-V84 ====
03:26:33 ACPS Observation M5-V84(1 of 1)
03:26:34   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M5-V84)
03:26:34   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:26:34 Pointing updates are enabled
03:26:34 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:26:34   Start slew to M5-V84...
03:26:35   (wait for slew to complete)
03:28:16   (slew complete)
03:28:16     [flip check:  Tn=390s HAc=-7626s GW=T HAz=-7236s DWz=T WF=no]
03:28:16   Updating pointing...
03:28:16   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:28:16   Focus change of -50 steps required
03:28:19   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:28:19   (using Fast readout mode)
03:28:19   (starting exposure)
03:28:38   (exposure complete)
03:28:41   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:28:41   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.2
03:28:42   Focuser position = 3347
03:28:42   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:28:42   Image finished
03:28:42   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:28:43   1805 image stars found
03:28:43   207 catalog stars found
03:28:44   Solved! 24 stars matched.
03:28:44   Average residual is 0.36 arcsec.
03:28:44   Pointing error is 3.152 arcmin @ angle 84.41
03:28:44   True focal length is 3483.6 mm.
03:28:44   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:28:44   True image center (J2000): 15h 18m 48.7s   02° 04' 34.73"
03:28:44   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:28:44   [sync] pointing model updated
03:28:44   Re-slew to target.
03:28:44   Start slew to M5-V84...
03:28:46   (wait for slew to complete)
03:29:01   (slew complete)
03:29:01   Target is now centered.
03:29:01   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:29:01   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:29:01   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:29:01   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:29:05   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:29:18   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=369.7867 Y=457.3799
03:29:19   (guide star SNR=10.9 X=363 Y=451)
03:29:19   (first exposure estimate 1.37 sec)
03:29:24   (guide star SNR=3.1 X=363 Y=451)
03:29:24   (final exposure for guiding 1.33 sec)
03:29:29   (guide star SNR=3.3 X=361 Y=450)
03:29:52 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement
03:29:54   (take guider image at initial interval 1.33 sec)
03:29:58   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=349.4536 Y=429.1188
03:29:59   (guide star SNR=3.2 X=350 Y=429)
03:29:59   (first exposure estimate 1.24 sec)
03:30:03   (guide star SNR=3.3 X=349 Y=429)
03:30:04   (final exposure for guiding 1.14 sec)
03:30:09   (guide star SNR=3.0 X=350 Y=429)
03:30:21 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement
03:30:22   (take guider image at initial interval 1.14 sec)
03:30:27   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0
03:30:27 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:30:27 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:30:40   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.836 Y=607.9592
03:30:41   (guide star SNR=20.1 X=1326 Y=608)
03:30:41   (first exposure estimate 1.49 sec)
03:30:46 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:30:46 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:30:46 **Autoguiding failed.
03:30:46   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:30:46     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-7465s GW=T HAz=-7146s DWz=T WF=no]
03:30:46   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250604_033046_T3
03:30:46   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:30:46   (using Normal readout mode)
03:30:46   (starting exposure)
03:31:18   (exposure complete)
03:31:21   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:31:21   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.4
03:31:22   Focuser position = 3667
03:31:22   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:31:22   Image finished
03:31:24   Plate-solve M5-V84_B_20250604_033046_T3 final image.
03:31:26   3345 image stars found
03:31:26   108 catalog stars found
03:31:30 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:31:30     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-7420s GW=T HAz=-7102s DWz=T WF=no]
03:31:30   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250604_033130_T3
03:31:30   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:31:30   (using Normal readout mode)
03:31:30   (starting exposure)
03:32:03   (exposure complete)
03:32:05   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:32:05   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.4
03:32:06   Focuser position = 3667
03:32:06   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:32:06   Image finished
03:32:08   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:32:08     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-7383s GW=T HAz=-7064s DWz=T WF=no]
03:32:08   Imaging to M5-V84_B_20250604_033208_T3
03:32:08   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:32:08   (using Normal readout mode)
03:32:08   (starting exposure)
03:32:40   (exposure complete)
03:32:43   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:32:43   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:32:44   Focuser position = 3667
03:32:44   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:32:44   Image finished
03:32:46   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:32:46   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:32:46     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-7344s GW=T HAz=-7041s DWz=T WF=no]
03:32:46   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250604_033246_T3
03:32:46   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:32:46   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:32:48   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:32:48   (using Normal readout mode)
03:32:48   (starting exposure)
03:33:08   (exposure complete)
03:33:10   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:33:10   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:33:12   Focuser position = 3637
03:33:12   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:33:12   Image finished
03:33:13   Plate-solve M5-V84_V_20250604_033246_T3 final image.
