[APML] NGC 3953 using LLRGB technique

["Robert Gendler" <robgendler@worldnet.att.net>]

Hi all,
OK I'll try to do this a lttle differently <G>.
I've uploaded a new image of NGC 3953, a nice
spiral in Ursa Major. The image is at:
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/3953.html
I used the "LLRGB" technique to bring up the rather
weak color data. The processing steps are outlined below.
1)Calibration, stacking, and RGB composite in Maxim.
2) LR applied to Luminance in AIP.
3)RGB and Luminance saved as 16 bit and brought up
in PS where curves, levels applied and converted to 8bit.
4)First LRGB created using layers in PS. Opacity brought
to 50% and image flattened. Additional saturation (30%)
and gaussian blur (1.7 pixels) applied. This image was then used as the
"new" RGB and two more additional rounds of the same were performed
which very significantly enhanced the color data. If anyone is interested in
the details of the technique my LLRGB article can be found at
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/LLRGB.html
Rob Gendler
Email: robgendler@att.net
Web site: http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/


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