M31 — Andromeda Galaxy
Captured from Goldach (CH). Processed with AstroImage Tools Suite.
Capture details
- Date: 2025-12-10
- Integration: 120 × 60s
- Gear: Askar 80ED + 0.85× • ASI 585MC PRO
- Location: Goldach (CH)
- Bortle: 4
Processing
Star Separation • AI Denoise • Stretch • Color • Enhance Tool • Just with AstroImage Tools Suite
What is M31 (Andromeda Galaxy)?
Andromeda is a large spiral galaxy and the closest big neighbor to our Milky Way. It lies about 2.5 million light-years away and is visible to the naked eye from dark skies. Its bright core and dusty spiral arms make it a favorite for astrophotographers.
- Type: Spiral galaxy (SA(s)b)
- Distance: ~2.5 million ly
- Why it’s popular: Huge apparent size, rich dust lanes, companions M32 & M110