M33 (Rich Christy)

M33

Finally had a chance to try out my new gear: Celestron CGX-L, Stellarvue SVT70, Astrodon Gen2 L-RGB filters, Feathertouch Boss II electronic Microfocuser (which btw. I have no idea how I was imaging without having this amazing addition), new filter wheel, new lots of amazing things from my buddies over at @OPTcorp. Big thanks to that team for helping me with the new investment. Dustin and Ty – you guys rock!.

Here is a shot of M33 Triangulum Galaxy. All shot with the above mentioned gear. I didn’t have time to work out the flats for this once. Something I plan to do this weekend with the clear skies and cooler nights!

Technical Specs:

LRGB 15x120sec for each filter

Celestron EdgeHD 8’’ reduced to f/6.3

Celestron CGX-L mount (what a beast)

ZWO ASI1600MM-c set to unity gain via ASCOM

Astrodon Gen2 E series LRGB filters (which BTW. I will never use another brand filter again. WOW are these things amazing!)

Sequence Generator Pro for capture, unguided

Processed entirely with PixInsight

Not bad for being 3 million light years from earth, I must say 😊. More to come….

#astrophotography #optcorp #celestron #stellarvue #celestronuniverse #astrodon #ZWO #astronomy #nightsky #galaxy #M33 #triangulumgalaxy #deepspace #science #universe

ZWO ASI1600MM/QHY163M

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