It’s always interesting revisiting old data to see if you’ve learnt anything about image processing in the intervening period. Different techniques produce different results and this time I’ve added PixInsight into the mix. PixInsight has a reputation for being impenetrable but there are some good video tutorials out there to help and I’ve started to climb the curve. The good news is; it’s worth the effort.
My previous attempt at processing some M31 images from the 70mm Zenithstar was here:http://andrewluck.me.uk/?p=14 and was one of the first images I took with the QHY9C.
Reprocessed using PixInsight (and a little Photoshop to finish):
This is still a work in progress. It looks like a misaligned frame has made it into the image stack so I’ll have to go back to the beginning and remove it.
One reply on “M31 vs PixInsight”
Best M31 imaged to date.
Great detail showing the dark lanes and even some colour.in the spirals