Observation by Thomas Wade: M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Thomas Wade

Observer

Thomas Wade

Observed

2022 Mar 25 - 20:00

Uploaded

2022 Apr 06 - 08:59

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h30^m
Dec: +47°13'
Position angle: -129°41'

Field size

1°16' × 0°52'

Equipment

skywatcher Evostar ED80 Pro, ASI294MC Pro, Skywatcher EQ6

Exposure

50 x 120S

Location

South Yorkshire

Target name

M51

Title

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Alan Thomas, Callum Potter

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