Observation by Callum Wingrove: The Black Eye Galaxy

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2026 Apr 13 - 23:00

Uploaded

2026 Apr 19 - 15:57

Objects

The Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12^h56^m
Dec: +21°41'
Position angle: -170°09'

Field size

0°22' × 0°18'

Equipment

Meade 8" SCT LX10 EMC
ASI1600MM Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED
ASIAIR Pro
ZWO LRGB Filters

Exposure

Luminance: 330 x 120s; RGB: 40 x 180s each

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

M64 - The Black Eye Galaxy

Title

The Black Eye Galaxy

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