18 Dec 2022
In this picture, I merged the Orion and Horsehead bundle datasets to create a mosaic showing the core of the Orion Constellation. Data was acquired in Spain and Australia with the same equipment. I tried to enhance the colors of M42 and balanced the highlights to have details in its core. I also tried to show the faint Ha nebulosity around the two main subjects, finding a sweet spot for it not to be distracting.
Thanks to Adam Block! I used some of the techniques clearly explained in his tutorials (SPCC, DBE, BXt).
M42
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Filtro | Exp. media (s) | Esposizione totale | Sottoframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 54 | 1h46m | 118 |
| Luminance | 26 | 51m | 118 |
| Red | 37 | 1h12m | 117 |
| Blue | 23 | 45m | 117 |
| Green | 24 | 46m | 117 |