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M51, the Whirlpool galaxy. This beautiful galaxy pair is around 23Mly away in the direction of Canes Venatici. Image annotated with numerous background galaxies within the field of view. This area of the sky is teaming with distant galaxies. 31x60sec fits exposures captured in N.I.N.A 3.1 and Stacked in Siril 1.4.0. Telescope: Orion 8" 1000mm f4.9 Newtonian reflector. Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G Guide Scope: Meade 800mm f10 reduced to f5 with Atik x.5 focal length reducer (ADM rings). Imaging Camera: Canon T3i with full spectrum modification. Guide Camera: Meade DSI Pro monochrome 16bit camera. Imaging camera in prime focus. Filtration used: · · Resolution 5174 x 3408
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- Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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