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Chongo228 your help has been outstanding! I set backlash comp, (44 on my EAF for reference...), and managed to get a curve, repeated with the same results and checked as accurate with my Bahtinov mask. I was doing 5 secs, three exposures, 8 positions, and then returning to best focuser position. If ...

Following the advice both of you posted (Robin and Chongo228) I am now getting reasonable data every frame. Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction! Chongo28, you had mentioned checking results with a mask, which has, in part, led me to a realization, (or misunderstanding). Bear in mind...

Thanks Robin-

Having these starting points and understanding should get me on my way.

I am new to auto-focusing, so please feel free to offer any otherwise obvious advice. I was using the Multistar FWHM measurement and frequently getting 20.00 as the FWHM measurement, and today found this quote from another post: "The value of 20 that you see for the multi-star option is generat...