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by fabdev
19 Jan 2024, 16:12
Forum: Scripts
Topic: Start script from external program
Replies: 4
Views: 881

Re: Start script from external program

Hello, it's possible with the Remote Control SDK.
In that SDK there are not examples with Python, but it's not difficult: just import the DLL and implement the "AASendCommand" function.
by fabdev
19 Jan 2024, 15:53
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Graxpert fit file
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Re: Graxpert fit file

Hello, maybe the file is saved as floating point with range 0.0 - 1.0 ?
In this case you may fix the visualization pressing F4 or clicking the Status Bar of the image.
To restore the image to the 16 bit dynamic, use: Multiply constant 65535.
by fabdev
04 Jan 2024, 20:53
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Deconvolution Fade
Replies: 2
Views: 997

Re: Deconvolution Fade

Hi, the visualization is different: V = 930 - 65535 in the first image and V = 930 - 118200 in the second image. This could be related to the highlighted star, which was saturated, so during the deconvolution the peak went from 65535 to 118200. It's possible to press CTRL + E to bring both images to...
by fabdev
30 Dec 2023, 00:34
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Demosaic - extracting green channels
Replies: 2
Views: 783

Re: Demosaic - extracting green channels

In binning 2x2 (option "Green channel 2x2") they are averaged, and it can be proven this way: using the Edit Pixel window set one of the pixels to 1'000'000 and the resulting pixel will have a value of approx 500'000 (disable temporarily the option Hot Pixels in Demosaic)
by fabdev
11 Dec 2023, 12:44
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Automating stacking and reduction in sets of 5 images
Replies: 2
Views: 788

Re: Automating stacking and reduction in sets of 5 images

Hi, it can be done with a script, calling the Preprocessing function for every mini-set of 5 images. I can show an example, what is the name of the sequence files? Is this for an animation? (so 60 frames composed of 5 images each?)
by fabdev
07 Dec 2023, 20:57
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Processing Seestar S50 images
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

Re: Processing Seestar S50 images

Are these RAW files similar to those produced by DSLRs? If yes, you may use the same workflow. Feel free to send me a sample image for a better advice.
This little device seems really nice, I would like to have the time to use one. Since it's altazimuthal, does it include a derotator too?
by fabdev
06 Dec 2023, 14:02
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Processing Seestar S50 images
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

Re: Processing Seestar S50 images

Hi Andrew, I see that it can produce FITS files, are these already demosaiced, or just RAW?

https://store.seestar.com/products/seestar-s50
"Which type of shooting files saved"

Fabio.
by fabdev
23 Nov 2023, 15:43
Forum: General
Topic: New Laptop (win 11)
Replies: 1
Views: 907

Re: New Laptop (win 11)

Hello, the download links for the full version are in the email about the order.
If you lost the email, see "Support" here: https://www.msb-astroart.com/support.htm
Fabio.
by fabdev
12 Nov 2023, 18:19
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Rotator control in SP5
Replies: 0
Views: 2458

Rotator control in SP5

from the updated documentation: ... once a plate-solved image is available in Astroart, the rotator can be controlled also for the Star atlas: right-click for the context menu and click "Rotator". A new panel with two arrows and a further menu will be available: Rotator.jpg Use the arrow buttons to ...
by fabdev
12 Nov 2023, 18:13
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart 8 SP5
Replies: 0
Views: 2197

Astroart 8 SP5

Hello, a new minor version of Astroart 8 is available: Version 8.0 SP5 - November 11, 2023 ----------------------------------- * New feature. Coregister with optical distortions. * New feature. Rotator control from the star atlas. * New feature. Script commands for flat boxes. * New feature. Dark th...
by fabdev
16 Oct 2023, 15:36
Forum: General
Topic: Sun orientation marker
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Re: Sun orientation marker

Hi, it could be possible with a script command. Please write me by PM or EMail.
Fabio.
by fabdev
16 Oct 2023, 15:31
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Plate solving parameters in Telescope control Centering
Replies: 9
Views: 2382

Re: Plate solving parameters in Telescope control Centering

Hi, the plate solving engine cannot be used to send positions to the MPC, it's too risky since the precision will be unknown. It's designed only for speed and reliability, so only for telescope centering. Once the image is plate solved, the procedure is: 1) Click the Atlas icon to center the Star At...