Ricerca – Astronomical Observations

Current Release Version is 7.16.3

Includes: Ricerca – ASC – APS – EOS – ASwitch – AstroBase – Utility

With this application it is possible to perform some programmed observation sessions for the automatic research of supernovae, novae, asteroids, variable stars and comets. Automatic aim of the objects, acquisition and saving of the images and the observed data. Parking, Unparking of the telescope and the dome. Programmed power on/off of the observatory devices.

Current Release Version is 7.16.2

E.O.S. – Enhanced Objects Sequence

This plug-in allows to compile lists of objects to observe in automatic sequences.For every object, it is possible to point out totally independent parameters from the other objects of the list.

It is possible to re-focus or to re-syncronize the telescope between an object and the other, or with pre-stablished times.The whole procedure can be repeated several times.

Current Release Version is 7.16.1

O.C.S. III – Observatory Control System V2 Conform.

Now OCS is also a Driver Ascom Switch.
The software module is an active-X, Driver Ascom Dome Interface V2. With this it is possible to control the observatory in a really remote mode. Basic version: allows turning on/off the telescope, the CCD camera, the lights of the dome during the slewing of the telescope.
Advanced version: allows full control of the dome.
Automatic precision rotation with ramp control, parking and Slaved mode.

Current Release Version is 7.16.1

A.D.C. – Astronomical Diagram Creator

Construction of a photometric light curve in real time or, with previously acquired images. This module can be very useful when monitoring variable stars, transit of extrasolar planets or photometry in general.

In this way it is possible to verify in real-time the trend of a frame shooting session for the realization of a light curve. The light curve is obtained by the differential photometry method and can be used by 1, to 5 reference stars.