WHIRLPOOL GALAXY
WHIRLPOOL GALAXY
One CLick observation.
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, M51a, and NGC 5194, is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy with a Seyfert 2 active galactic nucleus. It lies in the constellation Canes Venatici.
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, M51a, and NGC 5194, is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy with a Seyfert 2 active galactic nucleus. It lies in the constellation Canes Venatici.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
SPA-2 Officina Stellare ProRC
Camera
FLI PL16803
Location
Spain -2.40857° E 37.50103° N
Date of observation
4th July 2021
Filters
LRGB
Processing
Pixinsight and Photoshop
Credits
P Yates
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