M51

M51
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M51

M51, also known as the Whirlpool galaxy, is one of the best-known spiral galaxies in the sky. It is composed of two interacting components, the larger NGC5194 in the center of the image, and the weaker NGC5195 on the top.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Officina Stellare ProRC 700
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
FLI PL16803
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Oria, Spain
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
March 11, 2021
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
R, G, B (binned 2x2)
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
CCDStack and Photoshop
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
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