APT (Astro Photography Tool) vs SAOImageDS9
A side-by-side look at APT (Astro Photography Tool) and SAOImageDS9. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
APT (Astro Photography Tool)
Photos & Graphics
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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SAOImageDS9
Science & Education
SAOImageDS9 is an open-source image processing and manipulation software for astronomical images. It has a wide range of functions including image display, processing and analysis, image capture from cameras, and much more. It is built on top of the popular SAOImage software and uses the DS9 image engine.
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