New Prism software

[grantboxer]

Has anyone tried the new Prism program that integrates sky chart with telescope and ccd control?

[Merlin66]

Do you have a working link?
I couldn't download a copy a few weeks ago.
I think I'll stay with AstroArt which does everything you want.

[rustigsmed]

hi ken,
I always forget about astroart it has to be quite underrated.
are you aware if it can autofocus between frames?

cheers

[Merlin66]

Russell,
AstroArt can handle any autofocus requirements for ASCOM focusers.
(Manual p111-112)
I'm 100% sure that a simple script may do the job.
In fact John's AA5 Manager script package probably already does it.
He's very active on the AstroArt forum - check it out.
http://www.astroartforum.net/forum/forum.php

(I only use AA5 for spectroscopy - acquisition, guiding and processing)

[grantboxer]

A trial version of prism can be downloaded from the prism-america website. It is not cheap but seems to be full of useful features.

[Merlin66]

http://prism-america.com/products/download/


Hmmm
Certainly not cheap but....
(I still think AA5 with the strong scripting abilities may be a better option.)