Reworked M64 from SGL5

[daz]

Had time to play and revisit my M64.

I *think* I have some dodgy darks (new ones currently being captured) but this has come out ok, with some careful processing!

Had to relearn some processing skills - one day it WILL sink in!

[Jamie]

Doesn't look like you did too bad here mate.

Its well framed,nice round stars + good detail in M64.....Win win....

Being constructive-

If i had one slightly less than positive comment to make about this image it would be that it is just a tad soft in texture.

[Deneb]

It's a nice rework, I did have a fiddle with it, hope you don't mind, would you like me to send you a link.

Nadeem.

[daz]

Post it up Nadeem!

Thanks Jamie

[Deneb]

No problem, now the only thing i've done here, is played around with curves & the levels, while trying to retain the softness in the image. Hope it's a tad better for you..

Nadeem..

[daz]

Looks good!

Just trying to read up/figure out on the best way to blend the 10min L data with the 5min stuff! I'm sure there's more whispy stuff in the arms to come out!

[Ant]

Nice image mate.

Do you take darks with the H9? I didn't think that it was generally required with the H9?

Looking forward to seeing the new version with the new darks....

Ant

[daz]

I do mate, I do find it makes a difference

[SteveL]

Daz very kindly allowed me to have a play with the raw subs (plus calibration frames), so I had a quick bash at processing it again from scratch (DSS, PSCS2, PixInsight, Registar). Here is my result:

(Click on image for full 2x drizzle version)

[daz]

So much to learn......

Ta!