Deepsky madness! Whirlpool Galaxy M51 and better Orion Nebula M42!

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Hi again! As I said yesterday, Moon was just first target! Last time I've also taken brand new photo of Orion Nebula (m42) and I finally sniped Whirlpool Galaxy (m51)! Location: Warsaw so light pollution is like "Hi there you little astrophotographer!" And of course clouds like to invade me out.of no where sometimes... Smog also makes LP much worse... but I managed to take some pics anyway ;) 10 mins exposure of M51 and 25 mins exposure of M42. ISO 1600. Next time I will try to use flat frames as well as I was told that it removes vignette caused by bjg sensor. Whirlpool pic was taken yesterday and Orion Nebula pic 2-3 days ago.
M51
M42

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