Nicola has released Version 2.4.1 of AstroDMx Capture
Mutatis mutandis
This version of AstroDMx Capture 2.4.1 is a minor Feature Release including a number of SDK updates.
Astrometric Functions
It is now possible to solve the current starfield without correcting the mount. This is useful if the user wishes to find out exactly where the mount is pointing without making any changes to the position of the telescope. This function will solve the starfield and then report the centre of the field of view RA/DEC coordinates to the user.
Astronomical Mathematics
Transit times (the time an object crosses the user’s local meridian) for circumpolar objects are now calculated. If an object is circumpolar then rise and set times show “Circumpolar” but the transit time is shown in the user’s local time.
Most of the astronomical mathematics have been rewritten for greater accuracy. It is vital that the user’s geographical coordinates are entered correctly and that the date/time is set correctly to use most of the mount control functionality. Any error in geographical coordinates or date/time inaccuracy will result in object positions/rise/transit/set times and GOTOs being incorrect.
Assisted meridian flip
There are improvements to the code for the assisted meridian flip
SDK Updates
The following SDKs have been updated.
- ZWO
- QHY
- Altair
- OmegonPro
- RisingCam
- Touptek
- StarshootG
- PlayerOne
AstroDMx Capture for all operating systems can be downloaded HERE.
