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Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in LRGB, Michael Mantini
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Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in LRGB

Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in LRGB, Michael Mantini
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Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in LRGB

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M51 after completely rebuilding my optical train on my small refractor to accommodate a field flattner, filter wheel and camera with my new Pegasus falcon rotator. I hear a lot of complaints about the amp glow from the ASI183MM and MC. I find that it calibrates out nicely.

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Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in LRGB, Michael Mantini