PRISM | Hyperion Astronomy

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Observatory Grömme wrote:Dear,

Thank you. But there it is only Full frame, 1/2 frame, and 1/4 frame. But nothing custom? For instance: i have X1: 587, Y1: 532, X2:2770, Y2: 2003

That just became a v11 feature request

you actually have that option under auto obs > image grab tab > bottom right corner under "windowing"

the previous version before the update is always available in your program files x86 just rename :
1. prism.exe.old to prism.exe
2. prism.enu.old to prism.enu

that will give you the previous version

that error message tells me that perhaps your firewall is blocking port 6000, is this the case? if it is, PRISM will not be able to communicate with the key server

Both the French and English versions of PRISM are exactly the same. You have three activations and we have just released a new system in 10.4 that allows computers de-activate PRISM to free up a token then activate in a new one, Customer are always welcome to send us a request for help, we are alway...

excellent news

I wish you the best for sure

this is peculiar indeed, I just forwarded this to the dev, will hear back soon. Thanks for pointing this out

this has been escalated and will be again, I will have an update from the dev in the next couple of days. Stay safe out there

that is a very good suggestion, noted

Please download these files, extract them and place then inside the 64bit version of program files/PRISM

https://www.dropbox.com/s/grnmf4kmsyrhk ... n.zip?dl=1*

can you please post screenshots of the settings you used? I am sure it is something that can be resolved

thank you very much for compiling this for us, this is very useful

it is rare but i happens that the keys are momentarily delayed. Most the time, we ensure the key is delivered immediately. welcome to the family

you bet, I am taking note of the limitation and will look for a resolution. As you can see, we listen to your needs and add great options such as NEO imaging with updated coordinates

There is a known issue with the QHY driver that the developer has reached out to QHY about with little reaction. Can you please try and update ASCOM, the latest AHY ASCOM driver as well as the native. This is not isolated, there are a few cases but we will get to the bottom of this.

looking good Niklas

This is one great suggestion, it will allow for more intelligence in automation. It is noted in the list of request. Thank you for this great input. Dear, Is it maybe possible to install some sort of Priority level observing in the automated observing session? For instance: I have a night coming up ...

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Cyril has devised a very clever way to activate and de-activate the beta. Just follow these simple steps: Create a shortcut for PRISM on your desktop Right click on it and select "priorities" change the "target" portion like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\PRiSM v10\prism.exe" /Cancel_V11=True You can...

thanks for the input Kevin, I will add to our addition list and take your point under advisement. I tend to agree with your point,

thanks for the input Kevin, I will add to our addition list and take your point under advisement. I tend to agree with your point,

PRISM accomodates ASCOM compliant and non compliant mounts to it has a regular park command and one that actually sends AL and AZ coordinates to the mount. I suppose a better way to do this is interrogate the mount for ASCOM compliance. If it is, then just send a plain park command. Am I in the ball...

I will have an update on this in the next few days

for a single image, you can actually do it using the processing > calibration > current image calibration. You can also use the pre-processing tool to subtract the flats darks from the flats successfully. This is just not implemented in the automatic processing tool

Global Image for shift computation method =full image guiding using FFT Intercorrelation, quite practical. Hamza, I did some searching for the "full image guiding using FFT Intercorrelation" that you spoke of and I can only find the following in the documentation and it is in regards to processing ...

Gents I can understand the frustration very well, but here is my answer to that: 1. We do not have multiple admins, multiple mods.. we are trying our best to support anything you come up with, even if it not just in PRISM. 2. I have had the scariest flu season on my life and it has floored me for at...

you are running a beta version as being a part of the beta group, am I correct? If I am right, this means that the timer has expired on the beta version which is set to 30 days.

so it seems the driver is not telling prism the "setpark" is supported. Can you please take a screenshot of the available driver functions like the image I am enclosing?

