Elbrus plate solving

[Glider]

Is it possible to use this 'off line', i.e. not connected to a mount?

Basically can you run the program, give it a CCD image and it tell you what you were looking at, or does it need to be 'on line' so it has a rough starting position from the mount to use to search and compare against its database?

[arad85]

From what I've read, it needs a rough starting position, but that you can give it that via the command line....

[Glider]

Ah, command line implies dos to me, rather than Windows.

[arad85]

Windows contains a DOS command prompt

I've downloaded it, but not looked at it yet, just from what I've read....

[Glider]

Just installed and playing with it now.

[Glider]

Let me know if you get past "Warning: Distance database not complete C:\Elbrus\Database" when you try to run it!

[Glider]

Done it, works well when you read the manual!

[Astronome]

I have done the demo bit but need to find the full databases. they don't seem to be on the web site?? Thinking of loading this up to plate solve the portable rig for SGL6 variable star info capture with AA4. may not have time to get it all working though?

Anyone know where the full databases are?

ATB

John

[Astronome]

OK found databases. Next question is how can I find the GSC numbers of stars in the image to calibrate?

John