Andromeda Galaxy

[Gerr]

This galaxy maybe our closest, largest and one of the few brightest that can be seen with the naked eye but goodness me do I find it difficult to image and process!!

I have tried several times to do it justice and in the end I stacked all the half decent data I had from previous imaging sessions into one big hit on DSS and hoped for the best.

Total integration time is 8hrs thereabouts. Spread over several months (4 imaging sessions in all).

Optolong Pro and L-eNhance filters were used on separate occasions dependent on moon state. Lights varied from 4mins to 8mins in duration.  

SWED80 Refractor     Canon650D (astro modded)   ISO1600

I think it doesn't look too bad and certainly is my best to date.

CC's welcome.

Gerr.

  

[MartinB]

You are right, it is a pig to process!  You have done a fine job and it is indeed an excellent M31

[Gerr]

Thank you Martin. I'll leave it alone for a while now and maybe look at the Triangulum - another toughie!!!!

Gerr.