The trials, tribulations and small triumphs of a Charlotte, NC astronomer imaging under Bortle 8/9 skies.
Monday, November 9, 2015
The Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M33) is, like M74, a very low surface brightness galaxy. It is fiendishly difficult to image in any but the darkest of skies. The Mallicam DSm can pull out more detail than any color imager under these conditions. This image was taken with the DSm, Orion Skyglow filter, and Orion ED 80 scope.
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C 34 with Seestar
5.5 hours of C34. Stacked and stretched in Siril. Seti Astro/Cosmic clarity and Affinity for final finishing.
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