Mortal as I am, I know that I am born for a day. But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the earth.
/ Ptolemy /



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M51 + NGC 5195 (Galaxy)
Also known as: NGC 5194 + NGC 5195
Right ascension: 13h 30m Declination: 47° 14'
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Date/time: 2008.04.27 21:00 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 50' Magnification and filter(s): 71x
Seeing: 6/10 Transparency: 4/5

The spiral galaxy of M51, better known as the Whirlpool-galaxy is one of the most famous Messier objects. Thanks to its position and high luminosity, it's a very easy and impressive target. The spiral arms of M51 look beautiful and sharp, and with a little patience you can see even the bridge of matter between it and its interacting companion (NGC 5195), also with direct vision.

Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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Date of entry: 12/30/09 15:22:47
Your name: Müller Dániel (K.)
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Szia! Nagyon jók a rajzok! Gratula hozzájuk, csodállak :).
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Date of entry: 07/06/08 15:01:16
Your name: Demelza Ramakers
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I really love you're sketches! They are amazing! Keep up the good work!

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Date of entry: 05/03/08 16:12:34
Your name: Faith J
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Superb sketches, Ferenc, absolutely brilliant. I love the mouse-over effect, too.
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Date of entry: 04/14/08 06:20:04
Your name: Laurie
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Awesome sketches! I love it! I was curious what size and what kind of eyepiece were you using with each sketch? I do see the magnification power with each sketch. Thanks - let me know, email address
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Date of entry: 04/11/08 07:05:02
Your name: Ferenc Lovró
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