M31

[Jules]

Hi

Here is my interpretation of M31. I have never imaged this object before. Let me know what you think!

Lum 90 minutes 1 x 1
RGB 30 minutes 2 x 2
Ha 10 minutes 2 x 2

Equipment WO FLT 110, Lodestar, EQ6, QSI 583wsg , Maxim DL, Astrodon LRGB filters
Calibrated in Maxim DL, processed in Pixinsight

http://gallery.me.com/julian.hancock

[kwalker]

Nice to see you found clear skys in your area for an excellent image of M31.
I like how you tamed the core

[zvrastil]

Hi Julian,

nice image, but it looks like there's big ringing artifact around the galaxy core. What did you use for HDR compression?

regards, Zbynek

[Jules]

Hi Gentlemen

Thanks for the positive comments

Hi Julian,

nice image, but it looks like there's big ringing artifact around the galaxy core. What did you use for HDR compression?

regards, Zbynek

I used HDR wavelets, Linear interpolation, 6 layers, 1 iteration, lightness mask, no de-ringing or star mask.

[Lex]

Hey,

even if this is a classical object, i like to see it with a fluffy core, really appreciate that
Congratulations for your exellent picture!!

Kindest

Lex

[Jules]

Hey,

even if this is a classical object, i like to see it with a fluffy core, really appreciate that
Congratulations for your exellent picture!!

Kindest

Lex

Lex

Thanks for that. I have never imaged the M31 before and it is a bit of a jaw dropper when seen for the first time.

All the best

Julian

[Lex]

Julian,

Yes, thats one of the main effects of our beautiful hobby, we are seeing jawdropping stuff that "normal humans" can't see 

cheers and thanks for sharing!

Lex