Observation by Bob Winter: M63

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Stuart Morris

Observer

Bob Winter

Observed

2012 May 28 - 00:00

Uploaded

2021 Mar 21 - 07:55

Objects

The Sunflower Galaxy (M63)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h15^m
Dec: +42°00'
Position angle: -5°24'

Field size

0°24' × 0°18'

Equipment

Takahashi TSA 120
QSI 532 Camera
LRBG using L,Ha,Red,Green,Blue filters

Exposure

Total exp 150 min.

Location

London roof

Target name

M63

Title

M63

About this image

M63, also known as NGC 5055 or the seldom-used Sunflower Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici.

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BWinter463-Sunflower-Gal-280512.jpg (168.8 kB)

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