03:33:16   3357 image stars found
03:33:16   108 catalog stars found
03:33:18 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:33:19     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-7311s GW=T HAz=-7008s DWz=T WF=no]
03:33:19   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250604_033319_T3
03:33:19   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:33:19   (using Normal readout mode)
03:33:19   (starting exposure)
03:33:37   (exposure complete)
03:33:39   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:33:39   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:33:41   Focuser position = 3637
03:33:41   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:33:41   Image finished
03:33:42   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:33:42     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-7288s GW=T HAz=-6984s DWz=T WF=no]
03:33:42   Imaging to M5-V84_V_20250604_033342_T3
03:33:42   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:33:42   (using Normal readout mode)
03:33:42   (starting exposure)
03:34:00   (exposure complete)
03:34:02   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:34:02   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:34:03   Focuser position = 3637
03:34:03   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 24
03:34:03   Image finished
03:34:04   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:34:06 Run complete
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:34:06 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:34:12 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:34:12 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:34:12 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:34:12   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:34:12 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:34:13 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:34:13 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:34:13 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:34:13 Dome is MaxDome
03:34:13 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:34:13 Imager is ASCOM
03:34:13 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:34:13 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250604@033248 UTC
03:34:13 Imager readout modes:
03:34:13   0 is Fast
03:34:13   1 is Normal
03:34:13 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:34:13 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:34:13 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:34:13 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:34:13 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:34:20 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:34:20 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:34:20 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:34:20 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:34:20 ==== Starting target M3-V154 ====
03:34:20 ACPS Observation M3-V154(1 of 1)
03:34:21   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M3-V154)
03:34:21   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:34:21 Pointing updates are enabled
03:34:21 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:34:21   Start slew to M3-V154...
03:34:22   (wait for slew to complete)
03:34:57   (slew complete)
03:34:57     [flip check:  Tn=390s HAc=-1432s GW=T HAz=-1042s DWz=T WF=no]
03:34:57   Updating pointing...
03:34:57   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:34:57   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:35:01   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:35:01   (using Fast readout mode)
03:35:01   (starting exposure)
03:35:23   (exposure complete)
03:35:26   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:35:26   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:35:28   Focuser position = 3347
03:35:28   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.9
03:35:28   Image finished
03:35:28   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:35:28   1368 image stars found
03:35:28   336 catalog stars found
03:35:29   Solved! 83 stars matched.
03:35:29   Average residual is 0.26 arcsec.
03:35:29   Pointing error is 2.660 arcmin @ angle 76.86
03:35:29   True focal length is 3469.7 mm.
03:35:29   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:35:29   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 23.4s   28° 22' 49.96"
03:35:29   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:35:29   [sync] pointing model updated
03:35:29   Re-slew to target.
03:35:29   Start slew to M3-V154...
03:35:33   (wait for slew to complete)
03:35:47   (slew complete)
03:35:47   Target is now centered.
03:35:47   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:35:47   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:35:47   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:35:47   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:35:51   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:36:04   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=912.5376 Y=458.9907
03:36:04 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:36:04 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:36:17   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.023 Y=608.0083
03:36:18   (guide star SNR=17.2 X=1326 Y=608)
03:36:18   (first exposure estimate 1.74 sec)
03:36:22 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:36:22 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:36:22 **Autoguiding failed.
03:36:22   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:36:22     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-1336s GW=T HAz=-1017s DWz=T WF=no]
03:36:22   Imaging to M3-V154_B_20250604_033622_T3
03:36:22   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:36:22   (using Normal readout mode)
03:36:22   (starting exposure)
03:36:56   (exposure complete)
03:36:58   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:36:59   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.6
03:37:00   Focuser position = 3667
03:37:00   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.9
03:37:00   Image finished
03:37:01   Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20250604_033622_T3 final image.
03:37:04   3062 image stars found
03:37:04   260 catalog stars found
03:37:06   Solved! 81 stars matched.
03:37:06   Average residual is 0.13 arcsec.
03:37:06   Pointing error is 0.020 arcmin @ angle 277.10
03:37:06   True focal length is 3472.2 mm.
03:37:06   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:37:06   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 11.5s   28° 22' 13.85"
03:37:06   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:37:06   Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.38 pixels)
03:37:06   (avg FWHM = 2.08 arcsec)
03:37:06   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:37:06     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-1292s GW=T HAz=-974s DWz=T WF=no]
03:37:06   Imaging to M3-V154_B_20250604_033706_T3
03:37:06   (taking 30 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:37:06   (using Normal readout mode)
03:37:06   (starting exposure)
03:37:39   (exposure complete)
03:37:42   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:37:42   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:37:43   Focuser position = 3667
03:37:43   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:37:43   Image finished
03:37:44   Plate-solve M3-V154_B_20250604_033706_T3 final image.
03:37:47   2948 image stars found
03:37:47   260 catalog stars found
03:37:48   Solved! 95 stars matched.
03:37:48   Average residual is 0.14 arcsec.
03:37:48   Pointing error is 0.032 arcmin @ angle 271.74
03:37:48   True focal length is 3472.3 mm.
03:37:48   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:37:48   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 11.5s   28° 22' 13.76"
03:37:48   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:37:48   Image FWHM is 1.5 arcsec (3.39 pixels)
03:37:48   (avg FWHM = 1.89 arcsec)
03:37:48   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:37:48   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:37:48     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-1250s GW=T HAz=-946s DWz=T WF=no]
03:37:48   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250604_033748_T3
03:37:48   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:37:48   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:37:51   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:37:51   (using Normal readout mode)
03:37:51   (starting exposure)
03:38:11   (exposure complete)
03:38:13   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:38:13   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:38:14   Focuser position = 3637
03:38:14   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.9
03:38:15   Image finished
03:38:16   Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20250604_033748_T3 final image.
03:38:19   3146 image stars found
03:38:19   260 catalog stars found
03:38:20   Solved! 88 stars matched.
03:38:20   Average residual is 0.13 arcsec.
03:38:20   Pointing error is 0.037 arcmin @ angle 210.94
03:38:20   True focal length is 3471.6 mm.
