M31

The Andromeda Galaxy M31. At 2.5 million light years it is the most distant object visible to the naked eye. I took this from Kananaskis back in late July and was able to process it using minimal data. Bear spray nearby always. 📷🔭🌌

Camera: ASi071MC-Pro (Nikon D5100, D7000, Sony IMX071 sensor)

Telescope: Williams Optics Z61, (FL360mm)

Aperture: f5.9

Mount: iOptron SkyGuiderPro

Stack: 15x60sec

Gain: 94 Offset: 50

Camera Temp: -15°C

OAT: 10°C

Darks: 8

Processing: PixInsight, LR .

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