Astronomy Photos


4. This is M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, one of my first attempts at guiding and stacking on a galaxy using my new telescope.  Not bad for a newbie I'd say.  M51 is located near the end of the handle of the Big Dipper.

 

Optics: 6 inch Schmidt Cassegrain, 1500mm focal length, f/10
Mount: CG-5 ASGT
Camera: Canon XTi, not modified
Filters: None
Exposure: 18 x 300 seconds, iso 1600