Astrophotography Tutorials

Top 10 Essential PixInsight Plugins for Astrophotographers

PixInsight is renowned among astrophotographers for its robust, scientifically advanced image processing capabilities. But it’s true power lies in its modular design, allowing users to integrate third-party plugins to expand functionality. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 PixInsight plugins, each offering unique enhancements that streamline and improve the workflow. From noise reduction to […]

NINA HFR Measurement Graph over time. Understanding HFR and FWHM

Understanding FWHM & HFR in Astrophotography: Achieving Sharper, Clearer Images with Optimal Focus

For astrophotographers, capturing the finest details in distant stars, nebulae, and galaxies is the ultimate goal. But one key metric underlies achieving sharpness and clarity: FWHM (Full Width at Half Maximum) and HFR (Falf-Flux Radius). If you’ve come across FWHM or HFR in software like NINA (Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy) or WBPP (Weighted Batch Preprocessing)

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