Deep Sky Annotation Location

[john_robertson1953]

Hi Robin,

See attached NGC7822 screenshot & both log files.

I initially submitted GoTo Catalog Target/Co-ordinates for NGC7822. It was close but not centered. I then called up Deep Sky Annotation, and clicked on Center in View. The result was the blue circle was exactly in the center, yet NGC7822 was above it. I manually slewed NGC7822 down, and the result is the above screenshot. Notice blue circle is “south “ of where it should be.

I previously referred this to you, and you suggested I forward you the logs, see attached.

Here’s hoping you can find a solution.

Thank you,

John

[admin]

Hi,

thanks for posting this - I have just had a look at the situation using 'ASCOM Sky Simulator' and can see there is something odd going on in that region. I think it is to do with the RA=0 line running through the frame - on one side of that line objects have co-ordinates line RA=0.01 and on the other RA=23.99. I suspect that the code isn't handling that well, although I'm not sure if that's the only problem. I think I will try to fix any issues related to the RA=0 line and then see if anything still looks dodgy.

cheers,

Robin

[john_robertson1953]

Hi Robin,

Any luck diagnosing this issue?

Same problem tonight. See attached pic & logs.

Thanks much,

John

[admin]

Hi,

I think I have fixed it - try updating to 4.1.11137 (you are still using 4.1.11079). https://www.sharpcap.co.uk/sharpcap/downloads

cheers,

Robin

[john_robertson1953]

Hi Robin,

I’ve used the new Plate Solve for 3 nights and my initial reaction:

a beautiful update, easy, fast, and accurate.

Almost every request, spot on, dead center!

Makes multi-night imaging much easier.

Congratulations, Robin,

John

[admin]

Hi John,

glad it's all working nicely now It does make things *so* much easier, doesn't it!

cheers,

Robin