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PIPP

A tool for pre-processing planetary images by cropping, centering, and selecting frames for efficient stacking and analysis

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+Load Image FilesLoad a sequence of images from TIFF, BMP, FITS, JPEG, or RAW camera files
+Load Video FilesLoad a sequence of images from supported video files
+Load SER Video FilesLoad a sequence of images from SER video files
+Dark Frame CalibrationCalibrate frames using dark frames to reduce sensor noise
+Flat Frame CalibrationCalibrate frames using flat frames to correct uneven illumination
+Dark Flat CalibrationCalibrate frames using dark flat frames for improved accuracy
+Debayer Raw FramesConvert raw frames from color cameras to produce color images
+Planet DetectionCheck each frame to ensure the planet is fully within the image and discard those where it is not
+Discard Overexposed FramesIdentify and discard frames that are overexposed
+Center the PlanetAlign the planet at the center of each frame for consistency
+Offset Centered PlanetAdjust the position of the centered planet within the frame as needed
+Crop Frames Around PlanetCrop each frame around the centered planet to focus on the target
+Apply Fixed GainAdjust the brightness of each frame by applying a fixed gain
+Apply Fixed Gamma CorrectionModify the contrast of each frame by applying a fixed gamma correction
+Median Noise FilterReduce noise in each frame using a median noise filter
+Histogram StretchingStretch the histogram of each frame, equalizing the R, G, and B channels for color images
+Quality EstimationEstimate the quality of each frame and reorder processed frames based on quality
+Select Best FramesRetain only the number of best-quality frames specified by the user
+Split Color ChannelsSeparate color frames into individual R, G, and B frames
+Save as Image SequenceSave processed frames as a sequence of TIFF, BMP, or FITS image files
+Save as AVI VideoExport processed frames as a single AVI video file ready for stacking or archiving
+Save as SER VideoExport processed frames as a single SER video file ready for stacking or archiving
+Save as Animated GIFCreate an animated GIF from processed frames for sharing online
-Manual Calibration RequiredRequires manual calibration frames, which may prevent users from automating the calibration process
-Limited Deep-Sky SupportOptimized primarily for planetary imaging, which prevents effective processing of deep-sky objects

Platform

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System Requirements

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  • FFMPEG (separate installation not needed)

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Written in

C#, C++

Initial Release

28 January 2012

Repository

PIPP being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

Categories

Astronomy

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