Feature/sep star detection#2887
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Adds IndiAllSkyStarsSEP using the sep library to estimate the sky
background and detect real astronomical sources, selectable via a new
DETECT_STARS_METHOD config key ('template' or 'sep'). Adds
DETECT_STARS_SEP_THOLD (sigma threshold, default 5.0). The Settings
page shows both fields with JS show/hide between the two thresholds.
This was referenced Apr 24, 2026
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The Problem
The existing star detection correlates each frame against a synthetic 15×15 blurred circle. This approach has some limitations on real allsky images: it assumes stars have a fixed shape that rarely matches a wide-angle lens, it lacks a sky background model (making it vulnerable to light pollution, clouds, and noise), and the threshold is a raw correlation value (0–1) with no physical meaning. The reported star count is often unreliable and difficult to tune.
Changes Made
Dependency Note: Requires pip install sep>=1.4.1 to use the new method.