Hi all, A deep wide field shot of this object has always eluded me, and this years attempt I have made some progress. This 2 hour exposure reveals well the outer envelope of neblosity which extends towards the companion galaxies fairly well. Here is this new shot: http://www.schursastrophotography.com/xtiastro/m31d.htm Clear Skies, Chris Schur's Web Portal: http://www.schursastrophotography.com -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.