3rd attempt at M31

Very nice image can't believe this is the third attempt, I have tried a lot more than that and still not getting far.

Very good indeed, lots of detail in there :)

Thank you both,

Stuart, I cant believe this is only my third attempt to, I was very surprised once I started pulling out the detail in Photoshop at how much I managed to get out of the stacked image. This is the first image I have used flats in and it certainly makes a difference in the final picture.

Just need to get some shorter exposures for the core detail as it is a bit washed out and try to get some more data to sort out the Signal to noise, maybe a few lessons in Photoshop as well lol

Certainly a great shot.

I've just ordered the HEQ5 and ED80 combo, can't wait to try them out.

Have a look at these videos, they have some great tips for post processing in Photoshop.

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/110258-photoshop-basics-for-astrophotographers/

Just a great image mate!