The Andromeda Galaxy: Extended Dust and Hα Emission

Image Title: The Andromeda Galaxy: Extended Dust and Hα Emission

Copyright: Copyright: Piotr Czerski

Date image was taken: October 21, 2025

Location: Bibice, Poland

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) captured along with its satellite galaxies, M32 and M110. This image reveals the faint dust structures forming a delicate halo around M31, as well as subtle hydrogen-alpha emission regions extending through the surrounding intergalactic medium. The combination of broadband and narrowband data highlights both the intricate spiral structure and the diffuse outer features of our nearest major galactic neighbor.

Telescope: Meade 350mm quadruplet
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro
Mounts: SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro & ZWO AM3
Filters: Antlia ALP-T Dual, Optolong L-Ultimate, IDAS LPS-D1
Total integration time: 60 hours 15 minutes
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Name: Piotr Czerski

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