| M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy LAAstro.com by Bill Patterson |
| Catalog: M51 Magnitude: 9.2 Size: 11'x7'' Constellation: Ursa Major Common Name or Description: Whirlpool Galaxy - spiral galaxy |
| Date Taken: 6/22/06 Location: Idyllwild, CA Equipment: RCOS 12.5" telescope @f8 & SBIG STL 4020 CCD camera Exposure: LRGB = 120/20/20/20 Notes: This year's M51 attempt in the never ending effort to get a really good M51 image - wait 'till next year! |
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