M106
Galaxy was very easy to spot thanks to the quality of tonight’s sky!
Object Type: Spiral Galaxy
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Right Ascension: 12h 18m 58s
Declination: +47° 18' 14"
Magnitude: 8.4
Size: 18.6' × 7.2'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M106 |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 60.0x (25mm eyepiece + 2x Barlow) |
| Date: | 2023-04-18 |
| Time: | 10:37 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Faint but the familiar smudge characteristic of galaxies was flat.
Additional Notes
Found on 1st try by following observation tips. Galaxy was very easy to spot thanks to the quality of tonight’s sky! Observed with 2x barlow and 10mm Plossl as well. Used Telrad finder.
Sketch
