LRGB M31 Andromeda Galaxy (the Andromeda Galaxy)

 Posted: Sep 27th, 2026
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar FRA500
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM PRO
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO
Guide Scope: ZWO OAG-L
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI220MM
Software: PixInsight, RC-Astro plugins
Accessories: Sharpstar Focal Reducer 0.7x ASKAR FRA 400 / 500
Exposure:
210 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia V Pro L
113 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia V Pro R
113 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia V Pro G
117 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia V Pro B
 Mezmay Solnechnyy Veter, Россия
 Aug 13th, 2026
18 h 26 m
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Resolution: 6166x4095 px
Scale: 43884 KB
Drizzle 2x failed to upload due to file size limitations. So I performed a downsample (factor 2) and reduced the file size from 160 to 46. I hope the quality hasn't suffered much.

You can't imagine what the stars are hiding. I was literally left with my mouth open when I saw what they were hiding. But more on that in the next upload — the object without stars ;)

Updated
  Today, at 10:57
  18 h 26 m
As promised, here is the starless version where you can find the dust downpour (bottom left) and the barely visible hydrogen pillars above the galaxy itself.
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  Today, at 10:29
  18 h 26 m
Drizzle 2x failed to upload due to file size limitations. So I performed a downsample (factor 2) and reduced the file size from 160 to 46. I hope the quality ha…
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Ohuenno.
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