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Magenta halos around dark regions

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milkywayphotography avatar

Still pretty new to editing photos in pixinsight, wondering if anybody has some ideas as to why the dark regions in this photo has some halo effects going on. I’ve re edited the photo in pixinsight a couple times now to see if im strecthing the filters too much? not sure what the issue is, any suggestions are appreciated! FinalNebula-3.jpgFinalNebula-3.jpg

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Tony Gondola avatar

I’m having a hard time seeing exactly what you’re talking about. Can you be more specific? Posting a link to a full resolution image might help.

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milkywayphotography avatar

Tony Gondola · May 20, 2026, 01:51 PM

I’m having a hard time seeing exactly what you’re talking about. Can you be more specific? Posting a link to a full resolution image might help.

📷 Screenshot 2026-05-20 130306.pngScreenshot 2026-05-20 130306.pngseems to only be around the dark regionsFinalNebula-3.jpg

andrea tasselli avatar

Maybe use a different palette or such. It’s a false colour image so anything goes…

Tony Gondola avatar

I agree. I think what you are seeing is real but the color mapping is making it look odd.