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Selecting files and folders the command SelectFile let the user to select just one file, and returns the filename as a string. Instead, the command SelectFiles allows to select several files and returns them as an array. It's possible to suggest an initial folder and the extension of the files: fil...

Hello, a new minor version of Astroart 8 is available: Version 8.0 SP6 - April 2, 2024 -------------------------------- * New feature. Automatic meridian flips, with autoguide and centering by plate solving. * New feature. Script commands for selecting files. * New feature. Script commands for persi...

Thanks, may you send me or post a sample image?
Actually it would be possible to deconvolve differently all parts of the image, for example if coma is present. Every corner of the image will be different.
Fabio.

Hello, if the autoguide window is not opened, then no autoguide pulses are sent, so it doesn't matter which "guide protocol" is selected. If the problem really happens when the telescope is connected (just for GOTOs), then try with a planetarium software. If it happens again, it's possible that the ...

New release for supporting the mirrorless cameras: R7, R8, R10, R100. However, these cameras are not supported on Windows 7/8.

https://www.msb-astroart.com/

If you are using a older camera, there is no reason to upgrade.
Fabio.

Hello, here is a preview of a video tutorial about stacking, and about the option "Follow minor planet", used to align comets and asteroids: tutorial-link.txt The first part of the tutorial is about the basics of image stacking (dark frames vs sigma stacking, hot pixel corrections, etc.). The second...

Hi, the filter is designed to be interactive (the window is non-blocking). Points added over the nebula and/or over the stars need to be removed, selecting a rectangle around them (the filter will update automatically if the Preview Lock is enabled). Sometimes enabling the option "Create flat field"...

Hello, maybe the problem is that: text = "None" may be 16 bit Unicode, while a 8 bit ASCII string is expected. If this is the problem, here are a couple of solutions: text = "None" my_dll.AASendCommand(VAL, text.encode("ascii")) or just for tests: text = b"None" my_dll.AASendCommand(VAL, text) see: ...

Hello, the script command is Image.Shift(dx,dy) . On a group of images there could be three solutions: 1) A script which opens, process and saves images, maybe using FindFiles(...) 2) A script from a template: menu Templates / Selected images, (menu from the script window). 3) A script to be applied...

Hello, verify if the file: " sbigudrv.dll " is installed in the system.
This is the file installed by the SBIG Universal Driver setup.
Fabio.

Hello, the link to the PDF manual and the tutorial images are in the email about the order.
Fabio.

Hello, it's already possible, but it's required to "select" the files.
To select, right-click or press ENTER, then it's possible to use the "Menu" button which has commands for moving and deleting files.
Fabio.