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Successful exposures
Folder listQ:\X09\NINA\Logs Q:\X09\NINA\SchedulerPlugin\Logs
2026-05-12Error distribution over the log period2026-05-21

This page prioritizes the most prominent failure groups. Start at the top: severity and frequency are highest there.

PrioritySeverityFindingMessagesLogsRecommended check
1highSequence42233
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
A sequence step failed. The underlying cause is usually a few lines earlier in the same log.
2highDevice profile/filter wheel34403
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
An expected device or filter wheel is not properly stored in the profile or not connected. Check device IDs, filter wheel and slots.
3highPlate solving493
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
ASTAP/NINA could not solve an image. Check focus, exposure, catalog path, focal length, pixel size and target coordinates.
4highProfile damaged84
DateLog
2026-05-2120260521-185045-3.2.0.9001.9228-202605.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
NINA could not load the profile or its backup as XML. Restore an older backup or create a new profile.
5mediumGeneral51014
DateLog
2026-05-2120260521-185045-3.2.0.9001.9228-202605.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Error or warning without a specific group. Check surrounding log lines.
6mediumSlow camera polling10983
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Camera status polling takes too long. Check USB, hub, drivers, power and system load.
7mediumSlew/safety6293
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Slew or safety monitor polling reported delays. Check mount/safety monitor drivers and sequence timing.
8mediumTelescope sync763
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Mount sync was not accepted, NINA may compensate with offsets. Check ASCOM driver and mount mode.
9mediumCooling292
DateLog
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
The camera did not reach target temperature in time. Check cooling power, ambient temperature and power supply.
10mediumGeneral132
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
Error or warning without a specific group. Check surrounding log lines.
11mediumPHD2/guider104
DateLog
2026-05-2120260521-185045-3.2.0.9001.9228-202605.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
PHD2 was not reachable through the expected local server. Start PHD2 and enable the server/port 4400.
12mediumSky flats62
DateLog
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Flat automation cannot find a stable exposure time. Check target ADU, twilight window and retries.
13mediumPath/file missing21
DateLog
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
An expected path or file is missing. Check the named path, plugin cache or catalog path.
14lowScheduler219
DateLog
2026-05-21TS-20260521-185102-3.2.0.9001.9228.log
2026-05-20TS-20260520-015828-3.2.0.9001.26708.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-16TS-20260516-162452-3.2.0.9001.24812.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-12TS-20260512-183012-3.2.0.9001.10524.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
2026-05-12TS-20260512-091241-3.2.0.9001.11696.log
2026-05-12TS-20260512-091241-3.2.0.9001.19004.log
Target Scheduler writes status or debug messages. Critical only when database or sequence failures also appear.
15lowPlugin44
DateLog
2026-05-2120260521-185045-3.2.0.9001.9228-202605.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
The Dither Statistics plugin reads UI data on the wrong thread. Usually not imaging-critical.
16lowSequencer navigation44
DateLog
2026-05-2120260521-185045-3.2.0.9001.9228-202605.log
2026-05-2020260520-015809-3.2.0.9001.26708-202605.log
2026-05-1620260516-162438-3.2.0.9001.24812-202605.log
2026-05-1220260512-182959-3.2.0.9001.10524-202605.log
Sequencer state was not available when queried. Usually a startup/UI warning.