Observation by Mike Crowle: The Draco Triplet of galaxies, NGC 5981,...

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Michael Crowle

Observer

Mike Crowle

Observed

2026 Apr 05 - 22:20

Uploaded

2026 May 09 - 14:40

Objects

NGC5981
NGC5982
NGC5985

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Constellation

Draco

Field centre

RA: 15^h38^m
Dec: +59°21'
Position angle: -48°41'

Field size

0°43' × 0°28'

Equipment

Revelation 12” f/4 Newtonian
Astro-modified Canon EOS 600D
Astronomik CLS filter
Losmandy G11

Exposure

33 x 4-min, ISO 1600

Location

St. Blazey, Cornwall

Title

The Draco Triplet of galaxies, NGC 5981, 5982 and 5985

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