I use Startrails program for the Startrails found though it is still important to get the right Fstop for clearer startrails. The gaps it the fault of the camera taking RAW images, If I was to use lower res JPG the camera would operate faster and the gaps would be smaller. It takes about 4 seconds for the camera to settle ready to take the next 2 minutes exposure. I may alter the setting to JPG in the future.
I use DSS for the Milky Way. When doing milky way images I convert RAW files to TIFF for the ability to alter saturation. Having trouble with RAW files directly into DSS.
My next step is to get an old EQ3 modified and motorfied to get longer camera shots. This is the next stage of AP for me.
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