Hi everyone,
It usually takes me a couple of tries before I'm satisfied with my results. This is the first try for NGC 2146. Comments encouraged
http://astrob.in/76675/0/
thanks
Che
NGC 2146
Re: NGC 2146
Here's my second try. I got a lot more detail in the galaxy. I may try restacking as there are a coulple of satellite trails(one right thru the center of the galaxy) that are driving me nuts. http://astrob.in/76675/B/
Che
Che
Re: NGC 2146
It's a lovely detailed image of a Galaxy that isn't imaged that often - nice! 
I believe I liked your first rendition better though, which had a slightly more blueish tint in the outer regions.
Did you know there is a quick and easy way to remove satellite trails in StarTools?
Since they follow a straight line, you can easily heal them out using the Heal module and creating a mask with the 'Line Toggle' tool. Simply trace the trail (click at the start, let go at the end) and you should have a nice line mask that covers the trail. You can 'Grow' it a little if needed and maybe erase some parts where the galaxy punches through enough to obscure the trail.
I believe I liked your first rendition better though, which had a slightly more blueish tint in the outer regions.
Did you know there is a quick and easy way to remove satellite trails in StarTools?
Since they follow a straight line, you can easily heal them out using the Heal module and creating a mask with the 'Line Toggle' tool. Simply trace the trail (click at the start, let go at the end) and you should have a nice line mask that covers the trail. You can 'Grow' it a little if needed and maybe erase some parts where the galaxy punches through enough to obscure the trail.
Ivo Jager
StarTools creator and astronomy enthusiast
StarTools creator and astronomy enthusiast
Re: NGC 2146
I will have to try that satellite trick, thanks. I liked the blue also, but liked the detail of the second one. I'll play with it some more, I'm sure 
Che
Che