Plugin Configuration
Detailed guide to configuring the AstroManager N.I.N.A. plugin for optimal performance.
Accessing Configuration
Options Panel
- In N.I.N.A., go to Options (gear icon)
- Scroll to "AstroManager" section
- All plugin settings are here
Quick Access
Click the AstroManager icon in the plugin toolbar for quick settings access.
Account Settings
Login Status
| Status | Description |
| Logged In | Shows your email |
| Logged Out | Login button available |
Login/Logout
- Login: Opens browser for OAuth authentication
- Logout: Clears credentials (requires re-login)
Observatory Selection
Select which observatory this N.I.N.A. instance represents:
- Choose from dropdown
- All data syncs to selected observatory
- Change anytime (affects new data only)
Connection Settings
Auto-Connect
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Auto-Connect on Start | On | Connect when N.I.N.A. launches |
| Stay Connected | On | Maintain connection during session |
Sync Intervals
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Status Sync | 10 sec | Equipment status update interval |
| Heartbeat | 30 sec | Keep-alive ping interval |
| Image Sync | Immediate | When to report new images |
Reconnection
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Auto-Reconnect | On | Reconnect if connection lost |
| Retry Interval | 30 sec | Time between retries |
| Max Retries | 10 | Attempts before giving up |
Equipment Sync Settings
Choose which equipment data to sync:
Mount
| Setting | Description |
| Sync Position | RA/Dec and Alt/Az |
| Sync Status | Tracking, slewing, parked |
| Sync Pier Side | East/West indicator |
Camera
| Setting | Description |
| Sync Temperature | Sensor and cooler temp |
| Sync Exposure | Current exposure progress |
| Sync Settings | Gain, offset, binning |
Focuser
| Setting | Description |
| Sync Position | Current step position |
| Sync Temperature | Focuser temperature |
| Sync Autofocus | AF results and history |
Filter Wheel
| Setting | Description |
| Sync Current Filter | Active filter name |
| Sync Filter Changes | Report when changing |
Guider
| Setting | Description |
| Sync Status | Guiding, calibrating, etc. |
| Sync RMS | Error rates |
| Sync Graph | Guide data for display |
Other Equipment
| Equipment | Sync Options |
| Rotator | Position angle |
| Flat Panel | Brightness, cover status |
| Weather | All sensor readings |
| Safety Monitor | Safe/unsafe status |
Scheduler Settings
Target Selection
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Min Altitude | From AstroManager | Override minimum altitude |
| Meridian Buffer | 5 min | Time before/after flip |
| Settle Time | From N.I.N.A. | Post-slew settle delay |
Exposure Handling
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Report Completed | On | Track finished exposures |
| Include Failed | Off | Count failed exposures |
| Batch Report | On | Batch updates for efficiency |
Dithering
| Setting | Description |
| Enable Dither | Use AstroManager dither settings |
| Dither Every | Frames between dithers |
| Dither Amount | Pixels to dither |
Image Settings
Thumbnail Upload
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Upload Thumbnails | On | Send preview images |
| Thumbnail Size | 512px | Preview resolution |
| Quality | 80% | JPEG quality |
| Upload Delay | 5 sec | Wait after capture |
Image Tracking
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Track All Images | On | Log every capture |
| Include Path | On | Store file location |
| Include FITS Data | On | Extract and send metadata |
Logging
Log Level
| Level | Description |
| Error | Only errors |
| Warning | Errors and warnings |
| Info | Normal operation info |
| Debug | Detailed debugging |
| Trace | Everything (verbose) |
Log Location
Logs are stored in:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\NINA\Logs\AstroManager\
Advanced Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
| Background Sync | On | Sync in background thread |
| Compress Data | On | Compress sync payloads |
| Rate Limiting | Auto | Prevent API overload |
Timeout Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
| API Timeout | 30 sec | Max wait for API calls |
| Upload Timeout | 60 sec | Max wait for image upload |
Tips
Start with Defaults
Default settings work well for most setups. Adjust only if needed.
Logging for Issues
Set logging to Debug when troubleshooting, then return to Info.
Bandwidth Consideration
Disable thumbnail upload on slow connections.
Multiple Observatories
If you have multiple setups, ensure correct observatory is selected.