Welcome to the Family Randy. Everything you have there is supported through ascom or directly into PRISM. We are working on fine tuning the AOX however, this in progress. Global Image for shift computation method =full image guiding using FFT Intercorrelation, quite practical. - As for flats, PRISM ...

No Joe, it is a completely different structure that PRISM will not recognize. Did you find the UCAC4 download link on my site? Is that not working for you?

Absolutely, we have a live hangout every single Saturday to offer help and just share images. Scott has provided the right link above.

Any screenshots posted can only be of PRISM, it is our main concern.

It is a known issue unfortunately, the PRISM dev is actually discussing this matter with ZWO. I will advise on the fix. The solution I provided is the best I found, myself, to work around. It is not ideal, a more permanent fix needs to be found.

Can you please send us the fits file that is not solving, I am sire it is a small matter. Dropbox link of Google drive is fine.

nothing of note yet as some code needs to be revised on their end. I must say this is an issue for at least a couple of folks. I will find a better way to transmit all these enhancements

We are on it, we will advise when this is implemented

Awesome Scott

Hello to all

We know that our presence has been scarce in the last week and we sincerely apologize. We were out of the country and internet access has been a serious issue.

We will resolve all the issues promptly.

Thank you for being part of the Hyperion Astronomy Family

Yes gentlemen, the forum's devs spend their lives combatting this phenomenon.

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Jason

Yes, sharing their driver between the two cameras has driver limitations. Another note, the new update allows the right side to host all the icons in a very clean manner, you should update and start reducing your windows. See the attached image

A script can do for sure but I am sure a feature request will not hurt.

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Bernard I can understand your frustrations but those are indeed harsh words when you include " wasted money" in there, no developer worth their salt on this planet wants to hear that especially when they put 25 to 30 years of their life into their creation. I will ask you to refrain from language as...

New compression feature reduces the size of your FITS files if you wish to enable it. This is under settings > FITS/CPA and DSLR >FITS File tab > Recording

Good morning to all
I will be using this thread to update you on all the new features added into PRISM, this way you will know as soon as they're implemented.

Hi PRISM continues to grow with new features, improvements as the weeks go by. This new addition will me make the user interface more polished and easier to use. This new feature is especially useful for control windows arrangement, check out the attached screenshots. 1) Shows a normal desktop and 2...

Hi PRISM continues to grow with new features, improvements as the weeks go by. This new addition will me make the user interface more polished and easier to use. This new feature is especially useful for control windows arrangement, check out the attached screenshots. 1) Shows a normal desktop and 2...

Thanks, i replicated the issue on my side. We will look into this now.

Hi Al

Can you please send me the log so I can see why this error is thrown?

well, here is what I do and it will work great for you, this will work with or without a camera shutter. Close the shutter if you have one in the camera control window under the camera ta " Shutter MUST stay closed on exposure. If you don't have a shutter, just put the cap on In the camera control w...

Jason

Cyril has actually just finished working on an issue coming from the framing inside the driver of the ZWO cameras, a fix is in place already and an update will be pushed in the next couple of days. This is, potentially, what is causing the exception error.

that's great Mike. It was probably the error from "pause and resume observation" that was checked.

can you please post a screenshot of your calibration window? I am more interested in the parameters like time etc..

At present , I do not see a way to do this with for embedded guidechips that have reducers. I escalated this issue and it will be looked at promptly.

we are working on a resolution and sometimes not having access to this equipment neither getting support from the hardware manufacturer is a grave hurdle to overcome. We are ALWAYS trying to respond as fast as we can. We CANNOT help if some folks expect the impossible, we have provided our clients w...

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Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:45 pm
Hi. Similar responses from Prism Support- silence.

I do not appreciate this comment and it is not welcome here.

we have been clouded out, I will test tonight and post a screenshot of what we have

I think you should join us live John, this a great opportunity to learn. The pre-processing process limits the frames to a give threshold, you set, for elongation and size.

