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      Parts

      Part 1
      Download RAW, Flats, Bias and Darks and calibrate using PixInsight
      6m
      Part 2
      Blink and Cosmetic Correction processes in PixInsight
      6m
      Part 3
      Register, Stack and Crop images in PixInsight
      6m
      Part 4
      Apply stretch using Histogram Transformation in PixInsight
      6m
      Part 5
      Noise reduction using ACDNR in PixInsight
      6m
      Part 6
      Star Removal using StarNet++ and saving HA, OIII, SII and Lum as TIFF Files
      3m
      Part 7
      Initial preparation of Narrowband images ‐ Retouch, Levels and Curves
      8m
      Part 8
      Combine channels and use Gradient XTerminator in Photoshop then SCNR in PixInsight
      7m
      Part 9
      Final colour adjustments and image sharpening
      8m

      Peter Jenkins walks us through the processing of North American and Pelican Nebulae, using advanced techniques in PixInsight and Photoshop.

      The observations were obtained using our wide-field Takahashi FSQ-106 installed in Spain (SPA-3), and you can download them by follow the link below "Associated dataset".

      22 Apr 2025
      1

      Processing the North America and Pelican Nebulae

      Peter Jenkins
      • Parts
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        9 Videos
      • Duration
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        56m
      • Image type
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        Deep Sky Imaging
      • Difficulty level
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        Intermediate
      • Category
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        Master Classes
      • Tier
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        Standard
      • Software used
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        Photoshop, PixInsight, StarNet++