Under a stretch of rare clear skies, I set out to capture M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, in one night using the Takahashi Epsilon 160ED and ATIK 16200, gathering nearly five hours of LRGB data for a closer look at our neighboring island universe.
Explore the stunning 2023 astrophotos by Richard Harris at Ozark Hills Observatory, showcasing breathtaking celestial wonders with unparalleled clarity and beauty.
First-light with the TEC 180 FL finally, and we captured the Andromeda Galaxy's beauty in stunning detail in just 15 minutes, plus 8 other objects. Don't miss this cosmic spectacle!
Hot August 2023 session of shooting M31 Andromeda galaxy using the Askar FRA600 telescope and ASI6200MM Pro camera in LRGB with Ha added in.
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