Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  IC 4277  ·  IC 4278  ·  M 51  ·  NGC 5194  ·  NGC 5195  ·  Whirlpool Galaxy
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M51: When galaxies collide, Gerould Kern
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M51: When galaxies collide

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M51: When galaxies collide, Gerould Kern
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M51: When galaxies collide

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On a recent clear night, I revisited M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, with my C9.25 rig. This is 60 subs of 300s each for a total of five hours. 

M51 is such a beautiful and dynamic object that it is worth visiting each year. I'm experimenting with PixInsight now but still relying on PS while I learn the ropes.

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M51: When galaxies collide, Gerould Kern