Hello,
I have upload my scripts for the observation of the occultation:
It contains several Python scripts and the Addin for OccultWatcher (OccultWatcher.SC_report.dll).
With all the files, it is possible to simplify the preparation, the observation and the report of the occultations with SharpCap.
In short:
- in OccultWatcher, select a future event and export an observation file (generated from the SODIS template)
- in SharpCap with the Occultation script, import the observation file
- in SharpCap, GOTO and Plate Solve to the target star, show the UCAC4 stars and the target star
perform the LED calibration of a QHY174-GPS camera, set the weather conditions and start the automatic capture of the film
At the correct UTC GPS time, the script will start the capture. In case of no GPS camera, the computer time shall be correct.
At the end of the capture, the script will fill some data in the observation file (weather, begin and end of the capture and exposure time).
For the report, you can reuse this file for the OccultWatcher report or alternative use it directly for the SODIS report.
If you have some ideas for new feature(s) in my script ... please communicate your idea.
Best regards,
Jean-Francois
