M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 25 million light years from Earth. It is known for its unique spiral structure and its interaction with the smaller companion galaxy NGC 5195.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M51 Whirlpool Galaxy |
| Distance | approx. 25 million light years |
| Date | 09.02.2022 |
| Exposure | Total approx. 2,75h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS Newton |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 294mc pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Maxfield 0,95 coma corrector |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC |