M33

The Pinwheel M33

Steve Moore 2000

OBJECT M33 The Pinwheel Galaxy found in the constellation Triangulums is very close to naked eye visibility, at magnitude 5.6 it is not

difficult in binoculars. Users of small scopes may find it elusive because of it's low surface brightness. RA:01.34 DEC:+30.39

EXPOSURE 2 X 60 MINUTES

EQUIPMENT 8'' Meade LX 200/ Nikon F2/ Lumicon easy guider/ ST4

f/no FOCAL LENGTH Both at f/6 1200mm Focal length

FILM Kodak Extra Press Multispeed PJM

LOCATION East Harling Norfolk\ UK (Thetford Star Party)

DATE/ TIME 25/09/2000 01.15 / 25/09/2000 02.30

COMMENT Very heavy dew, water was dripping off the scope. Registered in Registar and enhanced in Photoshop.