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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Very nice shot!
18 Mar 2007 2:44pm
Great shot with beautiful colours! You have a blog with extraordinary images, I am curious at you next photos.
20 Mar 2007 1:57pm
Great capture! I'm glad we don't live in either of those galaxies.
25 Mar 2007 3:04pm
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