Photograph of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), taken by Isaac Roberts, 1889
- photographer:
- Isaac Roberts
Photograph of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 4 hours on 29th April 1889 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1892-60
- Measurements:
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overall (mount): 355 x 260 x 1.5 mm
- credit:
- Mr Isaac Roberts
