So after ages I’m planning to perform some imaging after being challenged by Dave to produce a OSC image of M31 with the QHY268C that can be of print quality.
The first step was upgrading all the necessary software to make sure both the NUC and laptop would not be interrupted during my planned imaging session.
- Windows10 latest Updates (Dec2022)
- SGPro (4.2.0936)
- NINA (2.1 HF1 Beta002)
- ASTAP (2022.12.09)
- ASCOM (6.6SP1)
- Pegasus Ultimate PowerBox (1.6.1230.46)
- iOptron commander (5.9.0.2)
The iOptron CEM60 mount hadn’t been updated in ages and it showed :
- HandControllerV2 : 210106
- MainBoard : 190716
- RA board : 201005
- DEC board : 190716
After performing the firmware update procedure, the mount was now showing the following levels :
- HandControllerV2 : 220119
- MainBoard : 211018
- RA board : 211018
- DEC board : 211018
- Catalog : 150429
Of course I will need to perform a new zero mount position following the upgrade. Tonight I will also be changing the OpenPHD algorithm to PredictivePEC as described by Cuiv the LazyGeek :