Dark frames, flat frames, and bias frames are calibration frames used in astrophotography to correct for sensor noise, vignetting, and other imaging artifacts. Dark frames capture sensor noise with the same exposure settings as light frames, flat frames correct for uneven illumination and dust spots, while bias frames measure the camera’s electronic offset. Combining these frames during post-processing improves the overall quality and accuracy of astrophotography images.
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