[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Originally Posted by allan gould

Getting tips from others really helps proficiency in processing astro shots. Really makes a great difference and well done Marcus. A great shot with subtle detail.

Thanks Allan! Giving good tips is actually quite hard because the workflow for processing each image is slightly different. The baseline steps though are quite consistent and it's certainly true that learning how to use deconvolution effectively (using CCDStack in my case) is a must.

Originally Posted by JD2439975

Big difference in detail Marcus & the full frame is glorious.

This latest collection of 4945's has really opened my eyes as to how colourful & lovely this galaxy can be.

Thanks Justin. It's certainly one of the more colourful that's for sure. You may have noticed I named the image "Galactic Campfire" for the glowing ember look it had about it.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I compared this same piece of galaxy to that in my latest version and have concluded that your before image and mine have pretty much identical feature resolution with some things more apparent in mine and some things more apparent in yours (only slight differences) but what ever you have done with the decon layering in your latest version has upped the res anti somewhat .

See?? doing a Sidonio is often well worth it, why some people roll their eyes at the practise I have no EYEdear

As I said in my reply to your post in my latest 4945 thread, your image of 4945 is one of the finest of this galaxy I have seen, maybe even the finest?

Mike

Thanks Mike - very high praise indeed! I'm sure you'll find a way to up the ante again though

Originally Posted by telecasterguru

Most interesting image and lots to think about in the processing game.

Frank

And you never stop climbing the processing learning curve Frank. And just when you think you've got it mastered you take a picture that stumps you (for a while at least ) or you discover a new technique that helps you take it to a new level.

Originally Posted by RB

Wow, a big difference indeed !
Excellent work Marcus, the image just seems to snap into focus if you blink between them.

Thanks Andrew. I actually went back and did the same trick with my M83 image. A definite improvement but somewhat more subtle - I guess I must have nailed the sharpness better the first time round.

Originally Posted by Garyh

I like your decon layer
What a difference, Must learn that one!

Yep it's a must have in your repertoire! See http://www.rdelsol.net/ProcessingToo...ool%20Box.html

Originally Posted by Lester

Fantastic improvement Marcus. The finer detail just snaps into focus. Makes me wonder how much more detail is in their just waiting to be revealed, as processing improves even further.

All the best.

Thanks Lester. Nah, no more detail there - short of imaging under very dark skies with sub arcsec seeing I think I've about reached the limit.