M33 (10-23-09)

First image of M33 for me. M33 is one of the nearest galaxies to us. Much smaller than the Milky Way, M33 appears to be gravitationally bound to the Andromeda Galaxy and perhaps to us.

Imaging Scope: Orion 80ED & WO 0.8x II (f/6)
Imager: Atik 16
Exposure: 51x5'
Filter: Celestron LPR
Capture Software: Nebulosity 2
Mount: Takahashi EM-10
Guiding Camera: DSI Pro
Guiding Software: PHD
Guiding Scope: Hybrid 60mm f/5
Date: Night of 10-23-09
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Processed with Nebulosity 2 & Photoshop Elements 7