M 51 - Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy, approximately 25 million light years from Earth, was the first galaxy classified as a spiral galaxy. Seen here interacting with its smaller neighbor, NGC 5195.
This image combines data taken through our Officina Stellare RiLA 600 in Thailand with test data from our Planewave 17 in West Virginia.
Object details
Galaxy in Canes Venatici
Right Ascension: 13h 29m 52.7s
Declination: +47° 11′ 43″
Magnitude: 8.4
Moon Age Average: 24.77 days
Moon Phase Average: 23.51 %
Imaging Setup
Location:
West Virginia, USA
Date:
Jan 1, 1970 and Sep 26, 2016
Telescope:
Planewave CDK 17
Focal Length:
2924 mm
F-Ratio:
F/6.8
Mount:
Paramount ME II
Camera:
FLI ML 16803
Image Scale:
0.63 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:
ACP
Processing Software:
Adobe Photoshop
PixInsight 1.8
Exposure Detail
| Filter | Filter Brand | Bin | Qty | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Astrodon | 1x | 12 | 1200 |
Imaging Setup
Location:
SC Observatory, Central Thailand
Date:
Sep 26, 2016
Telescope:
Officina Stellare RiLA 600
Focal Length:
3000 mm
F-Ratio:
F/5
Mount:
10 Micron GM 4000
Camera:
FLI MLx694
Image Scale:
0.31 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:
Maxim DL 6
Processing Software:
Adobe Photoshop
PixInsight 1.8
