M51
The Whirlpool Galaxy
M51, known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a grand design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy is approximately 23 million light-years away and is interacting with smaller galaxy NGC 5195.
M51 from my home observatory
M51 with stars removed
M51 with annotations
First attempt at M51 (with DSLR)
M51 with Lancaster University Astronomy Society
Early attempt at M51