03:38:20   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:38:20   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 11.6s   28° 22' 11.78"
03:38:20   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:38:20   Image FWHM is 1.1 arcsec (2.50 pixels)
03:38:20   (avg FWHM = 1.60 arcsec)
03:38:20   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:38:20     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-1218s GW=T HAz=-914s DWz=T WF=no]
03:38:20   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250604_033820_T3
03:38:20   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:38:20   (using Normal readout mode)
03:38:20   (starting exposure)
03:38:38   (exposure complete)
03:38:40   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:38:40   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:38:42   Focuser position = 3637
03:38:42   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:38:42   Image finished
03:38:43   Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20250604_033820_T3 final image.
03:38:46   3120 image stars found
03:38:46   260 catalog stars found
03:38:47   Solved! 90 stars matched.
03:38:47   Average residual is 0.15 arcsec.
03:38:47   Pointing error is 0.039 arcmin @ angle 215.06
03:38:47   True focal length is 3471.7 mm.
03:38:47   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:38:47   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 11.5s   28° 22' 11.77"
03:38:47   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:38:47   Image FWHM is 1.2 arcsec (2.78 pixels)
03:38:47   (avg FWHM = 1.34 arcsec)
03:38:47   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:38:47     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-1191s GW=T HAz=-887s DWz=T WF=no]
03:38:47   Imaging to M3-V154_V_20250604_033847_T3
03:38:47   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:38:47   (using Normal readout mode)
03:38:47   (starting exposure)
03:39:06   (exposure complete)
03:39:08   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:39:08   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:39:10   Focuser position = 3637
03:39:10   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:39:10   Image finished
03:39:11   Plate-solve M3-V154_V_20250604_033847_T3 final image.
03:39:14   3063 image stars found
03:39:14   260 catalog stars found
03:39:15   Solved! 92 stars matched.
03:39:15   Average residual is 0.13 arcsec.
03:39:15   Pointing error is 0.034 arcmin @ angle 200.00
03:39:15   True focal length is 3471.7 mm.
03:39:15   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:39:15   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 11.6s   28° 22' 11.79"
03:39:15   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:39:15   Image FWHM is 1.2 arcsec (2.66 pixels)
03:39:15   (avg FWHM = 1.26 arcsec)
03:39:16 Run complete
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:39:17 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:39:22 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:39:22 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:39:22 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:39:22   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:39:22 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:39:23 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:39:23 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:39:23 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:39:23 Dome is MaxDome
03:39:24 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:39:24 Imager is ASCOM
03:39:24 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:39:24 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250604@033751 UTC
03:39:24 Imager readout modes:
03:39:24   0 is Fast
03:39:24   1 is Normal
03:39:24 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:39:24 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:39:24 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:39:24 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:39:24 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:39:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:39:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:39:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:39:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:39:31 ==== Starting target MV_Lyr ====
03:39:31 ACPS Observation MV_Lyr(1 of 1)
03:39:31   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P233_DKS_AUTO_ver2623, Plan MV_Lyr)
03:39:31   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:39:32 Pointing updates are enabled
03:39:32 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:39:32   Start slew to MV_Lyr...
03:39:33   (wait for slew to complete)
03:40:54   (slew complete)
03:40:54     [flip check:  Tn=660s HAc=-20556s GW=T HAz=-19896s DWz=T WF=no]
03:40:54   Updating pointing...
03:40:54   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:40:54   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:40:58   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:40:58   (using Fast readout mode)
03:40:58   (starting exposure)
03:41:20   (exposure complete)
03:41:23   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:41:23   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:41:25   Focuser position = 3347
03:41:25   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:41:25   Image finished
03:41:25   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:41:25   1159 image stars found
03:41:26   331 catalog stars found
03:41:27   Solved! 152 stars matched.
03:41:27   Average residual is 0.3 arcsec.
03:41:27   Pointing error is 2.908 arcmin @ angle 60.87
03:41:27   True focal length is 3464.9 mm.
03:41:27   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:41:27   True image center (J2000): 19h 07m 30.4s   44° 02' 33.49"
03:41:27   Imager sky position angle is 179.1 deg.
03:41:27   [sync] pointing model updated
03:41:27   Re-slew to target.
03:41:27   Start slew to MV_Lyr...
03:41:30   (wait for slew to complete)
03:41:45   (slew complete)
03:41:45   Target is now centered.
03:41:45   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:41:45   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:41:45   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:41:45   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:41:47   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:41:56   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1051.831 Y=359.063
03:41:57 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:41:57 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:42:10   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.654 Y=608.0729
03:42:11   (guide star SNR=21.9 X=1326 Y=608)
03:42:11   (first exposure estimate 1.37 sec)
03:42:15 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:42:16 **No usable stars this time, must be extremely weak, giving up.
03:42:16 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:42:17 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:42:22 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:42:22 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:42:22 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:42:22   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:42:22 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:42:23 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:42:23 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:42:23 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:42:23 Dome is MaxDome
03:42:23 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:42:23 Imager is ASCOM
03:42:23 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:42:23 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250604@034147 UTC
03:42:23 Imager readout modes:
03:42:23   0 is Fast
03:42:23   1 is Normal
03:42:23 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:42:23 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:42:23 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:42:24 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:42:24 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:42:31 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:42:31 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:42:31 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:42:31 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:42:31 ==== Starting target M5-V42 ====
03:42:31 ACPS Observation M5-V42(1 of 1)
03:42:31   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P246_KPRB_AUTO_ver5104, Plan M5-V42)
03:42:31   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:42:31 Pointing updates are enabled
03:42:31 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:42:31   Start slew to M5-V42...
