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 - Whirlpool Galaxy, Gary Indra
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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy, Gary Indra
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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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Description

First Light with new scope. M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy merging with companion galaxy. Plate Solving worked perfectly. Automatic Meridian Flip halfway through the shoot. Very pleased with this first attempt using new setup.

10 - 5 minute subs

No Calibration frames

Nikon D3300

ISO - 1600

C8 Edge HD scope

Orion 60mm Guide Scope

ASI 178mc Guide Camera

Controlled with ASIair Pro

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy, Gary Indra