Astro Photography Tool (APT)
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Astro Photography Tool (APT) is an all-in-one software designed to make astrophotography easier and more efficient. This powerful software combines a multitude of features, including planning, camera control, autofocus, plate solving, and image acquisition, into one comprehensive and easy to use platform. With APT, users can quickly and easily plan their night of astrophotography, control their camera and telescope, and acquire stunning images of the night sky.
The Astro Photography Tool provides users with an easy and intuitive way to plan and execute astrophotography shoots.
Features:
Planning:
• Automated Night Planner – APT quickly calculates an optimal night plan for the user based on their location, time of year, and size of their telescope.
• Target Lists – Users can create lists of targets to plan their night of astrophotography, and then quickly and easily save them for later.
• Planner Settings – APT allows users to customize their night plan with a variety of settings, such as image type, exposure length, and filter type.
Camera Control:
• DSLR Control – APT allows users to control the settings and capture images from their DSLR camera using the included ASCOM driver.
• Telescope Control – APT also allows users to control the settings and capture images from their telescope using the included ASCOM driver.
• Focus Control – APT includes an autofocus feature, allowing users to quickly and easily achieve the perfect focus for their images.
Plate Solving:
• Plate Solver – APT includes a powerful plate solver, which can quickly and accurately identify the objects in the user’s images.
• Database Integration – APT’s plate solver can be connected to a variety of online databases, allowing users to quickly and easily identify the objects in their images.
Image Acquisition:
• Image Acquisition – APT includes an automated image acquisition feature, allowing users to quickly and easily capture images of the night sky.
• Image Processing – APT includes a built-in image processing suite, allowing users to quickly and easily process their images.
• Image Sharing – APT includes a built-in image sharing feature, allowing users to quickly and easily share their images with friends and family.
APT is the perfect software for astrophotographers of all levels. From beginner to advanced, APT is the perfect tool for any astrophotographer looking to quickly and easily plan and capture stunning images of the night sky.