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NGC5194 (M51) - The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion NGC5195
Natural colors image & Ha-narrow band contribution of NGC5194 (M51) and its interacting companion NGC5195.
The Ha contribution increased the visibility and the definition of the Ha regions in the two galaxies.
L=420 Ha=330 R=120 G=120 B=120
Telescope: Dall-Kirkham Astrograph 12" F/7.8
Mount: Custom Fork Mount
CCD: SBIG ST10 XME
Filters: Astronomics LRGB
SER Observatory - Trivolzio
Author: M. Angelini - F.Antonucci