NGC 1333 area widefield

[viktorbravo]

After about a week of trail and error I finally finished my first LRGB image processed completely in PI.  I still have lots more to learn about the software and haven't even scratched the surface of all the features, so I used a very light touch on the processing.  Just the basic stuff, Histogram Transformation, DBE, Color Calibration, LRGB combine and a little SCNR.

FSQ-106EDX, Alta U16M, LRGB 5:4:4:4 hours.

The data was acquired with a moon in the sky so there were some pretty serious gradients to deal with in each channel, and I was pleased at how well DBE handled this.  Still have a little bit of magenta in one part of the dust cloud though.  Using this software is like cheating. 

Wide Field: http://crashmaster.smugmug.com/Other/Astroimages/19347496_tcX7Pn#!i=1670282657&k=83ps3ZR&lb=1&s=X3

Crop of central area:  http://crashmaster.smugmug.com/Other/Astroimages/19347496_tcX7Pn#!i=1670322282&k=gWtGJSr&lb=1&s=O

Contructive comments welcome.  Thanks for looking.

[Edmund_Georgii]

Hi Victor

Yes, You have nailed this one

Great picture very harmonious colors
Apparently you had good data, so its easier to process with PI.

[viktorbravo]

Thanks!  I was pleased with how well the image turned out.  Yes, the data was good except for the gradients from the moon.