Guest VikN46 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Hi, I managed to get out for a bit last night couldn't decide what to have a go at but ended up choosing the Bubble Nebula and M52. Didn't quite go to plan as can often happen but at least I got something, I found processing this quite challenging and really difficult as trying to bring the nebula out added too much red to everything else, if anyone has any tips on this I would be grateful. I know I probably need to stick to a specific set of sub lengths and need more darks and to finally get my head around flats etc. Total imaging time 1hr 25mins - 18 x lights (ranging from 240s, 300s and 600s as wanted to test guding too) 10 x darks. SW 150 PDS, EQ5 Pro Synscan GOTO. Guiding: SW ST80 and QHY5 Modded Canon 600D with CLS clip filter Using: BYEOS, PHD, DSS and trial version of Photoshop. ISO 400 Anyway here they are (click on for larger image) thanks for looking CROPPED BUBBLE NEBULA M52 AND BUBBLE NEBULA Edited July 2, 2014 by VikN46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Very good Vicky. Using PS , I found the more I used it the easier it became. I also use Noels Tools exclusivley for PS astro. (worth the £20!) Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 good image :thumbsup: with the DSLR I did 300 or 600s at 800iso its all about data lots of good data will improve it and you can go back to it over several nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VikN46 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Very good Vicky. Using PS , I found the more I used it the easier it became. I also use Noels Tools exclusivley for PS astro. (worth the £20!) Cheers Ron Sounds good is this the one? http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/Astronomy_Tools_For_Full_Version.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That's the one, well worth it Vicky. What PS are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VikN46 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I'm using the trial version of PS CC (the one you subscribe to). I do like it though and its more affordable so will be subscribing very soon. Edited July 2, 2014 by VikN46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter shah Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 nice work love the framing with M52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VikN46 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hi, I've been reading Photoshop tutorials mainly on star colour, whilst I don't think the colour is the best, seem to have reduced the redness of some of the stars,, I think it looks a little better but not sure it looks right. Thanks for looking comments as always most welcome ! M52 and Bubble Nebula with layres 1.1 by VikN46, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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