Here are some key features of "MicroObservatory Image":

· Optimize an image's brightness/contrast automatically, by either linear or logarithmic scaling.
· Colorize images using several false color tables.
· Invert an image's color table.
· Increase image contrast and detail using "sharpen" filter.
· Reduce the noise in an image.
· Manipulate full screen magnification.
· Show image information for individual pixels by cursor placement.
· Perform mathematical operations between two images.
· Perform an integer arithmetic operation to an image.
· Shift an image relative to another image.
· Manipulate an image stack that allows you to create RGB images or animated GIF files.
· Crop portions of an image or image stack when an area is selected with the rectangle tool.
· Calculate brightness levels and image statistics of an area is selected with the rectangle or circle tool.
· Show intensity histograms of the image data.
· Display the header of a FITS image.
· Place text or graphic lines on an 8-bit GIF file in order to annotate the image.

Requirements:

· Java Runtime Environment