M51 Whirlpool Galaxy
29-Mar-2016
Great example of interacting galaxies. A challenge to capture the "bridge" between the two.
Location: Back Yard
Scope: C11 / F7 LF FR
Filter: LPS-P2
Guiding: Raptor90/QHY5LiiM
Mount: EQ8
Camera: 6D modified 33subs_240sec_3200iso
Transparency and seeing ok. Fairly breezy (30 gust to 50). Began clear - some increasing haziness after 2:30am.