In this six part hybrid processing tutorial, Telescope Live tutor Peter Jenkins, demonstrates the step-by-step workflow for processing an image of the Eagle Nebula (M16) using both PixInsight and Photoshop. Key steps covered include:
Data Preparation in PixInsight:
- Learn how to register, align, and crop Hydrogen Alpha, Oxygen III, and Sulfur II data using PixInsight’s dynamic crop tool.
- Use powerful tools like Blur Exterminator and Noise Exterminator to enhance image clarity and reduce noise before going non-linear.
Star Processing and Channel Combination:
- Explore how to handle star removal with Star Exterminator and create color-matched stars from Hydrogen and Oxygen data.
- Combine the data into the Hubble Palette and adjust the color balance using Narrowband Normalization and SCNR processes.
Final Enhancements in Photoshop:
- Discover Peter’s preferred method for fine-tuning color and sharpening nebula details, while reintegrating stars in Photoshop.