Panels on Astro Live Stacker

Interface

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:53:59 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter you will get deeper knowledge about ALS use through its interface.

The ALS User Interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing you to focus on your work without unnecessary distractions.

Main elements

ALS interface is composed of six major elements, each playing a key role in the software’s usability.

ALS Interface Layout

Below is an overview of these components:

1: Main Menu
Provides access to every ALS feature and setting.

main controls

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:33:39 +0000

Introduction

During this chapter, you will:

get familiar with ALS main controls
Deepen your knowledge on key features

Overview

The ALS control station is the Main Controls interface panel

Located on the left side of the ALS interface, it organizes the most used controls and displays into sections:

Session

Session controls and status
Stack

Stack controls and stack information
Image Server

Image server controls and status
Image Saver

Image saving tools

Processing

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:33:39 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn how to improve your images using the Processing panel.

Overview

The Processing panel is the control room for the Process module in ALS.

Located on the right side of the interface, this panel organizes image processing controls into several sections:

Histogram
A graphical representation of pixel intensity distribution.
Auto Stretch
Adjust the strength of the automatic stretch.
Levels
Fine-tune overall exposure and adjust black and white clipping.

Session Log

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:46:48 +0000

Introduction

By the end of this chapter, you’ll know everything about ALS’s message management system.

Overview

The Session Log consolidates the management of messages generated by ALS and is divided into two main parts:

Log View: Displays messages in real time.
Control Buttons: Allow you to follow, filter, and manage log entries.

The Session Log Panel

The Session Log not only lets you monitor your session’s progress but also facilitates troubleshooting and performance analysis.

Interface

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:53:59 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter you will get deeper knowledge about ALS use through its interface.

The ALS User Interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing you to focus on your work without unnecessary distractions.

Main elements

ALS interface is composed of six major elements, each playing a key role in the software’s usability.

ALS Interface Layout

Below is an overview of these components:

1: Main Menu
Provides access to every ALS feature and setting.

main controls

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:33:38 +0000

Introduction

During this chapter, you will:

get familiar with ALS main controls
Deepen your knowledge on key features

Overview

The ALS control station is the Main Controls interface panel

Located on the left side of the ALS interface, it organizes the most used controls and displays into sections:

Session

Session controls and status
Stack

Stack controls and stack information
Image Server

Image server controls and status
Image Saver

Image saving tools

Processing

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:33:38 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn how to improve your images using the Processing panel.

Overview

The Processing panel is the control room for the Process module in ALS.

Located on the right side of the interface, this panel organizes image processing controls into several sections:

Histogram
A graphical representation of pixel intensity distribution.
Auto Stretch
Adjust the strength of the automatic stretch.
Levels
Fine-tune overall exposure and adjust black and white clipping.

Session Log

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:46:48 +0000

Introduction

By the end of this chapter, you’ll know everything about ALS’s message management system.

Overview

The Session Log consolidates the management of messages generated by ALS and is divided into two main parts:

Log View: Displays messages in real time.
Control Buttons: Allow you to follow, filter, and manage log entries.

The Session Log Panel

The Session Log not only lets you monitor your session’s progress but also facilitates troubleshooting and performance analysis.

Interface

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:53:59 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter you will get deeper knowledge about ALS use through its interface.

The ALS User Interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, allowing you to focus on your work without unnecessary distractions.

Main elements

ALS interface is composed of six major elements, each playing a key role in the software’s usability.

ALS Interface Layout

Below is an overview of these components:

1: Main Menu
Provides access to every ALS feature and setting.

main controls

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:33:39 +0000

Introduction

During this chapter, you will:

get familiar with ALS main controls
Deepen your knowledge on key features

Overview

The ALS control station is the Main Controls interface panel

Located on the left side of the ALS interface, it organizes the most used controls and displays into sections:

Session

Session controls and status
Stack

Stack controls and stack information
Image Server

Image server controls and status
Image Saver

Image saving tools

Processing

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:51:43 +0000

Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn how to improve your images using the Processing panel.

Overview

The Processing panel is the control room for the Process module in ALS.

Located on the right side of the interface, this panel organizes image processing controls into several sections:

Histogram
A graphical representation of pixel intensity distribution.
Auto Stretch
Adjust the strength of the automatic stretch.
Levels
Fine-tune overall exposure and adjust black and white clipping.

Session Log

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:19:03 +0000

Introduction

By the end of this chapter, you’ll know everything about ALS’s message management system.

Overview

The Session Log consolidates the management of messages generated by ALS and is divided into two main parts:

Log View: Displays messages in real time.
Control Buttons: Allow you to follow, filter, and manage log entries.

The Session Log Panel

The Session Log not only lets you monitor your session’s progress but also facilitates troubleshooting and performance analysis.