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Observation by David Strange: Leo Triplet

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2019 May 04 - 22:25

Uploaded

2019 May 05 - 09:35

Objects

M65
NGC3628
M66

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11h20m
Dec: +13°00'
Position angle: +10°52'

Field size

0°18' × 0°14'

Equipment
  • 50cm f/4 in Connaught Dome NLO
  • Kieron McGrath Paramount
  • ZWO ASI 183MM
Exposure

15 x 60s unguided images

Location

Norman Lockyer Observatory

Target name

M66

Title

Leo Triplet

About this image

The 50cm f/4 Newtonian in the Connaught Dome at the Norman Lockyer Observatory has now been upgraded and mounted on a Paramount Equatorial which was very kindly donated by the late Kieron and Ann McGrath of SCS Astro. The mount performs exceptionally well, allowing for 60 sec unguided exposures without any significant image shift between successive exposures. Some minor collimation issues and astigmatism in the f/4 mirror but hope to sort that out soon. 

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