NGC 2467 comparison

[Stephane]

Hi all,

I have gathered some more integration on this target and tried to apply some of your comments in regards to deconvolution, sharpening, and contrast. Interestingly, I didn't really get more nebulosity in the faint regions, but there is significantly more detail in the brighter areas. It does look quite messy though. Too bright?

On the left is the newer 6h integration image. On the right is my old 3h45 image. Please feel free to give me some processing tips to improve future images. Don't be afraid to really give it! It's the only way to get better...

Many thanks,
Stéphane

Integration: 72 x 300" = 6h & 45 x 300" = 3h45’
Calibration: 50D, 30F, 50DF
Camera: ZWO ASI294mc
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme
Processed in Pixinsight, Gimp, Adobe Lightroom

[John W]

Nice image Stephane. I like the newer image - better colors. Cheers JW.

[Stephane]

Thank you John.

[Kuz]

Nice efforts Stephane. Looks heaps better with more data. Glad to see you still have clear skies . Feels like forever since I have been able to get the scope's out for a play.

[Startrek]

Stephane,
Great effort there on a challenging target
The brighter image looks fine , maybe slightly overstretched as you can see where the residual noise has been smeared at the outer part of the nebula and interstellar space Maybe reduce the bright saturation a bit and tone down the colour a tad.
Overall a really nice image.
Well done !!
Martin

[Stephane]

Thank you Kuz & Martin.

Martin, looking back I also feel this was a little overstretched. For future targets I will try collect more data so as not to have to stretch images so aggressively. I am also looking to introduce more natural looking backgrounds. Thanks again for all your feedback.

[Startrek]

Stephane,
Just remember the composition of each celestial object is different ( brightness , colour spectrum , nebulosity, reflectivity etc... ) and also varying atmospheric conditions during the capture.
Look a each capture as a new challenge, that way you avoid getting caught up in “stereotype processing”
I usually process 2 , 3 even 4 versions of the same data and it’s amazing how you can see subtle improvements each time.
I use to just churn out images like a production line years ago ( non La Niña periods ) but now spend more time on one object. It does pay dividends plus gaining valuable experience along the way
Clear Skies
Martin