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Observation by Martina McGovern: M31 Andromeda galaxy

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Martina McGovern

Observer

Martina McGovern

Observed

2023 Aug 16 - 23:00

Uploaded

2024 Jun 30 - 10:05

Objects

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 00h42m
Dec: +41°16'
Position angle: +154°58'

Field size

3°20' × 2°13'

Equipment
  • Askar FRA400 (400mm FL), HEQ5 PRO, guided, ZWO ASI2600MC Pro, the Optolong L-Pro filter …. All controlled with an ASIair Plus.
Exposure

Subs were L-Pro, 120sec x 794 subs, 26.5hrs Integration time. Darks, 20subs – Flats and Dark flats x 40 each.

Location

Near Cambridge city UK, Bortle approx 4

Target name

M31 Andromeda galaxy

Title

M31 Andromeda galaxy

About this image

It really is a beautiful galaxy. Amazing to think that less than 100yrs ago most people thought it was a nebula – how far we have come since then – thank you Edwin Hubble.

My image was captured over 6 nights during August and Sept 2023 – with over 26hrs of integration time.

 

 

Processing software:

Stacking in DSS then PixInsight


Clear skies all.

Martina

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