Sequator Tutorial for Astrophotography (Easy Star Stacking Software)

Sequator is a free image stacking software for star images. It will align and stack your image exposures to create a better nightscape, milky way, or even a deep space photo.
Download Sequator: sites.google.com/site/sequato...
Sequator is available for Windows PC's, and accepts most images taken with a DSLR/Mirrorless camera (Not TIF files).
The stacking process is simple and fast, and the results are impressive. The final image will have much less noise and is well-suited for further post-processing.
Sequator Stacking Software Features
• Easy, User friendly, and Fast
• Automatic determination for best parameters
• Capable under heavy light pollution
• Powerful correction for wide-angle & complex distortions
• Intelligent sky mask
• Foreground detection & stacking
• Star light enhancement function
• Light pollution reduction function
• Support star trails mode
• Batch processing for time-lapse
• Support RAW & 16-bit TIFF
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[@JeffHorne]

Incredible...I had no idea that Sequator had all of those features. Thank you for showing us the way!

[@deanwalsh2617]

As a beginner I can't thank you enough Trevor, your tutorials are sooooo helpful. :)

[@dmb2951]

Thanks, I've never been clear on the stacking process - this looks like a great place to start!

[@NebuloCity]

Thanks Trevor for the quick video on this software. I first came across it on one of Peter Zelinka’s videos back in 2020. Ironically enough, he found DSS later on and dabbled a bit there having never used it. I guess we’re all still learning and that’s so amazing. Thx again!

[@utubemtk11]

Thank you. I have wanted to do this for decades. I had almost given up when Sequator came out free.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Brilliantly explained cheers I’ve never ever been interested in Star stacking until now 📷

[@michaelcooper6932]

Thanks for pointing out this software. I have seen this before but never used it. I tried it on some old data from last summer, very similar to what you used in the video, and it turned out very well. Thanks again for educating us with these tutorials.

[@Megavoltamper]

Thank you, based on this tutorial I gave Sequator an another try and and the result was greatly improved.

[@AGM-Prism]

I can't thank you enough for making these videos, I just recently got into astrophotography this winter and your content is so incredibly helpful, especially for a beginner like me. 👍🌌

[@margaretwood1255]

I just followed this and stacked my first milky way photo. Thanks for the very easy to understand video!

[@cjmenagh882]

Welcome back to a simpler set of tools and equipment. Great video as always. Pretty neat what you can do with only a bit of kit and free software. Cheers.

[@jameschase9002]

1st rattle out of the box, Sequator didn't do so good on my rendition of the Lobster Claw. But then after digging back through some old archives, I ran it again on the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules; and it did a great job! ...batter in fact than what I was able to do with DSS. So it appears having both programs at the ready may offer additional choices not had before. Thanks for the tip Trevor!!

[@guillaume___crl]

Thanks a lot ! I just used it a few minutes ago, it's great, Sequator just stacked 7 images perfectly in about 20 seconds ! So easy to use, so easy to re-import in Lightroom. :)

[@David_Arteman]

Thanks Trevor, I just received my Apertura 60EDR today and will receive my used Canon T6i tomorrow and hopefully receive my Celestron Advanced VX mount by the end of February. I am a TOTAL newbie and was hesitant regarding editing. This sounds like a great easy package.

[@cruikshank]

Thank you Trevor for another great video for us beginners. I will download if I haven’t already. Since it’s been cloudy it’s a good time to learn processing.

[@GalaxyArtMedia]

Beautiful video Trevor! Sequator looks much simpler to use than Dss, but it seems not to offer you so much control and options as Deep Sky Stacker, currently working on a Full tutorial on stacking in Dss, but will try and do some stacks in sequator also, and try it especially for nightscapes.

[@rptaraporevala]

Thanks for the video. I love the software. I have used it before and plan on a night out on the 15th of this month (04/15 or 15/04 - 2023 - whichever format you choose...) to take some pictures. Wish me clear skies :)

[@mattsmith010171]

I use sequator for all my nightscape images and have even stacked images of the full moon with it. Love this software works perfect every time for me.

