Have not taken this since france about 4 years ago. It has taken me days to process, could not get it right. I should have checked for ice on the lens, even though I had the dew strips on. Bit blue but I've had enough now, been on it for hours over the last few days.
Taken 101110, 11x600, WO ZS66, 0.8fr, Canon 350D.
I made the big mistake of looking at Mark's taken in Riberac!!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/5176763796_0de996fc56_b.jpg)
It's very nice Fay.
The Andromeda Galaxy is actually a tough target - especially to get the outer dark lanes. It really does need dark skies - the darker the better.
Your image is what's expected for an image taken round here.
Mark
very nice.
I've decided that this will be my first light
when i get the observatory all set up.
Thanks. I also had the stars flaring at the sides. I took the flattener off & re attached but it made no difference. It is connected directly to the scope & camera & is the dedicated one for the WO.
Yes Mark, to do a similar image I took only 8x5 in France. I also took 11x300 the same night, but you know when you have had enough of a subject......
Also, I think when I came indoors for the night, that is when I should have been starting.
Fay,
I forgot to ask - were you using any filter?
Can you post your French image - it would make an interesting comparison.
Ice on the lens really means that Winter is getting near!
Mark
Very nice Fay. Focus is a tad off, but if there was ice or dew that is to be expected. Lots of detail in the dust lanes.
mark i have the clip in lp filter
Looking good Fay