"For the sage, time is only of significance in that within it the steps of becoming can unfold in clearest sequence."

— I Ching

M51 on a clear night

M51 on a clear night

Another night of perfect skies, just before the muggy weather comes in this weekend.  Tuesday evening I took M51 combined one hour exposure.  Orion 80ed on Vixen mount.  There is another galaxy lower left hand corner, 14 mag I.C.4263, highlighted in dim circle.

Miss the clear night

Nice!

I was way too tired but did notice a nice clear night

Glad you took advantage of IT

Tonight seems even better but I'll miss it again.

I hope you can add more time to m51 ;)

Send me the raw fits combined file