Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

M31 - The Great Andromeda Galaxy

Galaxy M31 - The Great Andromeda Galaxy
Date/Place2009-10-17 at Pian dell'Armà (PV)
CoordinatesAR 00h 42m 44s DEC +41° 16'09″
InstrumentTakahashi FSQ85ED
CameraModified 450D
IntegrationStack of 20 exposure of 10 minutes each, in RGB and 3 exposures of 20 minutes with H-alpha filtre. The H-alpha exposure was then mixed with the red channel of RGB in order to enhance the emission nebula on the spiral arms.
DescriptionThe only other galaxy that may be seen by naked eye on the Northern Emisphere
CommentFirst time using dithering between the exposures.