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APT (Astro Photography Tool) vs Qastrocam

A side-by-side look at APT (Astro Photography Tool) and Qastrocam. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

APT (Astro Photography Tool)

APT (Astro Photography Tool)

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APT is open-source software for astrophotography. It interfaces with digital cameras to automate and control the camera during long-exposure astrophotos. Key features include exposure sequencing, autoguiding, plate solving, and image calibration.

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Qastrocam

Qastrocam

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Qastrocam is an astrophotography camera control software for Canon DSLRs. It allows capturing long exposure images of celestial objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Key features include bulb ramping, focus stacking, sequence queueing, plate solving, and guiding.

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