The Andromeda Galaxy

by Andre Vilhena

Objects in field: Andromeda Galaxy, M 31, M 32, M 110, NGC 205, NGC 206, NGC 221, NGC 224

Equipment: TS-Optics Photoline 115mm f/7, QHYCCD QHY268 Pro M

Integration: 44h 49m

It has been a couple of years since I photographed the Andromeda Galaxy and this year I decided to give it another go. Despite being tipically considered a beginner’s target, I find it a not so easy one because of its large dynamic range - not only of itself but, especially, if you want to showcase the hydrogen clouds in it and around it. While my primary aim was the first, while processing I…