Managing meridian flips manually can be tricky, but several software solutions make the process smooth and automatic.
Popular tools include:
- Sequence Generator Pro (SGP): Offers seamless flip automation integrated with guiding and imaging devices.
- NINA (Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy): Open-source software with customizable flip parameters and real-time feedback.
- ASCOM Platform: Provides mount drivers that support flip commands and status reporting.
- PHD2 Guiding: Pauses guiding during flips and quickly reacquires stars afterward.
These programs coordinate flip timing, pause image capture, recalibrate framing, and resume guiding, minimizing lost exposure time and errors.
