Observation by Duncan Hale-Sutton: M63 wide field with Dwarf 3

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Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observer

Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observed

2026 Apr 07 - 21:32

Uploaded

2026 Apr 10 - 15:23

Objects

The Sunflower Galaxy (M63)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h14^m
Dec: +42°03'
Position angle: -54°37'

Field size

2°38' × 1°22'

Equipment

Dwarf 3 smartscope
Manfrotto Tripod

Exposure

383x15s

Location

Neatishead, Norfolk

Target name

Messier 63, The Sunflower Galaxy

Title

M63 wide field with Dwarf 3

About this image

One hour 36 minutes observation of this galaxy in Canes Venatici. Gain 60 and astro filter employed in the Dwarf 3. Processed in Stellar Studio (auto settings). Binned x2. Sharpened and saturation increased in Photoshop.

Files associated with this observation

2026-04-07 383x15s M63 Dwarf 3.jpg (292.0 kB)

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