Sculptor LRGB

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Finally managed an image of the Sculptor! Took three attempts. First time clouds rolled in after the Lum channel. Second I got severe Vignetting due to incorrect spacing of my focul reducer. Third attempt is now being posted!

Image details are L20min, R10min, G10min, B10min - through ED80 and DSI III Pro (guided also).

Post processing curves, levels in PS2

Note: I was very inspired by Ken's "Silver Dollar Galaxy" so I decided to keep going until I got an image! The humble ED80 no match for his 18" scope - but still I am happy with it.

Comments welcomed.

[Ken]

Great result look's very sharp and natural colours, inch for inch your refractor beats my Newt every time.
Well done.
Ken

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Nice work Paul it's a satisfying object to image when you get it right

Does look just a tad cyan/purple to me though?

Mike

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Thanks Ken. Mike, you are right, I just had a look at Ken's image and mine was a bit too blue/purple (Ken's is the benchmark in my mind . I just turned up the red a tad and I think it looks better. Thanks for the feedback.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Nice Paul. Great shot!

[TrevorW]

Good one Paul well done

I like the scale