This is a bit of a work in progress. I have not processed much data in the last 12 months because of being super busy each day with Swan Reach and still working on the tools.
The image has an integration of 13.5 hours with LHaRGB data.
Alnitak's flaring has been problematic to reduce. However, I am reasonably happy with the detail. Though I think the image lacks a bit of punch, I just can't place my finger on it.
Minimal sharpening has been applied in order to preserve a more natural looking detail structure. Though it could be too understated
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Processing done in CCDstack 2, Pixinsight and Photoshop 2024.
Seeing during capture was quite good on each night, though one nights imaging was completely rejected due to the FWHM measurements being too far out from my comfort zone.
Data collected on an OOUK AG12 with ZWO 533MM.
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