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Using Deep Sky Stacker
David Haworthwww.stargazing.net/david
Copyright 2006
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Deep Sky Stacker by Luc Coiffierhttp://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/
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Simple Stacking Using Nikon RAW
4 to 5 exposures8 to 4 minute per exposureImages taken with noise reduction on
No need for darks images
No darks, flats or bias Need to use Mode 3 for true calibration for Nikon
Nikon D70 Digital SLR
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Deep Sky StackerVersion 2.5.4
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Open Picture filesFirst step
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Open Picture filesSelect 5 Nikon D70 NEF Files
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5 Image Files in Main GroupNikon D70 Files: DSC_6271.NEF etc.
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To Display ImageClick on image file line
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To Change Image DisplayClick on vertical lines in upper right corner
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Select Light Frames to be StackedClick on boxes at beginning of line
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Register Checked PicturesNo boxes check in Register Settings: Actions
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Register Settings: AdvancedAdjust Star detection threshold and compute
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Register Settings: Advanced1881 stars found, only 100 will be used for registration
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Configure RAW and FIT SettingsClick on Raw DDP Settings
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RAW SettingsUse Auto White Balance and Bilinear
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FITS SettingsNikon D70 and Bilinear
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Register Checked PicturesClick OK to start
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After Register Checked PicturesHighest score is automatically used for reference image
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Compute OffsetsNC means Not Computed
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After Compute Offsetsdx, dy and Angle values replace NC (Not Computed)
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After Compute OffsetsUse scroll bar to see other data
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Stack Checked PicturesAll images are used in stacking
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Stack Checked PicturesAll images are used in stacking and click on Stacking Par.
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Stacking Parameters: ResultsStandard mode & create registered file for each light frame
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Stacking Parameters: LightUse Average because only 5 images are being stacked
Dark, Flat and Bias/Offset are not used
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Five Stacked ImagesSave stacked image
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Saving Stacked ImageSave stacked image with embed settings
32 bit stacked Autosave
Registered images
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ComparisonDSS 5 stacked images with 1 image
Less noise
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Final Processing of Stacked Image
Open in Photoshop CSOpen in AIP4WIN V2.1.10Open in MaxIm DL V3.20
Using 16-bit TIF
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Final Processing of Stacked Image32-bit TIF open in Photoshop CS with limited operations
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