Automating with a Star Analyser (SA100)?

General
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I’ve just got myself a SA100 for a project to record spectra (multiple targets per session).

I am trying to work out if I can use Voyager to help automate this process.

If my setup is like this:
main scope + SA100 + cooled camera
guide scope + guide camera

Can I plate solve to a target using the guide scope?

Plate solving gets the target in the centre - can I get Voyager to move a set distance offset after the plate solve, as I need to get the star to the “side” to fit the spectra lines in?

Has anyone else tried using a SA100 with Voyager + automation?

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You cannot target on object using guide scope plate solve, sorry lazjen.
If your mount allow modelling you can trust pointing.

Or you can use a 2 node array system configuring guidescope like master and SA100 like slave. This if they pointing in sync to the sky (mechanical alignment).

All the best
Leonardo

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Ok, thanks for the info.

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In DragScript the “Precise pointing by name” action block manage an offset, was born for research & survey scope.

All the best
Leonardo

5

Ok, I read that page and missed that - thanks. I think I might be able to do it via modelling and pointing, plus this offset. It’ll take a bit of trial and error to sort it out, but it has a good chance to succeed I think.

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If you need something to modify add let me know