I appreciate the understated processing! The galaxy is dim and this image conveys that. It also has a dimentional effect of putting the stars in the foreground and the galaxy behind which is realistic in my view given how many photos look "flat" with the stars and galaxy seemingly at the same distance. Photos that look like christmas lights are not my cup of tea. I do agree that the stars while appearing sharp and focused do have that odd fringing. As Allan remarked perhaps there is an alignment issue? Anyway, well done. This is a tough subject!
Peter
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