M101 Pinwheel Galaxy

Object Data

Object: M101
Constellation: Ursa Major
Distance: 27 Mly
Vis. Magnitude: 8.3
Size:29 x 27 arcmin
Location:RA: 14h 03m 12.6s
DEC: +54° 20' 57"
Type:SAB(rs)cd Galaxy

Image Info

Date / Time:04/16/2007 0443UT
Scope:80ED @ f/4.6
Camera:DSI Pro II
Exposure(s):8 @ 480s
Filters:IR Block
Guide Method:Starshoot/PHD/8"SCT
Software Used:Nebulosity,ImagesPlus, PaintShop Pro