Observation by Gary Eason: Messier 101

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Gary Eason

Observer

Gary Eason

Observed

2023 Apr 19 - 22:12

Uploaded

2023 Apr 21 - 09:45

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h03^m
Dec: +54°26'
Position angle: -82°26'

Field size

1°05' × 1°09'

Equipment

Nikon D750 modified
Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P
Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro
Baader MPCC Mark III

Exposure

580 x 20" plus calibration frames

Location

Colchester, UK, Bortle 6

Target name

M101

Title

Messier 101

About this image

A rare clear night without moonlight. Left the telescope running via Stellarmate, Ekos/KStars, through a meridian flip. Stacked in APP.

Files associated with this observation

M101 Gary Eason.jpg (304.2 kB)

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