M33

This shot of M33, the Pinwheel Galaxy in Triangulum, was taken at the new Chiefland Star Party in October. It was taken with the SXVF-H36 camera and 10" f/4 Newtonian on a clear cold Florida night. A number of small nebula are visible and the Newtonian has sufficient resolution to resolve many of the blue giants in the arms. This is a large object, with an apparent size of 70.8' x 41.7'.

Please use the links to scan the larger versions of this image. This image is a 35 percent of full sized reduction and cropped on the sides.

Image info:

10" Homebuilt Newtonian

Starlight Express
SXVF-H36

30x6 mins

f/4

Stacked (w/SD) in Maxim, processed in PS (darks and flats)

guided with the OAG and EX-guider

10.31.08

Chiefland, FL