M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy
Spiral galaxy observed from SM Soccer Fields. Tiny target with limited contrast at low magnification.
Object Type: Galaxy
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Right Ascension: 13h 30m 00s
Declination: +47° 11' 00"
Magnitude: 8.0
Size: 11' × 7'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 3 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 30.0x (25mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-03-30 |
| Time: | 11:07 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
With the 25mm eyepiece, not a lot of contrast but it allowed me to see star patterns to verify. Tiny target to spot even if this galaxy is on its side.
Additional Notes
Unfortunately galaxies tend to be the least interesting visually and are just slight smudges in the sky. Used Telrad finder.
Sketch
