M34 The Spiral Cluster in Perseus

[whatablanker]

25 x 300 sec @ ISO800 with full calibration frames 
Image 1 is stacked in DSS and just processed in CS6
Image 2 is stacked in DSS and processed in Startools and CS6
I would be intreated to hear any views which one is better. Personally I like image 2. I couldn't get the full colour just using CS6

[geeklee]

Really nice @whatablanker.  I always enjoy seeing star clusters 🙂 

I prefer the first image, by some margin - just looks less over cooked (in my opinion of course!).  The first image could perhaps have a little red taken out of the background but it could be the screen I'm on.

[AstroNtinos]

These images are so cool. Both of them are great. Well done

[whatablanker]

Thanks guys. The image was taken with a modded camera so it does bring the reds out more

[whatablanker]

I have reworked both images.

Image 1 straight from DSS to CS6

image 2 Startools then DSS and CS6