Planetary System Stacker
Open-source software for stacking astronomical images of planets, moon, and sun using lucky imaging techniques.
What is Planetary System Stacker?
PlanetarySystemStacker is an open-source software application that produces sharp images of planetary system objects—such as the moon, sun, and planets—from many seeing-affected frames using the "lucky imaging" technique. It automates frame ranking, alignment, and stacking to enhance image quality, delivering results comparable to established commercial tools. The software supports both video files and directories of still images as input.
Amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and researchers who need to stack planetary, lunar, or solar images to overcome atmospheric distortion and improve clarity.
It provides a free, platform-independent alternative to commercial stacking software like AutoStakkert!3, with a modern GUI, efficient Python-based processing, and flexible command-line support for automation workflows.
Overview
Produce a sharp image of a planetary system object (moon, sun, planets) from many seeing-affected frames according to the "lucky imaging" technique.
Use Cases
Best For
- Stacking lunar images to reveal fine surface details
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