AstroArchiveImport and verify
Scan telescope storage, review metadata and copy your captures with SHA-256 verification. Duplicate detection keeps repeated imports under control.
SHA-256 verification · Duplicate detectionAstronomical image management
Keep your captures
in order.
AstroArchive is a Windows application for organising astronomical images, verifying imports and preparing files for external processing.
Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · Works offline
The workflow
From telescope storage
to a working archive.
Import captures into a local archive. Browse their targets and observing sessions, then export verified copies for stacking or editing.
Browse your sessions
Browse by target, instrument or observing session. Narrow your selection by exposure, gain and review state, with previews for supported images.
Target · Instrument · Observing sessionExport working copies
Export verified working copies, match calibrations and organise mosaic panels. Hand selected files to external software for stacking and processing.
Calibration matching · Mosaic panels
Originals and working copies
Imports copy your files by default and verify their bytes. Supported previews let you zoom, pan and change the display stretch while preserving the captured pixels.
Edited projects keep processing copies and returned outputs together. Stacking and mosaic stitching take place in your external processing software.
Archive FITS, XISF, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, SER and other recognised formats. Preview support varies by file format.
See compatibilityWindows download
Download AstroArchive.
The current stable installer, published by the project on GitHub.
- System
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- Runtime
- .NET Framework 4.8 or later
- Installation
- Offline installer · Per-user by default
New stable releases appear here automatically. Already installed? Use Settings → Check for and install new releases in AstroArchive.
ASTROARCHIVE / WINDOWSRELEASE CHANNEL
Read release notes · Published on GitHub
Resources
Documentation
Setup instructions, workflow guides and compatibility notes.
Contact
Contact the maintainer.
Contact Ari J. Guest about AstroArchive, suggest a change or discuss a collaboration.
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