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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

            Spring time is galaxy hunting time for me in Arkansas USA. (I can still see Orion slipping off toward western horizon in the early evening,  from a nearby hilltop, but not where I live). So, this is taking a tour of galaxies situated in the night sky in the general vicinity of the big dipper (ursa major). The whirlpool galaxy (according to wikipedia) is some 21-33 million light years away. It is easily found and studied by  professional astronomers for its spiral nature and the interaction with its companion galaxy (NGC 5195). 
photo notes: 28 x 90 sec exposures with Svbony 503 102mm OTA with 0.8x FF/FR with Svbony 605mc mono camera with Astromania Luminance filter. onSkywalker EQ6-R mount from Bortlle 3-4 skies. 

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Taken on: April 13, 2024

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