Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36

How to Use Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36 in Photoshop

If you are an astrophotographer or an astro sketcher, you might be interested in using Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36 in Photoshop. This is a software that contains 34 Photoshop functions, each with predefined steps designed to save time and make processing an image or a sketch easier. It was created by Noel Carboni, a professional astrophotographer[^1^].

In this article, we will show you how to download, install and use Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36 in Photoshop. We will also give you some examples of how this software can improve your astro images or sketches.

How to Download and Install Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36

To download Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36, you need to visit ProDigital Software's website at www.prodigitalsoftware.com. Click on \"Products\" and scroll down to Astronomy Tools. You can purchase a copy of the software for $21.95[^2^]. After you complete the payment, you will receive an email with a link to download the software.

To install Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36, you need to have Adobe Photoshop installed on your computer. You can use any version from CS2 to CC. Once you have downloaded the software, unzip the file and copy the \"Astronomy Tools.atn\" file to your Photoshop actions folder. The location of this folder may vary depending on your operating system and Photoshop version, but you can usually find it under C:\\Program Files\\Adobe\\Adobe Photoshop\\Presets\\Actions or C:\\Users\\Your Name\\AppData\\Roaming\\Adobe\\Adobe Photoshop\\Presets\\Actions.

After you have copied the file, open Photoshop and go to the \"Windows\" tab. Select \"Actions\" to open the actions panel. You should see a folder named \"Astronomy Tools\" with 34 actions inside. You can expand or collapse the folder by clicking on the arrow next to it.

How to Use Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36

To use Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36, you need to have an astro image or sketch open in Photoshop. You can then select one of the actions from the actions panel and click on the \"Play\" icon at the bottom of the panel. The action will apply a series of steps to your image or sketch automatically. You can undo or redo any action by using Ctrl+Z or Ctrl+Y on your keyboard.

Some of the actions have an option to create a separate layer for the changes, which allows you to adjust the opacity or blend mode of the layer. To use this option, select the action that has \". . . As Layer On Top\" in its name and press \"Play\". A new layer will appear above your original image or sketch with the name of the action.

Some of the actions also have an option to adjust some parameters before applying them, such as brightness, contrast, color balance or noise reduction. To use this option, select the action that has \". . . With Dialogs\" in its name and press \"Play\". A dialog box will pop up where you can change some settings before clicking \"OK\".

Examples of Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36

Astronomy Tools Actions Set 36 has many useful functions for enhancing your astro images or sketches. Here are some examples of how they can improve your work:

\"Make Stars Smaller\": This action reduces the size and brightness of stars in your image or sketch, making them more realistic and less bloated. It is especially helpful for scanned sketches where faint stars may appear too bright after inverting them[^2^].

\"Enhance DSO and Reduce Stars\": This action boosts the contrast and color of deep-sky objects (DSOs) such as nebulae or galaxies while reducing the stars around them. It is useful for bringing out more details and colors in faint DSOs without losing star fields.

\"Space Noise Reduction\": This action reduces noise and graininess in your image or sketch without blurring it. It is helpful for improving low-light images or sketches taken with high ISO settings or long exposures.

\"Local Contrast Enhancement\": This action increases the contrast between light and dark areas in your image or sketch 061ffe29dd