Andromeda Galaxy

[Stub Mandrel]

My first run at processing M31 from last night. Clouds rolled in earlier than I expected, although at one point it was about 90% cloud and M31 was still clear. Only 22 minutes of data, so I plan to get another half hour to an hour , I think.

I'm assuming the asymmetry of the flare around the brightest stars is caused by the over-long focus tube?

<Edit - I have already used gradex to get rid of the gradients at bottom & left edges since this version)

[Ash79]

How did you take this??like how long did you keep the lens open for and how many pictures??

[Stub Mandrel]

With my skywatcher 130P-DS and Canon 450D. 22 1-minute subs at ISO1600, stacked in DSS and processed in photoshop and Astra.

[wimvb]

Nice one. If you add that hour you mentioned, you should be able to get more details in the outer parts and dust lanes. Looking forward to it.

[laudropb]

Nice image.