The Whirlpool Galaxy Galaxy (M51), is an interacting grand-design spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is estimated to be 23 million light-years away. The Whirlpool Galaxy is estimated to be about 400-million years old. It was observed and cataloged by famous astronomer Charles Messier in 1773 as Messier 51 (M51). It eventually earned the nickname “The Whirlpool” because it resembles a vortex in the water.
Celestron EdgeHD 9.25"
Camera ZWO ASI2600MC
Mount Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro
Filter IDAS NBZ UHS f/1.4-f/2 2"
Accessory Starizona HyperStar 9.25 v4 (HS4-C925)
Location: Matthews, NC
4 Mar 2023