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M48

Object name / Catalog Number: M48            
Camera (specific model): Meade DSI-Pro II
Number of Exposures & Exposure length: 10:20:20 exposures of 2' each
Scope: Model, Aperture and F ratio: Meade 80mm - f/3.7
Filters used: Meade RGB

Additional Information
Guide camera/scope: Meade LX90
Image Capture Software: Envisage
Processing software: Meade ASIP - Photoshop
Other:


Nebulosity:

- CaptureDark Subtracted
- Aligned/Combined
- RGB merged
- Background color adjusted
- DDP
- Power Stretch (very much like levels)


Photoshop
:
- Curves and Levels adjusted to taste
- Applied Neil Fleming's gradient removal technique
- High Pass Filter lightly applied

Original Photo
 

Photo Comments

tking2097 wrote:
"Qualified" - Score 3

1) Focus/Sharpness - Yes
2) Composition - Yes
3) Star Quality - No
4) Processing Skills - No
5) Exposure/Depth/Detail - Yes
6) Technical Bonus - N/A

This image has a lot going for it, however, poor color layer alignment in early post-processing really prevents the image from reaching it's potential.

10:53 PM on April 1, 2008

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