Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4263  ·  IC 4277  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool Galaxy
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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tommy Lease
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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tommy Lease
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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Description

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

Equipment:
ASI2600MM-Pro
Antlia 36mm 3nm SHO
Askar FMA 135mm
HEQ5-Pro

Image Details:
L- 90x120s, gain 100, -10c, bin2
R- 90x120s, gain 100, -10c, bin2
G- 90x120s, gain 100, -10c, bin2
B- 90x120s, gain 100, -10c, bin2

Total Integration: 12 hrs

Location:
Parker, CO, USA
Bortle 5 sky
Image dates: 3/26-3/28/23

Acquisition and processing:
Acquired in NINA, Processed in Pixinsight

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The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Tommy Lease