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Started by dan kowall, 04/15/2007 05:30PM
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It's an icon and it's a favorite of many.
What's not to love with those bold, asymmetric spiral arms seen face on?
Each year I take another hack at this one. Here's this years version:
http://www.photonhunter.com/galaxies/M51.html
Thanks for looking,

dan

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Posted 04/15/2007 05:40PM | Edited 04/15/2007 05:42PM #1
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Smoking image Dan smile

" Inspirling " LOL

What camera/scope combo. I am curious to know your pixel/arc seconds.

The detail is stunning.
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Posted 04/15/2007 05:58PM #2
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Great shot Dan smile
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Posted 04/15/2007 08:07PM #3
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Excellent iconic image, Dan! I haven't done this guy in a while. I'm still looking for a scope with the focal length that I feel will do this fella justice with my attempts.

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One of my favorites too, I try it again every year grin Beautiful rendition of this showpiece.
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Posted 04/15/2007 10:23PM #5
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Certainly one of my favorites Dan and your image of it is just beautiful! Made me look like this 8O grin

Incredible amount of details you captured in it.


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Posted 04/15/2007 10:27PM #6
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Amazing shot, my friend! 8)
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Posted 04/15/2007 11:03PM #7
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Beautiful Dan!

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Posted 04/16/2007 01:01AM #8
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Very impressive Dan ...

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Super image Dan...
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