M31 - The Andromeda Galaxy (Mosaic)

Messier 31 - The Andromeda Galaxy

 

Taken 19-11-2017

 

Equipment:

Skywatcher 150PDS

Celestron Advanced VX Mount

Nikon D5200

Baader Neodymium Filter

Touptek Guide Cam

Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope

 

Software:

Backyard Nikon

Photoshop CS2

Astrotortilla

Stellarium

 

Location:

Northern Jutland - Denmark

 

Exposure:

2-pane mosaic

56 subs (ISO 3200 and 800)

2 minute exposure (+one 8 minute)

1.96 hours Total Exposure

 

This was the first time I ever tried doing a mosaic. The Andromeda galaxy is very big on the sky. Several times larger than a full moon, which is why I needed to do a 2-pane mosaic to capture the whole majesty of our neighbor.

Done