M51- is a Spiral Galaxy (common name: The Whirlpool Galaxy) Located within the constellation Canes Venatici, M51 is found by following the eastern most star of the Big Dipper, Eta Ursae Majoris (Alkaid), and going 3.5° southeast Distance: 23 million light years from Earth, 38 million Light Years across (Companion galaxy NGC5195 ) Supernova 2011dh is also visible.
Taken 7/1/2011
Telescope: AT8RC
Camera: modded Canon 450d, AT2FF, IDAS LSP2
Mount: Losmandy G11
Total Exposure: 15 minutes
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