Wizard Nebula Ha vs no Ha

[Rodd]

The first image is an R(Ha)GB and the second is just RGB.  The only saturation adjustments were “downward” in effort to tame the palette intensity.  I added 80% Ha to the red channel of the first image, so it’s not a question of needing more.  I tend to not like inserting Ha into non-galaxy broadband images. 
R(HA)GB

RGB

[The Lazy Astronomer]

Caveat: viewing on my phone, and only at resolution displayed as I view the post (i.e. not 100%)

Other than the deeper reds, and the slight boost in the visibility of the fainter (red) Ha regions, I see no real difference in the two.

Going on colour balance alone, l would say rgb only is my preference, but then I've taken a real liking to broadband only images over past few months, so maybe just my natural bias at play... Both lovely nonetheless ☺

[Rodd]

9 minutes ago, The Lazy Astronomer said:

Caveat: viewing on my phone, and only at resolution displayed as I view the post (i.e. not 100%)

Other than the deeper reds, and the slight boost in the visibility of the fainter (red) Ha regions, I see no real difference in the two.

Going on colour balance alone, l would say rgb only is my preference, but then I've taken a real liking to broadband only images over past few months, so maybe just my natural bias at play... Both lovely nonetheless ☺

Thanks. Yep. That’s how I feel as well.