Observation by Peter Tickner: Messier 101

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Apr 20 - 00:38

Uploaded

2023 Apr 20 - 17:41

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h03^m
Dec: +54°20'
Position angle: -2°31'

Field size

0°25' × 0°23'

Equipment

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

Exposure

25x300seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

M101

Title

Messier 101

About this image

Taken overnight on 19th-20th April despite regular interruptions from wind gusts forcing me to reset on the target, but an opportunity to capture this galaxy without any lunar interference.

Peter

Files associated with this observation

cM101BAAmax.jpg (1.7 MB)

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