Engelhardsberg observatory

M 31, the Andromeda galaxy

NGC 147 / NGC 185<Click to enlarge>

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Objects:  M 31, the Andromeda galaxy

Constellation:  Andromeda

Remarks: Messier 31, the Andromeda galaxy is easily visible with the naked eye, it is about 2,8 million light-years away

Telescope and camera: Canon 400mm f/2.8, CDS-5D sensor temp -15°, ISO 1600

Mount: ASA DDM 60, Software: Autoslew V5.1, Sequence V9

Exposure: 12 x 5 min

Date and Conditions: August 24 2023, conditions pretty good, stars up to 5m6

Software used: acquisition: Maxim DL 6.16, Stacking: DeepSkyStacker 3.3.2, Processing: Adobe Photoshop CS6, PixInsight 1.8

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