Planetary Imaging Start to Finish: My 2021 Workflow

A look at the types of cameras you can use, how to image the planets, and how to process the data in PIPP, Autostakkert, Registax, and Topaz DeNoise AI. I've even made a couple of sample video files available which you can download below. One is the raw video from my ASI 385 camera, and the other is a cropped-down version that was created using PIPP. Check out the time links below to jump to specific sections in the video as well as links to the software, cameras, and more.

Time Links:
00:48 Planetary imaging vs deep-sky imaging.
03:05 Cameras and gear needed
08:35 My setup
11:19 An imaging capturing session
15:08 Cropping down video data in PIPP
18:33 Stacking video frames in AutoStakkert
25:46 Sharpening the stacked image in Registax
30:06 Removing image noise in Topaz DeNoise AI
32:13 Final edits/image annotation in Pixelmator
34:52 Making the final loop of Jupiter and closing thoughts

Download the Data:
Sample raw data (13GB file): https://jupiter-imagery.s3.amazonaws....
Cropped down version (3 GB file): https://jupiter-imagery.s3.amazonaws....

Software:
PIPP: https://sites.google.com/site/astropipp/
Autostakkert: https://www.autostakkert.com/
Registax: https://www.astronomie.be/registax/
Topaz Denoise: https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai

Cameras/filters:
Baader UV/IR Cut Filter: https://amzn.to/3fQ2Ghg
Baader IR Pass Filter: https://amzn.to/3g9daZF

ASI 385MC camera: https://amzn.to/3lRdLTs
Canon SL3: https://amzn.to/3AuJaiy (an updated version of my Canon SL2)
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