Observation by Graham Winstanley: M104 in Virgo

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Graham Winstanley

Observer

Graham Winstanley

Observed

2020 Jun 06 - 16:03

Uploaded

2020 Jun 06 - 16:03

Objects

The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h39^m
Dec: -11°38'
Position angle: -84°31'

Field size

0°51' × 0°38'

Equipment

Skywatcher ED80
Pier mounted NEQ6
SXV H9C
oag camera ASI120MM

Exposure

15 x 300s

Location

Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Target name

Sombrero galaxy

Title

M104 in Virgo

About this image

One of Callum Potter's 3 galaxies in Virgo challenge.

To get low enough for M104 it was necessary to saw off a length of wood on the south side of my shed. As a bonus now have more ventilation! Also had to take a pruning saw to nearby apple tree. I hope it has been worthwhile. Still not an easy target so low and in bright sky. Took two nights to capture as it was only in view for a short time after dark. Only 15 out of 18 subs were useable.

Files associated with this observation

M104_0.jpg (791.7 kB)

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David Basey, Nick Hewitt, Ray Emery, Jeremy Shears, Philip Masding, Nik Szymanek, Ron Johnson, Dean Ashton, Andy Wilson, Callum Wingrove, Callum Potter, Graeme Coates, Peter Carson

Comments

Dean Ashton, 2020 Jun 07 - 21:40 UTC

Such is the commitment of the dedicated amateur astronomer. It was worthwhile Graham, a great image of M104.

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