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Just to clarify, does the Sigma Clipping function remove an entire frame when it sees the abnormal pixels, or include the frame but ignore those abnormal pixels?

Thanks,

Mark

Hi Robin, I've attached the log file and the snapshot that was taken. Note that my snapshot was initially taken as a .tif file but this forum wouldn't let me upload it due to file size (31 MB). I've uploaded a .jpeg version that is significantly reduced down to less than 1 MB. I'll also add that the...

Hi Robin, Sorry for taking so long to get back to this. I tried the Plate Solving feature again and it failed again, giving the same message: "Plate Solve Failed - only 1 stars found. Maybe too few? Try reducing the "sigma" value in SharpCap settings. Error was: Plate Solving Failed: ...

Thanks Robin, I'll check out both of those options!

Mark

Hi Everyone, I received the following error when trying to use the plate solving function in SharpCap: Plate Solve Failed - only 1 stars found. Try reducing the Sigma value in Sharpcap settings. Error was: Plate Solving Failed: 1 [main] bash 11252 find_fast_cwd: WARNING: Couldn't compute FAST_CWD po...

Ok, my next step is to get it installed and work through the configuration. Thanks again for your responses!

Thanks for the info. Is the zero point supposed to be associated with the "all in", "all-out", or "center" position of the focuser?

Just bought a ZWO EAF electronic focuser that I intend to control from SharpCap. I need to know how to configure it so that SharpCap doesn't let me break my telescope focuser by trying to make it go too far in or out. Thanks! Mark

Excellent, thanks!!!

The polar alignment tool first takes a picture of the guide camera view and then you are asked to rotate the right ascension 90 degrees. I always assumed that the first picture had to be taken with the mount at it's index position. Can you you first START with the mount rotated 90 degrees from the i...