M51

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Deep Sky

Apr 27th, 2026

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NGC 5194NGC 5195IC 4277IC 4278

Resolution:: 2921x3389 px
File size:: 18554 KB

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Photo description / processing

Mixed collection from 2022-2026. Total integration time about 17 hours.

Combined ~8 hours with SBIG ST-4000XCM without filters and correctors from 2022-2024.

and ~9 hours with Player One Poseidon C with UVIRCut filter (~6 hours) and Antlia Quad filter (~3 hours), with and without 0.63x reducer.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: C11 EdgeHD
Camera: SBIG ST-4000XСM & Player One Poseidon-C
Mount: CGE
Guide Camera: SBIG ST-4000XCM или ZWO ASI678MC
Accessories: Lepus 0.63x reducer
Software: PixInsight, Photoshop

Location: Москва, Кубинка (недалеко) , Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken: Apr 26th, 2026

Photo versions

Updated

M51

Apr 27th, 2026

Due to my monitor settings, I didn't notice the elevated background. Fixed it.

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M51

Apr 27th, 2026

Mixed collection from 2022-2026. Total integration time about 17 hours. Combined ~8 hours with SBIG ST-4000XCM without filters and correctors from 2022-2024. and ~9 hours with Player One Poseidon C with UVIRCut filter (~6 hours) and Antlia Quad filter (~3 hours), with and without 0.63x reducer.

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