Andromeda galaxy; first light with my widefield Apo

[oymd]

This was captured over 3 nights using the Altair Astro Quad EDQ-R 70 apo.

I used the IDAS LPS D2 filter, and I struggled a bit with gradients and a bluish hue in PixInsight.

72 x 300s subs.

Gues it turned out ok, but again, my processing and colors are an issue.

Here I used a script called Autocolor in PI.

In other process, I used Photometric Color Calibration, which took the image towards a reddish hue.

Hope you like it!

 

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Edited August 12, 2021 by oymd

[oymd]

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This one was stacked in DSS rather than WBPP, but had the same processing steps, except I used Photometric color calibration.

 

Edited August 12, 2021 by oymd

[simmo39]

Think the first one is a little better in my opinion.

[russ]

Both very nice but I also prefer the first. Cannot beat a superbly done M31. And that is a beauty. Well done.

[Lee_P]

Nice pics, first one has the edge I think.

[assouptro]

Lovely image! 

Makes me want to revisit M31, it’s been years since I shot it! 
 

Definitely the first one for me!

What camera are you using? 

Thanks for sharing 

Bryan 

[oymd]

1 hour ago, assouptro said:

Lovely image! 

Makes me want to revisit M31, it’s been years since I shot it! 
 

Definitely the first one for me!

What camera are you using? 

Thanks for sharing 

Bryan 

Camera is the 294MC Pro at -5c. 
Filter used was IDAS LPS D2