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I take the unprocessed RAW image file through a series of adjustments and actions to bring out the full color and beauty of the Rosette Nebula. The deep sky object is the Rosette Nebula, but the processing steps used to mirror the step-by-step guide below. If you prefer to follow along with a video, you can do so below.

Astrophotography Image Processing (Video version) I purchased this action set many years ago and continue to find it very useful for all of my astrophotography projects. I highly recommend investing in the Astronomy Tools Action set. I have highlighted the workaround methods for certain actions such as the star minimizer technique and gradient removal without using Gradient Xterminator. Many of the actions can be accomplished manually in a series of steps. This tutorial is still of value to those of you using only DeepSkyStacker and an earlier version of Photoshop. What if I don’t have an action set or plugins?

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The complete list of software I use for astrophotography image processing can be found on the Resources page in the main menu. I will outline the order I run these actions in below. I use some additional plugins and filters that help me process my astrophotography images, including the Astronomy Tools Action Set. While others may prefer to use other tools for image processing such as StarTools or PixInsight, Photoshop continues to be my personal favorite for everything astrophotography. This application is well equipped with all of the tools and actions needed to produce an incredible deep-sky astrophoto. There are a number of choices when it comes to image processing, but my personal favorite route to take is Adobe Photoshop.

If you are interested in seeing an example of the imaging equipment I use for deep sky astrophotography, have a look at this video: What do you need for deep sky astrophotography? This is a typical beginner deep-sky setup that includes a tracking equatorial mount to compensate for the rotation of the Earth. The image used in this tutorial is of the Lagoon Nebula taken using a Canon DSLR camera through an Explore Scientific ED80 telescope.

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Related: Download my Premium Image Processing Guide Before we get started The best part is, you can always come back to your raw data and try out new techniques you have learned. The order of the processing steps will evolve over time as you begin to see where each action falls into place. My advice is to develop a system that works consistently and stick with it. I believe that is important to develop a workflow that both compliments your imaging style and is an enjoyable process. This step-by-step process takes an RGB (color) image from the initial capture to the final processing stages to enhance color, detail, and clarity. This tutorial is a handy reference for those who wish to process deep sky images captured with a DSLR camera and telescope. Astrophotography Image Processing in Photoshopīelow you’ll find my deep sky astrophotography image processing workflow.

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