[@jasonminton9681]

Just downloaded Sequator and watched this, just what I needed, nice n simple. I'm not very techy so this is perfect for me. Hopefully get some clear sky soon so I can get my scope and recently purchased old dslr hooked up for some shots of Andromeda. Thanks for a great video.

[@MrPabgon]

Well this is definetly a life-changer for my astrophotography experience. Tried it last night and it's freaking awesome. The results are just astoniishing. Thank you!

[@STAG162]

4:38 thank you - I came here for this. it's an awesome program which I use for stacking my lapse astro shots on my S23 Ultra. what I really needed was a way to regulate the size of the brush for the mask, and you've come through with the goods.

[@nickroy9840]

Had this software for a while . Thanks Trevor for the tutorial.

[@richardshagam8608]

Sequator was the first stacker to give me good results and was simple to use when I was first starting out in AP. I, too was pretty surprised that it seemed to be ignored by most folks doing AP. I've since graduated to DSS, which didn't initially work for me, and SirL, but sometimes when I'm in a hurry to look at results, Sequator is my go-to! I trust that Trevor's video will give it the attention it deserves. Oh, and the author does request a dollar or two to buy him a cup of coffee if you like his program--I've sent him a few.

[@mrgreenfull3897]

Tnx for a nice tutorial. I hsve used it many times to process old astrophotos and it is super fast!! I used to preprocess in IRIS which was so slow, that it bricks your computer. I have doneted to the author some dollars and I also encourage everyone to do so. Amazing simple and free software.🎇

[@justanotherperson2960]

I have been experimenting with smartphone astrophotography. I use astrocam software on Mi9 with a tripod. I have been using Sequator for quite sometime. I just love the software. Easy to use, works like a charm, great output. A little bit of tweak in lightroom and I get seriously good images.

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

Thank you so much, Trevor, for a beginner like me that was incredibly helpful.

[@orcaspest]

Thank you for this tutorial. I need to process my first MW photo and I feel more confident now.

[@andjesussaid2343]

Thanks for this my friend! I'm just beginning astrophotography & was wondering which program to try, your tutorial made the choice easy!

[@lavers_1]

This is incredibly helpful as I didn't know where to start with stacking. Thanks!!!

[@Johnnyboy_584]

Thanks for the introduction. I had the software but hesitated to us it. Now I will definitely use.

[@mikehaas7]

Excellent video - thanks for explaining this process. Now I have all the pieces and parts I need to make this a success. Just waiting for the remote shutter release for my new camera and the t-adaptor and t-ring.

[@chrischarlesjax]

I found this program during the Neowise gambit. It's pretty great.

[@the27thMONKEY]

I've used sequator when DSS refused to process some images but I had no idea about the extra options you pointed out. I will absolutely be trying those out next time.

[@rcuevasvidea]

I have used Sequator instead DeepSkystacker and I am very happy with the results. I recommend it

[@AstroQuest1]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. I have heard of it but never thought of using it for nightscape images as I though it was just like DSS. Giving you the option to do star trails and stacking with a stationary foreground is awesome.

[@AstroBackyard]

My pleasure, Kurt. It's pretty great, I think you would enjoy it!

[@aleixroig]

Thanks Trevor for sharing this amazing piece of software

[@andyweeks2216]

I was wondering when you were going to show this off. This was my software of choice for DSLR. Easily better than DSS

[@scarpography]

Well not as effective for dso's as dss

[@ntt2k]

@@scarpography How so?

[@pupperemeritus9189]

It's not as good technically but it's way faster and especially better for wide angle images. DSS has better image quality but it's also a bit picky about how good the sub has to be. But for best image , pixinsight is the way to go

[@vinayakbiradar1424]

🐦🐦

[@noahm44]

@@pupperemeritus9189 no, just sequator

[@pedrofedrigo5402]

Really straight forward tutorial! Love it!

