After a very long wait, finally FIRST LIGHT with my ZWO ASI2600mm!
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.
I already photographed this galaxy two years ago — a lot has happened since then! LINK
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M51 Whirlpool Galaxy |
| Distance | approx. 25 million light years |
| Date | 12.04.2024 |
| Exposure | Each 14x 180sec. RGB & 75x 180sec. Luminance - Total approx. 5.8h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS Newton |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mm with ZWO LRGB-Filtern |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Newton Coma Corrector 1.0x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 290mm Mini & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator, Nik-Collection 6 |