Andromeda Galaxy

A deep 1-hour tracked prime focus exposure detailing the bright nucleus, subtle spiral structure, and dust lanes of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), along with its satellite galaxies M32 (visible just above the core) and M110 (below). Captured in Lovasberény, Hungary, on fine-grained Fuji Neopan Acros II black-and-white film using a Minolta XD 5 mounted directly to a Meade 80/480 Triplet apochromatic refractor, yielding exceptional contrast and pinpoint star sharpness.

• Camera: Minolta XD 5

• Telescope: Meade 80/480 Triplet

• Film: Fuji Neopan Acros II

• Exposure time: 1 hr @f/4.8

• Location: Lovasbereny, Hungary

• Date: 2025-01-03