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M31 Andromeda Nebula

Evgeniy Sergeev
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Category:Deep Sky
Published:
2229
M31 Andromeda NebulaNGC 206NGC 205NGC 221NGC 224
Resolution:
2098x1640 px
File size:
1665 KB

Photo description / processing

Another example of how important processing and specialized software are. I processed the original M31 data from 2021, captured with Jupiter-21, in PixInsight. Additionally, I just captured and added hydrogen data (Askar FMA230). The difference is huge.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Jupiter-21A, Askar FMA230
Camera
ZWO ASI533MC Pro, ZWO ASI294MM Pro
Mount
DIY Equatorial Tracker Mount
Guide Scope
Noname 120mm f/4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Accessories
SVBONY UV/IR-Cut Filter 1.25-inch
Software
Pixinsight, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Kolomna, Russia

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 186 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · f5.6, -25C, No calibration ·
  • 65 × 30″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · f8, -25C, No calibration ·
  • 36 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · f4.6, Optolong Ha 7nm, -20C ·

Total exposure: 19 h 3 m

Photo versions

M31 Andromeda Nebula
Current photoUpdated
M31 Andromeda Nebula

Dec 12th, 2023

19 h 3 m

Another example of how important processing and specialized software are. I processed the original M31 data from 2021, captured with Jupiter-21, in PixInsight. Additionally, I just captured and added hydrogen data (Askar FMA230). The difference is huge.

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