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M31-30sec-LRGB-101507

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The Andromeda Galaxy M31. 30x30 second LRGB FIT. This image was my first DSI Color attempt. M32 and M110 are also visible here. Histogram, curves, and combining of LRGB channels done in PhotoShop. Telescope: - Camera: Meade DSI Color. 135mm 1:2.8 camera lens stopped down to 4 attached for wide field of view. Atop Orion EQ1 motorized mount. Filtration: Baader Planetarium UV/IR cut filter.