M51 - Whirlpool galaxy

M51 - Whirlpool galaxy.jpg

Image Description and Details :

M51 is an interacting galaxy, in the constellation Canes Venati. It is one of the most beautiful example of spiral galaxy, and quite easily observed for an amateur astronomer

Technical data :
Newton SkyWatcher 200/1000
EQ6-r pro
ASI 2600 MC pro
Coma corrector Baader MPCC Mk III
Autoguiding OAG + ZWO ASI 290mm mini
ZWO EAF
ASIAIR Pro
69*300" : 5h45'
Gain 100 - Temp -20°C
Processing PixInsight + Photoshop CC

Copyright: Yann Mevel

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