Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 51  ·  NGC 5169  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  NGC 5229  ·  Whirlpool galaxy
M51 - Wide field, Matt
M51 - Wide field
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M51 - Wide field

M51 - Wide field, Matt
M51 - Wide field
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M51 - Wide field

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Description

My first ever LRGB image. I'm still learning how to process this type of image in PixInsight and I am trying to diagnose some tilt in my imaging train. Despite all that, I'm pretty pleased with the results for now.

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  • M51 - Wide field, Matt
    Original
  • M51 - Wide field, Matt
    B
  • Final
    M51 - Wide field, Matt
    C

B

Description: Brought down the background level a bit.

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C

Description: Better color balance and not as oversaturated.

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M51 - Wide field, Matt