Observation by Graham Winstanley: Leo I Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy

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Graham Winstanley

Observer

Graham Winstanley

Observed

2026 Apr 18 - 21:30

Uploaded

2026 Apr 21 - 11:41

Objects

UGC 5470

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h08^m
Dec: +12°19'
Position angle: +174°32'

Field size

1°40' × 1°07'

Equipment

Altair Astro 115mm ED refractor
Altair Hypercam 26C
ASI120MM guide camera
Skywatcher EQ6
Celestron OAG

Exposure

25 x 120s

Location

Bassingham, Lincolnshire

Target name

Regulus and Leo I

Title

Leo I Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy

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