i use SGP + Pinpoint for plate solve with exposure time of 5 seconds bin 1 (FLI proline 16803 camera). I got maybe 5 solve failures in a 400 point model and it took about 3 hours. not sure how that

It could be just a different part of the sky requires more processing time (e.g. Milky way fields). Try increasing Max Solve time in APPM. Also, you can configure APPM to save the plate solves that

You can find it in the help file, as well as online here (scroll to the SkyX section): https://www.siriusimaging.com/Help/APCC/appm_platesolve_settings_tab.htm -Ray Gralak Author of APCC

Ok, thanks. I haven't seen the SkyX settings for external plate solvers yet. I will look for that. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery -

Hi Ray, Yes, that feature is enabled. I set up APPM based on your SGPro/PS2 video. In the past I've been able to complete a 55 point run in about 40 minutes. I'm using a Nikon DSLR with SGPro. The

Dean, There are separate settings in SkyX for external plate solvers, so you should take a look the help for that tab in APPM. Also, you should connect SkyX through the AP V2 ASCOM driver. Again

Thanks for the tips Ray. Polar alignment was good - I actually disassemble the Mach2 as per Roland's recommendations and leave the base on the pier. Nothing changes on the SGP configuration. I

Hi Joe, That is not normal. You normally should be able to get 2-3 points per minute. Do you recall if you had enabled "Use last plate solve's offset as hint for next plate solve"? That setting is

Oh, one other thing... how good was your polar alignment? That can have a large effect on platesolve processing time. -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center):

Hi Dean, Was SGPro controlling the camera, or SkyX? For consistent plate solving SGPro usually needs to be connected to the mount to get the RA/Dec value. Did you happen to install a new version of

Interesting, I’ve used SGP/Platesolve2 with APPM about a dozen times and it’s worked without a hitch. Last week I set up, started the sequence, it solved a about 8-10 images then failed. Same

After three sessions of working without a hitch, PlateSolve2 stopped plate solving for me when I was trying to do an APPM point mapping run. In retrospect it was probably because I didn't open up the

Yep. I stuffed towel around the area to catch any drips when applying and it’s all going to sit for a day to let it all evaporate. The next night for imaging and make g a new PEC isn’t until

Hi Joe I believe Roland's response was yeson the keypads, and that we would also need to load new software into theCP4, but that it was easy to do. I am currently running version 4.19.2on my keypad,

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Yes, thanks again

Thanks Marj, Looking forward to your plans on, hopefully, retrofitting older Keypads. Joe From: Marj Christen Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:04 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re:

Hello Joe, We will have more information when we are ready to release the new software. Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics, Inc 11250 Forest Hills Rd Machesney Park, IL

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