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I think this is a highly debatable subject. I'm pretty sure you were at the AAIC meeting where there was a lively discussion on the subject of colour. I know you are speaking about stars, and I assume stars close by in our galaxy. Anyway, wasn't it said at that meeting that no matter how close we could physically get to a nebula or other galaxy that we wouldn't be able to see colour? And, isn't that a reality just because our eyes are insensitive to colour as the brightness dims? I guess this is where the controversy begins; CCDs being so much more sensitive than our eyes reveal colour that our eyes naturally cannot see. To me this crosses over into the realm of art and there just isn't a right answer but is more a matter of taste. Personally I like colour more muted and less gaudy and that goes for stars too. I'm sure everybody will have a different opinion!
Peter
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