NGC 3614: Discovery!

The Discovery Data for NGC 3614

In these last two sections Adam demonstrates the really hard thing... trying to find a way to bring out the streams that is *based* on the data itself. This exercise demonstrates a technique that extends beyond the particular example usage shown here. This is the kind of exclusive content only available at AdamBlockStudios. Russell Croman's StarXTerminator is also introduced as a new method of star removal. 

In addition, a wrap up session highlights the ideas central to the original goals set out in the very beginning.  

 In these last two sections Adam demonstrates the really hard thing... trying to find a way to bring out the streams that is *based* on the data itself. This exercise demonstrates a technique that extends beyond the particular example usage shown here. This is the kind of exclusive content only available at AdamBlockStudios. Russell Croman's StarXTerminator is also introduced as a new method of star removal. 

This section highlights a contrast enhancement using LocalHistogramEqualization. Simple masks are used to make certain an appropriate amount of enhancement is applied in bright areas of the galaxy.

DBE and PCC are applied to the color combined (single) image. A small bit of commentary is offered as to why Adam (now) uses DBE before PCC. Application of DBE proceeds normally. However, a subtle error results in a failure with PCC. The solution to the issue is the reason you are a member of this Horizon's content!

The goal of the earlier configuration in WBPP was to be able to register the binned color data and integrate it before aligning it with the Luminance. This permits the use of MureDenoise as demonstrated. Then the color channels are aligned and upsampled with the Luminance. Initially there is an error with alignment- a common mistake that is demonstrated...and you should know about!

In this section NormalizeScaleGradient is used to properly weight the color channels. A quick peek at what would have otherwise been the answer is demonstrated for the green channel.

In this second part of the Deconvolution deep dive with NGC 3614- we use another algorithm outside of PixInsight as a sanity check that our new improved answer is sensible. 

In this lesson Adam dives into deconvolution by illustrating acceptable and unacceptable results. You will quickly learn what to look for and how to optimize deconvolution in your own images by watching this section. This kind of lesson represents one of the big benefits of PixInsight Horizons content!

In this section we use MUREDenoise and Dynamic Background Extraction on the luminance image.

 In this section we combine the luminance and take stock of the results and what is to follow.

This is the first video to highlight NormalizeScaleGradient in a processing session! The measured results are wonderful to see. 

In this section we configure the latest version of WBPP to handle this multi-night data set. A clever way to output registered data is demonstrated.

This session processes a data set on NGC 3614 including the discovery of tidal stellar streams.