Messier 33; The Triangulum galaxy

Next object on my list was Messier 33. This galaxy lies at a distance of approx. 3 million lightyears and makes it a neighbour of our galaxy. Due to the relative small distance, this object appears dim. The surface brightness is low. But beeing able to take long exopsures and using the modified camera, this object should be the ultimate testobject. In total 20 frames are used at ISO 800. The total exposure time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The Veilnebula

Now that the Baader modified Canon is in, I had to make a testshot. Because the Veilnebula NGC 6960 and 6992 climbed high in the sky, the telescope was pointed in that direction. The image of the witchbroom (right) has a total exposure time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is a stack of 30 images at ISO800. The image of Pickerings whisp has a total exposure time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Albireo with barlowlens

On a moonlight filled evening I felt like an experiment; Why not use the barlow lens to magnify a deepsky object. So after setting up the telescope I started shooting. This is the result; 20 frames of 2 minutes on ISO 800.