<ul><li>Vermont-based astrophotographer Michele Hernandez Bayliss captures detailed photos of Messier 94 (Croc's Eye galaxy) and the Whirlpool galaxy (M 51) using advanced telescopes and filters.</li><li>Hernandez Bayliss spent 20 hours capturing images of the Croc's Eye galaxy, tackling challenges such as processing and bright cores to create a stunning view of the spiral galaxy located 34 million light-years away.</li><li>She used RGB and hydrogen-alpha filters over 16 hours to capture the fine structural details of the Whirlpool galaxy, showcasing its prominent spiral arms and interactions with galaxy NGC 5195.</li><li>These images depict intricate features of the galaxies that amateur astronomer Hernandez Bayliss meticulously captured, showcasing her passion for astrophotography and dedication towards observing celestial phenomena.</li></ul>

Amateur astronomer captures detailed photos of Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from backyard observatory

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