Andromeda M31 Full version

[RB]

This is the final result of my efforts on M31 from last week.
It consists of a stack of 12 x 80sec images @1600 ISO (16 min Total).
I was lucky enough to have a clear view to the north since it was only 8 deg above the horizon and just managing to beat daybreak !!!
Two of the frames had satellites crossing through them so I left those off although they make an interesting frame.
Quite happy with it when you consider that to get a properly exposed image you need around 3 hours of exposure time with my setup.

I appreciate you thoughts and suggestions and as always thanks for looking.

Cheers.

[mick pinner]

very impressive RB, i remember looking at some astronomy books years ago at school and seeing Andromeda just like that taken with the 200" Mt Palomar scope, how far we have come.

[ving]

:jawdrop:
great stuff andrew!!!

[iceman]

Incredible for 8deg off the horizon! WOW!

Awesome stuff mate, great to finally see some prime focus stuff from you.

[h0ughy]

Very Ordinary Effort RB! (don't tell him its a brilliant image)

[xelasnave]

Amazing you were able to produce such a good result, congratualtions. I had to laugh re sat in picture I remember reading some old stuff on photography and the author said the chances of getting a sat in your picture are extremely remote..these days its almost the reverse.
Thanks for showing I can look at these all day (and I often do)
alex

[seeker372011]

very well done its a great achievement to image this object from our latitudes

[mickoking]

I was just thinking the same thing. Great image :thumbsup:

[Lester]

Very nice indeed Andrew.

[EzyStyles]

great shot Andrew. Beautiful. I tried to take this last night but was too low to the horizon with fence tree in the way. You have captured a stunner.

[Striker]

Awesome image Andrew.

You have some major detail considering your exposure time and 8 Deg above the horizon...truly amazing.

Keep them coming I love your work.

[Rodstar]

Amazing work Andrew. Like others, I am amazed at what you have achieved so close to the horizon. As a visual object, M31 has only ever been a smudgey oily blur to my eyes it is so low.

Thanks for sharing, buddy!

[RB]

Thank you everyone for your very kind words.
Boy this stuff is addictive !!!

:D

[RB]

Played around with the levels a bit more.
Obviously could do with more exposure but it's fun to muck around with what's there.

[xstream]

Great job Andrew, It's certainly brought out more detail. :thumbsup:
Thanks for sharing.

[Dennis]

OMG what a fantastic image, simply breathtaking.

Well done Andrew.

Cheers

Dennis

[acropolite]

Absolutely awesome Andrew:thumbsup:

[asimov]

:eek: Fantastic Andrew!

:bowdown: Simply amazing for 8 degrees! :thanks:

[beren]

M31 is my favourite imaged object, wonderful image Andrew

[alandee]

The rework is stunning, wonderful capture.