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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
W Hilmo
If you use MaxIm, you should be able to download the GSC 1.1 catalog and solve directly from within MaxIm. Once you’ve solved, you can both sync the mount to the solved coordinates and also calibrate the auto-center routine with the same solution. Once you do that, you can very accurately center any object visible in the field just by right clicking on it and picking “point telescope here”.
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> On Behalf Of uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2020 7:08 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
I have MaximDL that I always use for imaging. So, all I would need then is Astro tortilla? Nuttin' else? Margarita maybe to go with it?
Rolando
-----Original Message----- They plate solve standalone,
If you need to sync the mount coordinates, you will also need a compatible imaging program to do that. (for example ASTAP lists CCDCiel, NINA, APT or SGP). The imaging program coordinates the plate solve and mount sync
APCC/APPM has a plate solve and sync function as well, which uses Pinpoint, SGP, maybe others (sorry, you probably already know this :) )
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Olympus Mons with the Mak 10
Roland Christen
That is super!
Rolando
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From: dvjbaja <jpgleasonid@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 7:49 pm Subject: [ap-gto] Olympus Mons with the Mak 10 My first ever digital imaging using the Mak Mars attacker. Shocked to see I actually picked up the largest known volcano in the solar system from my backyard.
- j
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Roland Christen
i should clarify, they all need you to do a separate download and install of a reference star database. THEN it's standalone :) And what would you recommend for that?
Rolando
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From: Brian Valente <bvalente@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 7:40 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment >>>
They plate solve standalone,
i should clarify, they all need you to do a separate download and install of a reference star database. THEN it's standalone :)
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Roland Christen
I have MaximDL that I always use for imaging. So, all I would need then is Astro tortilla? Nuttin' else?
Margarita maybe to go with it?
 Rolando
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From: Brian Valente <bvalente@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 7:29 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment They plate solve standalone,
If you need to sync the mount coordinates, you will also need a compatible imaging program to do that. (for example ASTAP lists CCDCiel, NINA, APT or SGP). The imaging program coordinates the plate solve and mount sync
APCC/APPM has a plate solve and sync function as well, which uses Pinpoint, SGP, maybe others (sorry, you probably already know this :) )
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: More unguided imaging with the Mach2 - the open cluster NGC 129
#Mach2GTO
Hi Jim, thanks for taking a look.
1. 180 s at gain 100 offset 50. 2. I haven't done that. I only get out 3 or 4 times a month for imaging so I haven't had time to do anything like that. 3. I have only had the ASI2600MC out for three sessions. I have never had a color camera before and I do like the simplicity of using it. This latest batch of cameras with the back illuminated detectors was something I wanted to try out. It seems to be plenty sensitive. I am also waiting for ZWO to come out with the promised mono version which I can use with my existing filter wheel and filters for narrow band imaging. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ
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Re: Olympus Mons with the Mak 10
On 9/21/2020 8:49 PM, dvjbaja wrote:My first ever digital imaging using the Mak Mars attacker. Shocked toCan we see your image? OOPS, sorry didn't see the attachment. Was looking for a link. --- Mike
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Re: Olympus Mons with the Mak 10
On 9/21/2020 8:49 PM, dvjbaja wrote:
My first ever digital imaging using the Mak Mars attacker. Shocked toCan we see your image? --- Mike
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Re: A bunch of APCC woes...
David Fabrizio
Configure your virtual ports starting at a higher com port like 20, 21, etc. That way you won’t have a com port conflict with the mouse, etc.
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On Sep 21, 2020, at 3:20 PM, Luca Marinelli <photo@...> wrote:
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Olympus Mons with the Mak 10
dvjbaja
My first ever digital imaging using the Mak Mars attacker. Shocked to see I actually picked up the largest known volcano in the solar system from my backyard.
- j
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
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They plate solve standalone,
i should clarify, they all need you to do a separate download and install of a reference star database. THEN it's standalone :)
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Cheng-Yang Tan
And it'll be great if APCC/APPM eventually supports ASTAP. ASTAP is just a wickedly fast plate solver (and free). cytan
On Monday, September 21, 2020, 07:30:03 PM CDT, Brian Valente <bvalente@...> wrote:
They plate solve standalone, If you need to sync the mount coordinates, you will also need a compatible imaging program to do that. (for example ASTAP lists CCDCiel, NINA, APT or SGP). The imaging program coordinates the plate solve and mount sync APCC/APPM has a plate solve and sync function as well, which uses Pinpoint, SGP, maybe others (sorry, you probably already know this :) ) On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
They plate solve standalone, If you need to sync the mount coordinates, you will also need a compatible imaging program to do that. (for example ASTAP lists CCDCiel, NINA, APT or SGP). The imaging program coordinates the plate solve and mount sync APCC/APPM has a plate solve and sync function as well, which uses Pinpoint, SGP, maybe others (sorry, you probably already know this :) )
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 3:16 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: More unguided imaging with the Mach2 - the open cluster NGC 129
#Mach2GTO
Jim Hawn
Dean, impressive image. Well done, especially the vivid colors. A couple of questions for you.
1. How long were your individual sub exposures? I'm gradually increasing unguided exposure times on my Mach2GTO and wanted to compare results. 2. Have you conducted a "A/B" side-by-side evaluation of your Mach2GTO with the APCC model engaged versus without? If so, how would you characterize the improvement delta utilizing the model? 3. What do you find to be the most appealing features and benefits of the ASI2600MC-Pro in the field? I'm familiar with the technical specs, but interested to hear an assessment from a fellow Mach2GTO user.
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Re: difference between APCC-pro and ST ?
Marcelo Figueroa
Yes, you are right. As far as I know that's the principal difference.
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Re: A bunch of APCC woes...
Luca Marinelli
Tom,
The COM port should be completely transparent to all those applications. All you need to tell them is to talk to the AP ASCOM driver. APCC has created a virtual COM port for the driver and manages the communications with the mount. --Luca
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Roland Christen
Astro tortilla is about as simple as it gets Thank you. Does it require any other software to work?
Roland
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From: Brian Valente <bvalente@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 3:26 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment Astro tortilla is about as simple as it gets
ASTAP is another one
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 1:24 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: A bunch of APCC woes...
Tom Blahovici
Hi
I guess, I don't quite get it...when you are in an application and you choose the Ascom mount driver, there are the settings which you use to select a comport. Do you not need to attach every application to a different port? I know that I was unable to connect both the sky and focus max at the same time unless I chose different ports. Same thing with phd2. Unless something else was wrong?. Tom
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Astro tortilla is about as simple as it gets ASTAP is another one
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 1:24 PM uncarollo2 <chris1011@...> via groups.io <chris1011=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment
Roland Christen
CCD Commander. Is there a simple stand-alone plate solve program that can be used by a casual imager who just wants to center an object (without all the other goodies that CCD Commander has)?
Rolando
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From: CurtisC via groups.io <calypte@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 12:13 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Problem with PEMPRO polar alignment Interesting! I didn't know PEMPro could select a star. I've always used TSX to identify suitable mag 6-8 stars near the meridian and equator, then I do a go-to and plate-solve in CCD Commander.
I learn something new every day!
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Re: Changing Groups I/O Settings
Dale Ghent
You must have been subscribed to the old yahoogroups lists with both email addresses. Hit the "Contact Group Owner" link that is at the bottom of every message and ask that they (probably Marj and Karen) remove the address you don't want used from the list membership.
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On Sep 21, 2020, at 12:01 PM, M Hambrick <mhambrick563@gmail.com> wrote:
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