MAPOW Nr 3: The Triangulum Galaxy from Passo Mortirolo

M33, the Triangulum Galaxy, is one of the most beautiful galaxies in the sky.

Although being one of the most prominent members of the Local Group, together with the Great Andromeda Galaxy and our Milky Way, it is an elusive target for astrophotographers due to its low surface brightness.

This wonderful picture was taken from Passo Mortirolo in northern Italy.

The Triangulum Galaxy M33

M33, The Triangulum Galaxy

Date and locationPasso Mortirolo, Italy — August 4, 2013
SensorCanon 350D Baader modified
TelescopeTS Optics TS APO 80Q
Mount10Micron GM1000 HPS
Exposure32 images x 360 sec
AuthorEdoardo Luca Radice
NotesProcessing: PixInsight 1.8