Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4263  ·  IC 4278  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5169  ·  NGC 5173  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool galaxy
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M51, Michael Lorenz
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M51

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M51, Michael Lorenz
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M51

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A most moddest attempt at M51 before moon rise, but from a very dark place with only minor light pollution (Bortle 3 or 4). 3 images @ ISO 800 (105 & 215s) + ISO 1600 150s. This was done just for experimental purposes to see how far I can go in terms of ISO speed setting and exposure time (no guiding).

Big improvement compared to my first attempt at this beautiful object. Of course a lot noise in this one...

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M51, Michael Lorenz

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