Observation by Steve Brown: M101 with SN 2023ixf widefield

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Steve Brown

Observer

Steve Brown

Observed

2023 May 22 - 00:06

Uploaded

2023 May 23 - 17:29

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h03^m
Dec: +54°21'
Position angle: +101°27'

Field size

2°16' × 1°17'

Equipment

Canon 250D
Evostar 72ED
Star Adventurer

Exposure

52 x 20s exp at f/5.8, ISO-3200

Location

North Yorkshire, UK

Target name

M101 with supernova SN 2023ixf

Title

M101 with SN 2023ixf widefield

About this image

A widefield shot of M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, containing supernova SN2023ixf. I wasn't sure I'd be able to pick the supernova up using my DSLR and 72ED scope but there it was. It was obvious even on my single test shots. I'll try to get further images as it develops.

Files associated with this observation

M101.jpg (1.7 MB)

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