Observation by Andrew Gannon: M51

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Andrew Gannon

Observer

Andrew Gannon

Observed

2015 Mar 22 - 22:00

Uploaded

2017 Apr 22 - 16:08

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: +48°03'

Field size

0°14' × 0°14'

Equipment

William Optics 132 FLT
Modified Canon 700D
CLS clip filter

Exposure

29 x 5m; ISO 800

Location

Waltham Abbey, Essex

Target name

M51

Title

M51

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