FITS file stored from LiveStack seems to be missing critical information

[cfmcmillan]

I am setting up SC 4.09538.0 to do LiveStacking for short exposures (~15s) that will integrate over 5 minutes and then save the stacked image as a FITS file for later processing by PI. The edited sequence appears to be working as intended. However, the FITSRawStack16Bit file seems to be missing the information on which filter was used as well as the RA/DEC coordinates for the image. Have I missed something in the settings that will ensure that this information is included in the FITS header? I need it for post processing.

Thanks,

Charlie

[admin]

Hi Charlie,

that's odd - it should just work. I have just tested in 4.0.9538 and as long as the ASCOM mount and filter are connected in SharpCap while you are stacking then the data gets read from them and goes into the saved FITS file, as you can see in the fits headers of a test file I generated shown below.

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The info should also be included in the 'Capturesettings.txt' file saved alongside the FITS file, like this

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Manual Filter Wheel=Green
Telescope Simulator for .NET=RA=04:37:22,Dec=+53:10:17 (JNOW)

I can't think of any obvious reason why they would not appear (beyond the hardware not being set up / connected in SharpCap). If you can tell me a bit more about the setup you are using, I can try to experiment with the same brand of camera, etc, just in case that makes a difference.

cheers,

Robin