M31 Andromeda Galaxy?

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if anyone has captured M31 before here in Aust? I know it is a northern object but it seems like M31 rises here at 6:20am ish which gives us a chance to capture it. This is my favourite galaxy of all time. Im going to give it a go next clear melb weather but if anyone has already captured it here in Aust, please post it

cheers.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

We see it during the summer months np here Eric. If you have a look through some of my earlier Deep Space postings there are 2 or 3 images

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

here you go
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ight=Andromeda
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ight=Andromeda

[RB (Andrew)]

I did M31 last week Eric, it's also my all time favourite but I haven't processed the frames yet.
Also I didn't get enough exposure time and also day break beat me in the end.
I'm reluctant to post this cos it's terrible, it's only a single 80 sec exp with lots of noise etc, etc but here goes.

Andromeda M31

Don't laugh ok?

[iceman (Mike)]

that is stunning RB!

[RB (Andrew)]

I was going to hold off till I had a chance to do the rest of the processing and then post the final image, but no worries.
On my CRT it looks better but if viewed on my cheap lappy screen it looks very grainy, understandably.
Thanks Mike.

[acropolite (Phil)]

Nothing wrong with that image Andrew nice work.

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

Im stunned to see it... .. speechless... those are beautiful images. I couldnt believe you think that is terrible.


When roughly is the best time of the year to capture this object?

[Dennis]

Hi Andrew

I'm laughing all right; but with tears of joy mixed with envy. That is an amazing image with incredible detail visible in the intricate dust lanes. And so low on the horizon too!

Well done

Cheers

Dennis

[ving (David)]

andrew, thats a great image! my horizon is blocked so i cant even see in that direction... but if i could it would be drowned in light pollution in that direction anyhow

[Striker (Tony)]

Thats awesome Andrew.

I thought you were posting an image to show what the andromeda should look like...that was my first impression anyway I didn't realize until further comments were made it was yours...lol

I know what your saying being a little grainy but who cares thats just awesome.

[Lester]

Go get im Eric,

I have viewed M31 many years ago. To get it now I first would have to extend my pier by about 300mm. Instead of doing that I will look out for your result.

[Lester]

Hi Andrew,

Just found your image, fantastic.

[asimov (John)]

Bloody'ell Andrew !!!! Thats amazing!

Fantastic mate!

[RB (Andrew)]

Thanks heaps guys, I'll post the final result once I get it done.

[davidpretorius]

rocket, mods are not meant to take images like that!!!

there you go ezy, i have seen this from melbourne last november as a smudge, you mission Jim, if you choose to accept it is to nail this sucker over the next few months!!

I am sure you will.

Heres one from the Image plus forums taken by one of the guys on the states, I love it

[mickoking]

Andrew, pretty sweet pic awsome for an horizon hugger.

The best view I ever got of M31 was thru all things a 114mm Tasco reflector when I lived in Nelson Bay. I could see the dust lane and everything. Because where I live now there is light pollution on the northern horizon, I just see the core

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

There's a tree and fence in my backyard from the north direction. If somehow i can shoot through the tree's branches and maybe if M31 moves abit more NNW then i can capture it. hopefully by then it won't be too bright.