[@astrosertao]

This tutorial is also easy, fast and direct, thank you!

[@AstroExploring]

This is a great tutorial, thanks Trevor! Gonna try it myself and see how it compares with DSS.

[@AstroBackyard]

Cool! Yeah for nightscapes I think it makes a lot of sense. Deep-sky will come down to preference, but I am impressed!

[@Dylans_astro]

Thank you Trevor! I’m definitely giving this a try!

[@AstroBackyard]

Awesome!

[@GrandmasterBBC]

Thank you for the quick and dirty tutorial. I'm still struggling with my processing techniques. This looks almost simple enough that I think even I could do it LOL!

[@julese7790]

Yes, very good soft, I use it for both nightscape & DSO. Some problems ( light pollution removal generate colour banding imho) but VERY simple & good.

[@ETERNALFLIGHT63]

My favorite software! Well explained Trevor

[@dewade]

Oh god thank you so much, your tutorial was easy to understand!

[@stuartcarter7053]

This look remarkably easy to use. Thank you!

[@lepetitbaigneur9073]

thanks, dude! Very good tutorial and nice pics!

[@sirmeowcelot]

thanks, Trevor for another great video.

[@astro_douglas]

AWESOME Trevor! 🙌🏻

[@tracysmith3343]

AWESOME tutorial!! Thank you so much!!

[@darkamagumo716]

Thank you for this video! fot this past weekend's perseid meteor shower i did my best to capture some just with my phone camera on a tripod. I was able to get 3 snd even though there is clear light pollution i was able to use Sequator to stack the 3 images to have all 3 meteors show up in one image! This was my first time doing soemthing like this and hopefully in the future whenever i can get bettre equipment and can get photos like yours as well :)

[@Photogal]

I’m finding a few links on google. Which is the legit one, can you help? It’s my first time too lol.

[@siddharthnegi]

thanks soo much this helped me stack my first photo of the orion nebula thx

[@stevenrobinsonpictures]

I always thought it only Stacked the sky but even when you select the sky and put it to freeze ground the ground gets Stacked and cleaned. Amazing!

[@percynolan6198]

Thank you very much, straight to the point and simple. great vid

[@amandamoors1753]

Super helpful! Thanks so much! Until I watched your video, I didn't know about the "freeze ground" option and so I kept getting blurred foregrounds.

[@davidbutler717]

I have been using sequator for about a year. I prefer it to DSS. The stacked image is much better, and I get much better color with less processing.

[@howkre8ive]

Thanks! I need to get more serious about my processing.

[@robertosaragoni2218]

Great review. In an hadware expensive hobby like this, free tools like this helps a lot and are really welcomed.

[@simonbaigrie2485]

Very interesting. Stacking has always been a bit of a put off for me. Will have to give it a go.

[@gerihun1787]

Thank you for the guide, I found it very usefull. It was a great presentation!

[@jffro]

Hi Trevor/love ur work mate...content is awesome every time...I use a 6d markii & it would be great to see more of ur work using that camera...I know it’s no-where close to some of ur other rigs, but just interesting seeing ur results from using that camera 👍

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Never heard of it. I will definitely give it a try Trevor!

[@Broccoli_32]

Have you tried it? How was it in comparison to say deep sky stacker

[@johnrees1234]

THANKS for your great tutorial.

[@traveler7249]

ANOTHER great tutorial Thank you.

[@stevenwakeley9790]

Awesome software and still free. Use it for all my night time shots

[@gerryboyd178]

Really interesting, will download and give it a go. Seems a more 'black box' solution where it does most of its processing based on internal algorithms, compared to DSS where you can select a wider set of options before running. Doesn't make it a bad thing though, just a different way of doing it.

[@litenmyrastorpp69yearsago90]

Congrats for 300k! I just saw you hit it!

