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Old 06-05-2009, 10:24 AM
TrevorW
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The most easiest program you can use is DSS (deep sky stacker) free to boot

30 seconds isn't bad for Omega Centauri so what you need is about 30 subs

30 darks of equal length
and 30 flats(these don't need to be the same expsoure length)
for meanings etc I refer everyone too this link

http://www.saratogaskies.com/article...ook/index.html

Jim uses a program called Iris for stacking but I've used it and is long winded, I prefer DSS for its simplicity

In DSS you basic follow about 7 step (print the manual helps)

load lights(subs)
load darks
load flats
check all
registerd check pictures
click ok
click OK

and away it goes (you can change the parametres when you get used to the prcoess)

If you use ICNR you don't need darks and flats

Hope this helps

Cheers
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