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M51a - Whirlpool Galaxy

Category:Deep Sky
Published:
1961
M51a - Whirlpool GalaxyNGC 5169NGC 5194NGC 5195NGC 5198IC 4263IC 4277IC 4278IC 4282IC 4284IC 4285
Resolution:
4722x3182 px
File size:
23607 KB

Photo description / processing

First my flat frames went to hell and i could not use them. Second given the ISO and the Filter I should have gone to 180 or 240sec exposure at least.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Explore Scientific 127/952 ED FCD100 CF
Camera
Canon EOS 700D (astro-modified)
Mount
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope
Meade Guidescope Series 6000 50mm
Guide Camera
ZWO Camera ASI 120MM Mini Mono
Accessories
Optolong L-Pro Filter
Software
DSS, Photoshop
Location
Tallinn, Estonia

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 85 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 1600 ·

Total exposure: 2 h 50 m

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