Files used to create panorama: 10-012_10.41.44_VMC_Img_No_2.raw, 10-012_10.46.08_VMC_Img_No_8.raw, 10-012_10.51.16_VMC_Img_No_15.raw, 10-012_10.54.56_VMC_Img_No_20.raw, 10-012_11.00.03_VMC_Img_No_27.raw, 10-012_11.03.44_VMC_Img_No_32.raw. I downloaded the original raw files from the ESA website and unpacked them to rgb.PNG files using vmc2rgb.exe (courtesy of Gordon Ugarkovic) combined with vmc_flat.raw for flat-fielding. The files were then processed using Adobe Photoshop CS4: I adjusted levels including red green and blue output to bring out the colour. Next curves and smart sharpening were applied to each file. The remaining unwanted artifacts were removed using the clone stamp tool and the healing brush. Finally, the mosaic was created using Photomerge. Image Credit: Errol Bruce/ESA












