Observation by David Swan: M51

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2019 Mar 16 - 22:13

Uploaded

2019 Mar 16 - 23:25

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13h29m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: -56°52'

Field size

1°02' × 0°41'

Equipment
  • 200mm SCT
  • Hyperstar
  • ASI178MM + Johnson V filter
  • Maxim DL
Exposure

63 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

M51

Title

M51

About this image

Considering this was imaged through a V filter on a windy night, the final product wasn't too bad!

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