Whirlpool Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy: This is an image of the two famous interacting galaxies, where the gas streams between them can be better recognized. In the lower right corner the faint galaxies NGC 4263 and NGC 5169 are also displayed.
Object |
Whirlpool Galaxy |
|---|---|
Catagory |
Galaxies |
Designation |
M 051 |
Constellation |
Canes Venatici |
Optics |
TMB 130 f/6 |
Camera |
QHY8/ALccd 6c |
Exposure |
12 x 5min, IDAS LPS filter, Maxim DL for capturing |
Calibration |
None |
|---|---|
Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro and TMB 80 as guide scope, Maxim DL autoguiding |
Mount |
LXD 75 |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Eningen, Germany - 18 May 2007 |
Remark |
