Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Triangulum (Tri)  ·  Contains:  IC 131  ·  IC 132  ·  IC 133  ·  IC 135  ·  IC 136  ·  IC 137  ·  IC 142  ·  IC 143  ·  M 33  ·  NGC 588  ·  NGC 592  ·  NGC 595  ·  NGC 598  ·  NGC 604  ·  Triangulum Galaxy  ·  Triangulum Pinwheel
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M33 - Triangulum Galaxy, Gary Sizer
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M33 - Triangulum Galaxy

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M33 - Triangulum Galaxy

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I'll never forget the first time I thought I saw M33 through my brand new 4" reflector from my balcony in Pittsburgh. I had a blanket over my head to shield my eyes from the glare of our parking lot's bright security lights. I had spent nearly an hour squinting at dim dots while wondering if I'd found the right spot. Using averted vision, finally the center of my eyepiece was a little less dim than the edges and I knew I'd found it. I ran inside and shouted like a crazy person, making them all look. No one believed me.

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Description: Added six more hours of data, doubling the integration time. Very pleased with the additional detail and color, especially the rose colored spirals in the very center! For the next set I think I'll add some Ha.

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M33 - Triangulum Galaxy, Gary Sizer