M 51 – Whirlpool Galaxy


Exposure data
Object data of M 51
Telescope: 10″ Lacerta Newton f=1000mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader LRGB
Exposure times: L: 44x5min R: 9x3min G: 12x3min B: 11x3min
Exposure time total: 5h 16min
Mount: 10 Micron GM 1000 HPS
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2020-04-22+23
Object type: Galaxy (Sbc)
Size: 11.2′ x 6.9′
Magnitude: 8.1 mag
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Distance: 31 Mio Ly
Object data of NGC 5195

Object type: Galaxy (SB0)
Size: 5.8′ x 4.6′
Magnitude: 10.5 mag
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Distance: 25 Mio Ly