M33 - The Triangulum Galaxy

19:33 24/10/2005 UTC

I just can't get enough from this. I really need to go to the dark site to make a final attempt on this... I was testing my computer (read: hassle) free setup. I wanted to get rid of the laptop while imaging, so I bought an illuminated reticle and Canon TC-80N3 timer remote, which i got modified. I think the imaging experience got a huge step to even more fun. The TC-80N3 is WAY more simpler than PC in controlling the camera. PEC is equally good with reticle as with webcam.

Camera: Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT) | Telescope: Orion Optics Europa 200mm f6 Newtonian reflector | Mount: Orion Skyview Pro, Boxdoerfer PowerFlex MTS-3SLP drive controller | Exposure: 21x90s(31m30s) f6 ISO1600, 14 darks, no flats | Software: IRIS, GIMP | Location: 60°31'N 26°52'E (Koivula/Kotka,FI)