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by fabdev
31 Jan 2019, 17:39
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Sequencer AA7
Replies: 14
Views: 7443

Re: Sequencer AA7

Hello, 1) I don't undestand well the question: do you need to start autoguiding inside the script (with commands like "Guider.StartAutoguide") or manually? Do you mean the the options are not remembered at startup or even between sequences? 2) Yes of course. The current Autofocus window was not link...
by fabdev
24 Jan 2019, 16:02
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Astroart 7 under Linux for image processing
Replies: 1
Views: 4148

Astroart 7 under Linux for image processing

Hello, thanks to WINE, Astroart can usually be used well under Linux (not for camera control, only for image processing). In the past there were only some minor glitches in drag & drop and font scaling , which now should be solved. About WINE see: https://www.winehq.org/ Greg T. sent me the followin...
by fabdev
18 Jan 2019, 16:02
Forum: Scripts
Topic: script commands documentation
Replies: 6
Views: 4314

Re: script commands documentation

No, I meant the Help file, chapter "Script Functions".
by fabdev
17 Jan 2019, 17:08
Forum: Scripts
Topic: How to stop and continue a script
Replies: 2
Views: 2105

Re: How to stop and continue a script

Yes, just put a long pause, for example:

Pause(9999)

where you want to stop. Then click the button "Run" to resume. Try for example:

Code: Select all

For i = 1 to 8
  Print i, i*i
  Pause(9999)
Next i
by fabdev
17 Jan 2019, 17:05
Forum: Scripts
Topic: script commands documentation
Replies: 6
Views: 4314

Re: script commands documentation

Hello, all commands for telescope, camera, focuser, filter wheel and image processing are now documented in the guide. For the BASIC standard functions, for example: UBound, InStrRev, etc. try a Google search: InStrRev visual basic About utility functions, for example: SaveText, OpenText, Time, Date...
by fabdev
16 Jan 2019, 16:40
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Combining h-Alpha with RGB
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

Re: Combining h-Alpha with RGB

It's also possible to use the h-alpha as Lum in "LRGB combine" then use the Average window to tune the result.
by fabdev
16 Jan 2019, 16:29
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Combining h-Alpha with RGB
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

Re: Combining h-Alpha with RGB

For pixel math from two images, the Merge window. For pixel math on a single image the Formula Window. The Average window could be used to tune in real time an intermediate result, or for all math of kind: Result = R1*C + R2*(1-C) If you have choosen yet an algorithm then I could give a more precise...
by fabdev
16 Jan 2019, 16:11
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Grayscale image
Replies: 2
Views: 1868

Re: Grayscale image

Yes, or with the command Edit/Data format/Graytones, the result is the same.

The formula used is the standard: L = 0.59G + 0.30R + 0.11B
by fabdev
08 Jan 2019, 16:51
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Plugin for Starlight SX 56 and SX 46
Replies: 0
Views: 2945

Plugin for Starlight SX 56 and SX 46

Hello, a new plugin for camera control is available at the Astroart web site: http://www.msb-astroart.com/ for the Starlight-Xpress SX-56 and SX-46, see: https://www.sxccd.com/trius-sx-56-full-frame-camera https://www.sxccd.com/trius-sx-46-full-frame-camera RBI correction is included. Clear skies, F...
by fabdev
07 Jan 2019, 16:11
Forum: General
Topic: New forum 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 5520

New forum 2019

Welcome! The Astroart forum has been moved to a new platform which is now HTTP secure. During the process it was not possible to move the user accounts, and they were all lost. You are welcome to register again using the same username. The old "General" subforum was splitted into "General" and "Imag...
by fabdev
03 Dec 2018, 22:27
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Controlling two Atik at the same time
Replies: 0
Views: 1673

Controlling two Atik at the same time

[ 2014 ] Hello all, we had the oppurtunity to command two Atik cameras at the same time. Atik has implemented a smart and easy way to control two cameras: after installation you will find two ASCOM drivers named "Atik camera" and "Atik camera 2". atik1.jpg For the primary camera, inside the ASCOM ch...
by fabdev
03 Dec 2018, 22:01
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart mirror web site
Replies: 0
Views: 1471

Astroart mirror web site

While the maintainer fixes the domain name:

http://www.msb-astroart.com

please use the mirror web site: http://www.msbsoftware.it/astroart