My First Attempt at the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Last night marked a significant milestone in my astrophotography journey: my very first attempt at capturing the magnificent Andromeda Galaxy, M31.
It's always a thrill to point our lenses towards the vastness of space and bring celestial wonders closer. Andromeda, being the closest spiral galaxy to our own Milky Way, is a prime target for any aspiring deep-sky imager.
Here are the details of my capture:
- Camera: Canon R5
- Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
- Aperture: f/2.8
- Shutter Speed: 1.3 seconds
- ISO: 4000
- Mount: Tripod (Tracker NOT used)
Processing Workflow:
I processed the raw images using Siril, a powerful and free astronomical image processing application. Following that, I made further adjustments to the curves in Photoshop to enhance the details and bring out the faint structures of the galaxy.
The Image:
This was my first time pushing the limits with such a challenging object without a star tracker. I'm eager to hear any feedback, suggestions for improvement, or tips from the community. What do you think of the results?
