M83

[evltoy (Wayne)]

My attempt are LRGB with Ha.

I know the background is way too dark and I could have pulled out more Ha and structure with the data I Had. Adding Ha felt weird adding in and its a different process to what I'm used to.. I have a lot to learn.

If you have any tips, please share

L 203 x 120
R 109 x 180
G 116 x 180
B 120 x 180
Ha 39 x 300

Flats
60 each filter

Dark flats
60 each filter

Darks
30 each filter

LRGB = 1035mins
Total = 24:01hr

Ha = 195min
Total = 3:15hr

Combine Total = 27:16hr

Celestron C8, .63 reducer, OAG, CAA, EFW & Asi294mm
ASIair, 290mm mini, NEQ6

[AstroViking (Steve)]

Looks good to me. I think the Ha really brings out the detail in the galaxy's arms.

[tim.anderson (Tim Anderson)]

Lovely image Wayne

Tim

[evltoy (Wayne)]

Thanks guys. Galaxy processing is not that easy especially when you don't do it often.

[ahmed_haider (Ahmed)]

Thats a beautiful M83 Wayne. The detail you've brought out is great. I'd be very proud of this if i'd taken it

[Cosmic (Daniel)]

Not bad for a beginner, I mean 30 hours would have been just that tad better
I joke, honestly you should be proud of such a fine result. Everything looks on point to me, well done. I look forward to seeing what you capture in the future.
Regards, Dan