Observation by David Strange: M101

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Mar 13 - 23:18

Uploaded

2026 Mar 14 - 07:24

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h02^m
Dec: +54°21'
Position angle: +115°04'

Field size

0°20' × 0°32'

Equipment

50cm f/4 Newtonian
Pegasus Smart-eye eyepiece

Exposure

13 x 10s

Location

Norman Lockyer Observatory

Target name

M101

Title

M101

About this image

Firstlight with a Pegasus Smart-eye electronic eyepiece on the 20” Newtonian in the Connaught Dome at NLO.

M101 spiral galaxy seen in all its glory after a few 10s shots.

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