M31 - Andromeda Galaxy (Steven E Labkoff, MD)

M31 - Andromeda Galaxy

Andromeda - M31
Earlier this year I had my Nikon D750 converted for Astrophotography. The results since then my astronwork has improved dramatically. This shot of M31 was made on my gear with an L-pro light pollution filter. Andromeda is about 2.3 million light years from earth. And that makes it among the closest galaxies to our own Milky Way.
This shot was made by stacking 51 images of 120s each - and shot on my own gear. The astro modification to the D750 really helps with the colors - especially the reds… This is among the best shots of Andromeda that I’ve made to date.
Date: 9/3/2021
Place: Westport Astronomical society
Telescope : Astrotech 92 mm
Filter: Optolong L-Pro
Camera: modified Nikon D750
Guide scope: 60mm Astromania
Guide camera: ZWO ASI120mini
Mount: Celestron AVX
Lights: 51 @ 120s each, iso 1600
Flats: 30
Darks: 30
Dark-Flats: 30
Bias: 135
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