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M31 Andromeda

Nickolay
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Category:Deep Sky
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M31 AndromedaNGC 206NGC 205NGC 221NGC 224
Resolution:
2945x2910 px
File size:
1003 KB

Photo description / processing

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.

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, Россия

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
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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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