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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy

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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy

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Description

Since I was still not happy with my recent Andromeda images I gave it another try, and it was also perfect for my setup after 11 pm so that I could let the scope run overnight with me sleeping nicely. This time I skipped some standard processing at linear stage (i.e. no ABE, etc.) and went right away into combining the RGB images with the 2 narrow band ones (Hα and OIII) after stretching. The results were sometimes so different, depending on what I applied, amazing. But step by step I got closer to the image that I had on my mind. I love the Hα regions that are clearly visible. What a view that has to be being a tick closer than we are ... well, I have to wait another 6 Billion years for that 😊!

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  • M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann
    Original
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  • M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann
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  • Final
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  • M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann
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B

Description: Brightened it up a bit since the original version on Astrobin looks way darker than what I see locally.

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C

Description: Reprocessing old data.

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D

Description: Was not quite satisfied with the color palette, hence slight adjustments.

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E

Description: Original RGB version with the Z61 and ASI071MC. As Rodd mentioned, I do not think that the color palette is correct in this case. Wonder why?

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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy, Uwe Deutermann