Whirlpool galaxy
Whirlpool galaxy M51 represents a collision between two galaxies. The gravitational interaction between M51 and its companion will result in formation of one large galaxy. Whirlpool galaxy is a spiral galaxy and it is 76,000 light years across which is smaller than our milkyway galaxy. It lies at a distance of 31 light years from us and located in constellation of Canes Venatici. Gear setup: ES 102 CF APO @ 710mm Zero x F/F, Optolong L-Pro, ZWO 2600MC @0, iOptron GEM 45, ZWO mini guide scope+ZWO 120MM-S. Captured by APT, PHD2, Sharpcap Pro. Light subs 130 x 180sec, Darks 20, Flats 20, Bias 50 total exposure of 6.5 hours over two nights. Processed by PI.
Whirlpool galaxy
Whirlpool galaxy M51 represents a collision between two galaxies. The gravitational interaction between M51 and its companion will result in formation of one large galaxy. Whirlpool galaxy is a spiral galaxy and it is 76,000 light years across which is smaller than our milkyway galaxy. It lies at a distance of 31 light years from us and located in constellation of Canes Venatici. Gear setup: ES 102 CF APO @ 710mm Zero x F/F, Optolong L-Pro, ZWO 2600MC @0, iOptron GEM 45, ZWO mini guide scope+ZWO 120MM-S. Captured by APT, PHD2, Sharpcap Pro. Light subs 130 x 180sec, Darks 20, Flats 20, Bias 50 total exposure of 6.5 hours over two nights. Processed by PI.