NGC 281 aka the Stellar Pacman - OSC DNB H-SHO Foraxx processing (patrice_so)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas) · Contains: IC 1590 · NGC 281

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NGC 281 aka the Stellar Pacman - OSC DNB H-SHO Foraxx processing

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NGC 281 aka the Stellar Pacman - OSC DNB H-SHO Foraxx processing

Revision title: SHO Foraxx

NGC 281 aka the Pacman nebula is surprisingly complex object to process based on DNB data.

VERSION 1: The initial version of the image consists of two layers Ha and Oiii combine using the Foraxx palette in Pixinsight before making the most of my skills to pull out the yellowish details im the center. The difficulty is substancial and I tend to conclude that a Sii layer would certainly help. If anyone feels like sharing such a layer just to have a look at it please do so. I am now happy with what is indeed my 10th version of this image. Nine were not published.

VERSION 2: This second version is my very first SHO image. Pushing the limit of OSC imaging (before once in the future make to move to mono...), I added to the DNB data acquired with a l-ultimage an additional 3h45 of Sii signal aquired using a brand new Askar Colour Magic C2 filter. I had to stop at 3h45 because the object now sets fairly early and the weather does not cooperate. I am nonetheless quite excited with that initial result.

Comments and criticisms for improvement are most welcome !

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Title: SHO Foraxx

Description: Foraxx processing of SHO data aquired with two DNB filters

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Title: SHO Foraxx

Description: Foraxx processing of SHO data aquired with two DNB filters - midtone saturation and contrast improved

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