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Old 14-12-2014, 05:25 PM
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Hardly anyone tracks on the comet anymore. We usually take lots of short exposures before the comet trails and stack them. DSS will stack on the comet if a file is selected and the comet icon on the bottom right is clicked, but you have to do it frame by frame.

As mentioned there are many stacking options. Most people seem to like both comet and stars to be still, which usually means a dual stack and mask in photoshop. I totally suck at this technique though. I don't mind still comet and trailed stars myself, unless there's a conjunction. I think this method brings out the most comet detail.
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