Observation by Ian Papworth: Messier 51 wider field

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Ian Papworth

Observer

Ian Papworth

Observed

2020 Apr 15 - 22:16

Uploaded

2020 Apr 20 - 11:18

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h30^m
Dec: +47°10'
Position angle: -70°24'

Field size

1°01' × 0°41'

Equipment

Skywatcher 150p
Altair hypercam 183c
Guided with Phd2
Controlled with apt

Exposure

60 x 120 seconds

Location

Sandy Bedfordshire

Target name

Messier 51

Title

Messier 51 wider field

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