Observation by Chris Entwistle: M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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Chris Entwistle

Observer

Chris Entwistle

Observed

2025 Feb 17 - 20:00

Uploaded

2025 Mar 03 - 20:42

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h30^m
Dec: +47°12'
Position angle: +47°55'

Field size

0°56' × 0°49'

Equipment

Vaonis Vespera 2, Dual Band Filter

Exposure

420 x 10sec exposures

Location

Greatstone, Kent

Target name

Whirlpool Galaxy

Title

M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

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