Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4263  ·  IC 4278  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5169  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  NGC 5198  ·  Whirlpool galaxy
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Whirlpool Galaxy and friends, Frank Kane
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Whirlpool Galaxy and friends

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Whirlpool Galaxy and friends

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M51, its companion NGC 5195, and many distant galaxies in the background. Taken in spite of heavy light pollution and 90%+ humidity in a Florida suburb - dew was literally dripping off the scope and the dew shield by the end of the night. Most subs just looked white from reflected water vapor when stretched; I'm amazed this much detail came out of it.

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Whirlpool Galaxy and friends, Frank Kane