Vaonis Vespera - Dual Band Filter Photos and Topaz Denoise AI

Introduction | Photos with Dual Band Filter - without and with Topaz DeNoise AI Post-Processing | First Conclusions | Links

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On this page, I present photos that I took with my electronic 2" refractor telescope Vaonis Vespera 50 mm/200 mm (f/4) with the Dual Band Filter and that I post-processed with Topaz DeNoise AI.

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Note: In June 2024, I sold my Vaonis Vespera smart telescope. I therefore cannot report any further experiences with it here.

Introduction

On this page, I take a look at photos taken with the Dual Band Filter that were post-processed without and with Topaz Denoise AI. The question is, whether and to what degree Denoise AI can improve the look of photos.

Photos: My Vaonis Vespera (end of July 2022)

Dual Band Filter


Dual Band Filter		Dual Band Filter

Photos with Dual Band Filter - without and with Topaz DeNoise AI Post-Processing

Note: Please click the previews or the large versions!

IC 1848 (Soul Nebula)


IC 1848, Jan 10, 2024 - large (2550s), small mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed		IC 1848, Jan 10, 2024 - large (2550s), small mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo left additionally post-processed with DeNoise AI

NGC 281


NGC 281, Jan 10, 2024 - large (204 frames = 2040 seconds), small mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed		NGC 281, Jan 10, 2024 - large (204 frames = 2040 seconds), small mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo left additionally post-processed with DeNoise AI

NGC 1499


NGC 1499, Jan 10, 2024 - large, mosaic, 3210s, Dual Band Filter, processed		NGC 1499, Jan 10, 2024 - large, mosaic, 3210s, Dual Band Filter, photo left additionally post-processed with DeNoise AI

NGC 2024


NGC 2024 and B 33, Jan 29, 2023 - large (1910 s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed		NGC 2024 and B 33, Jan 29, 2023 - large (1910 s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo left additionally post-processed with DeNoise AI

NGC 7000


NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, processed		NGC 7000 and IC 5070, Jan 11, 2024 - large (363 frames = 3630s), mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo left additionally post-processed with DeNoise AI

First Conclusions

In principle, the use of Topaz Denoise AI brings an improvement in terms of noise and image impression for all the photos shown here. However, the actual improvement depends on the size of the image and the DeNoise AI model used. For the "small" photos with a width of 900 pixels, the Clear model often delivers the best result. For full-size photos, however, the Severe Noise model seems to deliver better results. You should therefore apply DeNoise to the actual image size used and check, which AI model delivers the best result. Since all models can be displayed in parallel in DeNoise, this should not be too difficult...

I also notice that the stars, which are already noticeably suppressed by the Dual Band Filter, are suppressed even further by DeNoise. It should be noted that the processed, i.e. brightened, versions shown here emphasize the stars somewhat compared with the original photos.

Note: In June 2024, I sold my Vaonis Vespera smart telescope. I therefore cannot report any further experiences with it here.