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Originally Posted by Robert_T
thanks assbutt94, I did do some stretching where I first preserved the brighter parts as a paste in place layer, but otherwise haven't selectively targeted stretching to fainter areas - how do you do that?
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You could probably try using curves in whatever image program you use, a bit like the image I've attached. The first point around the black section of the histogram acts as an "anchor", the second stretches the shadows a bit, and the third also acting as an anchor to stop the midrange and top end stretching since the core of the nebula is plenty bright. By using those two anchor points you can prevent the very dark areas (including some noise) and mid-top range of brightness (the core and stars) from stretching, and might be able to bring out some more of that faint surrounding nebulosity.
It's all a matter of personal taste though really, and you have a great image.