Live Stacking for/and Post Processing

altair60

Let me try to pose this question correctly... as one that primarily practices EAA.

Since the AAP and the AA+ are capable of building image quality in Live Stacking, theoretically couldn't you capture data (subs) through this process and then save the Live image for later post processing, as opposed to saving every image and then stacking them through some other software before post processing?

Essentially saving a step... 'as easy as 1, 2, 3'

Other than being unable to 'manage' each individual sub, what else would be lost?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated...

Altair60

SteveInColorado

When you save (the control in the lower right) during or after a live stack it saves two files: a JPEG on your iOS or Android device, and a FITS on the ASIAir card or external USB drive. The JPEG shows any histogram adjustments that you’ve made. The FITS is just a pure stack of the sub exposures. If I understand correctly, the second file is what you’re looking for.