From stacking to cropping: three key tools in PixInsight”

Dear subscribers,

We continue our journey through astronomical processing in PixInsight. In this second episode of the tutorial, we delve into three key tools that will guide us through many stages of the workflow: ImageIntegration, ScreenTransferFunction, and DynamicCrop.

With ImageIntegration, we'll learn how to combine our calibrated images to obtain a single master image with a better signal-to-noise ratio. This is an essential step to extracting the maximum detail from our FITS data.

Then comes ScreenTransferFunction (STF), a tool that allows us to visualize the hidden information in linear data without altering the original image. It's perfect for evaluating the results of each process and guiding us through subsequent adjustments.

Finally, we'll explore DynamicCrop, which helps us crop jagged or flawed edges after integration, preparing the final frame before moving forward with processing.

The video is now available on YouTube. I invite all subscribers with access to the data folder to follow along step by step, compare your results, and share your impressions in the comments or on social media so we can all see your versions.

See you among the pixels and the stars! — The Invisible Colors