https://als-app.org/docs/v0.7.1/userguide/ Recent content in User Guide on Astro Live Stacker Hugo en Sat, 30 May 2026 17:59:16 +0200 https://als-app.org/docs/v0.7.1/userguide/concepts/ Sun, 31 May 2026 06:32:34 +0000 https://als-app.org/docs/v0.7.1/userguide/concepts/ <h1 id="introduction">Introduction</h1> <p>By the end of this chapter, the basic concepts of ALS will be familiar to you.</p> <p>You will understand what ALS does and how it does it.</p> <h1 id="stacking">Stacking</h1> <p>Stacking is the process of combining multiple subs of the same target to generate a more detailed and contrasted image than a single sub.</p> <p>The quality of the result increases as more subs are used.</p> <div style="text-align: center;"> <figure> <img src="https://als-app.org/images/stacking.png" alt="A sequence of eight nebula images, each labeled with the number of subs used: 1, 2, 4, 8 (top row) and 128, 64, 32, 16 (bottom row). The image improves as subs increase." width="1203px" height="456px"/> <figcaption> <p>Comparison of 8 stacking results<br>The number of stacked subs is indicated at the top left of each image</p> https://als-app.org/docs/v0.7.1/userguide/session/ Sun, 31 May 2026 06:32:34 +0000 https://als-app.org/docs/v0.7.1/userguide/session/ <h1 id="-introduction">📘 Introduction</h1> <p>This chapter is your roadmap for running a successful ALS session and monitoring its progress.</p> <p>It wraps up the presentation of ALS main concepts before you dive into the user interface guide.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-setup">⚙️ Setup</h2> <p>Whether you’re shooting DSO live, preparing data for detailed post-processing, or diving into something more artistic, these steps will help you get the best out of ALS every time.</p> <h3 id="-choose-your-profile">✔️ Choose Your Profile</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <ul> <li> <p><strong>EAA</strong>: For live imaging</p>