M31 My First!!

[theo]

Can't really believe I have never managed to image M31 before. Obviously one of the most photographed deep sky objects but up to last Saturday night not me. So I decided if it was to be clear then I would have a go at capturing the great Galaxy.

Managed to get just enough data between several cloud dodging delays 

It was nice to be imaging with my William Optics 80mm APO for a change as this normally carries out guiding duties on the LX200.

Anyway I hope you like the image.

Pete.

[Big Jim Slade]

Very nice! How many subs, out of interest?

[Daniel-K]

i think you should carry on using the APO   great image

[Zuben Elgenubi]

Very nice indeed 

[theo]

Many thanks chaps.

Ian, number of subs was 32 x 5mins.

Regards,

Pete.

[lensman57]

Can't really believe I have never managed to image M31 before. Obviously one of the most photographed deep sky objects but up to last Saturday night not me. So I decided if it was to be clear then I would have a go at capturing the great Galaxy.

Managed to get just enough data between several cloud dodging delays 

It was nice to be imaging with my William Optics 80mm APO for a change as this normally carries out guiding duties on the LX200.

Anyway I hope you like the image.

Pete.

Hi Pete,

By heck if that is a first then I can't wait for the next one. Great capture.

A.G

[Quatermass]

Never get tired of seeing this wonderful galaxy, great image.

[theo]

Many thanks for the generous comments guys!!

Pete