Stu Wilson Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just a quick trial as id forgotten how to process with layer masks to keep the core from blowing out. Grabbed 15 x 1 min subs couple of nights ago with darks and lights to try it out with the aid of a youtube tutorial. Dunno if its good or bad to be fair. I know spacing is wrong on cc too so that needs altered before next decent night. Clear skies Stu 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Jenkins Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 For just 15 minutes data that is great. I am sure there is plenty right with it, and plenty that can be improved upon.. but that is name of the game. I am sure there are members on here that will be able to give you further direction. Well done. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Wilson Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Marvin Jenkins said: For just 15 minutes data that is great. I am sure there is plenty right with it, and plenty that can be improved upon.. but that is name of the game. I am sure there are members on here that will be able to give you further direction. Well done. Marv Yes ive imaged this alot over the years with better results but always enjoy it when it appears every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroMuni Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 08/01/2023 at 16:56, Stu Wilson said: Grabbed 15 x 1 min subs couple of nights ago with darks and lights to try it out with the aid of a youtube tutorial. I like the 2nd image better than the first one. And for 15mins worth, thats amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imakebeer Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Newbie question: I've read about layer masks, particularly relating to M42, so I've a rough idea of what they are and why you might use them in this case. If I've understood correctly you kinda trace round the bright nebula so you can tweak the colours independently of the darker background. Is it a very manual process to draw the outline in GIMP which I'm using in my case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB711 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Color range in PH is excellent if you have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Wilson Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figgis Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I'd love to get images this good in 15 mins exposure time, perhaps I'll try some of the Software you use and see if I improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpoulette Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I'm still in the process of putting an imaging system together myself - but those look great for 15 minutes. Hopefully my first images will be "in the ballpark" ! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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