03:42:33   (wait for slew to complete)
03:43:33   (slew complete)
03:43:33     [flip check:  Tn=384s HAc=-6695s GW=T HAz=-6312s DWz=T WF=no]
03:43:33   Updating pointing...
03:43:33   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:43:33   Focus change of -50 steps required
03:43:35   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:43:35   (using Fast readout mode)
03:43:35   (starting exposure)
03:43:54   (exposure complete)
03:43:56   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:43:56   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.4
03:43:57   Focuser position = 3347
03:43:57   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:43:57   Image finished
03:43:58   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:43:58   1929 image stars found
03:43:58   205 catalog stars found
03:44:00   Solved! 30 stars matched.
03:44:00   Average residual is 0.38 arcsec.
03:44:00   Pointing error is 2.960 arcmin @ angle 84.82
03:44:00   True focal length is 3467.5 mm.
03:44:00   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:44:00   True image center (J2000): 15h 18m 36.6s   02° 03' 09.23"
03:44:00   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:44:00   [sync] pointing model updated
03:44:00   Re-slew to target.
03:44:00   Start slew to M5-V42...
03:44:01   (wait for slew to complete)
03:44:17   (slew complete)
03:44:17   Target is now centered.
03:44:17   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:44:17   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:44:17   Switching from SR to B filter for imaging
03:44:17   Focus change of 320 steps required
03:44:21   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:44:34   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=99.41305 Y=532.3499
03:44:34 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:44:34 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:44:47   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1328.574 Y=609.422
03:44:48 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:44:48 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:44:48 **Autoguiding failed.
03:44:48   (**AG failed, but individual exposure(s) can be unguided)
03:44:48   (wait for slew to complete)
03:44:54   (slew complete)
03:44:54     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-6602s GW=T HAz=-6291s DWz=T WF=no]
03:44:54   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250604_034454_T3
03:44:54   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:44:54   (using Normal readout mode)
03:44:54   (starting exposure)
03:45:21   (exposure complete)
03:45:23   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:45:24   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:45:25   Focuser position = 3667
03:45:25   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:45:25   Image finished
03:45:26   Plate-solve M5-V42_B_20250604_034454_T3 final image.
03:45:29   2796 image stars found
03:45:29   109 catalog stars found
03:45:30 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:45:30     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-6566s GW=T HAz=-6255s DWz=T WF=no]
03:45:30   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250604_034530_T3
03:45:30   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:45:30   (using Normal readout mode)
03:45:30   (starting exposure)
03:45:57   (exposure complete)
03:45:59   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:45:59   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:46:01   Focuser position = 3667
03:46:01   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:46:01   Image finished
03:46:02   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:46:02     [flip check:  Tn=324s HAc=-6534s GW=T HAz=-6222s DWz=T WF=no]
03:46:02   Imaging to M5-V42_B_20250604_034602_T3
03:46:02   (taking 23.68 sec. exposure, B filter, binning = 2)
03:46:02   (using Normal readout mode)
03:46:02   (starting exposure)
03:46:28   (exposure complete)
03:46:31   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:46:31   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:46:32   Focuser position = 3667
03:46:32   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:46:32   Image finished
03:46:33   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:46:33   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:46:33     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-6503s GW=T HAz=-6199s DWz=T WF=no]
03:46:33   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250604_034633_T3
03:46:33   Switching from B to V filter for imaging
03:46:33   Focus change of -30 steps required
03:46:36   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:46:36   (using Normal readout mode)
03:46:36   (starting exposure)
03:46:56   (exposure complete)
03:46:58   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:46:58   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:46:59   Focuser position = 3637
03:46:59   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:47:00   Image finished
03:47:01   Plate-solve M5-V42_V_20250604_034633_T3 final image.
03:47:04   3187 image stars found
03:47:04   109 catalog stars found
03:47:05 ** Failed to solve plate, possibly due to input plate scale being too far off.
03:47:05     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-6471s GW=T HAz=-6168s DWz=T WF=no]
03:47:05   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250604_034705_T3
03:47:05   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:47:05   (using Normal readout mode)
03:47:05   (starting exposure)
03:47:23   (exposure complete)
03:47:25   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:47:25   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:47:26   Focuser position = 3637
03:47:26   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:47:27   Image finished
03:47:28   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:47:28     [flip check:  Tn=315s HAc=-6448s GW=T HAz=-6145s DWz=T WF=no]
03:47:28   Imaging to M5-V42_V_20250604_034728_T3
03:47:28   (taking 15 sec. exposure, V filter, binning = 2)
03:47:28   (using Normal readout mode)
03:47:28   (starting exposure)
03:47:46   (exposure complete)
03:47:49   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:47:49   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.5
03:47:50   Focuser position = 3637
03:47:50   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:47:50   Image finished
03:47:51   First image plate-solve failed, skip solves until next target.
03:47:53 Run complete
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:47:53 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:47:58 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:47:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:47:58 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:47:58   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:47:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:48:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:48:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:48:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:48:00 Dome is MaxDome
03:48:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:48:00 Imager is ASCOM
03:48:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:48:00 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250604@034636 UTC
03:48:00 Imager readout modes:
03:48:00   0 is Fast
03:48:00   1 is Normal
03:48:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:48:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:48:00 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:48:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:48:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:48:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:48:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:48:08 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:48:08 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:48:08 ==== Starting target IX_Dra ====
03:48:08 ACPS Observation IX_Dra(1 of 1)
03:48:08   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P153_SFY_AUTO_ver2706, Plan IX_Dra)
03:48:08   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:48:08 Pointing updates are enabled
03:48:08 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:48:08   Start slew to IX_Dra...
