Observation by David Strange: M109

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2023 Feb 19 - 23:35

Uploaded

2023 Feb 20 - 13:54

Objects

M109

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h57^m
Dec: +53°22'
Position angle: -5°27'

Field size

0°19' × 0°19'

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
ASIair Pro

Exposure

20 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

M109

Title

M109

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Adam Rawlinson, Simon Paul Davis, Gerard Cauchi, Ron Johnson, Manolo_Rodriguez, Callum Potter

Comments

Adam Rawlinson, 2023 Feb 20 - 14:10 UTC

Thats a smashing image - bar as well as clusters in the arm are so clearly visible. It was a very clear night last night

David Strange, 2023 Feb 20 - 17:19 UTC

Thanks! Currently trying out PixInsight with its various plugins, which include some great star sharpening routines.

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