Observation by Dave Hancox: M31 Andromeda

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David Hancox

Observer

Dave Hancox

Observed

2017 Dec 21 - 05:00

Uploaded

2018 Jan 05 - 22:04

Objects

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 00^h42^m
Dec: +41°18'
Position angle: +105°48'

Field size

1°54' × 1°15'

Equipment

Ascension 102mm Triplet
Main Cam QHY8L
Guide Scope 50mm
Guide Cam QHY5-11
Mount NEQpro6

Exposure

12 x 120 secs , 22 x 300 secs.

Location

Dalmellington, East Ayrshire.

Target name

M31 Andromeda

Title

M31 Andromeda

About this image

First time i have combined images from 2 different nights 12 x 120 secs( Nov17)and 22 x 300 sec (Dec17) from The Astrodeck Dalmellington (Back Door) With a 102mm Triplet, QHY8l, NEQpro6 quite pleased with the end result. I use EQMOD, Carte Du Ciel, PHD2, Easy Capture, I used Deep Sky Stacker and Photo Shop to edit. File size 16.73 MB reduced to 2MB to post.

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