Messier 51 and NGC 5195

Whirlpool Galaxy, NGC 5194, NGC 5195

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Object

Type

Sbc spiral galaxy - SBO-a galaxy interacting with M51
Constellation Canes Venatici
Coordinates RA:13h 29m 53s  D:+47° 11' 44"
Magnitude 8,4 - 9,6
Size 11,2x6,9 arc min

Image

Optics Meade 10" SC with reducer at f/7
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW10 filters wheel
Exposure LRGB 250-120-90-140 minutes
Notes Image published on Coelum magazine (#97/2006)

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

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