Release notes for AstroDMx 2.7.1

This is a feature release of AstroDMx Capture that implements full support for the upcoming SVONY SC432M Solar Camera.

Release notes for AstroDMx Capture v2.7.1

This is a feature release of AstroDMx Capture that implements full support for the upcoming SVONY SC432M Solar Camera as well as other minor features and bug fixes.

SVBONY SC432M Solar Camera

The SVBONY SC432M camera is designed specifically for solar imaging but our tests show that it is adaptable to lunar imaging and possibly deep sky work. It uses the Sony IMX432 global shutter sensor with large 9µm pixels which makes it ideal for long focal length telescopes. The camera is very sensitive and is proving to be a capable addition to the SVBONY range of cameras.

The following are some images that we captured while testing the implementation of this camera.

Screenshot of AstroDMx Capture for Windows streaming data from the SC432 camera
Screenshot of AstroDMx Capture for Windows streaming data from the SC432 camera
Hydrogen alpha image of the Sun captured with the SC432M camera.
Hydrogen alpha image of the Sun captured with the SC432M camera.

Refinements

Long exposure progress indicator

The long exposure progress indicator has been improved for Microsoft Windows. Previously, the indicator could be out by several seconds, but in version 2.7.1, the indicator is now highly accurate.

Refined auto-exposure function

ZWO users can now benefit from a controllable auto-exposure and auto-gain control. Once auto-exposure or auto-gain is activated, the user will see an additional control which locks the automatically calculated value to an upper limit.

  • This limit is set by the user and can be found under the “Controls: Camera” control group.

The developer of AstroDMx Capture does not advocate the use of automatic controls. It is far better to manually specify gain and exposure values, however, this could be useful, for example, when imaging the Sun during an eclipse.

Currently, this function is limited to ZWO cameras. It may be possible to add this functionality for other cameras in the future.

General

For more information about this release, please see the changelog. The new version (2.7.1) can be found on the main downloads page.

Please note: All version 1 releases of AstroDMx Capture have now been removed from this website in order to save space on the VPS (Virtual Private Server).