Great Andromeda Galaxy M31

Great Andromeda Galaxy M31

 

Nikon D5300

45 @ 180 seconds ISO 400 (2.25 hours)

100 BAIS

no flats

no darks (dither every frame)

Drizzle integration resize by 30% to reduce file size

 

AT65EDQ

dithered every 3rd frame

Nikon d5300

Celestron CG5 AS-GT

QHY 5LII-M guide camera

Astromania 60mm guide scope

Bahtinov mask

DIY FocuserPro2 arduino focus motor ( Robert Brown)

$65 laptop

 

Software: APT, PHD2, CdC, Sharpcap, ASCOM POTHUB, Pixinsight, PS/ACR, Google remote desktop

PS Plug ins: Nik Define 2, Astronomy Tools

Location: backyard, Bortle 4 skies

Done