Milky Way taken from our driveway at end of twilight on 12-Sept-2025. Nikon D810a + Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART @ f/2.8. ISO 1600. 10x30sec with in-camera LongExposureNoiseReduction ON. iOptron SkyGuiderPro mount.
Processing:
PixInsight:
GradientRemoval, BlurX, NoiseX, Curves and HistogramTransformation, DarkStructureEnhance, masked boost to saturation of the highlights.
Photoshop:
Curves to boost contrast; additional top to bottom gradient adjustment; save-for-web