Hows this?

[bloodhound31]

Before and after with corel paint shop pro 9.

again, I have no idea what I am doing, but it was fun experimenting.

Baz.

[Garyh]

you certainly pulled more out of the image Barry. Focus looks pretty good as well. Your`e on your way with that processing learning curve!!

[Ric]

Looking good Baz, thats the best way to learn by experimenting.
I always take notes when experimenting so if it turns out really well I'll know what I did. :D

Cheers

[atalas]

Good effort Baz.

[Ingo]

Here's my attempt at your image. It came out nice except the quality that I had to take it from the forum was garbage.

If you want, you can send me a full resolution in my PM, or email since I believe you know it.

[xelasnave]

Great work Baz.
Get your self Deep Sky Stacker do 10 of what you have done..and a dark frame..you will be very happy.
Nice round stars..thats all you need ..now get some time by doing hepas and stacking them.
I have been stacking 30 x 30 seconds for acceptable results..just track as long as you can keep those stars round and then do it as many times as possible and stack the lot.
Great stuff.
alex

[Dr Nick]

a little dark but still good! ;)