Author Topic: M31 - A start (Read 13612 times)

MikeM · « **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!

Comments welcome..

http://www.astrobin.com/full/20378/?mod=none

snovosel · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:12:42 PM »

Well done!

geoshare · « **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

MikeM · « **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.

topboxman · « **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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