M81

[jacko61]

M81, Bodes galaxy taken during the unusual run of clear nights last weekend.  Altair 150EDF with 0.8 reducer. ZWO ASI533MC pro. Skywatcher EQ8R pro.  3 hours of 240 second subs plus darks and flats. Processed in Startools with a final sharpen in GIMP.

Graeme

 

[jacko61]

Odd thing here. If I look at this image on my laptop the colours feel right but looking now on my work surface pro there's a heavy cerise cast across the whole galaxy. I'd be interested to know what other folk are seeing?

Graeme

[alacant]

3 hours ago, jacko61 said:

a heavy cerise cast

Hi

If in doubt, Reset and try the Legacy preset at high saturation:

HTH

 

Comparison:

 

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by alacant

[jacko61]

Thanks. Even on my laptop the Legacy version looks much more natural.  I may redo the whole process anyway. 

Graeme