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M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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M51 Whirlpool GalaxyIC 4257NGC 5169NGC 5173NGC 5194NGC 5195NGC 5198NGC 5229IC 4263IC 4277IC 4278IC 4282IC 4284IC 4285
Resolution:
1247x1025 px
File size:
279 KB

Photo description / processing

I decided to try M51 at 135mm; I didn't expect to see the arms with just 12 minutes of exposure, but it makes sense to keep collecting more data.

Frame crop.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm Lens
Camera
Canon EOS 1100D (astro-modified)
Mount
Tripod
Guide Scope
ручное ведение
Accessories
Secondary Mirror Spider
Software
Siril, StarNet++, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop.
Location
с. Рамено, Сызранский р-н, Самарская обл., Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 300 × 2.5″ · ISO/Gain: 3200 · f5.0, 135mm. ·

Total exposure: 13 m

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