M31

Iren

1212391

Deep Sky

Sep 22nd, 2025

1208

NGC 206NGC 205NGC 221NGC 224

Resolution:: 2914x2898 px
File size:: 11703 KB

Show astrometry on hover

Photo description / processing

I just can't get along with Andromeda! There are such objects that just don't submit to "training". Either the imaging doesn't work out, or there are issues with processing. In general, despite all its apparent simplicity, it's quite a difficult object for me personally. Well, let this version be.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: SharpStar 61EDPH III
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: JUWEI 14
Guide Scope: SVBONY SV106 60mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM
Accessories: 0.75x Reducer
Software: DeepSkyStacker, GraXpert, Pixinsight, Adobe Photoshop

Location: Смоленская область, Алексинский астродомик, Россия

Light pollution

Blue, Bortle 3 zone

Date taken: Sep 20th, 2025

Exposure

97 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · Optolong L-pro · Sep 20th, 2025

Total exposure: 4 h 51 m

Comments

Nickolay

Some people remove the rays, while others add them.

Sep 22nd, 2025

scuttumReply to Nickolay

Rays are awesome!

Sep 23rd, 2025

scuttum

Everything seems decent—sharpness, contrast, and the background. But the white balance does lean a bit toward pink. It could use a touch of white-blue... Or is it the filter giving that tint?

Sep 23rd, 2025

IrenReply to scuttum

Thank you. Perhaps I overdid the pinkish tones. Well, it's okay. Later, if I feel like it, I might tweak the colors a bit. It's not like there's much else to do in winter anyway.

Sep 23rd, 2025