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M42 quick re-edit

Posted by AstroTanja on 13 Feb 2014 / 1 Comment

I recently did a blog about acquiring and processing M42, “Processing the star factory”. Revisiting my image, as one does when it’s cloudy for months…. I realise that there is more data buried in the image. I fear over processing, and I hate adding noise to images. My approach is always a little reserved and […]



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Processing The Star Factory, M42

Posted by AstroTanja on 06 Dec 2013 / 7 Comments

M42 is a glorious mix of diffuse nebula and one of the the brightest nebulae in the sky. It’s a wonderful target for novice and experienced imagers as there’s always more data and detail to find. It’s easy to capture – but difficult to master.



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