NGC55 and NGC253 in Sculptor

[ASIGN_Baz]

I just had two fantastic nights in the observatory.

I got stacks of 15 minute subs on these two galaxies over the two nights.

NGC253 2hr 30 min

NGC55 3hr 75 min

Skywatcher Black Diamond ED120 on an EQ6

Orion Starshoot Pro III DSI (OS colour)

Stacked in MaxIm DL Essentials, PP in Photoshop Elements 6. I think I am getting a little better at this each time..:screwy:

C&C welcome though...

It's just a shame i can't post them here in full format.

[Aza]

First one is very good! Only criticism would be a slighty blown core

[trevboyd]

I agree - the first looks great

[Psychobilly]

Nice pair Baz...

The first looks sharper than the second and has better colour balance...

Peter...

[Sam]

Very nice Baz, there's lots of colour and detail!

Sam

[ASIGN_Baz]

Thanks all....any idea how I can process this so the core isn't burnt out, while still retaining the fainter areas?

Baz.

[Aza]

There are lots of ways using layers, but I would try this way:

Process a second version where the core is how you want it.

Put it as a layer on top of your current one.

Set a layer mask to hide all.

Then use a paintbrush with white paint to paint the areas you want to reveal (the core)

After wards use a gaussian blur on the layer, this will soften the edges.