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by fabdev
02 Jul 2023, 13:28
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73
Replies: 0
Views: 2399

Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73

Hello, an updated plugin for ASCOM cameras is available at: https://www.msb-astroart.com/down_en.htm#cameracontrol which fixes a possible problem for 64 bit drivers: sometimes settings were not saved. If this problem does not affect your camera, there's no need to upgrade now, unless you are using a...
by fabdev
12 Jun 2023, 16:58
Forum: General
Topic: Portuguese translation
Replies: 0
Views: 2085

Portuguese translation

Hello, a new translation for Astroart 8 is available (Portuguese) thanks to Nuno Carregueira. The file can be already downloaded from the Astroart web site, to install it, just unzip and copy into the "Language" folder of the Installation folder.
Fabio.
by fabdev
28 May 2023, 21:27
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi, to calibrate a sequence for photometry, for another software, which cannot correct darks and flats during photometry itself: 1. Enable the option "Save each image". 2. (Optional) Select "None" as stacking method for images, so that no result image will be created. 3. Auto-alignment: usually this...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 23:28
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart 8 Install on new Windows 11 computer
Replies: 7
Views: 1717

Re: Astroart 8 Install on new Windows 11 computer

Hi, I suggest to ask for technical support at: https://www.msb-astroart.com/support.htm (this forum is not for technical support). Actually with a google search I found: https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ylaveh/search_for_app_in_store_popup_when_trying_to_run/ but those methods look too ...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 23:23
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

So i guess I now save this image. Which again I guess would be the 11 stacked corrected image. ? Hi Eric, try stacking 2, 5, or 11 images, the improvement on the stacked result (which will be called "preprocessing01.fit", "preprocessing02.fit", etc.) should be evident, use the full frame blink to v...
by fabdev
26 May 2023, 17:50
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

5) Add the Flat fields into the "Flat fields" box and the Biases into the "F. Dark frame" box (the "dark frames of the flat fields". On modern cameras you may use biases for them).
Correcting the Flat fields with their "dark frames" is mandatory for a proper division.
by fabdev
25 May 2023, 22:34
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

I suggest to test incrementally: 1) Add your images to the "Images" box, verify that no options are active and press OK. You should get a result image with trailed stars and noise. 2) Enable auto-alignment in the "Options", press OK, the stars should now be round, but noise will be still visible. 3)...
by fabdev
25 May 2023, 14:44
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi, 1) Yes and it's recommended. However using Master dark frames and flat fields is just a speed optimization, which will save 4-5 seconds for every process. Before doing that, verify that the results you are getting are already correct. Then, a Master file can be created "manually" placing dark fr...
by fabdev
18 May 2023, 15:15
Forum: Scripts
Topic: Script commands for sequences
Replies: 0
Views: 2474

Script commands for sequences

Astroart 8 SP4 has some new script functions to create a sequence of images. Try the following example after having connected the Camera Simulator: if Sequencer.Active then print "Sequencer already running" Script.Stop end if Sequencer.Clear Sequencer.Add("Light", 3, 10, 1) Sequencer.Add("Dark", 2, ...
by fabdev
15 May 2023, 15:29
Forum: Scripts
Topic: New SDK for image filters
Replies: 1
Views: 1392

New SDK for image filters

Hello, Astroart 8 SP4 includes a new SDK to easily develop image processing filters. Using a built-in dialog window, Astroart will manage automatically: Preview Real-time preview Comparison with the original image Undo Documentation so, the programmer only needs to code the filter itself. The parame...
by fabdev
15 May 2023, 15:11
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart 8 SP4
Replies: 1
Views: 1303

Re: Astroart 8 SP4

further information from the updated documentation: Optical distortions with user defined polynomial order ... use the option "Distortions between images" only if the images cannot be aligned well by normal rotations. This can happen with large fields when the images were taken on different nights o...
by fabdev
15 May 2023, 14:53
Forum: General
Topic: Astroart 8 SP4
Replies: 1
Views: 1303

Astroart 8 SP4

Hello, a new minor version of Astroart 8 is available (actually it's a pretty big update): Version 8.0 SP4 - May 14, 2023 ------------------------------ * New feature. Optical distortions with user defined polynomial order. * New feature. Align RGB planes with optical distortions. * New feature. Cor...