Recommendations for photo stacking on iMac

[Andrew stuart]

Ok, Skywatcher Evostar 80ed just arrived😁 got the dslr, filters etc. So as an iMac user looking for comments as too what is available for stacking on a Mac. I know about photoshop but want something simple to use. Thanks in advance. 

[Alien 13]

Affinity Photo is worth a look, has a full Astro package included now..

Alan

[Dean Hale]

+1 for Affinity photo. I also use Crossover which allows you to run some PC packages such as Pipp, AutoStakkert, Registax and Astrosurface on a mac. It has a free trial too.

[Andrew stuart]

Thanks for the comments and will look at Affinity. 
 

[Kon]

Siril is pretty good as well.

[Andrew stuart]

Interesting and will have a look,thanks

 

 

[happy-kat]

Siril is pretty good and free so will get you going with processing and does a good job.

[rob_r]

Another +1 for Siril.

Depending on the Mac and it's OS, is 'Bootcamp' an option to install a Windows partition? Just thinking it will open more options up for you.

[rickwayne]

Astro Pixel Processor. Straightforward, can be a one-button once you have your frames loaded or endlessly tweak params, good value for the money. PixInsight is the class of the field, famously not so simple to learn but once you got it, you got it. Both available for Macs and Linux, both have free trial downloads.

I've used SiRiL, tried PI, used DSS, even done stacking in Photoshop, but always circle back to APP. Its gradient/light-pollution removal tool is terrific.

[Andrew stuart]

Thanks and just sorting out the 30 day free trial to see how it goes, looks good though 👍

[rickwayne]

One issue with APP is its lack of a manual. There are some good videos though:

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