M31 - Andromeda Nebula

This image illustrates some of the pros and cons of the fastar lens system with the SXV H9 camera. Lots of data gathered in a short time but collimation not good as shown by the distorted and slightly bloated stars at the top right of the image.

Date: 24th October 2007

Scope: Nexstar GPS 8" SCT with fastar system on an APT wedge

Camera: SXV H9F

120x60 seconds captured and combined with maxim. Processed in Photoshop.