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M31 color picture, Niels V. Christensen
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M31 color picture

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M31 color picture, Niels V. Christensen
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M31 color picture

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Description

The Andromeda Galaxy, exposures taken during two nights.

Another "first light" camera image.

Cooled to -5 degress C. & gain: 250. Exposure: 60x120sec + 31x60sec.

No flats and darks were generated/used.

A Baader lum filter is mounted in front of the Camera chip / window.

More details/evidence can be provided if needed/requested, thanks.

During the session/night, I had four nearby street lamps covered.

My home build observatory is placed in my front yard/in the "red light" polution zone, have a look here,

Red Zone

Kind regards Niels

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Description: Color & levels update. CS Niels

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M31 color picture, Niels V. Christensen