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Here is an image I took over several nights early in May. Thanks for looking.

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Beautiful image Scott.
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It is so nice to be able to see your images again. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Sweet image, Scott!
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Wow! Beautiful capture Scott. So much detail and really nice colors.
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Outstanding!
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Very nice, Scott! I really like how you've captured the faint wispiness surrounding NGC 5195!
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Hi Scott, pretty pleased to see you here and all those lovely captures. Thanks for sharing, this one's really a beauty.

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That is sweet, Scott. I love all the interior detail you have captured.

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Hi Scott, that's a great image, wow! Nice to hear from you again, too :D

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That sure is crisp and pretty!
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That is unreal!
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Wonderful image! Great job, Scott!!
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Fantastic work as usual, Scott. Love that color and details.

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Agree with everyone ... great image Scott and welcome to TSS. With all this rain I haven't been able to image anything since March 3!
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Best M51 that I’ve seen!

Outstanding detail and colors. Beautiful!

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Wow Scott, that's an amazing image! Congrats.
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Superb image of M51...
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Another beautiful image Scott. I always love your vibrant colors along with the detail. You are the "Star Tools Whisperer".

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Very nice Scott.
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