I tried to process this image to maximise the number of galaxies that I could see whilst still having an OK image of M51. How many galaxies in total can you see?
Full size image here:
M51
Full size image here:
M51
How many galaxies can you see in this image?
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Hi,
I would say 10, maybe 11.
Good job anyway !
Best
Matthias
I would say 10, maybe 11.
Good job anyway !
Best
Matthias
Try the annotation script in PI. Activate both the pgc and sdss r7 catalogues. That should give you at least several dozen more.
cheers,
Wim
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cheers,
Wim
https://aladin.unistra.fr/AladinLite/?target=13%2029%2049.299%2B47%2013%203.75&fov=1.40&survey=P%2FDSS2%2Fcolor
2 - M51 and it's interacting partner NGC 5195.
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At least 20
I'm with Geoff - easily 20, probably more with a little effort.
Joe
PS - And my old eyes aren't what they used to be!
Joe
PS - And my old eyes aren't what they used to be!
FWIW: there are probably more than 40, but that is because there is a galaxy cluster at the top of the image (just to the left and up from the brightest star).
I just love delving into the background of images to see what I have missed.
I just love delving into the background of images to see what I have missed.
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