M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy in mono...

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Hi all... wanted to put this up here. The color version is coming soon - I have this on my facebook page, but neglected to put it here - so here you go! :)
 
Mono view of M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy) - cropped, 75% of original size - data from my last outing. I have color (RGB) data I am still working.
TOA-130F, EM200, QSI690wsg, 17x10min L.

Flying Bat Nebula is Astronomy Magazine APOD

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Hi all, my Sh2-129 (Flying Bat Nebula) was  featured by Astronomy Magazine (Astronomy.com) on (Monday), 23 July 18 as their Astronomy Picture of the Day! Here is a screengrab from their site:

Original image is here: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/Sh2-129_29Oct14.htm