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Object:
M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy
Date(s):
11 March 2014
Location:
Rancho Hidalgo, NM
Telescope:
Takahashi TOA-130 at f/7.68
Mount:
Celestron CGE
Camera:
SBIG ST-4000CM
Single-Shot Color:
Yes
Exposure:
15 20 minute images bin 1
Comments:

Earlier images include these:

Unguided 2 minute shot:
http://www.astroshow.com/Galaxies/M51.html

and my earlier ST-7 camera shot:
http://www.astroshow.com/ST7pho/m51c.jpg

And my film shots from years ago:
http://www.astroshow.com/astropho/m51p.htm
http://www.astroshow.com/astropho/m51ok.htm