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Supernova 2005cs in M51
Description: SN2005cs - supernova in M51, in Canes Venatici. Supernova is the star closest to the nucleus in the 9 o'clock position. Camera: SBIG ST-8XE at -15C Filter: Hutech Type II Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106N Exposure: 10min R, 10min G, 12min B Location: Mt. Kobau B.C. Date: August 1, 2005

Supernova 1994I in M51
Description: SN1994I - supernova in M51, in Canes Venatici. Supernova is the star close to the edge of the nucleus at 11 o'clock. Camera: Olympus OM1 Film: Hypered Kodak tech pan Scope: Celestron C-14 at f7 Exposure: 25 minutes Location: Wilson Coulee Observatory, Ab. Date: 10 May, 1994