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How to accentuate the beauty of edge-on galaxies

A backyard astrophotographer will often strive for worldclass results. Perhaps it is in our nature. But rising to this challenge requires continued improvement in post-processing techniques and also careful consideration of attainable goals for each project.

In years past, I was honoured to be recognised and awarded in the annual APY exhibition. It happened again in 2022 as my image, ‘Edge-On’, was shortlisted in the ‘Galaxies’ category. It’s interesting to revisit it and consider what

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