Metaguide guiding process optimization

[northwolfwu]

I use the latest NINA version 3.1.1.9001.

Equipment:

SBIG 8300M

ASI174m Mini for guiding ccd with OAG

C8 HD

NEQ6 mount with eqmod

Metaguide 6.1.0

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• Before goto the target, it is better to set the metaguide unguide, and unlock the guiding star, in case task stops and runs again.
• After goto the target and center,  the guiding begins. It is better to set the guiding settle time to let the guiding stable.
• Show the guiding star mass in guider view for easy analysis
• If the guiding star mass is less than the threshold(cloud or dew). It is better to set mg unguide, and than unlock the star, because sometimes metaguide is still guiding with the wrong guiding star. When guiding star is recovered, mg will select the suitable star automatically . So NINA can get the new guiding star information, and start locking star and guiding.
• Before mount flipping,  it is better to set the metaguide unguide, and unlock the guiding star. When flip ,goto and center is finished, the guiding begin. It is better to set the guiding settle time to let the guiding stable.

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Thank you very much.