My first M31

AstroAdam · January 12, 2013

Hi all,

Here's my first go at imaging M31, which is also my first go at using Deep Sky Stacker.

It's 10x 60s unguided with a canon 5d prime focus on a 200mm f6 newt on an HEQ5.

Took 10 darks and 30 bias frames too. Didn't get flats as I haven't worke out the best way of doing so yet!

Was quite pleased with the results, an look forward to gradually making refinements to my technique.

Cheers,

Adam

toilandtrouble123 · January 12, 2013

WOOOOOW! That's gorgeous, nice job! I just can't wait to get out there with my SkyWatcher 150. What are your next targets?

Nat xx

AstroAdam · January 12, 2013

I'm definitely wanting to get a nice image of M81 and M82, along with an image of the Pleiades with the blue nebulosity.

It takes patience, but its great to see my images gradually improving!

springbok · January 12, 2013

Well done, more data will bring out the dust lanes.

AndrewG · January 12, 2013

That's a great image for your first go, well done!

Adamar98 · January 12, 2013

Fantastic first image! I think you have some more data to pull from it yet! Looking forward to seeing more from you.

StarRaver · January 12, 2013

Stunning start, you caught alot more detail than I did in my first shot :smiley: The learning curve is very steep but well worth it

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