Observation by Ian Jarrett: M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Ian Jarrett

Observer

Ian Jarrett

Observed

2025 Mar 28 - 23:00

Uploaded

2025 Mar 29 - 18:44

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
IC4263
IC4278
IC4277
Messier 51B (NGC5195)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: -83°23'

Field size

0°39' × 0°26'

Equipment

Edge HD 9.25" SCT
Celestron OAG
ZWO IR-Cut Filter
Celestron x0.7 Reducer
ZWO ASI294MC-PRO

Exposure

140 x 180s subs

Location

Hampshire, Bortle 4

Target name

M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy

Title

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

About this image

It was a beautiful night last night, only 1% moon and perfect seeing conditions in Hampshire. M51 is a beautiful galaxy and one of my favourites.

Files associated with this observation

M51 no_starnet.jpg (2.2 MB)

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