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Pacman Nebula - NGC 281

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Pacman Nebula - NGC 281, Andynowlen@gmail.com
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Pacman Nebula - NGC 281

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Pacman Nebula NGC 281

After stacking and processing in Pixinsight to get a starless version, I used Photoshop to work on the starless version and add the stars back into the image.

When I added the stars I used the Linear Dodge Add blending mode and included a Blend-if layer style.  This allowed the nebula itself to come forward.  The whole process is not perfect, but I liked the effect it created.

AsiAir Pro
Asi533mc pro
Sharpstar 76mm @ 335 reduced
Optolong L-enhance
Ioptron CEM40
Asi120mm guide cam
30mm mini-guide scope
300 x 56 
600 x 8 
About 6 hours of integration

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Pacman Nebula - NGC 281, Andynowlen@gmail.com