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M33, raadoo
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M33

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M33

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My arch-nemesis , M33  . Last year I foolishly tried to image it with an untracked DSLR, thinking hey, it's as big as Andromeda Little did I know.
This year I went for it armed with better gear - a proper mount, a capable refractor, a dedicated astro camera and a bit more knowledge.
What I learned this year: M33 needs a bit more than just 3h in my Bortle 6 zone.
Alas, this year's prime time for M33 has come and gone for my location, so I'll have to wait for next winter to improve my Triangulum.
Still, I'm pleased that I could get some remotely usable data and while far from decent, I'm happy to share my progress with you all. 

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M33, raadoo