Observation by Martina McGovern: M101 the Pinwheel galaxy.
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Observer
Martina McGovern
Observed
2021 Feb 03 - 23:00
Uploaded
2021 Feb 14 - 17:20
Objects
Planetarium overlay
Constellation
Ursa Major
Field centre
RA: 14h03m
Dec: +54°21'
Position angle: -131°15'
Field size
1°52' × 1°16'
Equipment
- SharpStar 100Q II (Focal length 580mm, Focal Ratio f/5.8) refractor
- SkyWatcher HEQ5 PRO
- ZWO ASI294MC Pro, main camera
- ZWO ASIAir Pro, ZWO EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser)
- ZWO 30mm Guide scope, ZWO ASI120MM mini, Guide camera
- Optolong L-Pro Broadband filter
Exposure
Approx 3hrs of data with L-Pro; 50 x 80sec, 5 x 300sec + Darks, Flats & Dark flats. Gain 100, Camera T -10C
Location
Near Cambridge city UK, Bortle approx 4
Target name
M101 the Pinwheel galaxy.
Title
M101 the Pinwheel galaxy.
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