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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!
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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!
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Elephant Trunk Nebula
**Gear:**
Skywatcher Star-Adventurer GTI
SVBONY SV555
ASI585MC Pro
SV220 Filter
ZWO EAF
ASI120MM Mini
SV165 30mm Guide Scope
NINA and PHD2
**Acquisition:**
120s subs, roughly 360 subs, total integration time sits around 12 hours
Gain 200, offset 10, cooled to -10C
Darks only
Imaged in Bortle 6 skies
**Processing**
Siril, GraXpert, RCAstro tools, VeraLux tools, 2x drizzle
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**Gear:**
Skywatcher Star-Adventurer GTI
SVBONY SV555
ASI585MC Pro
SV220 Filter
ZWO EAF
ASI120MM Mini
SV165 30mm Guide Scope
NINA and PHD2
**Acquisition:**
120s subs, roughly 360 subs, total integration time sits around 12 hours
Gain 200, offset 10, cooled to -10C
Darks only
Imaged in Bortle 6 skies
**Processing**
Siril, GraXpert, RCAstro tools, VeraLux tools, 2x drizzle
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The Ghost of Cassiopeia
Captured from Whitby, Yorkshire on Halloween night! A very fitting target.
We were away on a weekend break so I packed my Seestar S50.
Captured using my Seestar S50 in EQ mode.
1000 x 20 second exposures, captured over one night.
Stacked in APP
BGE, deconvolution and de-noise in Graxpert.
Siril for SPCC.
Star removal using StarNet through Siril.
GHS using human weighted luminance.
Curves adjustment using VeraLux Curves.
HDR Multiscale.
SCNR in Siril
Recombination of stars.
Slight saturation increase.
Thanks for looking
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Captured from Whitby, Yorkshire on Halloween night! A very fitting target.
We were away on a weekend break so I packed my Seestar S50.
Captured using my Seestar S50 in EQ mode.
1000 x 20 second exposures, captured over one night.
Stacked in APP
BGE, deconvolution and de-noise in Graxpert.
Siril for SPCC.
Star removal using StarNet through Siril.
GHS using human weighted luminance.
Curves adjustment using VeraLux Curves.
HDR Multiscale.
SCNR in Siril
Recombination of stars.
Slight saturation increase.
Thanks for looking
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