u/Equivalent_Yam_8474

Hello everyone! This is my stacked photo of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). It's made from 15 frames, 15 seconds each, shot with DeepSkyCamera on a Samsung A25 (tripod). My mistake - I shot in PNG instead of RAW, and I didn't take darks or flats. I'll fix that next time. Stacked in DeepSkyStacker, processed in Photoshop. This is my second stack. ISO 950.

For those who want to find M31 themselves:

1. Look at Cassiopeia - the 'W' shape. Take the two rightmost stars: Caph and Schedar.

2. Draw an imaginary line from Caph through Schedar, and extend it downward about two times the distance between those two stars. You'll reach Almach (γ Andromedae).

3. From Almach, move slightly to the right - you'll see Mirach (β Andromedae).

4. From Mirach, go a bit upward. There you should see a faint, fuzzy patch - that's M31!

Thanks for reading! Clear skies and good luck!!

Hello! 26 July 2026.

- 15 frames by 15 seconds (total time 3 minutes 45 seconds)

- ISO 950

- Bortle 4 sky

- Shot on smartphone (with Deep Sky Camera)

- Stacked in DSS ( Deep Sky Stacker)

- Processed in Photoshop

Samsung A25.

Сonstellations of Hercules and Corona Borealis, taken 22nd May at 21.07 UTC.

Settings:
ISO 800
Shutter speed 10s

Taken in pro-mode in samsung A25.

I am not sure about Bortle class, i think 4-5. Suburban skies.

I'm still learning, so I'd appreciate any advice and feedback!

Hello everyone!

Moon and Venus conjunction taken 17 June at 20.44 UTC.

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Shutter speed 1/20s,

ISO 1600,

Samsung A25 with my binocle 10×42.

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How can I improve my photos?