Orion Belt Mosaic

Orion Belt Mosaic
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Orion Belt Mosaic

This was a June 22 competition object but I really struggled with processing so haven't entered it. But I have uploaded it as a benchmark so I can look back as my processing skills improve! After numerous attempts I was happy with the 'join' in the mosaic but not happy with the nuances of colour or the blown out M42 (and I think some further star reduction is warranted). Nevermind - onwards and upwards...
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
AUS-2 (Takahashi FSQ-106ED)
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
FLI PL16803
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Heaven's Mirror, Australia
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
Dec 21 - April 22
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Affinity Photo
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Mike Jenkinson / Telescope Live
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