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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tony Waters
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tony Waters
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

Revision title: Updated version

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Here is the Whirlpool Galaxy - my first light with my big rig, including the Celestron Edge 8HD and iOptron CEM70. Shooting at a focal length of 1422mm is a bit different to my shorter FL refractors, but I'm reasonably happy with the result.....

Total integration with my ZWO ASI533MC was 2 hours 25 minutes (29 x 300 second subs)

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Title: Updated version

Description: Updated image using exactly the same data, but the workflow included BlurXterminator at an early stage of the process. This has revealed much more detailed image than my earlier version, especially in the galactic core....

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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tony Waters