Observation by Ian Rothwell: M101 with passing satellite

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2018 Feb 12 - 02:59

Uploaded

2018 Feb 14 - 18:04

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h02^m
Dec: +54°16'
Position angle: -178°59'

Field size

1°20' × 1°01'

Target name

M101

Title

M101 with passing satellite

About this image

During the exposure a satellite, suspect one of the Iridium cluster, passed directly in front of M101.

Files associated with this observation

M101_Satellite_s.jpg (1.9 MB)

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