Software
The team at SSRO is completely dependent on advanced software to perform remote imaging in a practical way as well as to process the collected data. We currently use the following programs for all our images:
Object Selection and Session Planning:
- SkyTools
- ACP Planner
Data Collection:
- The Sky 6
- Planewave Sti Mount Control
- PROMPT Dome Controller
- MAXIM 5
- RCOS Telescope Command
- FocusMax
- ACP
- Dropbox
Image Processing:
- CCDInspector
- PixInsight
- Maxim DL
- PS CS2
We also use a number of speciallized "plug-ins" developed by a variety of amateur astronomers and astro-imagers. We believe the software listed above represents the current state of the art in astro-imaging control and processing techniques.