Post Processing Learning Curve

ZWO ASI294MC Pro Processing Request for feedback Deep Sky
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Roman Pierce avatar
Roman Pierce avatar
Hello ALL

This is my 4th Astro Image and my first with the ASI294MC Pro. I'm just looking for comments pertaining to faults seen in this image. I am trying to learn AP post processing but currently not able to identify what exactly needs to be corrected. I know the image does not look right compared to many other posted here but that is all I know. All comments welcome and thank you.

https://astrob.in/lhl01z/0/
Robert Q. Kimball avatar
Robert Q. Kimball avatar
You're doing well so far!  As far as the right side (top and bottom) just chop them off (crop).   noise and color are your next step.  I love Pixinsight.

Bob
Wim van Berlo avatar
Wim van Berlo avatar
Very nice image. Regarding post processing, I don't use PS (like Bob, I love PixInsight), but regardless of what you use, try to find a good tutorial or book. Here's a possible starting point.
http://www.astropix.com/html/j_digit/digtechs.html

Wim
Roman Pierce avatar
Roman Pierce avatar
Robert Q. Kimball:
You're doing well so far!  As far as the right side (top and bottom) just chop them off (crop).   noise and color are your next step.  I love Pixinsight.Bob
  Thank you Robert
Roman Pierce avatar
Roman Pierce avatar
Very nice image. Regarding post processing, I don't use PS (like Bob, I love PixInsight), but regardless of what you use, try to find a good tutorial or book. Here's a possible starting point.http://www.astropix.com/html/j_digit/digtechs.html

Wim
  That looks like a great link, my first impressions are that this will put me on the right track. Many thanks Wim.
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