M31 in L(HaR)GB

I took this a couple of nights ago from my fairly light polluted Denver backyard using the Stellarvue 90T at around f4.5 with the AP reducer and ST2K.

Includes 75 minutes Lum and 60 minutes each RGB in 3 minute subs. 90 minutes of Ha were taken in 30 minute subs and added into the Red channel in Lighten mode, around 75% or so I believe.

Quite a bit of noise around the edges so wasn't able to push to get the outer regions of the galaxy. A dark site would help a lot but given work and family I just don't get out often...

http://infiniti-eng.com/astrophotos/displayimage.php?pos=-67

Thanks for looking,
Phil

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Philip,
That's an excellent M31 in my book! You really tamed the core.
Larry

hi Phil,

that is a very nice result! the h2 regions just jump out of the image!
very nicely processed!

Wonderful shot Philip!
Lovely colors & detail!


Thank you! 8)

From Denver...nicely done. I lived in Aurora in the early 90's and I couldn't see the stars then. It must be even worse by now. Again well done.

Tom

Very nice Philip, especially for a light polluted location like Denver!