Merging layers with adjusment layers

I need to merge 2 adjustment layers with 2 image layers. When I do, the look changes. Are there ways to do this without changing the look? I have attached a screen capture of the layers affected. Additionally the "Stars" layer has a "Screen" blend mode. This is on a Mac.
Thanks in advance for any help.

(grr... wish I could edit posts using my iPad)
To view at 100% just double-click on the Zoom Tool or go View>Actual Pixels (100%). That way every pixel in your image will be represented by a monitor pixel.

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