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M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon), Tom Hitchen
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M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon)

M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon), Tom Hitchen
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M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon)

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After imaging M81 and M13 there wasn't a lot to image besides what I've already done so I decided to try M51 and even with a full moon and small refractor I am pleased with the results.

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    M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon), Tom Hitchen
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Title: Crop

Description: 1:1 Crop of center

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M51 | The Whirlpool Galaxy (under full moon), Tom Hitchen