Orbitus Planetary Processing Software

Orbitus is an advanced planetary processing solution designed for serious astrophotographers who demand maximum quality from their imaging equipment. Built with modern GPU-accelerated algorithms and an integrated processing pipeline, Orbitus delivers superior results while streamlining the traditional multi-program workflow.

Coming soon!

Obritus will be the “Pixinsight for Planets.”

While numerous free planetary processing solutions exist, Orbitus will deliver a high-performance, all-in-one package with both basic and advanced workflows. This software will offer an alternative to the traditional multi-program workflow:

PIPP (Planetary Imaging PreProcessor)

  • Currently used for: Initial video optimization and frame sorting
  • Limitations: CPU-only processing, limited format support

AutoStakkert!

  • Currently used for: Planetary frame alignment and stacking
  • Limitations: Dated interface, limited GPU acceleration, single-purpose tool

RegiStax

  • Currently used for: Wavelet processing and image enhancement
  • Limitations: Aging codebase, not maintained, performance issues with large datasets

WinJUPOS

  • Currently used for: Derotation and mapping
  • Limitations: Basic interface, limited integration with other tools

Orbitus eliminates the need for this fragmented approach by providing all necessary functionality in a single, modern, GPU-accelerated application. This integrated workflow not only saves time but ensures consistent quality through the entire processing pipeline.

Orbitus: Next-Generation Planetary Image Processing Software

Technical Specifications

Core Processing Pipeline:

  • GPU-accelerated frame extraction and quality analysis
  • Advanced multi-point alignment system with sub-pixel accuracy
  • Quality-weighted stacking with modified astrodrizzle algorithm
  • Real-time wavelet processing with independent layer control
  • Lucy-Richardson deconvolution
  • Hardware-accelerated color transformations

Key Performance Features:

  • CUDA-accelerated processing utilizing modern GPU architectures
  • Memory-mapped file handling for efficient data management
  • Asynchronous frame processing with CUDA streams
  • Parallel quality-weighted stacking
  • Real-time preview updates during processing
  • Automatic GPU resource management

Video Processing Capabilities:

  • Support for SER, AVI, MP4, MOV, ASI, QHY, and ZWO formats
  • Intelligent frame quality analysis
  • Advanced noise estimation and reduction
  • Local contrast enhancement
  • Multiple region quality analysis
  • Comprehensive quality metrics tracking

Supported Output Formats:

  • 16-bit TIFF
  • 16-bit PNG
  • FITS (including 32-bit for scientific applications)
  • XISF
  • Animated GIF/APNG for dynamic presentations
  • H.264/H.265 video export

System Requirements:

  • For GPU enhancements: NVIDIA GPU with Compute Capability 6.0 or higher
  • Windows 10/11 or Linux
  • 16GB+ system RAM recommended
  • CUDA Toolkit 12.0 or newer

Orbitus represents a significant advancement over traditional planetary processing tools, offering a modernized, unified solution for achieving the highest quality results from planetary imaging data. Designed for integration with professional-grade imaging equipment, Orbitus helps ensure that your processing software matches the quality of your acquisition gear.