M51

Here's a shot of M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, in Canes Venatici. The image was taken with the camera turned 90 degrees to allow full imaging of the galaxy. This shot was taken at the CFAS dark site.

Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

4x10mins

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

4.21.01

CFAS site