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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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy and surrounding area, Starlancer
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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy and surrounding area

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy and surrounding area

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Taken on a not so good night, bright moon, haze, passing clouds, etc. but first light for my new mount! Made a major upgrade to a iOptron CEM70 with the matching tri-pier.

Did not have to toss any subs due to poor tracking, that's a first for me and that's my first night. I'm sure it will get better, PHD guiding at 0.65 and lower.

I am surprised this came out as decent as it did, taking 5 minute subs is something I couldn't do before, now everyone was perfect (Minus bad conditions)

My next upgrade is making the move to mono at some point.

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy and surrounding area, Starlancer

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