Observation by Ian Rothwell: M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy)

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2018 Feb 12 - 02:32

Uploaded

2018 Feb 12 - 23:17

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°10'
Position angle: -178°51'

Field size

0°56' × 0°47'

Equipment

SkyWatcher Explorer 150P
ZWO ASI1600MMCool Pro
ZWO EFW 1.25" x 8

Exposure

5 x each RGB 2min subs, 15 x Lum 40 sec + flats +bias. Dithered

Location

Bournemouth, Dorset

Target name

M51

Title

M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy)

About this image

One of my favorite spiral galaxies.

Of particular interest is its interaction with the neighboring NGC 5195.

Files associated with this observation

M51_LRGB_0.jpg (1.2 MB)

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