Observation by Callum Wingrove: M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2025 Mar 28 - 00:00

Uploaded

2025 May 09 - 14:58

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
Messier 51B (NGC5195)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: +108°12'

Field size

0°18' × 0°14'

Equipment

Meade 8" SCT LX10 EMC
ASI1600MM Pro
Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED
ASI290MM mini guide camera
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
ASIAIR Plus
ZWO LRGB Filters
ZWO Ha 7nm filter
ASI294MC Pro

Exposure

200 x 180s L, 24 x 300s Ha, 60 x 180s RGB

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

The Whirlpool Galaxy

Title

M51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy

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