I've never been happy with the way my Triffid turned out from Qld Astrofest. I think I've learned a few more processing tricks along the way since then, so what better way to spend a rainy relaxed XMAS/Boxing Day weekend!
I rightly copped criticism for oversharpening the first time, but I guess I was excited there was something there to sharpen....
Tried to work on the nebula but keep the stars soft this time around.
(Hmm - maybe I should have nuked the stars altogether - they seem to be out of fashion at the moment!
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All 3 images 14x5 mins ISO 400, 450D + MPCC on the 8 inch Newt.
1. Original effort
2. Repro (err Sidonio)
3. Cropped repro
Thanks for looking.