M78 - in HbHaO (adjusted like SHO)-LRGB - with 0.72x reducer, integrated data obtained with flattener (Uwe Deutermann)

M78 - in HbHaO (adjusted like SHO)-LRGB - with 0.72x reducer, integrated data obtained with flattener

Revision title: Another Reprocess bites the dust(y M78)

I was struggling whether I will post a brand-new image or attach this version to my last one, decided to add a new image since it is so different from the previous one that I did not want to "hide" it as a version. This is certainly not a "like" gatherer move, since I do not even compete in any competition anymore for quite some time.
So here it is, the trial to see if an Hß addition would make a difference, plus the wide field view on M78. And boy, this changed the image quite a bit. If I had known for sure, I would have added way more Hß data to smoothen the image even more.
I used the standard SHO processing, but used instead of SII data the Hß ones. This had quite a nice side effect since the Hß distribution is closer to the Hα emissions, toning it a bit down so that the OIII data could really shine. OIII has the chunk of data for this wide field view so that I could process easier, which was in aftermath a good decision.
I tried to combine the data to different channels but ultimately settled on the HßHαOIII combination, other assignments looked quite nice too though.
I also decided right away to integrate the data obtained with the flattener into the image, which was as expected not quite that easy. One can still see some transitions, I tried to smoothen it out as best as I can. Of course, the more detailed data show automatically a transition, but I thought it looks quite ok together.
This wraps up my trial on M78, I am quite happy with the whole project, definitely encourages me to use more and more integration time, it makes the processing easier and the results usually show it.
A total of 34h 12m can be seen in some parts of the image.
* This image was not submitted for IOTD consideration

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Title: Another Reprocess bites the dust(y M78)

Description: Complete reprocess from scratch, this time taking the full frame of the reducer, no support from flattener data. Added a bit of an artistic note into this image, well ... it is a reprocessed image, this is then allowed 😊😊😊.

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