Mixed bag of results. The real dif is in the initial processing. No 1 is processed the way I normally do it, using Photoshop for all stretching and manipulation.
The second image was stacked in IP3 then Digital developed in IP before being moved into CS3. I sort of feel like I am flying blind with Digital Dev so I don't use it, prefering CS3 for all.The reduction of dim stars may well be just a mouse click in the final stages.
Personally I like No 1 to me it doesn't exhibit as much nebulosity but it does appear somewhat smoother and more realistic.
Who Knows.
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