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29-Apr-2026

Whirlpool Galaxy, Messier 51

A spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Imaged in the light polluted backyard and near Full Moon light.

Used the built-in Dual-Band filter
designed to enhance emission nebulae by isolating H-alpha
and OIII light, effectively cutting through light pollution.

And since I have power in the backyard, I imaged for most of the night.

April 28, 2026
21:32 - 04:33 PDT
Moon Illumination = 94%
Bortle Sky = 7 (Suburban/Urban)
Temperature = 59°F

Dwarflab Dwarf 3
15s, Gain=60, Duo Filter
21600 frames - 06:00:00 Exposure time
Siril, starnet++, PS full exif


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Tom LeRoy05-May-2026 17:10
Amazing and so clear ! Exceptional shit, Bryan. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal05-May-2026 05:11
This is perfect, great shot. V
Dennis Hoyne05-May-2026 00:28
An amazing image! Totally out of the reach of my meager equipment and expertise.
Hank Vander Velde05-May-2026 00:28
Great work Bryan.
pkocinski04-May-2026 11:40
That's an awesome capture Bryan!
Liz Bickel04-May-2026 09:44
wow!
joseantonio04-May-2026 04:12
what an amazing capture.Well done job.V
Dan Opdal04-May-2026 03:03
Beautiful capture, Bryan! V