03:48:09   (wait for slew to complete)
03:49:09   (slew complete)
03:49:09     [flip check:  Tn=660s HAc=-16727s GW=T HAz=-16067s DWz=T WF=no]
03:49:09   Updating pointing...
03:49:09   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:49:09   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:49:13   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:49:13   (using Fast readout mode)
03:49:13   (starting exposure)
03:49:35   (exposure complete)
03:49:38   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:49:38   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.6
03:49:40   Focuser position = 3347
03:49:40   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
03:49:40   Image finished
03:49:40   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:49:40   475 image stars found
03:49:40   307 catalog stars found
03:49:42   Solved! 100 stars matched.
03:49:42   Average residual is 0.33 arcsec.
03:49:42   Pointing error is 1.828 arcmin @ angle 37.02
03:49:42   True focal length is 3466.7 mm.
03:49:42   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:49:42   True image center (J2000): 18h 12m 42.8s   67° 06' 13.35"
03:49:42   Imager sky position angle is 179.3 deg.
03:49:42   [sync] pointing model updated
03:49:42   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:49:42   Target is now centered.
03:49:42   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:49:42   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:49:42   Switching from SR to V filter for imaging
03:49:42   Focus change of 290 steps required
03:49:46   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:49:59   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1326.106 Y=608.0001
03:50:00 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:50:00 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:50:13   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1325.971 Y=608.0395
03:50:13 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:50:13 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:50:13 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:50:15 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:50:20 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:50:20 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:50:20 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:50:20   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:50:20 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:50:21 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:50:21 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:50:21 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:50:21 Dome is MaxDome
03:50:21 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:50:21 Imager is ASCOM
03:50:21 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:50:21 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250604@034946 UTC
03:50:21 Imager readout modes:
03:50:21   0 is Fast
03:50:21   1 is Normal
03:50:21 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:50:21 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:50:21 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:50:21 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:50:21 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:50:29 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:50:29 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:50:29 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:50:29 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:50:29 ==== Starting target M3 ====
03:50:29 ACPS Observation M3(1 of 1)
03:50:29   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P593_BANP_AUTO_ver5145, Plan M3__1)
03:50:29   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:50:29 Pointing updates are enabled
03:50:29 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:50:29   Start slew to M3...
03:50:31   (wait for slew to complete)
03:51:41   (slew complete)
03:51:41     [flip check:  Tn=390s HAc=-460s GW=T HAz=-70s DWz=T WF=no]
03:51:41   Updating pointing...
03:51:41   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:51:41   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:51:44   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:51:44   (using Fast readout mode)
03:51:44   (starting exposure)
03:52:07   (exposure complete)
03:52:10   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:52:10   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.7
03:52:11   Focuser position = 3347
03:52:11   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.8
03:52:11   Image finished
03:52:11   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:52:12   1422 image stars found
03:52:12   330 catalog stars found
03:52:13   Solved! 87 stars matched.
03:52:13   Average residual is 0.26 arcsec.
03:52:13   Pointing error is 2.457 arcmin @ angle 74.60
03:52:13   True focal length is 3472.4 mm.
03:52:13   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:52:13   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 55.8s   28° 18' 06.13"
03:52:13   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:52:13   [sync] pointing model updated
03:52:13   Re-slew to target.
03:52:13   Start slew to M3...
03:52:17   (wait for slew to complete)
03:52:32   (slew complete)
03:52:32   Target is now centered.
03:52:32   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:52:32   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:52:32   Switching from SR to SI filter for imaging
03:52:32   Focus change of -20 steps required
03:52:35   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:52:49   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=48.26251 Y=747.1425
03:52:50   (guide star SNR=64.0 X=48 Y=747)
03:52:50   (first exposure estimate 1 sec)
03:52:55   (guide star SNR=19.1 X=48 Y=747)
03:52:55   (final exposure for guiding 1 sec)
03:53:00   (guide star SNR=18.4 X=48 Y=746)
03:53:06   (autoguiding at 1.00 sec.)
03:53:06     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-364s GW=T HAz=-44s DWz=T WF=no]
03:53:06   Imaging to M3__1_SI_20250604_035306_T3
03:53:06   (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
03:53:06   (using Normal readout mode)
03:53:08   (ex=0.98 ey=1.41)
03:53:08   (guider check OK)
03:53:08   (starting exposure)
03:53:46   (exposure complete)
03:53:48   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:53:48   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.7
03:53:49   Focuser position = 3327
03:53:49   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
03:53:50   Image finished
03:53:50   Plate-solve M3__1_SI_20250604_035306_T3 final image.
03:53:53   3191 image stars found
03:53:53   248 catalog stars found
03:53:55   Solved! 57 stars matched.
03:53:55   Average residual is 0.14 arcsec.
03:53:55   Pointing error is 0.499 arcmin @ angle 270.38
03:53:55   True focal length is 3471.1 mm.
