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Hello, here is a script for performing the polar alignment by declination drift (Bigourdan method). This method is the slowest but it's the most precise, so it's recommended only for fixed setups, or if North is not visible. See for example: https://canburytech.net/DriftAlign/DriftAlign_1.html The s...

Hello, the Astroart web hosting provider is currently under maintenance, so the main web site is not available. However, if you need to download some plugins or the entire software, the mirror website works as usual. The link to the mirror web site is available in the menu "Quick links" of this Foru...

Hi, the button for automatic [ Imaging + Plate solving +Telescope centering ] is inside the Telescope Window, "Center" page, "Exposure + Center" button. If you prefer to do that manually, then after plate solving click "Sync ... " / "Last image" from the "GOTO" page of the Telescope Window, then rep...

Yes it's possible (and recommended): button "Smooth" in the Mask Window, after the mask has been selected.
The real-time preview will help you to feather the mask by the ideal amount.
Fabio.

Hello, the incoming SP2 (to be released in August 2025) is able to control two sessions from one script, this could be a solution.
Other solutions could be possible, please write me by email or PM for details or to receive the pre-release: https://www.msb-astroart.com/support.htm
Fabio.

Maybe their dialog window gets displayed in the background, below the Astroart window, you may close it pressing ALT+F4 or ESC.
Another solution is to move the Astroart window away from the center of the screen before clicking Properties.
Fabio.

Hi, for the moment it's possible to use use the shortcut: SPACE. It's also possible to double-right click.
About the date, for the moment consider the Browser window, then "Send to Preprecessing" from the button "Menu" (press SPACE to select all files).
Fabio.

Hi, OK, it will be added next week. Please write me by PM or email if you like to receive the pre-release of SP2.
Thanks, Fabio.

Hello, it could be done with a script. By the way, the original spectrum is 3-4 pixels tall, I would use all those pixels for a good S/N. Here is an example which requires to select manually a point in the middle (y) of the spectrum: if Image.Points.Count <> 1 then Warning("Please select a point ove...

Hi, the command to debayer the image in AA5 is "CCD color synthesis" inside the Color Menu, with option "RGB".
The first time it will be required to find out the correct Offset, between 0/0 , 0/1, 1/0, or 1/1.
Fabio.

Hello, it's not possible now, but I confirm that it will be added in SP2, as an optional setting.
Thanks,
Fabio.

Hello, if for this test the ASI290MINI is used as a main camera, then the relays to be selected in the Telescope Window is "Camera 1 relays" (or "ASCOM camera relays").
Fabio.