NGC4038 - LRGB - Interacting Galaxies

[PKay]

Trying hard to emulate the fine work seen here, but I think I need help.

Stats:
15 of 5m subs LRGB each, total integration of 5 hours.
Very good seeing.

Steps taken in PI:
Each channel:
ABE - background extraction
MLT - Noise removal
HT - Stretch

LRGB combination (after registration)
Deconvolution - Sharpen
CT - curves
ACDNR - noise

Photoshop:
Lightness, Contrast, Saturation

hi res: https://www.astrobin.com/full/h4ncsx/0/?nc=user

Comments most welcome about the outcome, and thanks for reading this far :)

[multiweb]

It does look pretty good. Got a high resolution? Also what scope and camera did you use?

[PKay]

Thanx Marc

Added a hi res link.

Gear is on my profiley thing.

[Andy01]

Hi Peter,
It's looking good already and more data will help reveal the tidal tails. :thumbsup:

[PKay]

Thanks Andy

Most encouraging comment, clouds permitting will add more data.

[multiweb]

Very cool. Really nice details. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
All you need is more integration time now to smooth it out. You already have the two tails and more in the underlying data.

[strongmanmike]

Yeah, pretty good shot there Peter, very cool pair them :)

Mike

[PKay]

Hi Mike :hi:

Thanx dude...

[Ryderscope]

A nice pair of Antenna Galaxies Peter :)

[PKay]

Tankyoo Rodney, all good fun!

[Karlz]

Thst looks great Peter, I might have to put that on the list.

[PKay]

Way to go Karl, you now have the right camera!

[Placidus]

For a six inch scope and the time you had available, you've done a SPLENDID job. :thumbsup:

Only constructive comment is that there's some black ringing around bright features, suggesting slightly too much sharpening.

[PKay]

Thanks MnT

Deconvolution has always been a challenge for me.
There seems to be a fine line of getting it right and wrecking everything.
Will have to spend more time practising.

[Bart]

Decon is a good tool if used well, and it can be hard to find the right balance. If you can get away with out using it, all the better.
Having said that, I think you have done a tremendous job. :D