M101 - Pinwheel Galaxy
Visually larger than other galaxies but surprisingly dim. Can’t see structures.
Object Type: Spiral Galaxy
Constellation: Ursa Major
Right Ascension: 14h 03m 13s
Declination: +54° 20' 57"
Magnitude: 7.9
Size: 28.8' × 26.9'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M101 - Pinwheel Galaxy |
| Seeing: | VG |
| Transparency: | 5 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 30.0x (25mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-04-16 |
| Time: | 11:00 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Visually larger than other galaxies. Can’t see structures. Surprisingly dim considering I have seen dimmer targets more easily.
Additional Notes
Hopped from Mizar & Alcor to find this target. Finally after 2-3 attempts on other nights. Had to wait for clouds to pass. Observed with 10mm Plossl too. Used Telrad finder.
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