M81 and M82

[Sam]

This is the wide field of the M81 and M82 I posted in the other thread. I think I might have the workflow for processing sorted. I especially like this image as I think I've figured out how to keep the background dark with stretching the histogram. This weeks discussion on curves certainly helped! This image is 65 X 120sec subs with a modded Canon 1000D. :D

Sam

[Kai]

Now i like this one Sam

[Sam]

Thanks Steve, I'm very happy how it's turned out!

Sam

[Starjumper]

Hi Sam,

That is a stunning shot, well done mate.

John

[Sam]

Cheers John!

[beamish]

Lovely Sam- don't s'ppose you'd like to post your workflow ??

[jgs001]

Very nice indeed Sam. Go on you know you want to post the workflow

[Sam]

Thanks for the comments chaps! The workflow:

1. All 65 stacked in DSS.

2. Autosave file from DSS opened in PixInsight.

3. Moderate curve applied (with the RT box ticked to adjust on the fly).

4. On levels the middle slider moved closer to the right hand base of the curve.

5. Left hand slider moved a bit closer to the start of the upslope of the curve.

6. Curves applied again - just subtly though.

7. Repeat 4,5 and 6 with the RT box ticked so you can see what's going on - experiment with different parts of the curve to see what happens.

8. Somewhere in the middle there do the dynamic background thingy (false flats basically).

8. Crop if necessary and save.

Sam

[MartinB]

Fabulous work Sam, that is a beauty

[beamish]

Thanks Sam!!

Karlo

[Psychobilly]

Very nice Sam W1KD

Billy...

[Taff]

Hi Sam' very nice capture of them both.Mark

[Paxo]

Very nice work Sam, I like that a lot.

Steve..

[RobH]

Great work.

I like the way you've not blown out the core of M81, some nice detail there.

Cheers

Rob

[Whippy]

Very nice Sam .

Tony..