Guides/Other Objects
✦Other Objects Processing Guides
Process videos of other celestial objects online. Stack footage of double stars, planetary nebulae, and more.
Key Features
- -Double stars and multiple star systems
- -Uranus and Neptune (small but colorful)
- -ISS and bright satellites
- -Comets (nucleus and inner coma)
- -Asteroids and minor planets
Challenges
- -Varying brightness requires exposure adjustment
- -Some objects move - may need motion compensation
- -Small outer planets require large aperture
- -Less standardized workflows than major planets
Recommended Capture Settings for Other Objects
Depends on object. Uranus/Neptune at opposition. ISS during favorable passes. Comets near perihelion.
Frame Rate
30-100 fps
Exposure
Variable (1-50ms)
Gain
Variable (adjust for brightness)
Other Objects Stacking Tutorials
Other Objects + Median Stacking
RecommendedBeginner
The safest choice - naturally rejects outliers and artifacts
Best for: First-time planetary photographers - safe and reliable
Other Objects + Weighted Quality Stacking
RecommendedIntermediate
Your sharpest frames contribute most - ideal for variable seeing
Best for: Nights with variable atmospheric seeing (most common scenario)
Other Objects + Sigma-Clip Stacking
RecommendedIntermediate
Statistical outlier rejection - for scientific-quality results
Best for: Removing cosmic ray hits that appear as bright dots
Other Objects + Local Quality Stacking
Advanced
The AutoStakkert method - 30-40% more detail possible
Best for: Maximum planetary detail extraction from good source footage