Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4277  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool Galaxy
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M51

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M51

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My first "successful" image using the Celestron C11 EdgeHD at F/7. Imaging with the C11 at F/7 at 1970mm was a far different experience than I am used to with the RASA 8 at F/2 at 400mm. I had to deal with backfocus issues, collimation issues and mirror flexure to name a few things. I am finally starting to get the hang of it - just in time for galaxy season. Enjoy.

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M51, Eye@inthesky