Beginner's Checklist for RGB Filters
- Prepare your setup: Secure your camera and telescope on a stable mount with tracking.
- Capture color frames: Take multiple exposures through red, green, and blue filters separately.
- Keep settings consistent: Use the same exposure, ISO, and focus for all filters.
- Stack and calibrate: Use software to stack images and apply darks, flats, and bias frames for each color.
- Combine channels: Merge the red, green, and blue images into a balanced, true-color composite.
- Post-process carefully: Enhance contrast and sharpness without distorting true colors.
Patience and practice are key to mastering RGB filter use and revealing the night sky’s true colors.
