Does STELLINA integrate dark, flat and offset files?
STELLINA uses advanced algorithms to manage image calibration, but it does not integrate traditional calibration frames in the same way as manual astrophotography workflows:
- Flat frames are difficult to implement due to the field derotator, which constantly adjusts the orientation of the image.
- Bias (offset) frames are generally unnecessary with modern sensors. In our case, we found that exposure times below 0.5s made it impossible to accurately control sensor behavior.
- Dark frames are handled by STELLINA’s onboard algorithms, which automatically remove hot pixels and sensor glow. However, with the introduction of Singularity’s Expert Mode, you now have the option to create and apply your own dark frames. For guidance, refer to our tutorial on How to take and use a dark?