Jim Aldrich


6/7/2011 7:59:00 PM
I was able to image the famous Whirlpool galaxy (M51) during our recent period of clear weather. As a bonus, supernova SN2011dh is still buring bright after several days - as annotated at the 4 o'clock position. The LRGB image is composed of a total of 5 hours of exposures.

Journey's End Observatory
14" Meade LX200ACF
CGE-Pro GEM
STL-11000M Camera
MOAG with AO-L


Comments about this picture from visitors:
Nice work Jim! A great catch!
-Patrick Holland
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