M33, low altitude.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi,

M33 is a real challenge from Penwortham, with a maximum height of 25 degree's above my horizon.
Most of this image was taken from 12 to 24 degree's.
The seeing and transparency was good fortunately, and it's the best result so far.

Equipment used.
8” F/4 astrograph , baader type coma corrector,. HEQ Pro 5 mount, orion mini guider.
Camera.
Unmodded Cannon 1100D.

14 x 8 minute subs ISO1600, darks, flats and bias frames applied.
Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker .Processed in Photoshop 7 and Olympus background tool.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Very nice, Justin! Especially considering how much atmosphere you are imaging through

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Larryp

Very nice, Justin! Especially considering how much atmosphere you are imaging through

Thanks Laurie!

Yep, wouldn't mind being further North for this one.

Cheers,

Justin.

[RickS (Rick)]

Nice work on a challenging object for us southerners, Justin!

[Paul Haese]

This is a tough target as I have seen several people attempt this in the last 12 years. I think given the altitude and using a DSLR, this is pretty nice. I will try this next year with the new rig in the dome. I might be able to see it this time. Might need to prune some trees though.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Given its altitude that's excellent Justin. Well done!

Cheers

Steve

[Ross G]

Another great looking photo Justin.

It's a beautiful galaxy and you have brought out nice detail with rich colours.

I have wanted to image this galaxy for the last 3 years, but the call of M31 always drags me away!

Ross.

[Shiraz (Ray)]

Great result Justin. excellent detail. regards Ray

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Nice work on a challenging object for us southerners, Justin!

Thanks Rick!

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

This is a tough target as I have seen several people attempt this in the last 12 years. I think given the altitude and using a DSLR, this is pretty nice. I will try this next year with the new rig in the dome. I might be able to see it this time. Might need to prune some trees though.

Thanks Paul!

Look forward to the results from you setup.

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Given its altitude that's excellent Justin. Well done!

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve!

Originally Posted by Ross G

Another great looking photo Justin.

It's a beautiful galaxy and you have brought out nice detail with rich colours.

I have wanted to image this galaxy for the last 3 years, but the call of M31 always drags me away!

Ross.

Thanks Ross!

Hope you get a chance to image M33.

Originally Posted by Shiraz

Great result Justin. excellent detail. regards Ray

Thanks Ray!

Also would love to see this one from your 8", it's certainly giving great images.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Rex]

Great job Justin! Love the blues you managed here.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Rex

Great job Justin! Love the blues you managed here.

Thanks Rex!

M33 certainly is difficult to get the colour happening.

Cheers,

Justin.