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Ricerca (Search) 4

 Italian version
Current Release Version is 4.32.2
Included: Ricerca - ASC - APS - EOS - AstroBase - Utility
With this program it is possible to perform some programmed watching 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 and off of the obsevatory devices.


Some characteristics of Ricerca

Observing plan of multiple targets with sky map.
Systematic and
automatic observation of astronomic objects lists.
CCD camera control with MaxIm DL CCD.
Dome and telescope control with ASC.
Exclusive Automatic pointing of the Coelostat and Siderostat.
Full compatibility and automatic aim of the objects with TheSky planetarium.
Automatic motion of the Dome and shutter control.
Automatic saving of the observations in a Data Base.
Real time checking of the already observed objects.
Auto Calibration of the acquired images.
Vocal Synthesis features.
Remote control of the observations by new ATN.
Extensive support for ASCOM compliant.
Support FocusMax software for Auto Focus.
Plate solve and sync with astrometric accuracy through PinPoint.
Automatic correction of the focus for every filter.
New procedures to control and compare the images.
Automatic creation of reference images.
Blink with a reference image.
Automatic blink with the DSS images (Digital Sky Survey).
Automatic detection of new objects in the images.
Automatic control of the guide camera during the observing sessions.
Observation of objects sequences with independent parameters for every object - E.O.S.
Control of the observatory devices by O.C.S. and
WebCam
Build a photometric light curve in real time.
Planned automatic acquisition the calibration frames (dark, flat and bias).
Automatically calibrate the images using a predefined set of calibration frames.
Build of a mosaic of images directly from the celestial map.
Possibility to launch external applications.
Automatic sending alert e-mail.
Public observations with the images visibles on the web (example).
Controls and advanced commands for specific mounts (LX200GPS/R and RCX400).

Park/Unpark also with the generic driver (FS2 and similar controller).

 Ricerca - Click on image to see full screenshot
Some News of Ricerca(Search) 4

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Crrent Release Version is 3.81.3
ASC
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Advanced Scopes Control
ASC can control many telescopes and Domes using ASCOM.


Current Release Version is 2.41.2
E.O.S.
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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-focuse or to re-syncronize the telescope between an object and the other, or with pre-arranged times.
The whole procedure can be repeated numerous times.

Observing Plan of Multiple Targets with E.O.S.
 Ricerca - Click on image to see full screen shot
It is really simple to create a list of observable objects.
The objects selected on the Ricerca sky map are automatically added to the list.


Current Release Version is 3.84.2
O.C.S. III
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Observatory Control System

This new version is based on a new USB interface.
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 rotation, parking and Slaved mode.
Opening/closing the shutter/roof and control of weather sensors (clouds/rain).
The software module is a active-X component Ascom compatible.
The box with the interface, the sensors and the rotation encoder is available on request.
OCS III (Hardware + Software),can be given separately.
The basic version can be upgraded to that advance.

New Version

Box with telescope and CCD power supply, relays box and interface box.
Rain sensor, connections cables and power supply of O.C.S. III


The box with the interface connected to the Computer
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Build your light curve in real time!
Current Release Version is
2.12

A.D.C.
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Astronomical Diagram Creator

Example of chart obtained during a exoplanet transit.
This new plug-in that can build a photometric light curve in real time.
This module can be very useful when monitoring variable stars, transits of extrasolar planets or photometry in general.
So it is possible to verify in real-time the trend of a frame shooting session for the realization of a light curve.
A light curve can be achieved in manual mode, running an exposure at a time, or in automatic mode by compiling a sequence.




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