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  Hyperion Astronomy Prism ADVANCED Astrophotography Software is designed with seasoned/professional astronomers in mind, it packs some very advanced features to aid in pushing their scientific endeavors forward. It also encompasses the professional and lite variants as well. Below is the list of what sets this version apart:

  1. Processing

  • Histogram Equalization
  • Gaussian
  • Linear
  • Four quadrants gain equalization
  • Auto Prescan subtraction
  • Creation of a complex images from two separate images
  • Gather Pixels by mean
  • Gather pixels by median

  2. Color Imaging

  • RGB to HIS
  • HIS to RGB
  • Split Bayer image
  • Balance Bayer Image Pixels
  • Color correction

  3. CCD Characterization

  • Linearity
  • Linearity (TDI Method)
  • Transfer efficiency / CTE – EPR
  • Transfer Efficiency / CTE – Fe55
  • Readout noise
  • Noise, Gain and dark current for EMCCD
  • Conversion factor (multi-window)
  • Dark Current
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Pixel – Pixel correlation (Cross-talk)

  4. Image Cubing

  • Image cube math
  • Convert Cube FITS file
  • Reduce number of planes
  • Extract image to single plane

  5. Image Display

  • Image Panel
  • Isophotes
  • 3D display
  • Dynamic method
  • Static method

  6. Analysis Tools

  • Herzprung-Russel method
  • Photometry using shapes
  • Optimal subtraction

  7. Advanced Image Stacking

  • Turbulence optimized stacking

  8. Centeroid Calculations

  • Moffat
  • Half diameter flux
  • 1/Cosh (1D)
  • Barycenter

  Version Description

  Advanced - $499.00	Professional - $349.00	Lite - $149.00
  Capable of running two simultaneous telescopes and guiding at the same time, the advanced version is capable of cosmetic and scientific imaging. Packed with professional observatory functions, it will provide the user with the ultimate all-in-one software available to amateurs today. This version contains all the features included in both the Lite and Professional versions as well.	Custom-tailored solution for the demanding astronomer, the professional version drives your entire observatory with arcsecond accuracy night after night with reliability and high repeatability. The included powerful automation simplifies the most daunting tasks so one can focus on what is most important. This version contains all the features available in the Lite version.	A mobile imaging setup requires a matching flexible software solution. Equipped with a detailed sky-chart, imaging, guiding, focusing and plate solving and pre-processing capabilities, the Lite version is the perfect companion in the field.

   

  FUNCTION	ADVANCED	PRO	LITE
  Advanced Functions	Y	N	N
  Adaptive Optics Control	Y	Y	N
  Astrometric Reduction	Y	Y	N
  Autocentering	Y	Y	Y
  Autofocusing	Y	Y	Y
  Autoguiding	Y	Y	Y
  Automatic Asteroid and Comet Discovery	Y	Y	N
  Automatic Imaging Multiple Targets	Y	Y	N
  AVI File Processing	Y	Y	Y
  Batch File Processing	Y	Y	N
  Image Blinking	Y	Y	Y
  Canon DSLR Support	Y	Y	Y
  CCD Camera Characterization	Y	N	N
  Cloud Sensor Integration	Y	Y	N
  Dithering	Y	Y	Y
  Dome/Observatory Control	Y	Y	N
  Download DSS Images	Y	Y	Y
  Easy Image Sequence Capture	Y	Y	Y
  Embed images into Sky Map	Y	Y	Y
  Exo-Planet Detection	Y	Y	N
  Extensive Catalogs	Y	Y	Y
  Filter Wheel	Y	Y	Y
  Find Scope Anywhere	Y	Y	N
  Find Scope Position – All Sky	Y	Y	Y
  GPS	Y	Y	N
  Image Grid	Y	Y	Y
  Image Stacking	Y	Y	Y
  Imaging Limiting Magnitude	Y	Y	N
  Mount Control	Y	Y	Y
  Observatory Startup and Shutdown	Y	Y	N
  Telescope Optics Testing	Y	Y	N
  Periodic Error Correction (PEC)	Y	Y	N
  Photometry	Y	Y	N
  Plate Solving	Y	Y	Y
  Pointing Model	Y	Y	N
  Polar Alignment Assistance	Y	Y	Y
  Scientific Camera Control (FLI, SBIG, QSI, ASCOM)	3	2	1
  Scripting	Y	Y	N
  Select Best Images	Y	Y	Y
  Simultaneous Wide Field & High-Resolution Imaging	Y	N	N
  Sky Background Measuring	Y	Y	N
  Spectrograph Functions	Y	Y	N
  Supernova Image comparison	Y	N	N
  Tracking Error Charts	Y	Y	Y
  Webcam/DMK/Skyris Control	Y	Y	Y

   

  One Stop Shop

  Prism is a standalone program that requires no external software to operate flawlessly. There is no longer a need for specific programs for autofocusing, guiding, or plate solving. Prism can do it all.

   

  Easy Setup and Operation

  You can set up your imaging equipment with Prism very easily and quickly. some of the most useful tools include:
  

  • Polar alignment: Use the conventional or King drift method for extreme accuracy.
  • Focal length retrieval: your scope's focal length can be easily found using plate
  • solving. Which is particularly useful for Maksutov and SCT telescopes
  • Hardware profiles for the equipment that you use the most
  • Easy to view/control equipment tabs the GUI experience

   

  Automation

  Prism can control your entire imaging hardware night after night. With a fully featured automatic observation tool you can:

  • Operate your supported power strip to turn on individual receptacles ( IP camera, mount, cameras, focuser, etc..).
  • Automatic startup and shutdown
  • Automatic sky flats (Dusk and Dawn)
  • Autofocusing with advanced star magnitude retrieval
  • Plate solving: local and blind ( Astrometry.net as a failover)
  • Advanced target selection algorithm where western targets are imaged first
  • Dome or Roll off observatory Control
  • Automatic shutdown routines when clouds are detected (cloud sensor sold separately)
  • Automatic meridian flips
  • Smart cooling and warming: stairwell temperature operation for maximum CCD/CMOS protection
  • Automatic FTP file Uploads for remote observatories
  • Email notifications of session success or possible errors

   

  Scientific Analysis

  Some of the advanced features are:

  • Automatic prescan subtraction
  • CCD Testing: Linearity, transfer efficiency, readout noise, dark current, Quantum efficiency, pixel to pixel correlation (Crosstalk), and more
  • Turbulence image optimization
  • Centroid calculation to 1/100th of a pixel
  • Optical quality checks: Four corner image reduction, tip/tilt measurements
  • Astrometry
  • Photometry: batch processing of file to identify moving objects (comets, asteroids) or fixed objects (exoplanet transits, variable stars)
  • Spectrography
  • Atmospheric seeing calculations

   

  ***CHECK OUT ALL VIDEOS ON THE PRISM VIDEO PAGE

   

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  • When purchased, you will be emailed a download link and PRISM license within 1 business day. Available as a download only.
  • Check out all videos - PRISM Videos
  • Downloadable on up to 2 devices
  • Mount, CCD Camera, and  Observatory control
  • Image Calibration, Stacking, and Processing
  • Plate Solving (Auto Alignment)
  • Auto Focus
  • Fully Automated Imaging Sessions
  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8, or 10 

  • NO RETURNS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM!

  What you will get: After purchase, you will receive an email containing your Software Licence and a Link to download your new Hyperion Astronomy Prism Astrophotography Software package of choice. Due to the nature of this product, there are no returns once purchased.