Observation by Oliver Hext: M51

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Oliver Hext

Observer

Oliver Hext

Observed

2026 May 16 - 08:10

Uploaded

2026 May 16 - 08:12

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h27^m
Dec: +46°54'
Position angle: +141°42'

Field size

2°05' × 1°21'

Equipment

RedCat 51

Title

M51

About this image

Still a delight to image even with a small refractor.

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M51.jpg (2.1 MB)

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