The SETI Astro Suite is a comprehensive collection of scripts designed to enhance and streamline the astrophotography processing workflow within PixInsight. Developed by Frank, an astrophotographer behind SETI Astro, these tools address various challenges faced during image processing, offering automation and optimization to achieve high-quality results. As of now, the suite comprises 16 scripts, each tailored to specific tasks.

Star Stretch

This script stretches a linear stars-only image to a non-linear state, boosts star colors, and removes any green hue cast, preparing the stars-only image for combination with a starless image, typically through screening.

Designed to combine Ha, OIII, and optionally SII stars-only images into a realistic RGB stars-only image. It also offers an option to perform the Star Stretch immediately on the output image, making it ready for integration into your project.

Statistical Stretch

This tool dynamically determines statistical parameters and stretches the image accordingly, providing an automated approach to achieving the desired median value in the final result.

FindBackground

It automatically selects a background area for use in processes like Spectrophotometric Color Calibration (SPCC) or Background Neutralization, simplifying the background selection process.

Automatic Continuum Subtraction

Creates a pure narrowband (NB) signal by subtracting the corresponding broadband signal, such as adding Ha to RGB images, enhancing specific features without broadband interference.

Blemish Blaster

Assists in removing blemishes or unwanted artifacts from images, improving overall image quality.

Halo-B-Gon

Designed to reduce or eliminate halos around bright stars, enhancing the clarity of the image.

Mask Merge

Allows users to merge multiple masks, providing more control over selective processing tasks.

What’s in My Image

This script allows users to identify and explore celestial objects within their images. By utilizing an astrometric solution, it cross-references data with the SIMBAD astronomical database, providing detailed information about objects present in the field of view. This tool enhances the educational and analytical aspects of astrophotography.

AstroMark Signature Adder

Enables users to add custom signatures or watermarks to their images, personalizing their work.

AstroDepth Image Enhancer

This script enhances the depth of field in astronomical images, bringing out faint details and structures. It processes images to highlight subtle features, improving the overall visual depth and detail.

Blind Solver 2000

Assists in solving images without prior information, aiding in accurate image alignment and calibration.

Supernova & Asteroid Hunter

This script automates the detection of anomalies, such as supernovae and asteroids in astronomical images. By analyzing differences between images taken at different times helps users identify transient events, contributing to both amateur and professional astronomical observations.

ADBE

Automated Dynamic Background Extraction simplifies the process of removing background gradients from images.

Freehand Adaptive Mask Editor

Facilitates the automated merging of exposures, aiding in creating high dynamic range (HDR) images.

Perfect Palette Picker

This script assists users in selecting optimal color palettes for their images, ensuring accurate and aesthetically pleasing color representation. It simplifies the process of color calibration, helping astrophotographers achieve desired visual outcomes.

To access these scripts, users can add the SETI Astro repository to PixInsight via the following URL:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/setiastro/pixinsight-updates/main

This integration ensures that users have access to the latest versions of all SETI Astro scripts, enhancing their image processing capabilities within PixInsight.

Clear skies!