M33
| This large spiral galaxy is often referred to as the Pinwheel Galaxy. It was catalogued by Charles Messier in August of 1764. For a larger view, click the image above. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: M33 or NGC 598 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Triangulum |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 3 Million Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Spiral Galaxy |
| Exposure: 12 hours total time - RGB | Position: R.A. 01 hr 33 min , Dec +30039' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: November 2011 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |