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M31 "Andromeda"+Ha

Nickolay
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M31 "Andromeda"+HaNGC 206NGC 205NGC 221NGC 224
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Photo description / processing

I was figuring out how to add Ha data in Siril through continuum subtraction; using a ready-made Python script, it turns out to be extremely simple—you just need to select the r, g, b, Ha channels and use the sliders to adjust the values that satisfy you. I really liked the continuum subtraction plugin, and most importantly for me, as someone who is not good with PCs, the plugin's interface is very simple.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC
Camera
ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi
Accessories
ZWO ASIAIR Mini
Software
Siril, GraXpert, Pixinsight
Location
Кичменгский Городок Вологодская область

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 72 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · Optolong uv ir cut ·
  • 30 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · LAIDA dual band Ha OIII 7нм ·

Total exposure: 6 h 6 m

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M31 "Andromeda"+Ha
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M31 "Andromeda"+Ha

Nov 10th, 2026

6 h 6 m

I was figuring out how to add Ha data in Siril through continuum subtraction; using a ready-made Python script, it turns out to be extremely simple—you just need to select the r, g, b, Ha channels and use the sliders to adjust the values that satisfy you. I really liked the continuum subtraction plugin, and most importantly for me, as someone who is not good with PCs, the plugin's interface is very simple.

M31 Andromeda
M31 Andromeda

Sep 9th, 2026

6 h 6 m

Added hydrogen data via median in pixel math; here's the result. Maybe more hydrogen signal is needed, not sure — it's a matter of taste.

M31 Andromeda
M31 Andromeda

Sep 7th, 2026

1 h 0 m

Does anyone know how to add data through Siril or PixInsight 1.8?

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poppy8micro
Split into channels. Then register the R channel with Ha so that the sizes and positions of the stars match. Next, do pixel math. Load these files and use formulas: either median Red + (Halpha - med(Halpha)) * 1.5, or continuum $T + (H_Starless - (R * 0.1)) * 2. Sometimes you can also blend it into the L channel. If using continuum, it's better to remove stars from Ha before the math. You'll figure it out.
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NickolayReply to poppy8micro
"then register the R channel with Ha" — what does "register" mean? As I understand it, you need to align by stars, then remove stars from R and Ha, and combine them using the median with the first formula in pixel math?
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