I have never written any script, would someone help me write one to tell Prism to take a series of darks (30s, 60s, 120s, ...) at a given temp and then execute to take all of them of the requested darks and save them.
Walter
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- Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:18 pm
- Forum: scripting
- Topic: Script for taking dark frames and flats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2124
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 2:23 pm
- Forum: Science
- Topic: FITS header and Airmass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2327
FITS header and Airmass
I don't have any screenshots to share regarding this question but I'll attempt to explain without visual aids. If you look at the header from an image you will see that Prism is calculating Airmass. But if you open up the FITS header EDIT you do not see any Airmass key. Also if you open an image tak...
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:59 pm
- Forum: setting up Prism
- Topic: Histogram Settings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1787
Histogram Settings
I'm not satisfied with any of the histogram settings I have been trying. First, I know how to edit the settings. I'm sure there are some former Sequence Generator Pro users out there. You know how SGP gives you a preview of the downloaded image and somehow it is stretched just perfect so you can see...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:05 pm
- Forum: post-update issues
- Topic: Flat Calibration Issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1956
Re: Flat Calibration Issue
Here are some screen-shots, you can see the problem. The last screen-shot show my test image folder, you can see that it labels the filter as Lum and NOT Ha
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:02 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: Filter dialog box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1912
Re: Filter dialog box
Here are some screen-shots I have circled specific toggles in red, you can clearly see the problem.
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:29 pm
- Forum: post-update issues
- Topic: Flat Calibration Issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1956
Flat Calibration Issue
I have not taken flats for while so I wanted to update my flats -- just in case. I noticed that when I change the filter drop down menu in the flat dialog box Prism tells me that it has changed the filter. I have the toggle selected to add the filter name to the file name and here is the problem. Th...
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:18 am
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: Filter dialog box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1912
Filter dialog box
I noticed that when I do auto-observations and sequence through my filters that the filter dialog box does not update. For example, I do plate solve with my Lum filter and autofocus with the same filter. When auto-observation calls for lets say the Hydrogen alpha filter the filter that is highlighte...
- Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:27 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Suggest New Tutorial Topics
- Replies: 21
- Views: 34864
Re: Suggest New Tutorial Topics
I was looking at the French version of the Prism website and they have posted a video explaining all the new features of v10. Maybe you can do the same?
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:12 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: Camera Tab gain and bias
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1774
Camera Tab gain and bias
I noticed a few of us are using ASI cameras. Can you use the camera tab settings in Prism to set an ASI to Lowest Read Noise or High Dynamic Range (LRN or HDR) or does this have to be done in the ASI ASCOM Camera Interface?
Walter
Walter
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:07 am
- Forum: setting up Prism
- Topic: Automatic Observations problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2495
Re: Automatic Observations problem
How can I send you a PDF of some screenshots and my questions, that's what I need to do to get up and running.
Walter
Walter
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: setting up Prism
- Topic: Automatic Observations problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2495
Re: Automatic Observations problem
Hamza I several questions that I would like to ask you about the automatic observations panel, is there a way for me to send you a PDF of some screenshots with my questions? I can't attach a PDF or word file
Walter
Walter
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:56 pm
- Forum: setting up Prism
- Topic: Automatic Observations problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2495
Automatic Observations problem
Hello, I have just been using the sequence feature on the camera tab but I want to migrate to automatic observation. I have two problems 1) I can't seem to load a previous configuration. When I select the configuration and attempt to open it nothing happens. 2) this is the bigger problem at the mome...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:55 am
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: Telescope Status dialog box
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1891
Telescope Status dialog box
I noticed today as I was getting more familiar with the Prism interface that the UT time displayed in the Telescope Status box does not match the real UT where I live -- it is offset by +2 hours? My UT offset is -06 hrs and the display is showing -08 hrs I know that I have the location set correctly...
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:28 am
- Forum: Skychart
- Topic: USNO catalog causes Prism hangup
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2151
Re: USNO catalog causes Prism hangup
Thank you, that make's sense.
Walter
Walter
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:02 am
- Forum: Skychart
- Topic: USNO catalog causes Prism hangup
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2151
USNO catalog causes Prism hangup
So I noticed an issue and just want some feedback if this is normal. I downloaded the USNO catalog from the Prism website and installed the catalog and pointed the sky chart software to the correct location. When I do this Prism seems to hang up and it takes a long time to respond. When I intentiona...
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
Re: SBIG ST-i autoguider
So, I was just playing around with the telescope dialog box and unchecked this box that is circled. Then I connected all the equipment and tried the SBIG camera again and it works. I won't be able to actually try it for a few nights but I think this solves the problem. I guess I did not read the man...
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:35 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
Re: SBIG ST-i autoguider
That's it! But now I have a new problem "guiding peripheral not open"? I get the message when I click on the calibrate tab, What's that about?
I guess Prism still does not recognize that this is the guide camera, Yes? See the text at the bottom "Guiding: None"
Walter
Walter
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:27 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
Re: SBIG ST-i autoguider
No, I do not have it checked, see my figure 6
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:34 am
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
Re: SBIG ST-i autoguider
Part II This is shot of my SBIG camera setup, It does not matter if I check "hide guiding control tab or not" it never shows up. camera setup.jpg This is shot of the SBIG setup dialog box, you can see that I select SBIG drive. SIBIG dialog.jpg This is a second screenshot of the telescope setup dialo...
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:29 am
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
Re: SBIG ST-i autoguider
Hi I have attached a bunch of screenshots for you to look at. 1) I connect the SIBIG through Prism and I am able to take images and control the camera. 2) I did do a SIBIG drive check and all the drivers are up to date This screenshot shows my telescope setup telescope.jpg This shot shows the telesc...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:08 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: SBIG ST-i autoguider
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3422
SBIG ST-i autoguider
Hello I am attempting to set up an SBIG ST-i guide camera and as I watch the youtube video on setup, I do not see the same screen settings as in the video. I have attached a screen capture of my Prism screen. Which tab do I select to use the camera as a guider? The camera attaches to a ST-4 guiding ...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: post-update issues
- Topic: NOMAD catalog not found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3063
Re: NOMAD catalog not found
Sorry, I never looked at the download page for the catalogs 
I got it now!
Thank you
Walter
I got it now!Thank you
Walter
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: post-update issues
- Topic: NOMAD catalog not found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3063
Re: NOMAD catalog not found
I was looking into that, or setting a local copy of Astrometry.net
What is the url to your site?
Walter
What is the url to your site?
Walter
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:14 pm
- Forum: post-update issues
- Topic: NOMAD catalog not found
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3063
NOMAD catalog not found
I did an update the other day and today when I attempted to plate solve I get the error NOMAD catalog not found? When I go to the catalog and atlas tab I don't see a way to download it? Any suggestions? Okay, how about this. How do you install a catalog so you can plate solve offline with Prism? Whi...