[APML] Reprocessed "first light" M81

["Brian Lula" <brianl@polytecpi.com>]

Hi All,

I received a lot of good feedback when I posted my "first light" of M81 and after
reprocessing it with different resolution enhancement techniques ( DDP followed by LR) and 
more saturated color, this new image I think much better portrays M81's majestic 
appearance. 

The reprocessed image is at:

http://www.heavensgloryobservatory.com/Color_Jpegs/m81FRGB05-6303Eweb.jpg

This LRGB image was taken with a 20" RCOS and Finger Lakes IMG6303E CCD camera
with 72:24:24:24 minutes exposures respectively all in 2x2 bin mode.

The bright stars were severely bloomed and I have yet to figure out how to get the "tight" 
deconvoluted stars seen in other published images. Suggestions and comments welcome!

Best regards, Brian






Brian Lula
Polytec PI, Inc.
(508) 832-3456
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