03:53:55   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:53:55   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 42.7s   28° 17' 27.20"
03:53:55   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:53:55   Image FWHM is 1.3 arcsec (2.95 pixels)
03:53:55   (avg FWHM = 1.28 arcsec)
03:53:55   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:53:55     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-312s GW=T HAz=5s DWz=T WF=no]
03:53:55   Imaging to M3__1_SI_20250604_035355_T3
03:53:55   (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
03:53:55   (using Normal readout mode)
03:53:55   (ex=0.00 ey=0.00)
03:53:55   (guider error n/a or too high, try #1)
03:53:56   (ex=28.15 ey=25.75)
03:53:56   (guider error n/a or too high, try #2)
03:54:00   (ex=0.21 ey=0.21)
03:54:00   (guiding errors within limits)
03:54:00   (guider check OK)
03:54:00   (starting exposure)
03:54:38   (exposure complete)
03:54:40   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:54:41   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.7
03:54:42   Focuser position = 3327
03:54:42   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
03:54:42   Image finished
03:54:42   Plate-solve M3__1_SI_20250604_035355_T3 final image.
03:54:45   2782 image stars found
03:54:45   248 catalog stars found
03:54:46   Solved! 98 stars matched.
03:54:46   Average residual is 0.15 arcsec.
03:54:46   Pointing error is 0.666 arcmin @ angle 270.14
03:54:46   True focal length is 3469.2 mm.
03:54:46   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.45 V = 0.45
03:54:46   True image center (J2000): 13h 42m 42.0s   28° 17' 27.10"
03:54:46   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
03:54:46   Image FWHM is 1.1 arcsec (2.43 pixels)
03:54:46   (avg FWHM = 1.23 arcsec)
03:54:46   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
03:54:46     [flip check:  Tn=330s HAc=-260s GW=T HAz=56s DWz=T WF=no]
03:54:46   Imaging to M3__1_SI_20250604_035446_T3
03:54:46   (taking 30 sec. exposure, SI filter, binning = 2)
03:54:46   (using Normal readout mode)
03:54:58 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement
03:54:58 **Guider stopped or lost star just before image acquisition
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:54:59 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:55:05 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:55:05 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:55:05 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:55:05   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:55:05 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:55:06 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:55:06 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:55:06 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:55:06 Dome is MaxDome
03:55:06 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:55:06 Imager is ASCOM
03:55:06 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:55:06 Selecting filter SI from previous ACP run at 20250604@035235 UTC
03:55:07 Imager readout modes:
03:55:07   0 is Fast
03:55:07   1 is Normal
03:55:07 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:55:07 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:55:07 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:55:07 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:55:07 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:55:14 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:55:14 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:55:14 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:55:14 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:55:14 ==== Starting target HS1340+1524 ====
03:55:14 ACPS Observation HS1340+1524(1 of 1)
03:55:14   (belongs to Project AAVSO_MISC_PYG_AUTO_ver3260, Plan HS1340+1524)
03:55:14   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:55:14 Pointing updates are enabled
03:55:14 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:55:14   Start slew to HS1340+1524...
03:55:16   (wait for slew to complete)
03:55:41   (slew complete)
03:55:41     [flip check:  Tn=480s HAc=-261s GW=T HAz=219s DWz=T WF=no]
03:55:41   Updating pointing...
03:55:41   Switching from SI to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:55:41   Focus change of 20 steps required
03:55:44   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:55:44   (using Fast readout mode)
03:55:44   (starting exposure)
03:55:59   (exposure complete)
03:56:01   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:56:01   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.6
03:56:03   Focuser position = 3347
03:56:03   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
03:56:03   Image finished
03:56:03   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:56:03   226 image stars found
03:56:03   113 catalog stars found
03:56:04   Solved! 33 stars matched.
03:56:04   Average residual is 0.32 arcsec.
03:56:04   Pointing error is 2.359 arcmin @ angle 80.49
03:56:04   True focal length is 3471.6 mm.
03:56:04   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:56:04   True image center (J2000): 13h 43m 33.0s   15° 09' 39.39"
03:56:04   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:56:05   [sync] pointing model updated
03:56:05   Re-slew to target.
03:56:05   Start slew to HS1340+1524...
03:56:06   (wait for slew to complete)
03:56:20   (slew complete)
03:56:20   Target is now centered.
03:56:20   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:56:20   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
03:56:20   Switching from SR to V filter for imaging
03:56:20   Focus change of 290 steps required
03:56:24   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:56:38   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=243 Y=284
03:56:38 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:56:38 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:56:51   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=913.0226 Y=459.0055
03:56:52 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:56:52 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:56:52 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:56:53 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:56:58 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:56:58 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:56:58 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:56:58   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:56:58 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:57:00 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:57:00 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:57:00 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:57:00 Dome is MaxDome
03:57:00 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:57:00 Imager is ASCOM
03:57:00 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:57:00 Selecting filter V from previous ACP run at 20250604@035624 UTC
03:57:00 Imager readout modes:
03:57:00   0 is Fast
03:57:00   1 is Normal
03:57:00 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:57:00 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:57:00 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:57:00 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:57:00 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:57:07 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:57:07 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:57:07 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:57:07 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:57:07 ==== Starting target NGC_5634 ====
03:57:07 ACPS Observation NGC_5634(1 of 1)
03:57:07   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_5634)
03:57:07   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:57:08 Pointing updates are enabled
03:57:08 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:57:08   Start slew to NGC_5634...
