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[v4.3] Sequence Generator – Full automated night sky imaging software

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Sequence Generator streamlines the astrophotography process by automating it. It seamlessly syncs and coordinates with all of your equipment, allowing it to handle the capturing for you. It can synchronize with a wide range of devices, including your camera, filter wheel, focuser, flatbox, camera rotator, and even your roll-off roof observatory.

Interestingly, beginners can start benefiting from Sequence Generator with just a digital camera. This software, designed for power users, is also suitable for those new to astrophotography. As beginners progress on their astrophotography journey, they can gradually explore and utilize the extensive and scalable features of this app, tailored to their specific equipment. Notably, this software does not require an Internet connection.

Sequence Generator enables users to adjust automation parameters in real-time. Additionally, it is compatible with a wide range of astrophotography equipment, allowing many gear setups to take advantage of its features. These features include automated target framing, meridian flip, automatic in-sequence centering, auto-focus capability, and even remote telescope centering. All of these tasks can be conveniently performed remotely from your computer.

To further enhance the automation process, users have the option to save their gear profiles. This feature reduces the need for frequent adjustments, making the overall experience even more user-friendly and convenient. In short, reclaim your nights and enjoy stargazing, watching TV, or even getting some rest while Sequence Generator manages your equipment.

// Key Features //

  • Use and save complex sequencing events (lights, darks, bias flats, filter wheels , binning, etc.)
  • Create and save equipment profiles to make generation of sequences fast and easy
  • Create complex sequences for multiple targets in the same sequence
  • Automatically move between targets
  • Automate running auto focus routines according to user defined triggers (keeps you in focus as ambient temperature drops)
  • Define sequence pause triggers for manual focus (time, intervals, etc)
  • Dither between frames with your choice of three auto guiders (PHD, Astroart and MetaGuide)
  • Center your ASCOM compliant telescope on any reference frame you can plate solve (even images from the Internet!)
  • Center on your own images… makes framing for meridian flips and multi-night imaging sessions a snap!
  • Center your ASCOM compliant telescope on any area of the image with a single click of a mouse!
  • Easily perform frame and focus routines (with support for subframes high speed cameras)
  • Feel at home with our highly customizable user interface (drag, dock and float small modules for almost any function)
  • Over a dozen configurable UI modules (PHD graphing, Image Pan and Zoom, TEC control and more)
  • User defined TEC cool down and warm up routines (to minimize thermal stress on your camera’s sensitive components)
  • Between frame temperature compensation (and integrated trainer)
  • Easily create a “flats” sequences from your “lights” sequence
  • Automatically calibrate your flats exposure lengths per filter
  • Perform an automated meridian flip
  • Detailed documentation and instructional videos
  • Near immediate customer support via email or the Yahoo! group
  • Hundreds of other features!

// Fan Made Demo Video //

// System Requirements //

  • ASCOM 6
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2

// Edition Statement //

AppNee provides the Sequence Generator Pro Edition multilingual full installers and unlocked files for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit.

// Installation Notes //

for v4.3.0:

  1. Download and install Sequence Generator
  2. Copy the unlocked file to installation folder and overwrite
  3. Done

// Related Links //

// Download URLs //

License Version Download Size
Pro Edition v4.3.0 32-bit | 64-bit 78.2 MB | 78.2 MB

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