PhotographyImage Processing3MediumAmateur Astronomer$ implied
Amateur astrophotographer struggles to stack raw DSLR images while preserving spectral data, as existing scripts remove spectra and RSpec's FITS conversion darkens images significantly.
Siril's OSC_Processing script is not spectroscopy-aware and discards spectral data; RSpec's FITS import produces overly dark images, forcing lossy JPEG conversion.
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Opp. Score
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Severity
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Willingness to Pay
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Added
Aug 30, 2026
Workarounds Described
- Uses Siril's OSC_Processing script but loses spectra
- Converts FITS images to JPEG in RSpec to brighten them, losing quality
- Manually adjusts images to see stars and spectra
Implied Software Gaps
- Spectroscopy-aware stacking software that preserves spectral data
- FITS processing tool that maintains brightness without manual adjustment
App Concept
SpectraStack Pro
An image stacking application tailored for amateur spectroscopic astrophotography. It preserves spectra during registration and stacking, handles RAW files natively, and provides consistent calibration for spectroscopy software.
Key Features
- Spectra-preserving stacking algorithm that distinguishes spectral lines from stars
- Native RAW file support with automatic dark, flat, and bias calibration
- One-click export to FITS with optimized histogram stretching for RSpec
- Step-by-step workflow wizard for beginners
Target Users: Amateur astronomers using Star Analyser gratings and DSLR/mirrorless cameras for spectroscopy
Revenue Model: $49 one-time purchase for basic version; $99 pro version with advanced calibration tools
Existing Solutions Mentioned
SirilRSpec
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