Observation by Ian Rothwell: M51 in IR

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2019 Jan 31 - 02:18

Uploaded

2019 Jan 31 - 17:48

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h30^m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: +113°38'

Field size

1°21' × 1°01'

Equipment

Skywatcher Explorer 150P
ZWO ASI1600MMPro-Cool

Exposure

5 x 90 sec subs in IR

Location

Bournemouth

Target name

M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy)

Title

M51 in IR

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