Observation by Graham Beamson: M51

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Graham Beamson

Observer

Graham Beamson

Observed

2022 Mar 25 - 15:34

Uploaded

2026 Aug 20 - 15:37

Objects

The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 13^h29^m
Dec: +47°11'
Position angle: -135°36'

Field size

0°19' × 0°19'

Equipment

SW Esprit 120
Field flattener
ZWO IR/UV filter
ZWO ASI071 camera
SW EQ6-R mount

Exposure

123 x 30 sec

Location

Cheshire UK

Target name

M51

Title

M51

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