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

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M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy

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Almost a year ago, I purchased my telescope and started my AstroPhotography journey. M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy was the first Deep Space Objects that I imaged and was amazed at my first result. I look back at it now and compare it to this image taken in February 2023. I can't believe how much I've learnt.

Found in the constellation of Canes Venatici near The Big Dipper, the Whirlpool Galaxy is approximately 31 million light years away. The extended spiral shape is caused by the close interaction of the neighbouring galaxy NGC 5194

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Description: Another clear night and I managed to collect some more data to add to my favourite target in the night sky

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M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy, AstroBertUK