Questions about BiggSky blind deconvolution

Hi Craig,

As the creator of BiggSky, I’m happy to answer your questions:

1) While in beta testing mode, I am automatically extending demo licenses for all users, and will give at least a 30 day extension once the official first release and pricing is finalized.

2) It’s best to use the original SER/AVI file. If there is a particular feature in PIPP that is useful, let me know and I can advise. FYI you can define and ROI and check Crop, and have just that area tracked and stacked.

3) You can use in conjunction with WinJuPos if you want to generate Stack/Decon processed frames from a long imaging sequence in BiggSky, then derotate in WinJuPos and combine to create a noise reduced result.

4) There are different recommendations depending to the target and number of frames. 1-3 mins is typical. There are Stacking options for ‘MaxClipTimeSec’ and ‘MultiTimePoint’.

5) The first is to collect good data! In the app I suggest using the Auto Frames for % to Stack, which might be more than typical, but the reduced noise helps the Decon process.

There is an experimental feature under Decon to reduce Chromatic Aberration. Check Expert, then set PlanetRGBCorr=1.

For Saturn you can try White Balance by setting an ROI over the rings (see WB tab).

See the Tutorials here:

https://biggsky.com/learn/

https://biggsky.com/learn/quick-start-lunar-planetary-processing/

Let me know any further questions or feedback.

Thanks,

David

I also recommend reading the Planetary Imaging FAQ on CN:

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/812022-planetary-imaging-faq-updated-january-2025/

David Biggs · Oct 6, 2025, 05:56 PM

Hi Craig,

As the creator of BiggSky, I’m happy to answer your questions:

1) While in beta testing mode, I am automatically extending demo licenses for all users, and will give at least a 30 day extension once the official first release and pricing is finalized.

2) It’s best to use the original SER/AVI file. If there is a particular feature in PIPP that is useful, let me know and I can advise. FYI you can define and ROI and check Crop, and have just that area tracked and stacked.

3) You can use in conjunction with WinJuPos if you want to generate Stack/Decon processed frames from a long imaging sequence in BiggSky, then derotate in WinJuPos and combine to create a noise reduced result.

4) There are different recommendations depending to the target and number of frames. 1-3 mins is typical. There are Stacking options for ‘MaxClipTimeSec’ and ‘MultiTimePoint’.

5) The first is to collect good data! In the app I suggest using the Auto Frames for % to Stack, which might be more than typical, but the reduced noise helps the Decon process.

There is an experimental feature under Decon to reduce Chromatic Aberration. Check Expert, then set PlanetRGBCorr=1.

For Saturn you can try White Balance by setting an ROI over the rings (see WB tab).

See the Tutorials here:

https://biggsky.com/learn/

https://biggsky.com/learn/quick-start-lunar-planetary-processing/

Let me know any further questions or feedback.

Thanks,

David

Thank you for the detailed response. As I’ve got 38 sers of Saturn ranging from 2 to 7 minutes from last night to process I’ll take a few stabs at them.

Something tells me I have a long way to go.

Craig Bobchin · Oct 6, 2025, 07:15 PM

David Biggs · Oct 6, 2025, 05:56 PM

Hi Craig,

As the creator of BiggSky, I’m happy to answer your questions:

1) While in beta testing mode, I am automatically extending demo licenses for all users, and will give at least a 30 day extension once the official first release and pricing is finalized.

2) It’s best to use the original SER/AVI file. If there is a particular feature in PIPP that is useful, let me know and I can advise. FYI you can define and ROI and check Crop, and have just that area tracked and stacked.

3) You can use in conjunction with WinJuPos if you want to generate Stack/Decon processed frames from a long imaging sequence in BiggSky, then derotate in WinJuPos and combine to create a noise reduced result.

4) There are different recommendations depending to the target and number of frames. 1-3 mins is typical. There are Stacking options for ‘MaxClipTimeSec’ and ‘MultiTimePoint’.

5) The first is to collect good data! In the app I suggest using the Auto Frames for % to Stack, which might be more than typical, but the reduced noise helps the Decon process.

There is an experimental feature under Decon to reduce Chromatic Aberration. Check Expert, then set PlanetRGBCorr=1.

For Saturn you can try White Balance by setting an ROI over the rings (see WB tab).

See the Tutorials here:

https://biggsky.com/learn/

https://biggsky.com/learn/quick-start-lunar-planetary-processing/

Let me know any further questions or feedback.

Thanks,

David

Thank you for the detailed response. As I’ve got 38 sers of Saturn ranging from 2 to 7 minutes from last night to process I’ll take a few stabs at them.

Something tells me I have a long way to go.

You can load all 38 SER’s by using Open Images, then selecting the files.

Then click DoItAll, select desired Datasets, and it will auto Stack and Decon using the default settings.

It will take a while but is fully automated. Maybe start with 5-10 of the smaller files.

Make sure the latest v0.4.15 is installed: https://biggsky.com/download/

David