M31 – Andromeda Galaxy Bortle 3 My latest image of the…
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M31 – Andromeda Galaxy Bortle 3
My latest image of the Andromeda Galaxy, captured under Bortle 3 skies in India using the Seestar S50 Pro.
**Acquisition details**
* **Target:** M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
* **Telescope:** Seestar S50 Pro
* **Sky quality:** Bortle 3, India
* **LP data:** 251 × 30s
* **IR-cut data:** 458 × 30s
* **Total integration:** 5h 54m 30s across both datasets
**Processing workflow**
1. Stacked both datasets using Stacking Wizard
2. Continuum subtraction using Seti Astro
3. VeraLux Hypermetric Stretch
4. Cosmic Clarity for denoising and sharpening
5. Aberration Remover
I experimented with combining the LP and IR-cut data through continuum subtraction to bring out more detail in the galaxy while maintaining a natural-looking result.
I'd appreciate constructive criticism, particularly on the color balance, dust lanes, background, and overall processing. Always looking to improve!
Clear skies!
#space
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My latest image of the Andromeda Galaxy, captured under Bortle 3 skies in India using the Seestar S50 Pro.
**Acquisition details**
* **Target:** M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
* **Telescope:** Seestar S50 Pro
* **Sky quality:** Bortle 3, India
* **LP data:** 251 × 30s
* **IR-cut data:** 458 × 30s
* **Total integration:** 5h 54m 30s across both datasets
**Processing workflow**
1. Stacked both datasets using Stacking Wizard
2. Continuum subtraction using Seti Astro
3. VeraLux Hypermetric Stretch
4. Cosmic Clarity for denoising and sharpening
5. Aberration Remover
I experimented with combining the LP and IR-cut data through continuum subtraction to bring out more detail in the galaxy while maintaining a natural-looking result.
I'd appreciate constructive criticism, particularly on the color balance, dust lanes, background, and overall processing. Always looking to improve!
Clear skies!
#space
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