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For the Synth module, on the occasions I use it, I use the exact same configuration as the actual equipment used to capture the original image. It would be nifty if settings could be saved as custom profiles for different focal lengths, vane widths, and so on for useage again later.

My good Sir,

I dont know if it is coincidence or serendipity that I was coming to the forum to ask about that exact subject. You just saved me a ton of frustration. Thank you!!

Object: NGC 6946 Common Name: Fireworks Galaxy Object Type: Intermediate spiral galaxy Object Location: Cephus constellation Magnitude: 9.6 Distance: 25,200,000 light years Imaging Date: 05-25-2022 Imaging Location: Tucson, AZ Telescope: Orion SkyView Pro 8" (203mm) reflector Mount: Orion Atlas equa...

Object: NGC 7008 Common Name: Fetus nebula Object Type: Planetary nebula Object Location: Cygnus constellation Magnitude: 12.0 Distance: 2,800 light years Imaging Date: 05-16-2022 Imaging Location: Tucson, AZ Telescope: Williams Optics 105mm refractor Mount: Orion Atlas equatorial Guiding Camera: Or...

Dont underestimate playing with the values for fine detail cutoff. Makes a huge difference. Take your time playing with different ROI's and the outside ROI influence settings.

Object: NGC 7023 Common Name: Iris Nebula Object Type: Reflection nebula Object Location: Cepheus constellation Magnitude: 6.8 Distance: 1,300 ly Imaging Date: 04-03-2022 Imaging Location: Tucson, AZ Telescope: Orion 8" reflector Mount: Orion Atlas equatorial Guiding Camera: Orion Starshoot Autoguid...

Okay, I'm officially impressed. The level of detail you captured within the bar is amazing. Truly gorgeous.

Hello,

I was looking for any processing tips when handling open clusters w/o discernable nebulosity. Do you have any suggestions for settings to use in the HDR module for these types of objects?

Thanks in advance.

This may not be feasible, but why not. Im picturing a feature added onto the Bin module where it analyzes the image and based on some input parameters of some kind, it can determine mathematically if the image is oversampled or undersampled. If oversampled, it could determine by how much a provide a...

I find using FilmDev makes it a bit easier to control the stretch post-wipe. AutoDev seems to over or understretch. I rarely get results I'm comfortable pushing forward with.