M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, seen with new ODI Camera on WIYN Telescope

Cropped view of Spiral Galaxy M51, demonstrating the excellent sharpness of the One Degree Imager (ODI) on the WIYN 3.5-m telescope on Kitt Peak.

Credit:

K. Rhode, M. Young and WIYN/NOAO/AURA/NSF.

About the Image

Id:noao1309b
Type:Observation
Release date:July 25, 2013
Related releases:noao1309
Size:1600 x 943 px

About the Object

Name:M51
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 29 55.57
Position (Dec):47° 12' 1.83"
Field of view:13.97 x 8.23 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 89.6° left of vertical


Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
g
480 nmWIYN 3.5-meter Telescope
ODI
Optical
r
621 nmWIYN 3.5-meter Telescope
ODI
Optical
i
756 nmWIYN 3.5-meter Telescope
ODI