first go at M33

[Astro_Gaz]

M33 - Triangulum Galaxy by Gareth Harding, on Flickr

M33 - Triangulum Galaxy

i wanted to get M33, now considering this was taken on a 6"inch Reflector with a modded DSLR i think ive done well, i think im getting to that point where my equipment is holding me back

Scope: Orion Optics VX6 with 1/10 PV upgraded optics

Guide Scope: Skywatcher ST80

Guide Cam: QHY 5 Mono

Mount: Skywatcher HQE5

Camera: Nikon D5100 Modded

Additional: Astronomik CLS CCD Filter, Baader Mark-III MPCC Coma Corrector

Exposure: 26x600s Subs ISO:1600, Darks, Bias & Flats

Technical: 750mm f/5

Software: DSS, Pixinsight, BackyardNikon, PHD2

High Res Version Here - https://flic.kr/p/pqThwj

[tingting44]

great job! really liking this! im leaning towards this for my next target i think

[kalasinman]

Did you mod the D5100 yourself? Thinking of doing mine. Nice job on M33 BTW.--Jack

[Astro_Gaz]

Did you mod the D5100 yourself? Thinking of doing mine. Nice job on M33 BTW.--Jack

nah i got a camera technician to do it, cost me £20

[kalasinman]

So you had to get the replacement filter made? Sorry, but I've thought about this a lot. You go Baader, clear glass , UV IR cut?--Jack

[Astro_Gaz]

So you had to get the replacement filter made? Sorry, but I've thought about this a lot. You go Baader, clear glass , UV IR cut?--Jack

no i left the filter out, my set up flows like this "D5100 - Coma Corrector - Astronomik CLS CCD Filter"

[theo]

You have done well...a really lovely M33.

Pete

[astro mick]

An exerllent M33,great image.

Mick.