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Messier 51 with a 24" scope

This Amazing shot was made from Namibia at Lat -18 (!)
The galaxy is only 19 deg above horizon at its highest point!
Imaged over several nights for 30 minutes at a time (when it was at its highest point)

L(Ha)-RGB image (all Bin 2)
Luminance - 30X3 minutes
Ha - 10X 3 minutes
RGC - 10X 60 seconds per channel

Total of 2.5 Hrs

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm
June 2022

Moravian Instruments, C3-61000 PRO

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