SetiAstroSuite is a software suite that is currently under rapid development. It has many very useful processing functions and also integrates Cosmic Clarity, starnet++ and GraXpert gradient removal. However it also contains a stacking suite which I have tested on some RAW data of Thor's Helmet that were captured earlier in the year. The data comprise 24 x 5 minute exposures, 5 dark frames and 30 flats. I used SetiAstroSuite alone to debayer, cosmetically correct, calibrate, stack and then completely process the data.
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Screenshot of the integration process
Screenshot of Cosmic Clarity being used
Final image of Thor's Helmet
SetiAstroSuite is free software (optional donationware). It is being developed by Franklin Marek at a phenominal rate. When it is 'completed' it will be a worthwhile alternative to paid for software which is often very expensive. There are still some beta sections and a few bugs, but I expect that these will soon be completed and ironed out. At the moment it is still a powerful suite and worth using.
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