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(IAAC) M51 Whirpool Galaxy 8" f/6 Dobsonian



Observer:  Cindy Snyder
Your skill:  Beginner
Date and UT of observation: April 6, 1999 9:45pm
Location & latitude: East Nassau NY
Site classification: Rural
Seeing (1 to 10 - worst-best): 7
Moon was not up yet		
Weather:Clear
Instrument: 8" f/6 Dobsonian	 
Magnifications:25mm-17mm 
Object: M51 Whirlpool Galaxy	
Constellation: Ursa Major

M51 stood right out when I was trying to locate it.  It was very easy to
locate. I could not observe to much detail, however I could definitely
tell that  it was two interacting galaxies.  The color was deep gray, and
it made me feel like if I could just focus a little better  it would
resolve its' wonderful beauty. Overall I was very satisfied.

Thank you
cindy

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