The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy with a Seyfert 2 active galactic nucleus. It lies in the constellation Canes Venatici, and was the first galaxy to be classified as a spiral galaxy.
The galaxy and its companion, NGC 5195, are easily observed by amateur astronomers, and the two galaxies may be seen with binoculars. The Whirlpool Galaxy has been extensively observed by professional astronomers, who study it to understand galaxy structure (particularly structure associated with the spiral arms) and galaxy interactions.
Telescope: 8" newtonian f/5 on EQ5 Pro
Camera: ZWO ASI178MC
Software: Sharpcap, DSS, Snapceed
Frames: 5-10 sec. subs (Total - 1h 26min), gain 310, offset - 0.
Astroclub "ASTEROID" Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy with a Seyfert 2 active galactic nucleus. It lies in the constellation Canes Venatici, and was the first galaxy to be classified as a spiral galaxy.
The galaxy and its companion, NGC 5195, are easily observed by amateur astronomers, and the two galaxies may be seen with binoculars. The Whirlpool Galaxy has been extensively observed by professional astronomers, who study it to understand galaxy structure (particularly structure associated with the spiral arms) and galaxy interactions.
Telescope: 8" newtonian f/5 on EQ5 Pro
Camera: ZWO ASI178MC
Software: Sharpcap, DSS, Snapceed
Frames: 5-10 sec. subs (Total - 1h 26min), gain 310, offset - 0.
Astroclub "ASTEROID" Plovdiv, Bulgaria
