Our neighbouring galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, is a large spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, about 2.5 million light years from Earth. It has a diameter of around 220,000 light years and is known for its imposing spiral structure with spiral arms, a bright core and many nebulae. The Andromeda Galaxy contains several hundred billion stars and is the brightest galaxy in the sky.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M31 – Andromeda Galaxy |
| Distance | approx. 2.5 million light years |
| Date | 04.09.2022 |
| Exposure | 60x180sec. - Total 3h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | TS-Optics CF-APO 70 mm |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics REFRAKTOR 0,79x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |