Messer 51, Canes Venatici
Two different observations and sketches:
Right: April 6th, 2018, left: April 7th, 2018
254mm Newton, 126X
Baindt, near Lake of Constance, Germany,
Observer: Gabriele Houtermans
Messier 51 in Canes Venatici, 28 Millions LY distance.
Observed and sketched with 406mm Newton, 77X and 218X (of course with no assistance of any foto).
Total time for observing: 5h 30min on several nights with very transparent and dark skies in spring 2014.
Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Lonsee, Swabian Mountains.