North American nebula from this past summer

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around astrophotography techniques, specifically focusing on the challenges of stacking images and processing them. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding software used for image stacking and editing.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares an astrophotograph taken in July 2016 from western Canada, mentioning the equipment used and the difficulty in stacking images.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the photograph and inquires about the software used for stacking, suggesting that Deep Sky Stacker (DSS) should work without issues.
  • A participant responds that they now use Nebulosity for stacking, having previously encountered problems with DSS.
  • There is a suggestion that while DSS is effective for stacking, it is not recommended for processing images, with a preference for using Photoshop or similar software for editing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the effectiveness of DSS for stacking but express differing experiences and preferences regarding software for processing images.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific software and personal experiences, which may depend on individual setups and preferences. There are unresolved issues regarding the specific problems encountered with DSS.

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Astrophotographers and enthusiasts interested in image stacking and processing techniques may find this discussion relevant.

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I shot this from western Canada July of 2016. Processed this out of a single exp as i had trouble stacking my subs. 300 secs, guided, 80mm doublet, Modded Canon 550d.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/49843779@N08/29239414483/in/dateposted/
 

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spark802 said:
I shot this from western Canada July of 2016. Processed this out of a single exp as i had trouble stacking my subs. 300 secs, guided, 80mm doublet, Modded Canon 550d.

[PLAIN]https://www.flickr.com/photos/49843779@N08/29239414483/in/dateposted/[/QUOTE]

very nice
what prog were you trying to stack them in ?
DSS should have no problems

Dave
 
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davenn said:
very nice
what prog were you trying to stack them in ?
DSS should have no problems

Dave
thanks, i use Nebulosity now which works for me. I was using DSS a few months back and i always seemed to have trouble with it.
 
spark802 said:
thanks, i use Nebulosity now which works for me. I was using DSS a few months back and i always seemed to have trouble with it.

DSS is awesome for stacking, it will handle many dozens of images
But NEVER do processing in DSS. I and others will save the file and edit in photoshop etc
 
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