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M51 -- Whirlpool Galaxy
Object
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Type |
Spiral Galaxy |
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Constellation |
Canes Venatici |
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Distance |
31M light years |
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Magnitude |
8.4 |
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Size |
11.2 x 6.9 arc-min |
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Notes |
NGC 5195 is the interacting galaxy left of M51 in the image |
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Image
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Date |
2020-04-25 thru 2020-05-02 |
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Place |
Bixhoma Observatory (H33) |
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Exposure Data |
HaLRGB 200:275:165:160:135 mins @ -30C |
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Ha 10x20, Lum 55x5, R 33x5, G 32x5, B 27x5 |
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Notes |
All filters binned 1x1 |
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NGC 5195 is the interacting galaxy to the left of M51 |
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Equipment
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Optics |
Planewave 17" CDK |
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Focal Length |
2932 mm @f/6.8 |
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Mount |
Paramount ME |
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Camera |
SBIG STXL-6303E w/ AOX |
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Focuser |
IRF90 - Integrated Rotating Focuser |
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Filters |
FW8G-STXL, Astrodon G2E LRGB, HAlpha 3nm |
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Software |
TheSkyX, FocusMax4, CCDAutopilot5, CCDStack 2+, PhotoShop CS6, eXcalibrator |
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