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Hi Steve- hang in there mate! Your images are already coming along quite nicely and you should be very proud of the results so far! I find that I go a bit crazy if I spend more than a clear night or 2 in a row trouble-shooting so I make sure to try and pick just one area to improve on each month, and wherever that gets me, enjoy the time under the stars when I can get it.
Getting your PA right is a big hurdle, and I can also recall my own initial frustrations and failed attempts at first- but it is a worthwhile endeavour and I’m certain it’ll click for you soon. Once you work it out, it’ll be much much easier each setup. I’ve also found that poor sky conditions can make manual alignment very difficult, so definitely take advantage of the technology you have. Polemaster runs on Mac so perhaps that might be a good option for you to consider.
Regarding other processing software for Mac:, Astro Pixel Processor (APP) provides stacking and basic processing, and Startools and PI both operate on Mac too. APP has a free one month trial that gives unlimited use, while Startools has an unlimited trial with restricted exports. I would absolutely recommend APP on Mac for stacking.
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