The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) near the constellation Cepheus





Four hours integration time, captured over 3 nights.



Another attempt at processing the image to get better colors


Pixinsight processing steps (after DSS stacking for SHO images)
linear fit to S
channel combination
automatic background extraction
blurXteriminator
histogram transformation/screen transfer function to stretch
starnet2 to remove stars and create starmask
scnr - remove green 0.74
create and apply luminance mask
invert mask, then use curves to remove red and darken background
invert mask, to increase red, decrease green on nebula
iterate through luminance mask to update image color to taste
dark structure enhance
noiseXterminator 
pixel math to add back stars
star reduction
save image
Use mac preview to adjust colors to taste including contrast



9.5 hours total integration time



After image processing using Mac Preview (sharpening and contrast adjustments)



11 hours, 40 minutes Pixinsight Foraxx Script

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