03:57:09   (wait for slew to complete)
03:57:39   (slew complete)
03:57:39     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-2923s GW=T HAz=-2503s DWz=T WF=no]
03:57:39   Updating pointing...
03:57:39   Switching from V to SR filter for pointing exposure
03:57:39   Focus change of -290 steps required
03:57:42   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
03:57:42   (using Fast readout mode)
03:57:42   (starting exposure)
03:58:05   (exposure complete)
03:58:07   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
03:58:07   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.6
03:58:08   Focuser position = 3347
03:58:08   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.6
03:58:08   Image finished
03:58:08   Plate-solve pointing image.
03:58:09   442 image stars found
03:58:09   167 catalog stars found
03:58:11   Solved! 17 stars matched.
03:58:11   Average residual is 0.45 arcsec.
03:58:11   Pointing error is 2.110 arcmin @ angle 89.52
03:58:11   True focal length is 3484.9 mm.
03:58:11   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
03:58:11   True image center (J2000): 14h 29m 45.7s   -05° 58' 34.03"
03:58:11   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
03:58:11   [sync] pointing model updated
03:58:11   Re-slew to target.
03:58:11   Start slew to NGC_5634...
03:58:12   (wait for slew to complete)
03:58:26   (slew complete)
03:58:26   Target is now centered.
03:58:26   (high cadence option, no web previews)
03:58:26   (long exposure, trying to autoguide)
03:58:26   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
03:58:26   Focus change of 50 steps required
03:58:29   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
03:58:39   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=708.7446 Y=457.1176
03:58:39 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:58:39 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
03:58:52   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=451.9194 Y=347.1644
03:58:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
03:58:53 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
03:58:53 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 03:58:54 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 03:59:00 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
03:59:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
03:59:00 Custom image file path/names are in use
03:59:00   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
03:59:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
03:59:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
03:59:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
03:59:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
03:59:01 Dome is MaxDome
03:59:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
03:59:01 Imager is ASCOM
03:59:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
03:59:01 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250604@035829 UTC
03:59:01 Imager readout modes:
03:59:01   0 is Fast
03:59:01   1 is Normal
03:59:01 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
03:59:01 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
03:59:01 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
03:59:01 Guider is set to multi-star mode
03:59:01 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
03:59:08 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
03:59:08 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
03:59:08 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
03:59:08 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
03:59:08 ==== Starting target V1323_Her ====
03:59:08 ACPS Observation V1323_Her(1 of 1)
03:59:08   (belongs to Project AAVSO_P518_MMAE_AUTO_ver4553, Plan V1323_Her)
03:59:08   (turning on sidereal tracking)
03:59:09 Pointing updates are enabled
03:59:09 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
03:59:09   Start slew to V1323_Her...
03:59:10   (wait for slew to complete)
04:00:10   (slew complete)
04:00:10     [flip check:  Tn=660s HAc=-15583s GW=T HAz=-14923s DWz=T WF=no]
04:00:10   Updating pointing...
04:00:10   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
04:00:10   Focus change of -50 steps required
04:00:13   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
04:00:13   (using Fast readout mode)
04:00:13   (starting exposure)
04:00:31   (exposure complete)
04:00:34   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
04:00:34   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.7
04:00:36   Focuser position = 3347
04:00:36   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.6
04:00:36   Image finished
04:00:36   Plate-solve pointing image.
04:00:36   629 image stars found
04:00:37   325 catalog stars found
04:00:38   Solved! 140 stars matched.
04:00:38   Average residual is 0.34 arcsec.
04:00:38   Pointing error is 2.939 arcmin @ angle 69.40
04:00:38   True focal length is 3468.2 mm.
04:00:38   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
04:00:38   True image center (J2000): 18h 03m 54.1s   40° 13' 22.08"
04:00:38   Imager sky position angle is 179.0 deg.
04:00:38   [sync] pointing model updated
04:00:38   Re-slew to target.
04:00:38   Start slew to V1323_Her...
04:00:41   (wait for slew to complete)
04:00:55   (slew complete)
04:00:55   Target is now centered.
04:00:55   (high cadence option, no web previews)
04:00:55   (aggregated exposure times, trying to autoguide)
04:00:55   Switching from SR to Open filter for imaging
04:00:55   Focus change of -360 steps required
04:00:59   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
04:01:10   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=961.8098 Y=727.9263
04:01:11   (guide star SNR=15.3 X=962 Y=728)
04:01:11   (first exposure estimate 1 sec)
04:01:16   (guide star SNR=3.2 X=961 Y=727)
04:01:16   (final exposure for guiding 1 sec)
04:01:21   (guide star SNR=2.9 X=960 Y=727)
04:01:34 **Guider waited for 10 sec and never got a measurement
04:01:35   (take guider image at initial interval 1 sec)
04:01:39   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=0 Y=0
04:01:40 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
04:01:40 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
04:01:53   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=912.8603 Y=459.1506
04:01:53 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
04:01:53 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
04:01:53 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 04:01:55 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 04:02:00 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
04:02:00 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
04:02:00 Custom image file path/names are in use
04:02:00   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
04:02:00 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
04:02:01 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
04:02:01 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
04:02:01 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
04:02:01 Dome is MaxDome
04:02:01 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
04:02:01 Imager is ASCOM
04:02:01 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
04:02:01 Selecting filter Open from previous ACP run at 20250604@040059 UTC
04:02:01 Imager readout modes:
04:02:02   0 is Fast
04:02:02   1 is Normal
04:02:02 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
04:02:02 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
04:02:02 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
04:02:02 Guider is set to multi-star mode
04:02:02 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
04:02:09 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
04:02:09 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
04:02:09 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
04:02:09 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
04:02:09 ==== Starting target NGC_5897 ====
04:02:09 ACPS Observation NGC_5897(1 of 1)
04:02:09   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_5897)
04:02:09   (turning on sidereal tracking)
04:02:10 Pointing updates are enabled
04:02:10 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
04:02:10   Start slew to NGC_5897...
