deep sky29 March 2025
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Whirlpool Galaxy
M 51 · α 13h 30m · δ +47° 12′
A face-on spiral and its companion NGC 5195, locked in a gravitational dance in Canes Venatici.
| Date | 2025-03-29 - Normandie |
|---|---|
| Optics | Skywatcher Evostar 72ED |
| Mount | Wave 150i |
| Camera | ASI533MC Pro |
| Filters | L-Pro |
| Exposure | 10 × 3 min (30 min) via ASIAIR |
| Processing | Siril + GraXpert |