I wasn't 100% happy with my RGB version so I went back and completely reprocessed (you knew I would
).
This was composed from 70min SII, 105min Ha and 80 min OIII with just 6min each for RG&B
The new version has (I hope)
1) Better more natural colour balance
2) Tightened and improved star quality
3) Better star colour
3) Reduced harshness around the pillars with more clarity while maintaing respect for the light
4) Reduced noise
This last outcome (4) was a tough ask with only 3 X 2min each of RGB but never the less very minimal noise reduction was used, instead I used the smoothness of the good NB signal to maximum advantage through special blend techniques.
The Eagle Nebula full frame @ 50%
Main Nebula Crop @ 70%
And although the seeing was very ordinary....here are
The Pillars of Creation @ 100%
MIke