All Sky Plate Solver

All Sky Plate Solver is a computer program developed by Giovanni Benintende for solving astrophotography plates, also known as sky images, which is capable of identifying celestial objects and providing their coordinates.

All Sky Plate Solver uses a series of algorithms to match the star patterns from an input sky image with cataloged star positions. By comparing the positions and patterns, the solver can determine the location and orientation of the image, as well as identify celestial objects within it.

No, All Sky Plate Solver can be used to solve images taken during both day and night. However, it performs best on images containing a significant number of stars that can be matched with cataloged positions.

All Sky Plate Solver provides the coordinates (right ascension and declination) of identified celestial objects within the input image. It also offers information about the plate's orientation and scale, as well as other relevant parameters.

All Sky Plate Solver is commonly used in astrophotography for accurate plate solving, enabling precise pointing and tracking of telescopes. It is also useful for scientific analysis, such as measuring changes in object positions over time.

Yes, All Sky Plate Solver is available as a free software package. However, there may be certain licensing restrictions depending on the specific version or usage scenario. Always check the license agreement for details.

All Sky Plate Solver supports various astrophotography image formats and can be used with popular software packages like Adobe Photoshop, PixInsight, and DeepSkyStacker. It also has a command-line interface for integration with custom workflows.

All Sky Plate Solver is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. The specific system requirements may vary depending on the version and usage, but generally, it requires a modern processor, sufficient RAM, and a moderate amount of disk space.

The accuracy of All Sky Plate Solver depends on several factors, including the quality of the input image, the number of stars available for matching, and the accuracy of the cataloged star positions. In ideal conditions, it can achieve sub-arcsecond level accuracy.

Documentation and user support for All Sky Plate Solver can be found on Giovanni Benintende's official website or through various online astrophotography communities and forums.