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by fabdev
24 Sep 2023, 10:48
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Alt-az mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Re: Alt-az mounts

It's an interesting feature. Actually it's also easy to develop, and it's already possible to do it with a script. If you like to test the script please write me by email or PM. If this becomes common, maybe in the future this could be part of the ASCOM standard ? So that it's automatically availabl...
by fabdev
08 Sep 2023, 20:28
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Problem using Ultrastar PRO guide camera
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Re: Problem using Ultrastar PRO guide camera

Hello, select "None" as "Integrated guider". Then connect the UltraStar as a common guide camera, using the second SETUP button.
The selection is grayed out if an "integrated guider" is selected in the main camera, or if the main camera is not connected yet.
Fabio.
by fabdev
25 Aug 2023, 13:28
Forum: General
Topic: SER files
Replies: 1
Views: 810

Re: SER files

Hi, they are not supported for acquisition, but they are supported for image stacking (just like AVI). Just put a SER file into the "Images" box of Preprocessing, all frames will be automatically extracted, aligned and stacked. About acquisition, if your need is fast image download (to optimize a se...
by fabdev
10 Aug 2023, 23:43
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi Eric, if you need to pass every image of a sequence to another software, then the option "Save all images" is required, and it adds the "_P" suffix to all filenames. Some video-tutorials will be released in October, with the release of AA8 SP5. Meanwhile, if you like, write more details about you...
by fabdev
08 Aug 2023, 20:40
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi, the "_P" is added when the option "Save all images" is enabled. This option is not required if you need to create a master dark frame or flat field.
This option is useful only to pass the corrected sequence (corrected for darks and flats, or aligned) to another software.
Fabio.
by fabdev
31 Jul 2023, 14:41
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Updated plugin for StarNet 2
Replies: 0
Views: 2192

Updated plugin for StarNet 2

Hello, an updated version of the plugin for StarNet 2 is available at the Astroart web site. This fixes the problem with configuration not saved between sessions and contains improved documentation. As usual, remember that StarNet requires an image with "real" 16 bit dynamic, this means that in Astr...
by fabdev
02 Jul 2023, 13:28
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73
Replies: 0
Views: 2399

Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73

Hello, an updated plugin for ASCOM cameras is available at: https://www.msb-astroart.com/down_en.htm#cameracontrol which fixes a possible problem for 64 bit drivers: sometimes settings were not saved. If this problem does not affect your camera, there's no need to upgrade now, unless you are using a...
by fabdev
12 Jun 2023, 16:58
Forum: General
Topic: Portuguese translation
Replies: 0
Views: 2089

Portuguese translation

Hello, a new translation for Astroart 8 is available (Portuguese) thanks to Nuno Carregueira. The file can be already downloaded from the Astroart web site, to install it, just unzip and copy into the "Language" folder of the Installation folder.
Fabio.
by fabdev
28 May 2023, 21:27
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi, to calibrate a sequence for photometry, for another software, which cannot correct darks and flats during photometry itself: 1. Enable the option "Save each image". 2. (Optional) Select "None" as stacking method for images, so that no result image will be created. 3. Auto-alignment: usually this...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 23:28
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart 8 Install on new Windows 11 computer
Replies: 7
Views: 1737

Re: Astroart 8 Install on new Windows 11 computer

Hi, I suggest to ask for technical support at: https://www.msb-astroart.com/support.htm (this forum is not for technical support). Actually with a google search I found: https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ylaveh/search_for_app_in_store_popup_when_trying_to_run/ but those methods look too ...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 23:23
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

So i guess I now save this image. Which again I guess would be the 11 stacked corrected image. ? Hi Eric, try stacking 2, 5, or 11 images, the improvement on the stacked result (which will be called "preprocessing01.fit", "preprocessing02.fit", etc.) should be evident, use the full frame blink to v...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 17:50
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

5) Add the Flat fields into the "Flat fields" box and the Biases into the "F. Dark frame" box (the "dark frames of the flat fields". On modern cameras you may use biases for them).
Correcting the Flat fields with their "dark frames" is mandatory for a proper division.