List of AP software applications

[Kanadalainen]

Hello all,

I'm getting my feet wet in astro photography and was curious as to the extent of applications out there. I have been trying some freeware and have Photoshop and Lightroom available on computers that I use for work.

The list above is a bit outdated, but is a nice synopsis. Let me know if you are using something that's not on the list.

Kind regards,

[Juno16]

Hello all,

I'm getting my feet wet in astro photography and was curious as to the extent of applications out there. I have been trying some freeware and have Photoshop and Lightroom available on computers that I use for work.

The list above is a bit outdated, but is a nice synopsis. Let me know if you are using something that's not on the list.

Kind regards,

Hi Ian,

I don't see one of the best image acquisition software, Astrophotography Tool listed.

It is really an amazing package with many tools and super duper support. I know that there are many users here on the forum.

Thanks,
Jim

[Kanadalainen]

Thanks Jim, I see that you use it too.

Another big one missing: Astro Pixel Processor.

So many choices!

Thanks Jim...kind regards.

[bobharmony]

They don't mention the ASCOM platform, which may be needed to get devices to talk to the PC and to the various programs. I have it installed so all the programs I use know where the scope is pointed. I use Cartes du Ciel for the same function Stellarium provides.

Bob

[Kanadalainen]

I'll also add that I don't see Skysafari variants up on the list.

I use Skysafari 6 - its highly useful. Good for push to on my dob (with Nexus II) as well.

Ian

[yobbo89]

Ccd inspector, a great tool to fine tune collimation, tilt error and corrector spacing.

Also stallarium scope is essential for ascom gear to connect with stellarium "planetarium program"

Edit: I can't list off the top of my head but there's a few satilite tracking programs that could be added aswell.

[ProfEclipse]

kStars/ekos for a complete acquisition suite.

[Piet Le Roux]

I am also "just getting my feet wet" and did my fist stacking with Sequator 1.5.5 : very easy to use and It can process Fuji RAWs.

[bladekeeper]

There is a list around here on the forum somewhere. [mention]JayTee[/mention] should know where it is. I'm too over-wrought and brain-fried to find it.

EDIT: Found it. https://www.theskysearchers.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=523

[Graeme1858]

I'm too over-wrought and brain-fried

That doesn't sound good!!!