M81 and M82 by corbin75 on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Published: Mar 20, 2024

Description

Bode's nebula and Cigar Galaxy.

Taken with Vixen A81M telescope, Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-02 mount, SvBony 60mmx220mm guide scope, SvBony 505c guide camera and Cannon T7 main camera.

Processed with GIMP and Corel paint shop pro.

66, 120 second subs

Messier 81 is a grand design spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It has a D₂₅ isophotal diameter of 29.44 kiloparsecs. Wikipedia

M82 Galaxy Messier 82 is a starburst galaxy approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is the second-largest member of the M81 Group, with the D₂₅ isophotal diameter of 12.52 kiloparsecs. Wikipedia

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