Under control
All numerical data and results in Astroart can be easily accessed and verified, using an intuitive
user interface.
From a single pixel to a list of objects, everything is under control for reliable astrometry and photometry.
Plate solving
Astroart contains an extremely fast plate solving engine, to assign coordinates to an image. Try it with the demo version.
This can be also used with the telescope, to automatic center an
object after a "GOTO", even when the object is outside the field of view.
Comets
Several filters (MCM, RW, rotational gradient) can be used to study faint structures and jets
inside comets.
These filters are performed with realtime preview, to easily find the best
parameters.
Masking
Astroart includes a complete mask layer. Masks are used to analyze a part of the image, or
to apply a filter only on that part.
Masks can be created using a Formula (for example: all pixels below a constant)
or using the mouse, just like in graphic programs.
Astrometry and photometry
The astrometric and photometric calibration is a key feature of Astroart since version 1.0. It
is assisted by a star atlas which supports all major catalogs.
Reference stars can be assigned automatically or even manually thanks to the realism of the atlas.
The star atlas
Optimized for millions of stars and minor planets, it can explore the fields
in realtime (all stars, up to 21° magnitude and half million minor planets).
All major star catalogs are supported. Planning your observations
becomes easy and intuitive.
MPC reports
After measuring RA, DEC. and magnitude of minor planets or comets, a correctly
formatted report should be sent to the MPC.
Astroart automatically creates a correct report from your measures.
Annotations
Annotations are figures and label placed over the image, on an separated layer.
They are saved as Comments in the FITS Header, so they are not lost even if
you process the image with other software. They can be shared and edited with the free AvisFV FITS viewer.
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