This is now the third time I’ve taken on the Andromeda Galaxy. You can see older images here. As every year, a slight improvement can be seen again this time.
Our neighbouring galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, is a large spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, about 2.5 million light years from Earth. It has a diameter of around 220,000 light years and is known for its imposing spiral structure with spiral arms, a bright core and many nebulae. The Andromeda Galaxy contains several hundred billion stars and is the brightest galaxy in the sky.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M31 Andromeda Galaxy |
| Distance | approx. 2.5 million light years |
| Date | 07.09.2023 |
| Exposure | 65x180sec. RGB + 13x600sec. Ha - Total approx. 5.5h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 150 Quattro |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | Skywatcher coma corrector |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 290mm Mini & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |