Messier 31 (Andromeda Galaxy)

Messier 31 (Andromeda Galaxy)

LRGB image (uncropped)

 

 

Target Information

  • ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION(S):  M31, NGC 224
  • TYPE:  spiral galaxy
  • CONSTELLATION:  Andromeda
  • DISTANCE:  2.5 million light years

Imaging Information

  • IMAGING DATE(S):  September 2010
  • L:  10 min subs x 17, Bin 1×1
  • R:  10 min subs x 6, Bin 1×1
  • G:  10 min subs x 6, Bin 1×1
  • B:  10 min subs x 6, Bin 1×1
  • TOTAL EXPOSURE TIME:  350 mins = 5.8 hrs

Equipment

  • TELESCOPE:  Takahashi TOA-130F
  • MOUNT:  Software Bisque Paramount ME
  • CAMERA:  SBIG STL-11000XM
  • GUIDING:  TC-237 (internal autoguide chip)
  • FILTERS:  Astrodon
  • IMAGE ACQUISITION SOFTWARE:  TheSky6, CCDSoft, CCDAP4
  • PROCESSING SOFTWARE:  CCDStack, PixInsight