Observation by Iain Cartwright: Sunflower Galaxy NGC 5055 (Barlow)

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Mar 26 - 01:42

Uploaded

2026 Mar 26 - 20:55

Objects

The Sunflower Galaxy (M63)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13h15m
Dec: +42°01'
Position angle: +86°19'

Field size

0°13' × 0°12'

Equipment
  • Nikon D810A (DX), SW 2" ED Barlow Lens, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer
Exposure

(79 x 30s) at ISO 10000

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Sunflower Galaxy NGC 5055

Title

Sunflower Galaxy NGC 5055 (Barlow)

About this image

Barlow lens used - x2 magnification.

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