Nebulasnow

Hi All, I’m trying to get a sense of how you guys are combining multiple software programs and scripts for your favorite workflow for DSO’s. I mostly shoot nebulas with the ZWO 2600 MC pro with a idas nbz nebula filter I’m trying to balance image quality, speed and ease of use. I know that is a very subjective statement, but wanted to get your perspective. Here’s how I go about things: 1) Stacking - I currently use Astropixel Processor for stacking for the speed and I think I have good results. I use their remove light pollution/gradient tool and background neutralization , then stretch and save and move into Pixinsight. 2) Pixinsight- I use Blur and Noise Exterminator then use the Narrowband Normalization script from blanshan/cranfield. Love these programs/scripts. Recently I have been using SETI astros automatic dynamic background extraction and his stretch script. I’m seeing nice improvements with these scripts on top of the Astropixel gradient removal tool, so I’m going to experiment more with SETI’s tools. Plus he has a couple more scripts I have to dig into. 3) Photoshop- I do a little color work and a little stretching here. Not much though. I use the curves tool to stretch the mids and lower the black point and then use the camera raw tool to adjust colors. I also have tried Affinity Photo and like it. I will switch over when I have to renew Photoshop. I plan to learn more about Affinity. II know there isn’t a one size fits all approach here, but wanted to get some different perspectives and your thoughts on what programs/scripts/workflows are your favorites. Thank you for your thoughts

Hello all, Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I will gather some tools ( Wi-Fi analyzer app, maybe that new antenna?) and do a little research and report back when I get a clear night to set up the equipment again. Cheers

Hi All, I’ve got 2 ASI Air Plus units and I seem to have initial connectivity issues whereby it sometimes takes 3 or 4 times to make the initial connection using station mode., but it sometimes connects on the first try. The connection is essentially stable for the next several hours while I’m imaging ( maybe I have to reconnect one time). Is there any way to ensure that an initial connection is established without multiple attempts? Thanks