M101 / Pinwheel Galaxy – SN 2023 ixf (First Try)
| Name | Pinwheel Galaxy |
| Designation(s) | Arp 26, M 101, NGC 5457 |
| Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), NGC |
| Arp Category | Spiral galaxies with one heavy arm |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Date and Time Observed | 2023-06-15 23:15:00 |
| Instrument | Askar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL |
| Camera | ASI294MC-Pro |
| Image Details | Total integration time was 40m. Exposues 10s/325g, captured in SharpCap. Darks captured in SharpCap. |
| Description | An abortive attempt, my first with the Askar V (my first attempt to use an EQ mount). Actually looking at it in hindsight, I actually did capture the supernova. There was awful drift, but not TOO bad for my very first time trying to polar align. I probably was attempting to guide, but hadn't set it up properly. Many of the stars, even close to the center, are egg-shaped. But if you crop out the drift, it's not awful. |
| Related Observations | Arp026 (4) M101 (5) NGC5457 (4) |
| Catalog Links | All Listings |