I appreciate your spirit

. Did antyhing change before the automatic observation started? something disconnected maybe?

super happy yo know that your first night out was successful, let's make sure we keep your successful and imaging

my apologies for the delay Mark. 1. It should be on the driver that you can force the angle and PRISM will just query and comply. I will test tonight as we have one as well. 2. your instinct is correct; it is a driver issue. Let's start with the obvious one here, can you please update the native dri...

you should connect the imaging camera with the ASCOM driver and the guider with the native driver in PRISM. This typically fixes the issue

good suggestion Jason, I will work on it.

it is absolutely my pleasure and look forward to the next one

that is exactly true Adrien. It is much simpler. When you compute the pointing model, it will separate East and West and computer the separately all the while keeping it simple

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apologies about the delayed response. We have implemented a new and easier way to use your models. Now, PRISM uses one allsky model instead of two.

great suggestion, I will work on that

that would be a great topic for a short tutorial, i will work on it. In the meantime, just right click on a star and choose the top option. please post a screenshort of the popup you are presented with

was focus sharp that night John? can you measure how big these stars are?

well done Adrian

Hello. Let’s communicate in private about a way to help you and then update the forum with a resolution.

Email coming shortly.

the moment you choose auto or direct focus, PRISM will ask you which one goes with which

Merci Olivier, Much appreciated resource as usual.

I understand,, we will have to revisit this immediately.

well I am sure we can figure it out, thanks for reaching out

you can actually batch edit fits files under the File, maybe this will resolve the issue. Yes, I'd like t take a stab at the data please and thank you.

good question and the answer is : not yet. There are a few schools f thought around this function and we need to find the best and most accurate one. I have added it to the todo list.

Thanks Adrian

thanks Jason, I will test the same version tonight fro Chile. we will get through this, stay tuned

I'd like you tp perform a test for me. When you autofocus next time, double the size of the window in the autofocus function. in the presence of hot pixels in the frame and when the star is defocused, it happens that other "pixels" become brighter. But let's start by increasing the window size

This has been requested a few times and it is definitely on the dev's list. I will keep you posted.

well done John.

I am actually not sure. In doubt, I’d update both.

Try updating the driver please, I am sure that’s what the issue is as this is outside of PRISM per se.

can you please post exactly what you're presented with? a screenshot is welcome

great work Adrian, I appreciate your help and time

awesome write-up, thank you

how did you do Ron?

well done John.

World-class observatories using PRISM have no issue nor does my observatories across the world. Sometimes, the driver is the issue. But we are here to get you up and running. P.S: here is the list of advanced function, it is under "PRISM" on the site: https://www.hyperion-astronomy.com/pages/advance...

Ron I am here to help you get your set up going and imaging successfully. I need: - Enable the log in PRISM the moment you start it. - Connect your dome and perform your regular commands such as slaving the the scope to your mount and slewing around. - I will then need the ASCOM log file for the dom...

i Understand. I will look into this with the developer.

I'd like an update Vikrant, if possible

very good point John, USB hubs are the enemy of astronomy, I cannot emphasize this enough. They better be powered and of really high quality. How about plugging in directly to the PC? I use 15foot USB cables to avoid hubs myself.

Awesome. Interesting, it must be a formatting issues...HHHmmm, did you try the online option? Just wanna make sure..

The developer has established the activation of PRISM. the way it sits right now, if the trial expires on a machine, it cannot be re-activated unless a license is provided. This is how the software is built, for now. I recommend installing PRISM on a different PC ( stick PC, miniPC, PRISM will run o...

I am calling on the seasoned PRISM users; your participation is requested and appreciated to build this page. I appreciate you as usual.

I am calling on the seasoned PRISM users; your participation is requested and appreciated to build this page. I appreciate you as usual.

Greetings This thread will be dedicated to accumulated knowledge to depict the most commonly asked questions. This will be updated very frequently. WHAT IS PRISM? Prism is an integrated astro imaging software solution which incorporates the following functions: Detailed sky planetarium with a wide r...

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