A large spiral galaxy with reasonably well-defined arms, predominantly blue in color.

A quick capture of the Triangulum Galaxy, fully automated in N.I.N.A., as a target of opportunity after finishing the panels in my mosaic of the Heart and Soul nebulas

Panel Exposure Gain Offset Frames Integration time
2023-11-12 60s 56 25 56 56m
Telescope
Astro-Tech AT115EDT 115mm f/7 ED Triplet Refractor w/ 0.8x Reducer/Flattener
Mount
Losmandy GM-8 German Equatorial Mount, Gemini 2, Losmandy FLW Tripod
Camera
QHY 268C
Filters
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter
Guider
QHY 5II7C
Accessories
ZWO EAF Electronic Automatic Focuser, iOptron iPolar
Software
N.I.N.A., PHD2 Guiding, SkySafari Pro, AstroPixelProcessor, Capture One