post processing

[Markus1416 (Mark)]

I'd love input on post processing images.Can anyone advise or do something with the attached?...I'm currently using and learning Gimp.
Thanks

[blink138 (Pat)]

mark what stuff are you using to get this pic?
telescope, reducer / corrector, camera, iso, exposure, stacked or single shot?
looks a bit out of focus, but depends on the focal length
nice roundish stars on the whole but for some, someone could of knocked the mount?
pat

[blink138 (Pat)]

.......... oh yes also in astro photography the subject is best in the centre!
(unless widefield)
pat

[Markus1416 (Mark)]

Thanks for the the reply pat.
I'm using an Orion 8" reflector on an EQ mount with an Orion G-3 color camera. 25 ten second exposures stacked (good tracking) focus questionable I agree. I can't help thinking that the image contains a better final outcome based on some images I've captured in the past.
Mark