Night Reports¶
Night Reports provide comprehensive summaries of your imaging sessions, automatically generated by AstroManager.
What are Night Reports?¶
A Night Report is an automated summary of an imaging session, including:
- Session timeline
- Targets imaged
- Frames captured
- Equipment performance
- Weather conditions
- Any issues encountered
Accessing Night Reports¶
From Session Calendar¶
- Navigate to Images or Dashboard
- Click a date with a session
- Click "View Night Report"
From Remote Control¶
- In Remote Control, click "Session History"
- Select a past session
- View the report
Report Sections¶
Session Summary¶
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Night of the session |
| Duration | Total session length |
| Start Time | When imaging began |
| End Time | When imaging ended |
| Weather | Conditions summary |
Targets Imaged¶
For each target:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Target name |
| Frames | Exposures captured |
| Filters | Breakdown by filter |
| Time | Integration time |
| Progress | Toward goal |
Timeline¶
Visual representation:
20:00 ████████ M31 (L) ████████
21:30 ████ M31 (R) ████
22:00 ████ M31 (G) ████
22:30 ████ M31 (B) ████
23:00 ██████ NGC 7000 (Ha) ██████
01:00 ██████ NGC 7000 (OIII) ██████
03:00 Session End
Equipment Performance¶
Autofocus¶
| Run Time | Filter | Position | HFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20:15 | L | 5420 | 2.1 |
| 22:45 | Ha | 5385 | 2.3 |
Guide Performance¶
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average RMS | 0.85" |
| Peak RMS | 1.42" |
| Guide Rate | 98.5% |
Temperature¶
| Time | Camera | Focuser | Ambient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | -10°C | 12°C | 8°C |
| 00:00 | -10°C | 8°C | 4°C |
| 04:00 | -10°C | 5°C | 2°C |
Weather Log¶
If weather station connected:
| Time | Temp | Humidity | Clouds | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | 12°C | 65% | Clear | 5 km/h |
| 00:00 | 8°C | 72% | Clear | 3 km/h |
| 04:00 | 5°C | 78% | Cirrus | 2 km/h |
Issues & Events¶
Any problems detected:
- ⚠️ Guide spike at 23:45 (1.8")
- ⚠️ Cloud passage 02:15-02:30
- ✅ All targets completed successfully
Export Options¶
PDF Export¶
Generate a PDF report:
- Click "Export PDF"
- Choose sections to include
- Download the report
Data Export¶
Export raw data:
- CSV of all exposures
- JSON session data
- Spreadsheet format
Report Analysis¶
Trends Over Time¶
Compare across sessions:
- FWHM trends
- Guide performance
- Temperature patterns
- Productivity metrics
Quality Metrics¶
Aggregate statistics:
- Average HFR
- Seeing estimates
- Frame rejection rate
- Equipment reliability
Automatic Generation¶
When Reports are Created¶
- After each imaging session
- When plugin disconnects normally
- At end of astronomical night
Data Sources¶
Reports aggregate:
- Plugin telemetry
- Captured image metadata
- Equipment state logs
- Weather data
Tips¶
Review Next Day
Check the night report the morning after to assess session quality.
Track Patterns
Compare reports to identify recurring issues or optimal conditions.
Document Issues
Add notes to reports about equipment changes or problems for future reference.
Share Reports
Export reports to share with imaging partners or for your records.