Images captured with MaxIm DL can be used for a wide variety of scientific purposes. For astronomical applications, the most common are Photometry and Astrometry.
Photometry is the precise measurement of the brightness of a star or other object. Photometric measurements are a staple of astronomical research, and used for an enormous variety of purposes including studies of variable stars, novae and supernovae, asteroids, and many other types of research.
Astrometry is the precise measurement of the position of a star or other object. This also has a wide variety of uses, from determining orbits of newly-discovered solar system objects, discovering new objects, and identifying imaging targets. MaxIm DL also uses Astrometry for image alignment and stacking, telescope synchronization, and overlaying images on a planetarium star display.
A tool is also available for performing FFT analysis.