Observation by Keith Rickard: M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Keith Rickard

Observer

Keith Rickard

Observed

2020 Aug 27 - 18:49

Uploaded

2020 Aug 27 - 18:49

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°12'
Position angle: -87°44'

Field size

0°12' × 0°08'

Equipment

Meade LX200 10" Classic SCT
SBIG-7XME CCD Camera

Exposure

27 x 300 secs

Location

Paddock Wood, Kent

Target name

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy, Canes Venatici

Title

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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