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m51 the Whirlpool galaxy
the Whirlpool galaxy
Constellation Canes Venatici
~31 million light years distant
April 13 and 14, 2012
Ocala, FL
Combination of 4 min, 6 min and 8 min exposures stacked in DSS for a total integration time of 5 hours and 48 min.
PS CS5
Astro-Tech 8" Richey-Chretien
Orion 50mm guide scope with SSAG
Canon T1i
Losmandy G-11 with Gemini II
IDAS LP filter
Albums: Galaxies
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Comment by Marc Basti on April 15, 2012 at 5:17pm
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That scope is kick'n. Both nice, like the 2nd post better, the sat. brings out more contrast-sweet. Marc PS you're gonna like ccd G-Luck! Marc
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Comment by Dave Lane on April 15, 2012 at 10:39am
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Really nice on both fronts. Good job!
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Comment by Steve Coates on April 15, 2012 at 10:25am
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Thanks Dave for the feedback. You are right, I chickened out on the saturation. Here is an updated version. I am sorry to report that this may be my last DSLR image...some things have come up lately...that has allowed me to order a QSI 863!! See you all on the flip side!!
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Steve that looks really really nice. Personally I would drop the background down a notch or two and bring up your color saturation a hair but great shot!
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