Hey folks,
I've spent some of this enforced Victorian stage 4 lockdown period learning a new narrowband processing technique from fellow astrophotographer, Eric Coles in the USA.
It involves adjusting the histogram in Photoshop to balance colours in selective areas. The process yields a much more pleasing balance of colours on hydrogen alpha dominant emission nebulae such as these pictured.
https://www.astrobin.com/full/3fsrjr/0/
https://www.astrobin.com/full/ac8fpp/0/
As Ha no longer dominates the field, there is more variation in colour. Probably not as accurate from a scientific viewpoint, but much more pleasing aesthetically!
For those interested in learning more about Eric's method
Here is the Link
Let the games commence!
