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Whirlpool Galaxy M51

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The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51.  This is beautiful galaxy. This is my first attempt at imaging it, I hope to produce higher quality photographs in the future.

This photograph was taken on July 4, 2005. This galaxy is found in the constellation of Ursa Major, also known as the big dipper.

Whirlpool Galaxy Information:
M51
NGC 5194
Other description: Spiral galaxy structure attached companion.
Constellation: CVn
Dreyer description: A magnificent (or otherwise interesting) object!, great spiral nebula M51.
Magnitude: 8.4
RA: 13h 30m 08.1s Dec: +47°09'58" 
RA: 13h 29m 54.0s Dec: +47°12'00" (Epoch 2000)
Size: 9.0' x 8.0'
Position Angle: 162.0
Hour angle: 05h 13m 47.0s Air mass: 1.91

   

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