StarNet++ is a simple program that allows you to remove the stars from your astrophotography images. It is free to download, and you can run it as a stand-alone tool. StarNet++ is an invaluable tool to have when processing your images. It allows you to quickly separate the stars from yo...
DeepSkyStacker is freeware, which means it’s free to download and use. There is a large community of users who share their experiences and tips on how to use the software, which can be helpful for beginners. The software does a great job of stacking deep-sky images of galaxies and nebu...
I'm not going to use Observatory to stack images or anything like that. It's just an organizational tool for me. Are there alternative cataloging tools (preferably for the Mac) that do tagging/searching based upon what objects are within the FOV? I use Excel on Windows for work, so I ...
Open theFocuser_App\ASCOM.DarkSkyGeek.FocuserApp.slnsolution in Microsoft Visual Studio, change the solution configuration toRelease(in the toolbar), open theBuildmenu, and click onBuild Solution. Very simple! The binary file generated will beFocuser_App\bin\Release\ASCOM.DarkSkyGeek.FocuserApp....
The Orion Owner's Manual (You can download it, free, from there website) has pretty darn good instructions for collimation, using just a good Collimation Cap---which you may have received with your scope. If not, they're cheap---around $7. And, it WILL teach you about the 'mechanics...
Because it has layers Photoshop is a very powerful tool. But there are some specialized Astronomy specific “Actions” for Photoshop that you should consider. The most popular isAstronomy Tools Actions Set. This consists of 34 Actions specifically designed for astronomical image processing. You may ...
The colors of the image still looks a little bit dull and the Milky Way could benefit from a bit of micro-contrast. The Clarity tool will help bring out a lot more detail in the Milky Way but it’s an adjustment that we should be a little careful with. Using too much Clarity can ...
Where the Sony a7S really excels as a tool for astrophotographers is its live view feed. The fact that it can push to ISO 409600 makes it possible to see and record real time video of the Milky Way. While this seems like somewhat of a novelty, it has a practical implication too: it...
PhotoPills is our top choice. It isn’t a dedicated astrophotography app, but it is a must-have for any outdoor photographer. Astro fans can also opt for most specialist apps like The Photographer’s Ephemeris (iOS) or Ephemeris (Android). ...
The best Milky Way apps offer a range of features to assist you in planning and capturing stunning Milky Way images. You can choose the app that best suits your needs and preferences based on features, ease of use, and device compatibility.