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Whirlpool Galaxy

The Whirlpool Galaxy is approximately 23 Million Light Years from Earth. This unique galaxy shows the interaction between two galaxies. This photo was taken with no Infrared Filter on the camera. Thus the color difference between the same picture taken on February 17.

Date: April 5, 2014
Scope: 14 inch Celestron CGE 1400.
Focal Length: 3910 mm; F/11
Camera: Nikon D 5200
ISO Setting: 2500
Duration: 7 minutes
No Stacking Single Shot
Autoguided using PHD with StarShoot Guide Camera