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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, M51b), Menlo Astronomy
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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, M51b)

Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, M51b), Menlo Astronomy
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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, M51b)

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The Whirlpool Galaxy, taken by Caroline Baccus. I used a very short 10-sec exposure and no guiding, because I wanted the telescope to drift so I could capture the small elliptical galaxy NGC 5198. Although the picture does appear to be a little out of focus, I this is probably just due to bad atmospheric conditions. Overall I am quite happy with it.

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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, M51b), Menlo Astronomy

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