Observation by Iain Cartwright: Galaxy M106

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 May 14 - 23:26

Uploaded

2026 May 15 - 12:29

Objects

M106

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 12^h18^m
Dec: +47°17'
Position angle: +89°11'

Field size

0°20' × 0°15'

Equipment

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

Exposure

(64 x 30s) at ISO 12800

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Galaxy M106

Title

Galaxy M106

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