[gerry aarts (Gerry)]

M33 has a low surface brightnes but with the f1.8 hyperstar lens, the detail in the spiral arms turned out quite well. Part of the Local Group of galaxies that includes Andromeda and the Milky Way.

M33 is not an ideal Southern Hemisphere object to view or image. I captured this one at Mudgee NSW when the galaxy was around 20 degrees above the horizon. 10 x 4 minute subs for a total of 40 minutes exposure. Celestron GPS11 with Hyperstar f1.8 lens and Meade DSI III colour camera. Processed in Photoshop.