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The core of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, R - B

Category:Deep Sky
Published:
2211
The core of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, R - BNGC 221NGC 224
Resolution:
2168x1844 px
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5565 KB

Photo description / processing

I'm experimenting with captured data of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31. Usually, the galaxy's core is heavily overexposed, even when shooting with a narrowband H-alpha filter. However, if you subtract the signals from the RGB filters from the H-alpha signal, interesting structures become visible, such as dust swirls formed by the collision between M31 and M32. These structures were first discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope in 2006, and I managed to photograph them with a 102mm refractor from my backyard.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Explore Scientific 102mm ED APO Triplet FCD100
Camera
QHY183M
Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Guide Scope
QHY OAG
Guide Camera
QHY 290C
Accessories
Stellarvue 0.8x Field Flattener and Reducer
Software
EQMOD, SGP, SharpCap, PHD2, Pixinsight
Location
Beachwood, United States

Light pollution

Red, Bortle 7 zone

Date taken

Exposure

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