NGC 5194; M51; Whirlpool Galaxy

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Object(s):	NGC 5194 and NGC 5195; M51; Whirlpool Galaxy; interacting galaxy pair
Telescope:	Meade 12" LX200GPS f/3.7
Camera:	Meade DSI Pro II w/ proprietary cooler
Mount:	Meade Superwedge, permanent pier
Focus:	GoldFocus Mask and Analysis Software v2.0
Autoguide:	GoldGuide v2.0 w/ Orion 102mm Mak-Cass f/12.0, Meade DSI Pro I
Exposure:	L:R:G:B = 95:35:35:35 minutes
Process:	proprietary software and AIP4Win v2.3
FOV:	17' x 14' (approx.)
Date(s):	16-17 May 2009
Credit:	Copyright © 2009 Jeff Winter, click for Inquiries