| Object | Constellation | Right Ascension | Declination |
| M51, NGC5194, NGC5195 | Canes Venatici | 13:30 | 47.2 |
| Scope | Focal Length | FOV | Camera |
| Takahashi Epsilon 130 | 435mm | 95'x71' | SBIG ST-2000XM |
| Date | Start | Exposure | Location |
| 1/26/2003 | 03:38 | 50 minutes (10 x 5min) | Temecula, CA |
| Notes | |||
| M51 is composed of the two galaxies, NGC 5194 and 5195. There a number of other faint galaxies visible. Image cropped for web display. | |||
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