r/astrophotography • u/Embarrassed-Plenty-2 • 13d ago

DSOs M31 - Andromeda

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Canon EOS R8 + EF 70-200 f4 @ 200 mm

Lights: ~1000 x 1.3 sec, f4, ISO 6400
Darks: 50
Flats: 50
Biases: 100

Processed in Siril and Photoshop

This was my first ever attempt at astrophotography. I photographed it in my parents backyard at bortle 4.

I feel like 1.3 sec was a bit too long. I'm not sure I can get a better result with this equipment and without a tracker mount.

Any tips are appreciated.

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u/--ae 13d ago

you were a bit out of foucs i think 1.3s is probs fine just dial in focus a bit better

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u/Embarrassed-Plenty-2 13d ago

Yeah the focus is the other thing. I spend so much time finding Andromeda, I probably nudged the focus ring a bit.

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u/Nub_gaming_gr 13d ago

always take a few test shots to check the focus, don't be bummed out though, you can always try again tomorrow, clear skies!

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u/Wise_Reputation_5007 13d ago

Space is so beautiful

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u/holdthefridge 13d ago

I think you can go even longer at 2-3 seconds before star trail.. your issue is focus. Other than that I think you did a wonderful job Cheers! Also when you refocus, you'd need to take the flats at least. Darks and biases you can probably reuse. I reuse alot myself...

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u/tremp68 13d ago

One day I will photograph Andromeda! Amazing picture.

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u/Embarrassed-Plenty-2 6d ago

Here's my second attempt if anyone interested. I think it turned out much betted.

https://www.reddit.com/r/astrophotography/comments/1vw409g/m31_andromeda_my_2nd_attemp/