M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

M51 In the constellation of Canes Venatici.

 

M: iOptron EQ45-Pro

T: William Optics GTF81

C: ZWO ASI1600MC-Cooled

F: Hutec IDAS D2

G: PHD2

GS: BaaderFlip Mirror with OAG

GC: ZWO ASI120mini

RAW16; FITs

Temp: -15 DegC

Gain 139;

7 x Exp 500s

Gain 200;

14 x Exp 200s

Frames: 20 Lights; 50 Darks; 100 flats

Approx 50% Crop

Capture: SharpCap

Processed: DSS; APP; PS

Sky: 80% moon, calm, minimal cloud, cold, fair seeing.

 

31 million light years distant.

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