Observation by Kevin Langford: Whirlpool Galaxy

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Kevin Langford

Observer

Kevin Langford

Observed

2026 Apr 07 - 18:19

Uploaded

2026 Apr 14 - 18:27

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

Equipment

ES 102ED APO
Pegasus NYX-101 mount
ZWO ASI071
Orion MMAG and ZWO AS120
L-Pro filter

Location

Bexley Kent UK

Target name

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

Title

Whirlpool Galaxy

About this image

Captured over 3 nights the 19th Mar and 6th and 7th Apr.

Software used Nina to capture and Siril and Affinity process.

Files associated with this observation

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy.jpg (1.9 MB)

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