Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

Posted by Robert's Photos (Eau Claire, United States) on 18 March 2007 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

Two galaxies caught in a gravitational collision. M51 is 37 million light-years away! Taken with a Modified 300D through a Celestron 11in telescope. Exp.time: 33 x 5min = 2:45min @ ISO800... Calibrated (Dark Subtraction) in ImagesPlus using Monocrome Bayer CFA. Photoshop for enhancements. www.RobsAstroImaging.com

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