NGC 7331 9"f/7

hi guys,

I`d like to show You my result of this very beautiful galaxy - one of my favourits.
the 9" TMB Apo offers an impressive sight in visual observation.
I was pointing the scope to this galaxy (having attached SXV H9C) the first time.

the data on the image:
1,5 hours of total exposure time - single frames from 4 minutes to 16 minutes.
SX for image acquisition, color conversion and slight non linear strech.
stacking and digital devel. in ImagesPlus - white set also.
sharpening the galaxy`s details (with a mask created in PS) and smoothening the background with another mask created in PixInsight.
final processing in PS CS2.

I made 2 serious mistakes:
1. - after I had obtained a decent focus I forgot to turn the CCD (Iusually have the longitudinal axis parallel to RA) and then I commenced automatic image acquisition and took a nice rest,...then, when I got up I realised,...
2. - I should have taken another 1,5 hours,...but I`ll catch up with it next year,...

thanks for Your comments in advance
best
Dietmar

Attached Image:

Wow! That is really nice, and that big scope gets the image scale to really see the structure. I shot this recently with my Epsilon 160, but the image scale was pretty small. I like yours better!