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== Installing Nebulosity ==

Download the appropriate file (Mac or Windows) from the Stark Labs web site:

Mac:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=5CE0C7AF92AAA395!2860&authkey=!AAwXb0_MFajwvgQ&ithint=file%2czip

Windows:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=5CE0C7AF92AAA395!2861&authkey=!AKbSl8xZ9zpHaVc&ithint=file%2cexe

After installing the software, input your registration code for full access.  To obtain a registration code, speak to your instructor or TA.

'''You may only use your registration code once, so make sure you use it on a computer where you will be able to do all of the work for the project!''' If you keep re-using the registration code, you will be responsible for paying the cost of the additional copies (at $80 USD each).

Nebulosity comes with a very detailed [http://www.stark-labs.com/downloads_files/Nebulosity3Docs_v3_0.pdf User's Manual]. However, most of the information you will require can be found on these pages.

== Pre-processing ==

=== Align and Combine Filter Exposures ===

If you are working with data that you have taken from a telescope, you will likely need to [[Align and Combine]] (or "stack") your exposures before you can combine them into a 3-colour image. 

=== Digital Development of Aligned Frames ===

Once your filters are aligned and combined, you will need to [[digital development|develop]] them to bring out the details in your data.

== Creating 3-Colour Images ==

If you are working with your own telescope data, you may need to [[#Pre-processing|pre-process]] your data for optimal 3-colour image results. 
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If the red, green, and blue frames that you are combining have already been pre-processed, you can proceed to [[create 3-colour images|create a 3-colour image]]