[AnakChan (Sean)]

Chris,

If I'm not mistaken, I believe you are able to load an image into NINA, then platesolve it (but set NINA NOT to "move" the mount if it's not pointing to it). i.e. if that's the case, you don't need to actually "image" to test your plate solving.

Do you have a past FITs that you can use? You'll have to know the specs (camera sensor size/pixel pitch/focal length of the scope, etc) you can load that pix into NINA and get it to platesolve as a test.

I'll test and if it works, I'll step you through the steps.

EDIT: tested and it works

To test Platesolving Parameters
Prerequisites:
a) PlateSolving Parameters already set up in NINA.
b) Camera pixel/size & OTA focal length, etc. are set correctly

Procedure:
1) Equipment -> N.I.N.A. Simulator Camera
2) Settings/Cogwheel -> Load (then select your FITS)
3) Connect camera
4) Imaging Tab on the left
5) Change Exposure time to something short (like 1 sec)
6) Start Exposure
7) Click on Plate Solving sub tab
8) Sync set to Off
9) Reslew to Target set to Off
10) Change Exposure time to 1 sec
11) Click on Play

Pls see screenshots.

If platesolve fails, then it'll mean you may need to tweak your platesolving parameters.


Cheers,
Sean