Observation by Ivan Walton: Messier M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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Ivan Walton

Observer

Ivan Walton

Observed

2026 May 20 - 23:36

Uploaded

2026 May 29 - 15:52

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°12'
Position angle: +1°13'

Field size

0°36' × 0°36'

Equipment

Canary One CDK20 & FLI PL09000 CCD

Exposure

LRGB - 60,50,50,50

Location

SLOOH, Canaries

Target name

M51

Title

Messier M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

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