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Observation by Peter Tickner: M51 star clouds

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Mar 02 - 13:27

Uploaded

2023 Mar 02 - 13:27

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13h29m
Dec: +47°13'
Position angle: -1°50'

Field size

0°26' × 0°20'

Equipment
  • ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
  • OAG
  • 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
  • EQ8 mount
Exposure

300s x 44

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

M51 star clouds

Title

M51 star clouds

About this image

Taken over the night of 27th-28th February while failing to capture the aurora with another camera.   As well as the clouds of stars in the fainter parts of the galaxy, three smaller background galaxies are also present.

Peter

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