Ed Bianchina's Astronomy
Astrophotography
Galaxies
Close up of M101
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M101 is the Pinwheel Galaxy. Discovered in 1781 by Pierre Méchain. It is located in the constellation of Ursa Major (Big Dipper). It is about twice as large as the Milky Way and is located 27 million light years away.
Technical Information:
Celestron 9.25 SCT at f/6.3
Guided with Megrez 90 Telescope
QHY8 Camera
Celestron 9.25 SCT at f/6.3
Nebulosity (Image Capture)
PHD Guiding
Hypertuned Atlas mount
39 x 5 min exposure
Technical Information:
Celestron 9.25 SCT at f/6.3
Guided with Megrez 90 Telescope
QHY8 Camera
Celestron 9.25 SCT at f/6.3
Nebulosity (Image Capture)
PHD Guiding
Hypertuned Atlas mount
39 x 5 min exposure
Posted by stardaddyed on Jun 1, 2009
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