adamg37•6d ago

Question about stacking images for planetary photography

Stacked fifty shots of Jupiter and the detail is much clearer than single frames, how many do you typically use?

3 comments

3 Comments

ivan985d ago

Fifty frames is a serious stack. I usually tap out around twenty five, my setup just gets too noisy after that.

charlesm815d ago

Sheesh, I'm the weak link in my own setup... my patience usually gives out before I hit twenty good ones.

the_jordan12h ago

Patience is the real battle here! I totally get hitting a wall around twenty frames. My gear starts drifting or the clouds roll in, and I just call it. But pushing past that feels so good when the stack comes out clean. Noise can ruin a shot, but so can rushing it. Finding your sweet spot is what makes this hobby fun!