ASTAP will not blind solve, both nova.astrometry.net and ASPS do

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ASTAP will not blind solve, both nova.astrometry.net and ASPS do

Forum: General discussions ASTAP

Creator: Chris Gifford

Created: 2022-09-14

Updated: 2022-09-15

Chris Gifford - 2022-09-14

I was setting up a new scope last night, a C8-A with APT but I was unable to get ASTAP to solve anything, near or blind. I tried solving blind with ASPS and it works fine. The focal length reported by ASPS is 1276mm which is correct for the 2032mm native focal length using a .63 reducer. I also confirmed that the image would solve using nova.astrometry.net and it solved fine.

My APT config is correct, 1276mm focal length with a 203mm diameter, sensor is a 600D. My ASTAP database is H18. I also installed the latest version, 22.09.10. I've uploaded the image that won't solve.

Hope to get some help with it.

Clear Skies,
Chris

ImageToSolve.jpg

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Chris Gifford - 2022-09-14

I attached the astromety.net results page image, hoping it helps.

astrometry.net sucess.jpg

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Chris Gifford - 2022-09-15

I resolved the problem tonight. I used a HFD focus method and improved the focus, ASTAP blind solved no issues

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han.k - 2022-09-15

Good it is solved.

Clear skies, Han

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