New Prism software

grantboxer (Grant) · #1 21-10-2015, 09:17 AM

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

Merlin66 (Ken) · #2 21-10-2015, 10:25 AM

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 (Russell) · #3 21-10-2015, 10:30 AM

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

cheers

Merlin66 (Ken) · #4 21-10-2015, 04:45 PM

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 (Grant) · #5 22-10-2015, 08:53 AM

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 (Ken) · #6 22-10-2015, 09:00 AM

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.)