Object data

Object type:

M 51 (NGC 5194-5)

Size object:

11.2 x 6.9 arcmin.

Magnitude:

8.1 / 8.9

Constellation:

Canes Vanatici (Jachthonden)

Distance:

31.000.000LY

Exposure data

Date, time

2007-04-15   ~03.00 hour

Julian day number

2454 205

Location:

Zuidlaren, the Netherlands

Telescope:

Sugar-3 telescope 255mm F5  Newton

Camera:

ST 2000XM CFW10

Filters:

L: 4x5 min

Temperature outside:

-12⁰C

Temperature CCD:

-15⁰C

Binning:

3x3

Processing tools:

CcdSoft, Photoshop CS

Notes: