Problems generating HDR images in PixInsight

Processing Deep Sky M42 Messier Objects
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Enrique Ojeda avatar
Enrique Ojeda avatar
Hi! I'm having a problem generating my M42 HDR image in PixInsight. The resulting image is horrible. Does anyone know why? The HA master is 180 seconds at -10 C and the other is at 15 seconds at the same temperature. My camera is a ZWO ASI294 MM Pro. My filter is an Antila HA 3nm 31mm. My tube is a Red Cat III 250mm. When stacking in PI I selected to apply Drizzle. I appreciate your support, please!. Thanks! Clear skies!

Master Ha 180s



Master Ha 15s

HDR =´(

ArchStarGazer avatar
ArchStarGazer avatar
Did you try to apply STF again and especially to apply it using 24-bit LUT?
Enrique Ojeda avatar
Enrique Ojeda avatar
@ArchStarGazer  Thanks so much ArchStarGazer! It's been fixed! I didn't know about that feature! I wish you clear skies without moon forever.

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ArchStarGazer avatar
I am glad that my comment was helpful smile.
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