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TG_V6.8 returns an error message: "less than two active stars in Vphot file"

lxdavi55
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 19:30

I uploaded a set of M67 images (BVIR) into VPHOT today and downloaded the text files to my PC. I then started TG, loaded the text files and clicked the Calculate Transform Set button - it displayed the error message above and went no further. Ideas? ...Lane

MZK
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 20:13
What comps did you use?

Lane:

Did you choose AAVSO comps or standard field comps?

Ken

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lxdavi55
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 20:18
standard field

However, this is the first time I've used Vphot - I followed the user guide instructions, when it displayed my M67 image(s) it identified many stars in the image so I think I got it right...Lane

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lxdavi55
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 20:24
Would one of the text files help to diagnose?

I think I can upload it here...Lane

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MZK
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 20:24
Share the images

Lane:

Share your images to MZK. I'll look.

Did you select VPhot on the file format line in TG?

Ken

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lxdavi55
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 20:27
I did select Vphot in TG, how do I share the images?

there are four images...Lane

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