04:02:11   (wait for slew to complete)
04:03:06   (slew complete)
04:03:06     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-5470s GW=T HAz=-5050s DWz=T WF=no]
04:03:06   Updating pointing...
04:03:06   Switching from Open to SR filter for pointing exposure
04:03:06   Focus change of 360 steps required
04:03:09   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
04:03:09   (using Fast readout mode)
04:03:09   (starting exposure)
04:03:27   (exposure complete)
04:03:29   (exposure complete and image downloaded)
04:03:29   Camera temp (deg.C) = -6.7
04:03:30   Focuser position = 3347
04:03:30   Focuser temp (deg.C) = 23.7
04:03:30   Image finished
04:03:30   Plate-solve pointing image.
04:03:31   891 image stars found
04:03:31   178 catalog stars found
04:03:32   Solved! 41 stars matched.
04:03:32   Average residual is 0.38 arcsec.
04:03:32   Pointing error is 1.697 arcmin @ angle 93.85
04:03:32   True focal length is 3469.3 mm.
04:03:32   True binned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.89 V = 0.89
04:03:32   True image center (J2000): 15h 17m 31.8s   -21° 00' 43.82"
04:03:32   Imager sky position angle is 178.9 deg.
04:03:32   [sync] pointing model updated
04:03:32   Within max error tolerance, no re-slew needed.
04:03:32   Target is now centered.
04:03:32   (high cadence option, no web previews)
04:03:32   (long exposure, trying to autoguide)
04:03:32   Switching from SR to SG filter for imaging
04:03:32   Focus change of 50 steps required
04:03:35   (take guider image at initial interval 5 sec)
04:03:44   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1254.053 Y=436.9407
04:03:45 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
04:03:45 **No usable stars in guider image; trying again at max guider exposure
04:03:58   Multi-star guiding, MaxIm chose star at X=1304.851 Y=596.7111
04:03:59 ** This guide star disappeared or moved > 20 pixels. Can't continue.
04:03:59 **No usable stars at max guider exposure interval, can't guide
04:03:59 **Autoguiding failed.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 04:04:00 UTC
ACP console log opened 04-Jun-2025 04:04:06 UTC
This is ACP version 9.2 (build 1, ACP 9.2.1 (Production))
Licensed to Arne Henden
04:04:06 This is AcquireScheduler V9.1.3
04:04:06 Custom image file path/names are in use
04:04:06   [PreFlip=300 PostFlip=300 AF=180 PU=60]
04:04:06 Hardware GEM pier side reporting is available.
04:04:08 Initializing AcquireSupport V9.2.4
04:04:08 Weather safe, server is Boltwood Cloud Sensor II
04:04:08 Telescope is ACP->TM61, driver V3
04:04:08 Dome is MaxDome
04:04:08 MaxIm DL is version 6.28
04:04:08 Imager is ASCOM
04:04:08 Using focus offsets and star mags from FilterInfo.txt
04:04:08 Selecting filter SG from previous ACP run at 20250604@040335 UTC
04:04:08 Imager readout modes:
04:04:08   0 is Fast
04:04:08   1 is Normal
04:04:08 Guider is SX Universal (no rotator)
04:04:08 Guider plate scale is 0.2 arcsec/pix. Guided dither with main imager pixels
04:04:08 Max unguided exposure 59 sec.
04:04:08 Guider is set to multi-star mode
04:04:08 (assuring that FocusMax is running now...)
04:04:15 Calculated unbinned plate scales (arcsec/pix): H = 0.23 V = 0.23
04:04:15 Calculated field of view (arcmin): H = 36.3 V = 24.3
04:04:15 Plate solving with GSC 1.1 (ok for wider fields)
04:04:15 Mount supports tracking rate offsets
04:04:15 ==== Starting target NGC_6171 ====
04:04:15 ACPS Observation NGC_6171(1 of 1)
04:04:15   (belongs to Project AAVSO_Pgc_Welch_AUTO_ver4538, Plan NGC_6171)
04:04:15   (turning on sidereal tracking)
04:04:16 Pointing updates are enabled
04:04:16 Catalog Maximum Mag = 18.0
04:04:16   Start slew to NGC_6171...
04:04:17   (wait for slew to complete)
04:04:46   (slew complete)
04:04:46     [flip check:  Tn=420s HAc=-9874s GW=T HAz=-9454s DWz=T WF=no]
04:04:46   Updating pointing...
04:04:46   Switching from SG to SR filter for pointing exposure
04:04:46   Focus change of -50 steps required
04:04:49   (taking 10 sec. exposure, SR filter, binning = 4)
04:04:49   (using Fast readout mode)
04:04:49   (starting exposure)
04:04:49 **Script Error**
04:04:49 Source:   ACP
04:04:49 Message:  The script was aborted.
04:04:49 Location: line 1194 column 17.
ACP console log closed 04-Jun-2025 04:04:51 UTC