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MikeM

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M31 - A start
« on: September 18, 2012, 02:03:25 pm »
Here is my start on M31. This is only 8x600s taken with the 383+L and my Tak FSQ. Hopefully I plan to sped more time on this object if the weather cooperates on my schedule! 8)

Comments welcome..

http://www.astrobin.com/full/20378/?mod=none
Clear Skies!!
Mike

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snovosel

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Re: M31 - A start
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2012, 02:12:42 pm »
Well done!

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Re: M31 - A start
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2012, 04:54:18 am »
there is some nice details captured in your image. The core is a bit hot but could be dealt with in processing or masking  with different exposures.

What filter did you use? When I first tried M31 I could not get that much detail with 600s. I used Ha filter to cut light pollution.

Keep up the good work...
Robert
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MikeM

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Re: M31 - A start
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2012, 02:20:03 pm »
Thanks for the look guys. @Robert, I just used the regular Lum filter.. I plan on going back to get some more time with
shorter exposures, RGB & Ha. Ya, i know the core is hot, I have to learn how to do masking in PS so I can keep it under
control.
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Mike

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Re: M31 - A start
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2012, 05:43:42 pm »
Looks like you are having a great start!!!

I also live in high LP area and using Ha filter is a great way to filter out LP.

Peter
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