M51, Whirlpool Galaxy

M51 is a bright (as a deepsky object) galaxy located in Canes Venatici.


Distance from my home town Oulu is about 23 miljon light-years.

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I had hard time with dimmer parts doe the light pollution,


IDAS LP filter helpped some, tough.
Image is scaled down 50%.

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Exposures: 12 x 900s =3h

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Telescope: Meade LX200 GPS 12"

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Guiding: SXV-AO, active optics unit and LodeStar guider.