[@DavesAstrophotography]

Thanks Trevor, don't remember ever trying Sequator, might try running my 2 dumbbell sets that wouldn't stack through it and see what happens.

[@hymanmj]

Great overview Trevor, thanks! :)

[@donloughrey1615]

Great, thanks. I'll give it a try.

[@SteveKennedy2902]

First of all, thanks for all of the excellent videos you post. I appreciate your positivity and enthusiasm. Regarding this video ... I've been using Sequator for a couple months and was wondering why it hadn't been given more attention by well-known photographers such as yourself. Good to see that I am not crazy after all and that respected people like you are using it also. As you said, we should all be thanking the software creator .. he/she deserves accolades for this software.

[@geonerd]

It gets ignored because it's not as new and shiny as the others.

[@arcanum3000]

From my limited experience: Sequator is easy to use with clear options and baked in algorithms that are pretty good for everything. It's easier to get it to successfully stack problematic frames (e.g., frames with focus problems, or slightly smeared stars) as compared to, say, Deep Sky Stacker. That all makes it easier for people new to astrophotography to get actual results without spending hours fighting with software. And of course it does landscape freezing, which hardly any other software does. I think a big part of why it's not talked about more are the very things that make it simple and easy for newbies to use. DSS and Astro Pixel Processor allow you to choose different algorithms and do other additional categorization and processing to improve the output, while Sequator is more "good enough". Personally I've moved to Astro Pixel Processor. It has lots of options, but has real guidance about when and how to use them. DSS has very little guidance about its many, many options (and I personally suspect some of them are of the "this isn't actually useful, but we included it for the sake of completeness" variety). On the other hand, DSS is free, while APP costs a chunk of cash.

[@mrdarklight]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you!

[@sic04250f]

It is excellent software, I've been using it for a couple years.

[@keeratit2303]

Thank you so much for making this very useful video

[@ChuloRob617]

This video was awesome, I have tried Sequator but never quite got the result I was looking for. Turns out I was painting the entire sky even along tree edges and it came out weird, it never occurred to me to just paint the Milky Way

[@Master_RoSSShi]

Please do more editing-style videos, I love those, and you make videos really well.

[@alineradventureswithsimons79]

This is great! Thanks Trevor!

[@neodanks454]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@astrocarone9671]

Ummm, well, looks like I’m downloading a new stacking software...

[@AstroRef68]

Greater tutorial I love simplicity

[@elamuruganmahadevan1112]

Excellent - Thanks for sharing. Really useful .

[@ulftornert2855]

Thank you! Very helpful!! 👍👍👍

[@Slewis71119]

Great Video, good job on explaining.

[@TonyGouge]

Thank you for this! Very helpful!

[@manolillo123]

Thanks for the Sequator software

[@Dragonfly383]

This seems really good. I wanted to try stacking but dds is kinda painfull to work with if you dont know what you are doing plus the separation of forgroung is awesome. Thanks man

[@petertiagunov5666]

Trevor it would nice to see you stacking in FITs tutorial! Thanks!

[@francoedrian3398]

you got a new subscriber here thanks for this vid its so helpful for beginner like me

[@petrkolman2904]

Thank you for this great video !

[@franciswelker5133]

very very good tutorial ,many thanks

[@space9342]

Thanks for the info will definitely check this out if this is better than DSS

[@bryanlunadelacruz]

Now i got the idea.thank you

[@mauriceaustin3657]

awesome I'll give this a try

[@xl447]

Thanks mate, love the videos. 🇬🇧

[@Nad935]

The result 😍

[@3DAstroTC]

I'll have to give that a go!

[@aayanksinghai8242]

Thank you Trevor

[@LazywalkLog]

This tutorial is interesting. I found it helpful.

[@Sergeant_Nugget]

Very great video. Glad you told us about this tool

[@ChristiaanCorthals]

I use Sequator as well, nice results