Deep Sky NGC_457 (1 Viewer)

[Tracy]

Gain:  101
Offset:  50
Exposure Time:  90 seconds
Camera Temp:  -5°C
Filters:  

1. Red
2. Green
3. Blue

Camera:  ASI533MM Pro

First attempt at processing a globular cluster. This the Owl Cluster.
This the first attempt at LRGB.

 

[OhNo]

There ya go. looks good.

 

[Tracy]

There ya go. looks good.

Thanks... I know it still needs some tweaking, but I think I may be starting to grasp the basics, which is the most important part.
I noticed also that with the shorter exposure times the stars don't look as bloated, and it seems that there is decent data there to work with.

 

[OhNo]

You can always use the "Deconvolution" tool in Pix too. Lower the top slider (StdDev) from default of 2 to 1.5 and hit apply button. You'll see a change on the star in the preview window. It can/will correct elongated stars too.