M51 the Whirlpool galaxy, Steve Coates

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Description

the Whirlpool galaxy

Constellation Canes Venatici

~31 million light years distant

March 24, 26 and April 1, 2011

Ocala, FL

Combination of 6 min and 8 min exposures stacked in DSS for a total integration time of 6 hours and 35 min.

PS CS5

Astro-Tech 6" Richey-Chretien

Orion 80mm guide scope with SSAG

Canon T1i (Unmodded)

CG-5 mount (Hyper-tuned)

Astronomik CLS light pollution filter for Canon EOS

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M51 the Whirlpool galaxy, Steve Coates