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M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy) in Canes Venatici
This low-resolution film image was taken in 2000. Compare the resolution with the newer CCD image.
| Date | 2000 |
| Scope |
Astro-Physics 130 f12 (2x Barlow) on Losmandy G-11 mount, with ST-4 guider on a separate guidescope. |
| Exposures |
2 images, color negative ISO 400 film, 60 minutes each, stacked. |
| Processing |
Images combined in RegiStar. Imported into Photoshop, stretched with levels and curves, and sharpened and blurred. |