Observation by Callum Wingrove: M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2025 May 08 - 00:00

Uploaded

2025 Jun 06 - 09:01

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h03^m
Dec: +54°21'
Position angle: -161°58'

Field size

0°15' × 0°19'

Equipment

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

Exposure

480x120s L, 84x300s Ha, 60x120s each R,G,B

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

The Pinwheel Galaxy

Title

M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy

About this image

Shot over 12 nights

Files associated with this observation

M101_BAA.jpg (5.5 MB)

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Oliver Hext, Ian Jarrett

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