Hi, I'm new to astrophotography, and I need to know what software I will need to process images. I have a meade telescope and their best CCD imager. Hope to upgrade later, but need to put the learning curve behind me. Thanks, Darrell
software for imaging?
Started by redbaronair, 03/26/2007 07:48AM
Posted 03/26/2007 07:48AM
Opening Post
Posted 03/26/2007 01:25PM
#1
Hi Darrell,
You're about to hear about lots of personal preferences based on individual experiences--that's good as there are lots of choices out there. But my initial suggestion is: why not try to use the software that comes with the DSI at first? You might just like it. (I must admit that I don't use it as I have an older DSI Pro I use for guiding only.)
I can tell you that I like AstroArt a lot, and it does have drivers for the DSI line. It works for both image acquisition and processing your images, and is fairly easy to learn.
Many of the commercial software packages have downloadable demo versions which let you try them out before plunking down your money. Yahoo Groups also have groups dedicated to each of the applications, as well as the DSI.
I would advise this, keep it simple and have lots of fun. This hobby can be pretty addictive(and expensive!) so take your time to discover your own preferences.
Larry
You're about to hear about lots of personal preferences based on individual experiences--that's good as there are lots of choices out there. But my initial suggestion is: why not try to use the software that comes with the DSI at first? You might just like it. (I must admit that I don't use it as I have an older DSI Pro I use for guiding only.)
I can tell you that I like AstroArt a lot, and it does have drivers for the DSI line. It works for both image acquisition and processing your images, and is fairly easy to learn.
Many of the commercial software packages have downloadable demo versions which let you try them out before plunking down your money. Yahoo Groups also have groups dedicated to each of the applications, as well as the DSI.
I would advise this, keep it simple and have lots of fun. This hobby can be pretty addictive(and expensive!) so take your time to discover your own preferences.
Larry
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