OBJECT INFORMATION

Name/Designation	Messier 51 (Whirlpool Galaxy)
Object Type	Interacting Spiral Galaxy
Constellation	Canes Venatici
Distance	~31 million light-years
Apparent Magnitude	~8.4
Angular Size	~11′ (~0.18°)

IMAGING

Date	May 29–30 & June 1–3, 2022
Location	Athens, Greece
Frames	690 × 60″ exposures
Integration	11h 30m
Camera Settings	Gain 101 | Temperature: 0°C
Bortle Scale	8/9 (City sky)

EQUIPMENT

Telescope	Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS
Camera	ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount	Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro
Filter	Baader UV/IR Cut
Accessory	Baader 2″ MPCC Mark III
Guide Scope	Artesky 32mm Mini
Guide Camera	ZWO ASI120MM Mini

SOFTWARE

Acquisition	Astro Photography Tool & SharpCap
Guiding	PHD2 Guiding
Processing	Siril & Adobe Photoshop