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M51 re-start color

Started by hakescl, 05/10/2009 03:05AM
Posted 05/10/2009 03:05AM Opening Post
I re-stacked the luminance and added RGB, 50 minutes each. I did not subtract a constant from the RGB shot with the full moon (1/2 of it), as I asked about in another thread, but may go back and try that to see if it makes any difference. I'd still like to get some more L on a night with at least average, or maybe even above average seeing. And it should be dark for at least an hour tomorrow, so maybe then. Anything else to try?

Charlie



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Posted 05/10/2009 04:05AM #1
That looks really nice Charlie, the colors are popping out all over. smile

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Posted 05/11/2009 05:21PM #2
Looking pretty good Charlie. I think you have good color data. More Luminance? Well, its pretty darn good as it is, but getting more data is always good. You can always decide later whether or not to use it.

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