Observation by Paul Downing: Messier 13 using GHS Stretch

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing

Observed

2024 Apr 01 - 10:21

Uploaded

2024 Apr 01 - 10:25

Objects

The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13)

Equipment

12.5 inch Planewave telescope
QSI 683 CCD camera

Exposure

30 mins luminance in 5 min subs plus 20 mins RGB in 5 minute subs

Location

Alpujarra, Spain

Target name

M13

Title

Messier 13 using GHS Stretch

About this image

This image of Messier 13 was stretched using the Generalised Hyperbolic Stretch routine in Pixinsight. This tool allows the user to stretch different areas of an image to different extents, so it is possible to display more of the stars in the cluster without burning out the core.

Files associated with this observation

M13_Final_170815_GHS.jpg (6.3 MB)

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