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M-51 (NGC 5194) Whirlpool Galaxy
bigtroutphoto
Registered: May 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 285

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Acquired & processed in IP3.0, at 750mmFL image is cropped significantly.
M-51 is 37Mil. LY dist(est) and magnitude 8.4.
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| · Date: Thu May 1, 2008 · Views: 2278 ·
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Keywords: M-51 (NGC 5194) Whirlpool Galaxy
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Scope used: Celestron 6"Newtonian
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Mount Used: Celestron CG-5
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Camera Used: Canon 300D unmod
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ISO/Exposure: 15x300 secs @ISO 800 w/dark&flat subs
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Location: Lookout Ridge, NC
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Date: 4-28-08
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Difficulty of Object Medium
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