Observation by Paul Whitmarsh: Leo Triplet

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Paul Whitmarsh

Observer

Paul Whitmarsh

Observed

2021 Mar 07 - 01:00

Uploaded

2021 Mar 15 - 22:22

Objects

M65
M66
NGC3628

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h20^m
Dec: +13°20'
Position angle: +3°47'

Field size

3°07' × 4°51'

Equipment

William Optics Redcat 250mm f4.9
Modified Canon 450D
Super Polaris Mount
Astronomik UV/IR Filter

Exposure

120s x 15

Location

Uckfield

Target name

Leo Triplet

Title

Leo Triplet

About this image

I took 2 hours of images using my circa 1987 Super Polaris mount, no guiding, I had to throw 1.5 hours because of trailing. But the remaining 30 minutes were good to use.

Files associated with this observation

LeoTrippletSmall-1.jpg (1.5 MB)

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David Basey, Callum Potter, Jeremy Shears, Graham Winstanley

Comments

Callum Potter, 2021 Mar 16 - 11:33 UTC

A lovely wide field view of the Leo Triplet Paul. The Redcat certainly gives nice stars to the edges of the field.

Paul Whitmarsh

Paul Whitmarsh, 2021 Mar 16 - 12:12 UTC

Hi Callum, I’ve used different camera lenses including some very nice Canon L lenses and none of them stand up to the Redcat for astronomical imaging. I’ve been really impressed with that little scope.

Callum Potter

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