Observation by Iain Cartwright: Whirlpool Galaxy M51

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Apr 29 - 22:14

Uploaded

2026 Apr 30 - 07:55

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°12'
Position angle: -93°39'

Field size

0°17' × 0°14'

Equipment

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

Exposure

(83 x 30s) at ISO 10000

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Whirlpool Galaxy M51

Title

Whirlpool Galaxy M51

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