M51

This represents my second attempt at M51. In addition to the stronger color signal, the higher S/N allowed additional sharpening over the first attempt taken in April of '01. The haze around the companion is evidence of the better signal from the longer integration.

Image info:

12"LX200 with a Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

14x5 mins

f/4

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with a Mintron 12V1 on the 80mm

3.15.02

CFAS star party