I would like to estimate SNR in my FITS images before observations start. What do imagers use to make this estimate? A free software tool would be nice. I do have AstroArt5
This image shows a cross section through Europa before occulting a dim star. Eyeball tells me the STN >100, but a better estimate would be good [ C11, W25 filter, 200ms, QHY174m ] - Thank you !
Hi Tim. AstroImageJ (often seen contracted as AIJ) - built on Image J, which is used widely in research - does it quite nicely.
AstroArt7 does too - but obviously you would need a paid upgrade. Though AA7 is impressive and, most importantly, has a nice scripting language which is useful.
Personally I use MaximDL but that is an expensive option.