The Pin Wheel Galaxy M33
 
 
The Pin Wheel Galaxy M33
In the constellation Triangulum is the large face on spiral galaxy M33.  Because of the large surface area, M33 is difficult to see through small telescopes.  M33 can be seen is the fall near the constellation Andromeda.

The Photograph
Date:  September 2001, Moab Utah.
Telescope:  Astrophysics 130mm EDT.
Camera:  Pentax 6x7 with field flattener
Exposure:  Two 80 minute exposures combined into one image.
Film:  Kodak PPF 400.

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