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Messier 51, Simon
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Messier 51

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Messier 51

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Having battled with the wind and cloud for a while, it dropped off for a bit and I got just about 3 hours in on this object. I would have liked more, but the weather failed me and I would also have liked 5 minute subs rather than 3 mins, but could not take the risk with the conditions. Anyway, I am pleased to have imaged this wonderful object - what an amazing galaxy! I used the ZWO 294 ASI pro and the Altair Astro Wave refractor, 130EDT. I ran it natively, hoping the f7 ratio would bring out some more of the object's details and provide a smaller field of view. Take care. Simon

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