The Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier 51)
M51 Imager Paul Zelichowski
Exposure 94 x 30 sec MX5C
60 x 60 sec HX916
Date 2002
Scope 10" f/4.5 on
Losmandy G11
retrofitted with
Astrometric
Skywalker 2
GOTO system
Location Canada
Camera Starlight Xpress MX5-C
Starlight Xpress HX916
Notes Combined with RegiStar;
Digital Development/
Unsharp Mask
using Maxim DL.